Arsenal leads PSG in Champions League final; Liverpool sacks Slot, eyes Iraola
Arsenal is currently leading PSG in the Champions League final at halftime, while Liverpool has sacked head coach Arne Slot and is reportedly approaching Iraola as his replacement.
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Liverpool Football Club has officially sacked manager Arne Slot following an underwhelming second season that saw a disappointing defense of their Premier League title. Slot, who famously led the club to a record-equalling 20th league title in his inaugural 2024-2025 season, departs Anfield with immediate effect. The decision comes after Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League during the recently concluded 2025-2026 campaign, failing to secure silverware.
The club's ownership expressed that this was a difficult decision, but a necessary change to move forward. Reports indicate that the search for Slot's successor is already underway, with Andoni Iraola, who recently left Bournemouth, emerging as a leading candidate.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: Live updates on Champions League final, Arsenal's lead
- BBC: Liverpool sacking Slot, his 'fall from grace', and approach to Iraola
- AJ: Live coverage of PSG vs Arsenal and Liverpool's sacking of Slot
- The Guardian: Liverpool sacking Slot and Iraola as replacement
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theguardian.com ↗ liverpoolecho.co.uk ↗ flashscore.com ↗ wsls.com ↗ aljazeera.com ↗