Deila fired as head coach of MLS Atlanta United / Photo: © GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File
-
Iran searches for downed US jet crew, as US media says one member rescued
-
French court rules to extradite Russian who owned Portsmouth football club
-
Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil
-
For some around Trump, war on Iran is a Christian calling
-
Cuba begins prisoner release after mass pardon
-
US registers strong job growth in boost to Trump
-
Arteta hopes League Cup loss will 'fuel' Arsenal season run-in
-
Pogacar welcomes Evenepoel challenge in Flanders
-
US registers strong job growth in March in boost to Trump
-
Judge dismisses Lively sex harassment claim against Baldoni
-
'Line crossed': Chelsea's Fernandez dropped for two matches
-
Liverpool's Alisson to miss Man City, PSG matches, says Slot
-
Iranian media says US jet shot down, bounty offered for pilot
-
New Paris mayor vows end to sexual violence in schools
-
Gattuso resigns as Italy coach after World Cup flop
-
Toyota bZ7: Luxury EVs in China
-
EU under pressure as fertiliser costs soar on Middle East war
-
Israel using AI to fine-tune air raid alert system
-
Hegseth fires top US army general in new shake-up
-
Myanmar junta chief elected president by pro-military MPs
-
New Paris mayor pledges to prevent sexual violence in schools
-
Greece names new ministers after EU farm scandal resignations
-
Ukraine says six killed in 'massive' Russian daytime attacks
-
Kane ruled out of Bayern match with injury, says Kompany
-
Container ship declaring French ownership passes through Hormuz strait
-
Human remains found on Thai ship attacked in Hormuz strait: firm
-
Israel under fire as Trump warns of destroying Iranian infrastructure
-
Cambodian lawmakers approve anti-cybercrime law
-
New Paris mayor pledges to prevent sexual violence in preschools
-
Culture clash spelt shock end for Japan women's first foreign coach
-
Streaming channel for pets launched in China
-
Blood clots, burning eyes: pollution chokes north Thailand
-
Myanmar junta chief elected as president
-
AI-generated 'Fruit Love Island' takes TikTok by storm
-
Hungary's opposition surfs grassroots wave ahead of key election
-
Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
-
Thunder crush Lakers as Doncic hurt, Cavs clinch NBA playoff berth
-
Irish income scheme throws artists unique lifeline
-
Microsoft to invest $10 bn for Japan AI data centres
-
Spain rethinks how to turn tide against beach erosion
-
Dortmund out to end big-game woes against ascendant Stuttgart
-
Napoli and AC Milan face off as Italy licks its World Cup wounds
-
Barca need Yamal at best without Raphinha for Atletico 'trilogy'
-
Ex-Springbok Smith has Glasgow 'flying' with Scotland job on the horizon
-
Braving high fuel costs, Filipinos flock to crucifixion spectacle
-
Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners amid US pressure
-
Yamashita in three-way tie for lead at LPGA Aramco Championship
-
Burkina junta chief says country must 'forget' democracy
-
Waste water to clean energy: Japanese engineers harness the power of osmosis
-
Mangione federal trial over CEO murder delayed to January
Deila fired as head coach of MLS Atlanta United
Atlanta United dismissed head coach Ronny Deila on Sunday, the MLS club announced hours after ending a brutal season with only five wins and 13 drawn from 34 matches.
The 50-year-old Norwegian guided Celtic to Scottish Premiership titles in 2015 and 2016 and directed New York City FC to the 2021 MLS Cup crown.
Deila came to Atlanta after leaving Abu Dhabi side Al Wahda last December.
Atlanta closed with a 1-1 draw against Eastern Conference doormat DC United that allowed Atlanta to avoid the bottom of the table.
"It was evident that our standard of play was not met this season, and together with our senior leadership team, we have decided that it was in Atlanta United's best interest to move the team in a different direction," team chief executive officer and president Garth Lagerwey said.
"Ultimately, we owe our fans a much better on-field product, and it is our unwavering commitment to provide that to this community as soon as possible."
Atlanta United had hoped for better when the season began after obtaining midfielder Miguel Almiron from English Premier League side Newcastle United, but the club won only once over its final 18 matches.
G.Frei--VB