Liverpool V Aston Villa: PicturesLiverpool cult hero Albert Riera has surprisingly quit as manager of Slovenian outfit NK Olimpija Ljubljana despite winning a league and cup double in his first season. However, the Spaniard remained in charge and enjoyed great success, clinching the Slovenian top-flight at the end of April. Olimpia then defeated Maribor to win the Slovenian Cup on May 6, winning a dramatic final against nine men thanks to a penalty 10 minutes into added time in extra time. I couldn’t ask for more, first year as head coach and [we] win league and cup. Albert Riera has quit his job as manager of Slovenian league champions Olimpija“I gave all my knowledge, energy, passion and professionality until the last day.

Source: Express May 25, 2023 05:35 UTC