Ronald Koeman, who was recently sacked as Barcelona manager, has said he will take a "good rest for a while." The Dutchman was fired on the flight back home by Barca president Joan Laporta, following a 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night. Koeman
North Korea warned on Thursday it is planning its toughest response to what it deemed a "declaration of war" by the United States after Washington blacklisted the nuclear-armed country's leader, Kim Jong Un, for human rights abuses.
Philippe Coutinho looks set to stay at Barcelona next season, after new manager Ronald Koeman convinced him he is part of his plans. Coutinho spent the last campaign on loan at Bayern Munich.
The defeat came days after a 2-1 reverse against Real Madrid in El Clasico. Xavi Hernandez is widely expected to eventually take charge of his former club.
But the Argentine superstar is considering his future at the club, after a series of events in the last year, including bust-ups with former sporting director, Eric Abidal.
The 33-year-old, who now wants to reintegrate himself into the team following his failed attempt to leave Barcelona this summer, was seen driving into the Ciutat Esportiva in Sant Joan Despi at just after 4:00 pm on Monday evening.
Barcelona have shortlisted three managers to coach the club after sacking Ronald Koeman. Recall that Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, sacked Koeman following Barcelona's LaLiga 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night.
"The league is more complicated now," Koeman said at a post-match press conference after the game. "The objective was to win all three games, but now it is very difficult."
Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano following goals from Thomas Lemar and Luis Suarez "It went well because before, there was no clarity," said Koeman in his post-match press conference after the game.
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has admitted that opposing teams no longer fear them again following Lionel Messi's exit. Koeman's men were held to a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. It is the first time Barca have dropped points in LaLiga this season
Germany's response was a slow one, with their play lacking any creativity or conviction, while their injury-hit defence continued to look vulnerable against a lively Korean side.
Ancelotti and Koeman were seen exchanging words after the final whistle at Camp Nou. Koeman is currently enduring a tough time at Barcelona this season due to his side's poor performances and results.
Thibaut Courtois aimed a swipe at Jordan Pickford following Belgium's 1-0 victory over England at the World Cup. Gareth Southgate chose Pickford as England's No. 1 ahead of the trip to Russia and the Everton goalkeeper played every minute in Group G for the
King has been held by North Korean authorities since July 18, when he intentionally crossed into the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea. King spent 71 days in North Korean custody.