Monaco have sacked manager Leonardo Jardim after their woeful start to the season

Jardim’s dismissal news potentially opens the way for Thierry Henry to become the French club’s next boss after their former striker was linked to the vacancy. Former France and Arsenal star Henry 41, began his career at Monaco and helped them win Ligue 1 in 1997.

Portuguese boss Jardim was appointed in 2014 and led the club to the French title in 2017, their first since 2000.

The 44-year-old also guided Monaco to the Champions League semi-finals in 2016-17 and helped develop players such as forward Kylian Mbappe, now at Paris St-Germain, Thomas Lemar, Benjamin Mendy among others.

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Smith has been appointed ahead of Thierry Henry who been highly linked to the position in the past days.  Henry turned down the vacancy at Aston Villa to accept Monaco job.

Dean Smith has been appointed the new head coach of Aston Villa, succeeding Steve Bruce

Smith who developed a reputation for playing exciting, attacking football at Brentford City, is a Villa fan and will replace Steve Bruce who was sacked last week following the team’s side’s miserable start to the season.

Former Chelsea and England skipper Terry decided to hang up his playing boots on Sunday.He had been without a club since leaving Villa following their playoff defeat by Fulham at Wembley Stadium last season.

Villa have also appointed Jesus Garcia Pitarch as Sporting Director. During his time at Valencia, the club won the La Liga title and UEFA Cup and Atletico lifted the Europa League and the European Super Cup during his tenure.

“These three appointments represent the start of a new era and direction at Aston Villa and we are delighted to secure their services after an extensive search,” Villa CEO Christian Purslow said.

“Dean has a clear and successful coaching philosophy as well as a real understanding of Aston Villa Football Club. He is also knowledgeable about the Championship…

“John is one of the most decorated players in English football, has an affinity with the club and is ready to make the next step in his career working alongside Dean.”

Aston Villa are 15th in the Championship with three wins in their opening 12 games with 15 points.

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Chelsea star Fabregas tied the knot with Daniella Semaan in May, however the couple waited until the height of summer – and after the league season and World Cup – to hold their celebratory bash.

It took place on the Balearic island and was the perfect place for any football fan hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the game’s biggest names.

Fabregas and Semaan enjoyed a touching family moment for photographers before the party

They included several team-mates of Fabregas at his current club Chelsea; Ross Barkley, Ethan Ampadu, Marcos Alonso and N’Golo Kante among them. 

Kante especially stood out for his sartorial choice, which took the apparent smart-casual dress code to another level – but on the casual side. 

The France midfielder wore an untucked white shirt, shorts and white trainers – although having just won the World Cup, many would argue he can dress as he chooses.

Former Chelsea captain John Terry also attended with his wife Toni, taking a break with friends away from rumours which continue to circulate regarding his retirement from playing after leaving Aston Villa. 

Fabregas and Semaan were married in May but have waited until now to have their party

There were other big names from Fabregas’s days at Barcelona, where he played for the youth team as well as for the senior side between spells at Arsenal and Chelsea.

Lionel Messi was the most notable name, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner appearing with his arm around wife Antonella Roccuzzo. 

Sergio Busquets and Carles Puyol were also among the Barca legends past and present who walked the red carpet.

There were also reminders of Fabregas’s youthful days as a Gunner, with former goalkeeper Jens Lehmann and the club’s all-time top scorer Thierry Henry in attendance at the party.

Henry, like Terry, was taking a break from Villa-related rumours amid talks he is on the verge of replacing Steve Bruce as manager following a takeover at the Championship club.

Fabregas and Semaan were of course the stars of the show, both wearing striking, jewelled, white outfits as they kissed for the cameras.

Fabregas and Semaan enjoyed a touching family moment for photographers before the party

The couple were joined by four of their five children, Leonardo, Lia, Capri and Joseph, for pictures – the eldest, Maria, was the only one not in the snaps.

Lebanese-born Semaan, 43, is 12 years older than her new husband, but that has not stopped romance blossoming and Fabregas proposed in December 2017. 

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Despite United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward flying to Barcelona on Monday 17 august, 2015 to try and finalise terms on the deal, Pedro changed his mind and opted for Chelsea.

Chelsea football club released a statement on their latest acquisition; “Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Pedro from Barcelona.

“The Spaniard arrives as a highly coveted winger who can also play as a central striker. He is proven at the very highest level and already possesses an impressive medal haul.”

Welcome to Chelsea, @_Pedro17_! #CFC pic.twitter.com/UGc6yYBQsx

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 20, 2015

A Barcelona statement read: “The club wishes to publicly express its gratitude to Pedro Rodriguez for his professionalism and dedication while with the club, as well as to wish him all the best in the future.”

Manchester United appeared to be in pole position to land the player who was identified as Angel Di Maria’s replacement but Chelsea hijacked the deal and signed him up. The 28-year old Spaniard signed a new contract with Barcelona in June but failed to dislodge any of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez in the first team which prompted him to move. Pedro used Twitter to thank his former club for helping him complete a transfer to the reigning Premier League champions

Very happy, I’m already Blue! Thank U all and specially @FCBarcelona for make possible to reach this point @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/fgERbDXLcJ — Pedro Rodríguez (@_Pedro17_) August 20, 2015

The stats show that Pedro will add a spark and improve Chelsea’s forward line when compared to Oscar and Willian.

Stats show Pedro will add required spark to @ChelseaFC attack http://t.co/RRRarRYEd6 #Pedro pic.twitter.com/DJtxXSJrDc

— The Sport Review (@TheSportReview) August 20, 2015

Former team-mate Thierry Henry described Pedro as the perfect professional and believes he will adapt to the demands of the Premier League. “The perfect team-mate, the perfect professional – he is that guy,” Henry told Sky Sports. “He can adapt to the English system, he won’t have to learn, he will understand staying wide, putting pressure and all that type of thing from the front and the first time I saw him he was already on point. “He knows the system so he looked like he was playing for us forever when he first played.”   

.@_Pedro17_ has joined the #CFC squad at Cobham for his first training session this afternoon http://t.co/kj1qyVnXlchttps://t.co/r7ctaDwTaW — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 20, 2015

Like Rahman, Pedro could make his debut in English football this weekend as Mourinho’s side play West Brom on 23 August.

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