Van Nistelrooy set to be appointed Leicester boss

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Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be appointed as Leicester City's new boss, replacing Steve Cooper, who was sacked earlier this week.

Steve Cooper (football manager)

Welsh football manager (born 1979)

Dutch professional footballer and coach

Those who know Ruud van Nistelrooy say the former striker is "driven", "strong-willed" and "full of self-belief".

9 hours ago • BBC Sport

Leicester City appoint former Manchester United assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager on a deal until June 2027.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 9 hours ago

Association football club in Leicester, England

Leicester players have been told their behaviour at their Christmas party in Copenhagen was "unacceptable", says caretaker manager Ben Dawson.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 15 hours ago