Here are your Leeds United evening headlines on Saturday 24 September.
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani sends former Whites striker Luciano Becchio 'amazing gift'
Former Leeds United forward Luciano Becchio has revealed Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani recently sent him an "amazing gift".
Becchio was a fan favourite during his time at Elland Road and is fondly remembered for his exploits in front of goal. The Argentine striker bagged 86 goals in 221 appearances for the Whites between 2008 and 2013.
Taking to social media, Becchio posted a video where he unboxed a brand new Leeds United shirt with a thank you message inside from Radrizzani.
He tweeted: "Thank you very much @LUFC @andrearadri for the amazing gift."
Leeds United's Sonny Perkins hits 33-minute hat-trick for England Under-19s
Leeds United youngster Sonny Perkins has continued his recent sublime run of form by scoring a first half hat-trick for England Under-19s against Georgia in their Under-19 European Championships qualifier.
Perkins arrived at Elland Road from West Ham United this summer, and has already produced a number of eye-catching performances for Leeds Under-21s.
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The 18-year-old opened the scoring for Simon Rusk's side against Georgia after just nine minutes, before netting his second, a penalty 10 minutes later. He added his third for the Young Lions right before the break to continue his fine goal scoring run, wrapping up his hat-trick in 33 minutes.
England went on to win the game 6-0.
Victor Orta insists Marcelo Bielsa exit was correct decision despite 'eternal' Leeds United legacy
Leeds United director of football Victor Orta says Marcelo Bielsa is the "greatest manager" in the club's modern history, but insists that sacking the Argentine was the correct decision.
Bielsa's time at Elland Road came to an end in February following a dismal run of form which culminated in a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Jesse Marsch came in to replace Bielsa and helped guide Leeds to safety on the final day of the Premier League season last term.
“There was no particular moment when confidence was lost,” Orta told The Telegraph. “There was a feeling that a change was needed and we went for it. Marcelo is and always will be Leeds history, his legacy will be eternal.
“He is the greatest manager in the club's modern era. It was a very complicated and tough decision to make, mentally difficult to manage. But it worked.”
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