Manchester United

Marc Skinner has signed a one-year extension to stay as manager of Manchester United women.

Skinner took over United in 2021, and last season led them to a best ever second-placed finish in the Women's Super League.

This season has been tougher, with United fifth in the table heading into the final day, well off the title pace and out of contention for the top three and Champions League qualification.

However, Skinner has guided United to their maiden major trophy, beating Tottenham 4-0 at Wembley to win the FA Cup last weekend.

Some breaking news from the Women's Super League now - Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has signed a new contract with the FA Cup winners.

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A disturbing story emerged in Australia today about potential match-fixing.

I am told Football Australia will be taking some kind of action today.

Police have charged three players from the Australian top flight on suspicion of betting corruption after allegedly manipulating yellow cards.

New South Wales (NSW) police allege a senior player took instructions from an "organised crime figure currently offshore in South America", to organise for yellow cards to occur during games in exchange for money.

It is alleged bookings were manipulated on 24 November and 9 December 2023.

Police did not name the players arrested on Friday but said they belonged to a south Sydney club.

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Robin van Persie has joined Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen as their new head coach on a two-year deal.

The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker, 40, has been working at Feyenoord in a coaching role within the youth set-up.

"The coaching profession is comprehensive and challenging, and I practice it with a lot of passion and pleasure," he said. "I would like to continue my development and the role of head coach fits perfectly with that goal.

"I am therefore delighted with the opportunity that SC Heerenveen offers me. SC Heerenveen is a very nice Eredivisie club with a rich tradition and loyal supporters. It is a fantastic challenge to be able to contribute to the sporting ambitions and development of the club as head coach."

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Norwich made the play-offs after improving following a poor start to the season. A 3-1 home defeat by Blackburn on 5 November left them 17th in the league and David Wagner's future looking uncertain.

That proved to be their final home defeat of the season as they turned things around superbly in the second half of the campaign to clinch sixth on the final day.

This was their third play-off campaign and they had made the final in each of the previous two.

It was not to be three from three though and now, for the first time since 2009-10, they will play a division below their bitter rivals Ipswich, who have secured successive promotions to reach the Premier League.

Norwich City

ICYMI, Norwich City have sacked boss David Wagner less than 24 hours after their crushing Championship play-off defeat by Leeds.

BBC Sport understands the Canaries have acted following Thursday's 4-0 semi-final second-leg loss, which left them facing a third successive season in the second tier.

So that's all from Jurgen Klopp but please keep your favourite Jurgen Klopp memories coming.

We're going to have a quick recap of today's news and bring you some Euro 2024 updates before looking at the Women's Super League, which is also set for a dramatic final day on Saturday.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on preparing for their final game of the season, and his last game as manager: "This is a massive challenge, I have no clue how the team are thinking. The documentary crew asked for the last team meeting, I said no.

"It will be a tough atmosphere against Wolves, a strong team, the most unlucky team I have ever seen with VAR. They will want to finish on a high, we will prepare as good as normal.

"Standing there and pretend it is a normal game, no-one would believe that. But it will be easier to celebrate if we put in a good game before."

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on his time in the city of Liverpool: "The older you get, time slips through your fingers, and you look back and think, that was great. We used absolutely everything, tried to make the best out of everything, enjoy things as much as possible. A decade of your life is massive, and I will not forget a day. I was at the best club I could have imagined, in a very special city.

"Nothing is perfect nowadays, but the way the people meet you, the way they treat you - it's wonderful to know I spent a big time of my life here. I got the key of the city, I'm sure for some people that is rather funny, but if the city needs me I am there. I want to be helpful in whatever way."

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on his connection with the club's fans: "I try to explain, I do not understand it properly. People like you until you disappoint them, and I don't think we ever disappointed. The club means the world to so many people, and over the last few months it was really extreme.

"I have had so many emails and letters over the the last few months. If I answer all of them I am here to 2028, so I apologise for not answering all of them. There were a lot of request for tickets as well...

"Some of those letters, I burst into tears reading about what the club has meant to some people. The way we bought into it led to how happy we were. We have very special supporters, and the last nine years meant the world to them, I am very happy about that."

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on some of his favourite moments as manager: "The best football we played was against Man City this season, we never controlled City like we did that day. We have won before, in different games, but never put them under pressure like that before.

"Most spectacular performance - Barcelona [in 2019 Champions League semi-final second leg]. Best goal - Alisson Becker [against West Brom in 2021]. Best assist - Trent Alexander-Arnold against Barca. Best save - Alisson against Napoli. Best backheel goal - Sadio Mane."

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on being pictured alone in Anfield this week: "I love Anfield to bits, but I love when it is full. I hope that is not a picture of my time at Liverpool, alone in an empty stadium!

"I will never do this again, when will you ever be alone at Anfield? Anfield is a super special place, because of the people. The people make it."

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on assistant Pep Lijnders, who is joining Red Bull Salzburg as manager: "We have a bright future. Pep is one of the most influential coaches I have ever had. I will follow each step of him, he is a great choice."

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on how he views his legacy in terms of trophies won: "I'm absolutely fine. I know we could have won more, but I can't change that. Missing the title by a point shows you are really good. The nearly wins will not be in the history books, but you can't see it like that. You cannot do any better, or any different.

"Being in the Champions League final three times is an outstanding achievement. I would not be happy if I thought I could have done more, I couldn't. Could someone else have done better? Probably. But I couldn't. The rest will be judged by the people, and I'm sure most think we were absolutely fine."