Juventus has fired Massimiliano Allegri following his "certain behaviors" at the Coppa Italia final, which were deemed "incompatible with the values of Juventus."

Allegri return to Juventus in 2021.

Allegri was sent off late into stoppage-time after furiously removing his jacket and confronting the fourth official before being given his marching orders on the touchline.

In a statement on the club website Juventus said: “Juventus announces that it has relieved Massimiliano Allegri of his role as coach of the men’s first team. The dismissal follows certain behaviors during and after the Italian Cup final which the club deemed incompatible with the values of Juventus and with the behavior that those who represent it must adopt.

“A period of collaboration ends, which began in 2014, restarted in 2021 and ended after the last three seasons together with the Italian Cup Final. The company wishes Massimiliano Allegri good luck in his future projects.”

Thiago Motta is a target for Juventus as his replacement. 

Barcelona is again debating the possibility of parting ways with Xavi as manager. Xavi announced earlier in the season that he would leave at the end of the season, but the two sides recently reversed course.

There is reportedly tension between Xavi and president Joan Laporta. There are several internal and external pressures pushing for Barcelona to fire Xavi. 

Sources insist Laporta never trusted Xavi and part of their decision to keep him was a lack of available alternatives to replace him.

Phil Foden has been named the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year.

Foden beat out Declan Rice and Rodri to win 42 percent of the vote.

Foden ranked third in WhoScored rating in the Premier League behind Bukayo Saka and Rodri. Foden enters the final match of the season with 17 goals and eight assists. 

“We’re still in two competitions, we’ve got two finals left and we’ll give everything to try and achieve success and try and do the Premier League four times which has never been done before," said Foden.

“It would mean a lot to us. It’s history and I don’t think I can ever see it being done again."

Foden joined City at Under-9 level.

“I’m so happy for people who have been on my journey, the fans who have supported me, those who have helped me and to be named for this award means a lot to me," Foden said.

“It just shows how far I’ve come, looking at my journey, and showing it’s possible for other kids. It does feel a little bit extra special for me as a kid to come through the academy and now playing with world stars. I’m getting the rewards that I’ve worked so hard for.”

Lionel Messi is Major League Soccer's highest-paid player with a total guaranteed compensation of $20.45 million.

The salary is not comprehensive of his earnings, however, as he also benefits from other revenue streams such as his endorsement deal with Adidas and a revenue-sharing agreement with Apple. Messi could earn up to $150 million over his 2.5 year contract signed with Inter Miami and the MLS last year. 

Toronto FC forward Lorenzo Insigne ranked second with a guaranteed compensation of $15.44 million, followed by Messi's Inter Miami teammate Sergio Busquets at $8.77 million.

Chicago Fire forward Xherdan Shaqiri, the league's top earner at this time a year ago, is in fourth position at $8.15 million followed by Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi at $6.72 million.

Messi's $20.4 million salary is more than the entire payroll of 25 other MLS clubs. 

Total guaranteed compensation per team:

1. Inter Miami - $41.68 million

2. Toronto FC - $31.41 million

3. Chicago Fire - $25.13 million

4. Nashville SC - $21.4 million

5. FC Cincinnati - $18.71 million

6. Austin FC - $18.41 million

7. New England Revolution - $18.32 million

8. LA Galaxy - $17.93 million

9. New York Red Bulls - $17.11 million

10. Houston Dynamo - $16.77 million

11. Atlanta United - $16.66 million

12. Seattle Sounders - $16.58 million

13. New York City FC - $16.54 million

14. Colorado Rapids - $16.33 million

 
15. FC Dallas - $16.23 million

16. D.C. United - $16.17 million

17. LAFC - $15.9 million

18. Sporting Kansas City - $15.87 million

19. Portland Timbers - $15.37 million

20. Vancouver Whitecaps - $15.2 million

21. Columbus Crew - $15.19 million

22. Orlando City - $15.07 million

23. Minnesota United - $14.91 million

24. Philadelphia Union - $14.82 million

25. Charlotte FC - $14.53 million

26. San Jose Earthquakes - $13.63 million

27. Real Salt Lake - $13.6 million

28. CF Montréal - $12.05 million

29. St. Louis City - $11.79 million

Austin FC has been awarded the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.

Bayern Munich are attempting to reach agreement with Thomas Tuchel for him to extend his tenure as manager. Bayern has struggled to replace Tuchel with multiple preferred candidates.

Bayern announced in February that Tuchel would exit as manager at the end of the season.

While Bayern was unable to compete with Bayer Leverkusen to win the Bundesliga, they did advance to the Champions League semifinals and narrowly lost to Real Madrid.

Manchester City defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 to put them on the verge of the fourth consecutive Premier League title. City has 88 points going into the final match of the season, while Arsenal has 86. Arsenal has a one goal lead on goal differential and will need City to tie or lose while they win in order to win the league.

Erling Haaland scored in the 51st minute on an assist from Kevin De Bruyne.

Son Heung-min broke free late in the match for a great chance to bring Spurs level, but Stefan Ortega made an outstanding save to keep City ahead.

Jeremy Doku soon won a penalty that was converted by Haaland to put the match away for City.

Canada has hired Jesse Marsch as manager on a deal that will run through the 2026 World Cup.

Marsch previously managed Leeds and RB Leipzig.

"This team is going to be something that the entire Canadian community is going to be so excited about and ready to support," Marsch said during the announcement. "We're going to play with power and inspiration, and we're going to go for it.

"I can't wait to get started."

Canada is grouped with World Cup champions Argentina, Peru and Chile at this summer's Copa America. 

Olivier Giroud has signed with LAFC and will join the club after the Euros this summer.

LAFC’s general manager, John Thorrington, said the club has been eager to add Giroud since last year.

With Arsenal and Manchester City both winning on the penultimate weekend of the 23-24 Premier League season, the title will come down to the final slate of games on Sunday, May 19.

City will play Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday and West Ham on Sunday, while Arsenal will play Everton on Sunday as they have a match in hand.

City will win the Premier League if they win both matches, while Arsenal will win if they beat Everton and City drop points in either of the final two matches and also maintain their current three-goal lead in goal differential.

Ahead of City's match against Spurs, they are the oddsmakers favorites to win the Premier League at -300, which is an implied probability of 75 percent.