A-League newcomers Western United have appointed Mark Rudan as head coach ahead of their inaugural season.
Former Wellington Phoenix boss Rudan will lead Western United, who are set to enter the Australian competition as the 11th team in 2019-20.
Rudan enjoyed a successful debut season in charge of Wellington – guiding the Phoenix to a sixth-place finish and their first Finals appearance since 2014-15.
It s an opportunity that couldn t be passed up, Rudan, 43, said following Thursday s announcement.
To have a blank piece of paper to create what you want there s going to be some bumps on the way but I m more than confident we ll see those through.
Western United is pleased to announce the signing of head coach Mark Rudan.
— Wes…
Barcelona star Lionel Messi may be the world s best but he is not invincible , according to Chelsea forward Pedro.
Pedro spent eight seasons playing alongside Messi at Camp Nou, but he faces the Argentina international when Chelsea host Barca in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
While the Spain international talked up Messi, he hopes his team-mates can find a way to stop the 30-year-old – who has failed to score in eight games against Chelsea.
Messi is the best player in the world, but he s not invincible, Pedro told UK newspapers.
Obviously, it s Barcelona. It s Leo Messi. It s very difficult to stop this guy because he s very quick, very clever. But, look, it s not impossible.
He s on another level. No one can …