The Columbus Crew ended Los Angeles FC s unbeaten run at the BMO Stadium with a 5-1 victory in a game that saw three red cards in a frenetic ending to proceedings.
Sergi Palencia was the first player sent off for the hosts, with LAFC s Jesus Murillo and the Crew s Marino Hinestroza also given their marching orders for an altercation just before the final whistle.
Christian Ramirez opened the scoring in the first half, with Cucho Hernandez and Diego Rossi increasing the visitors advantage to three by the hour mark.
Palencia was shown his second yellow card for a pull on substitute Alexandru Matan, with Ramirez notching his second of the game from the resulting free-kick.
Nathan Ordaz clawed one back for LAFC, but Matan would round off the scoring at th…
Barcelona have parted company with sporting director Pep Segura.
Segura joined Barca as academy manager in 2015 and took on the role overseeing the assembly of the first-team squad two years later.
The 58-year-old came under increased scrutiny after last season s humiliating Champions League semi-final defeat to Liverpool.
A brief statement published on Barcelona s official website read: FC Barcelona and Josep Segura have reached an agreement to terminate his contract with the club.
Agreement for the termination of Pep Segura s contract
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FC Barcelona publicly expresses its gratitude to Josep Segura for his commitment and dedication and wishes him good luck and success in the future.
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Leicester City have confirmed the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as their new manager on a deal until June 2022.
The Foxes sacked Claude Puel on Sunday following a 4-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, with Rodgers and Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez soon touted as potential replacements.
Celtic announced on Tuesday that they had very reluctantly given Rodgers permission to travel to Leicester for talks and he has now sealed a return to the Premier League.
The 46-year-old previously managed Swansea City and Liverpool in the competition, almost winning the title with the Reds in 2013-14.
Rodgers then claimed seven major trophies during his time at Celtic, leaving the Glasgow club on the brink of a third consecutive domestic treble.
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A titanic clash is in the offing on Sunday afternoon as champions elect Manchester City welcome reigning champions Chelsea to the Etihad Stadium.
There will be differing targets for the two teams coming into the match. Pep Guardiola s men will be looking to continue their relentless pursuit of the Premier League crown, whilst Antonio Conte s Blues will hope to regain their position in the Champions League places at the expense of Tottenham Hotspur.
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As if Manchester City s season could not be going any more perfect, the Citizens return to the Etihad Stadium with a trophy in hand. Guardiola s team secured the first silverware of the new season last week b…