Promoted: RB Leipzig became the second club to secure promotion to the Bundesliga after beating Karlsruhe 2-0 yesterday, clinching runners-up spot in the second division to join champions Freiburg in the top flight with a game to spare. Emil Forsberg put them ahead to kick off celebrations in the stands. An own goal from keeper Rene Vollath made sure the young club would play in the top division in Germany next season.

Lazio: Cesare Prandelli has emerged as the new favourite to become Lazio coach next season. At present, the team is under the charge of interim coach Simone Inzaghi. According to newspaper reports, Lazio have been after Prandelli for quite a while and club president Claudio Lotito is now eager to convince the former Italy national team coach to sign a contract and start coaching Lazio as from this summer.

McKinnon: Relegated Scottish Premiership club Dundee United have made their move for Ray McKinnon. United wasted no time in approaching Raith Rovers over their number-one target for their managerial vacancy, hours after the Fife club’s promotion hopes ended on Saturday.

Ranieri: Claudio Ranieri will donate the prize-money he received from the Bearzot Prize to ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) research. The award, and €5,000 in cash, goes to Italian coaches who distinguish themselves during the football season. ALS is a devastating muscular degenerative condition that primarily affects former athletes.

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