Manager sacked
La Liga
Espanyol sack González after loss to 4th-tier side
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Manolo González sacked after Espanyol's Copa del Rey elimination to fourth-tier Sestao River.
Espanyol have dismissed head coach Manolo González following the club's shock Copa del Rey exit on Tuesday. The LaLiga side lost to fourth-tier Sestao River, a result that prompted the ownership group—which includes former NFL star J.J. Watt—to make an immediate change in the dugout.
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UK timesStrong10 reports from 6 outlets. First reported by Mundo Deportivo, Sun 09:16. The 9 newest are listed here.
- ESPN
- r/soccer
- Voetbal International
- Matteo Moretto
- Diario AS
- Mundo Deportivo
- Espanyol sack González after loss to 4th-tier sideESPNThis article
- Espanyol sacks successful coach after cup shock against fourth-tier sideVoetbal International
- RCD Espanyol sack Manolo González as managerr/soccer
- Espanyol sack Manolo GonzálezMundo Deportivo
- Espanyol: Manolo González sackedMatteo Moretto
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