Montreal fired Hernán Losada on Thursday after the team failed to reach the playoffs, the 11th of 29 Major League Soccer coaches to exit their jobs this year.
Newcastle United marked their return to the Champions League after a two-decade absence with a hard-fought 0-0 draw with AC Milan at San Siro on Tuesday, as the Serie A club spurned numerous opportunities in the Group F opener.
Carlo Ancelotti praised Luka Modric as an “extraordinary professional” after the midfielder celebrated becoming Real Madrid’s oldest ever player by providing an assist in their 2-1 win at Celta Vigo.