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Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches
Read full article: Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coachesBritish soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coach.
A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccer
Read full article: A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccerEnglandโs national team will have a foreign coach for the third time after hiring German Thomas Tuchel.
Thomas Tuchel hired as England head coach ahead of 2026 World Cup and targets 'second star'
Read full article: Thomas Tuchel hired as England head coach ahead of 2026 World Cup and targets 'second star'Thomas Tuchel has been hired as England coach and will take on the challenge of ending the national teamโs decades-long wait for a trophy.
De Ligt says linesman apologized for late 'mistake' in Bayern's loss to Madrid in Champions League
Read full article: De Ligt says linesman apologized for late 'mistake' in Bayern's loss to Madrid in Champions LeagueBayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has said the linesman apologized to him for raising the flag for offside before he scored what would have been a late equalizer in the Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid.
Vinรญcius Jรบnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal
Read full article: Vinรญcius Jรบnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinalVinรญcius Jรบnior has scored twice for Real Madrid to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.
The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappรฉ and Real Madrid can deliver
Read full article: The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappรฉ and Real Madrid can deliverThe tantalizing prospect of Kylian Mbappรฉ squaring up to Real Madrid in the Champions League final looms large.
Coach Thomas Tuchel to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season
Read full article: Coach Thomas Tuchel to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the seasonBayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel will leave the club at the end of the season after a run of three straight losses raised the prospect of the clubโs first season without a trophy in 12 years.
Potter fired by Chelsea after 6 months in charge
Read full article: Potter fired by Chelsea after 6 months in chargeChelsea has fired manager Graham Potter with the club languishing in the middle of the Premier League standings despite spending around $630 million on players in the last two transfer windows.
Boehly makes whirlwind entrance to English soccer at Chelsea
Read full article: Boehly makes whirlwind entrance to English soccer at ChelseaHaving little soccer experience hasn't stopped American businessman Todd Boehly making some big calls in his first 100 days as the face of Chelseaโs new ownership.
Mbappรฉ, Haaland shine in Champions League, Benzema injured
Read full article: Mbappรฉ, Haaland shine in Champions League, Benzema injuredKylian Mbappรฉ and Erling Haaland took their high-flying scoring acts into Europe as the Champions League returned, while last seasonโs standout star Karim Benzema limped off with an injury after less than 30 minutes.
Stay or go? Cristiano Ronaldoโs future uncertain at Manchester United
Read full article: Stay or go? Cristiano Ronaldoโs future uncertain at Manchester UnitedCristiano Ronaldo has not yet returned to preseason training with Manchester United because of what has been publicly described as โpersonal reasons.โ.
Pulisic comes on as sub to score winner for Chelsea in EPL
Read full article: Pulisic comes on as sub to score winner for Chelsea in EPLU.S. forward Christian Pulisic came off the bench to score in the 90th minute and earn Chelsea a 1-0 win over West Ham that cemented third place in the Premier League.
Steve Pagliuca's bid for Chelsea adds more sports executives
Read full article: Steve Pagliuca's bid for Chelsea adds more sports executivesThe bid for Chelsea launched by Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca has added Canadian sports tycoon Larry Tanenbaum ahead of Thursdayโs expected deadline for improved offers for the Premier League club.
Chelsea, Man City win big without playing a striker in EPL
Read full article: Chelsea, Man City win big without playing a striker in EPLChelsea and Manchester City didnโt field a recognized striker between them yet still combined for 11 goals in ominous displays by the two title contenders in the Premier League.
Man U wins after penalty call backfires; Chelsea beats Spurs
Read full article: Man U wins after penalty call backfires; Chelsea beats SpursCristiano Ronaldo began the comeback as Manchester United won 2-1 at West Ham thanks to Mark Noble having a penalty saved in stoppage time straight after being brought off the bench.
Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions League
Read full article: Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions LeagueChelsea won the Champions League for the second time by beating Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertzโs first-half goal as Pep Guardiolaโs overthinking proved costly again in the all-English final.
Man City title celebrations on hold after losing to Chelsea
Read full article: Man City title celebrations on hold after losing to ChelseaChelsea has come from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 and prevent City from clinching a third English Premier League title in four seasons and dethroning Liverpool.
FA Cup: Leicester ousts Man United to join Chelsea in semis
Read full article: FA Cup: Leicester ousts Man United to join Chelsea in semisLosing 3-1 at Leicester in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Sunday realistically leaves Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with only the Europa League to produce his first trophy as United manager. The other semifinal will pit Man City against Chelsea, which beat Sheffield United 2-0 in Sunday's other quarterfinal. โBut the ambition is there to win titles and be competitive.โThe FA Cup semifinals next month take place a week before the League Cup final between City and Tottenham. โBut in the second half we played some of the best I have seen us play. Tottenham doubled its lead midway through the second half when Kane clinically scored from the penalty spot, having been fouled by Matty Cash.
Man City moves closer to title; Chelsea held in top-4 bid
Read full article: Man City moves closer to title; Chelsea held in top-4 bid(Adam Davy/Pool via AP)LONDON โ Manchester City only needs to win five of its remaining eight games to secure the Premier League trophy. Sergio Aguero then fired the ball into the corner of the goal for his first Premier League goal in 14 months. "We want to still fight for the position in Europe.โTUCHEL UNBEATENChelsea extended its unbeaten start under Thomas Tuchel to 10 Premier League games with the draw at Leeds. ZAHA STANCEWilfried Zaha became the first Premier League player not to take a knee before his Crystal Palace team beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0. Zaha had already indicated that he thought taking a knee has lost meaning after being brought in by the Premier League in June as an anti-racism message when football resumed.
Tuchel says Pulisic 'in my plans' despite limited minutes
Read full article: Tuchel says Pulisic 'in my plans' despite limited minutesChelsea's Christian Pulisic, right, is challenged by Everton's Allan during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton at the Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Monday, March 8, 2021. Yes, so this is my job, and his job is to be ready โ to be ready like everybody else. Pulisicโs lone Premier League goal this season came on Dec. 5 against Leeds in a 3-1 victory. Pulisic has missed one game to injury and another for family reasons under Tuchel and his only recent start came on Feb. 11 in an FA Cup match against Barnsley. โWhen you sign and play for Chelsea, it is part of the job description as a player to be impatient and patient at the same time,โ Tuchel said.
Bale turns back time at Tottenham as Man U and Chelsea draw
Read full article: Bale turns back time at Tottenham as Man U and Chelsea draw(Matthew Childs/Pool via AP)LONDON โ Gareth Bale turned back time for Tottenham, while Chelsea and Manchester United seemed happy just to play out time. Chelsea kept its unbeaten record under manager Thomas Tuchel in a 0-0 draw with Man United as both teams appeared reluctant to risk losing one point in the hope of getting three. However, Mourinho warned that Bale would still have to rest for some upcoming games to manage his form and fitness. He had scored six goals and assisted three more in his team's previous 10 league games. The draw left Scott Parker's team unbeaten in five league games, with only one goal conceded during that time, but still 18th and three points adrift of safety.
More Liverpool misery: 1st home loss to Everton in 22 years
Read full article: More Liverpool misery: 1st home loss to Everton in 22 yearsEverton's Richarlison, second left celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. The worst form for Liverpool at home in the league since 1923 after a fourth straight loss. Even worse for Liverpool was losing yet another center back option as Jordan Henderson was forced off injured in the first half. Pickford dived at the feet of striker Mohamed Salah as Liverpool turned up the pressure without really laying siege to the Everton goal. While Southampton ended a six-game losing run in the league, the point stopped Chelsea recording a sixth straight win in all competitions.
Tuchel urges Pulisic to 'stay positive' amid limited minutes
Read full article: Tuchel urges Pulisic to 'stay positive' amid limited minutes(Tim Keeton/Pool via AP)LONDON โ Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has urged winger Christian Pulisic to โstay positiveโ amid limited playing time and now a tight calf that leaves the oft-injured American questionable for Saturdayโs visit to Southampton. Tuchel on Friday sought to quell speculation about Pulisic's long-term future at Stamford Bridge. Pulisic's only start since Tuchel took over late last month was in an FA Cup match last week. The German manager said it's a "clear yesโ when asked if he wants the 22-year-old Pulisic to stay at Chelsea. He was withdrawn from training Thursday with calf tightness and is โa big question markโ for the Southampton match, Tuchel said.
Chelsea hires Thomas Tuchel as manager on 18-month contract
Read full article: Chelsea hires Thomas Tuchel as manager on 18-month contractThomas Tuchel is confirmed as the new Chelsea soccer team manager, Tuesday Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, FILE)LONDON โ Chelsea hired Thomas Tuchel as manager on Tuesday on an 18-month contract to replace the fired Frank LampardTuchel, a 47-year-old German, is back in work a month after losing his job at Paris Saint-Germain following a power struggle with the club. โIt is never easy to change head coach in the middle of the season but we are very happy to secure one of Europeโs best coaches in Thomas Tuchel,โ Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said. โWe all have the greatest respect for Frank Lampardโs work and the legacy he created at Chelsea,โ Tuchel said. Tuchel is reunited with Thiago Silva, who played under him at PSG until the end of last season.
Neymar to travel for World Cup qualifying despite injury
Read full article: Neymar to travel for World Cup qualifying despite injurySAO PAULO โ Neymar will come to South America for World Cup qualifying matches despite a groin injury he picked up in a Champions League match for Paris Saint-Germain. Brazil coach Tite called Flamengo striker Pedro for the matches against Venezuela and Uruguay on Nov. 13 and 17, without removing Neymar from the squad. โWe will follow his development closely.โPSG coach Thomas Tuchel said last week it would be โimpossibleโ for Neymar to play for Brazil as he recovered from the injury. Brazil has already lost four players for the two clashes, including three due to injury โ midfielders Philippe Coutinho and Fabinho, and defender Rodrigo Caio. Brazil and Argentina lead the South American qualifying group with two wins from two matches.
Ronaldo in doubt for Messi's visit to Juventus
Read full article: Ronaldo in doubt for Messi's visit to JuventusSome talking points ahead of the second round of games in the Champions League:NO RONALDO VS. MESSI? The highly anticipated matchup of Cristiano Ronaldo against Lionel Messi likely wonโt happen because Ronaldo has the coronavirus. Alvaro Morata replaced Ronaldo against Dynamo Kyiv last week and scored twice in a 2-0 win. Eden Hazard was added to the Madrid squad and could make his season debut after nursing a muscle injury. Diego Simeone's side was thrashed 4-0 by defending champion Bayern Munich and next hosts Salzburg in Group A on Tuesday.
Where next, Messi ? Few clubs can meet his financial demands
Read full article: Where next, Messi ? Few clubs can meet his financial demandsThe money in that contract is daunting: a reported 100 million euros ($118 million) annual salary package and release clause demanding a 700 million euros ($827 million) transfer fee. What coach says no to Messi? said Tuchel, whose side lost the Champions League final to Bayern Munich on Sunday. GERMANYBayern Munich appears in little need of reinforcement after winning a Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble. The Bavarian powerhouse has grown on and off the pitch thanks to smart financial management, with revenue of 750 million euros ($886 million) in the most recent annual accounts and profit after tax of 52 million euros ($61.5 million). When World Cup-winning France defender Lucas Hernndez arrived last year for a club-record 80 million euros ($95 million) from Atltico Madrid, it was an exception.
France vs Germany semis mark Champions League power shift
Read full article: France vs Germany semis mark Champions League power shift(Franck Fife/Pool Photo via AP)LISBON Emmanuel Macron was quick to appropriate France's unexpected Champions League prowess for political purposes. It has never happened before: two French teams in the Champions League semifinals after two nights of incredible results in Lisbon. You have to go back even longer to find a Champions League semifinals that didn't feature Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. With Pep Guardiola twice a Champions League winner as Barcelona coach outwitted by Lyon's Rudi Garcia, the last of the managerial heavyweights exited this mini-tournament. Diego Simeone, who has lost two Champions League finals with Atletico Madrid, was dumped out by Leipzig on Wednesday.
Icardi's arrival at PSG could push Cavani to look elsewhere
Read full article: Icardi's arrival at PSG could push Cavani to look elsewhereIcardi joined PSG on a season's loan and had impressed with 20 goals in 31 games when the league season was stopped because of the coronavirus pandemic. PSG took up its option to buy the 27-year-old Icardi and gave him a contract until June 2024. Cavani was linked with a move to Atltico Madrid during the January transfer window but PSG reportedly turned down an offer of 15 million euros from the Spanish club. No financial details were given by PSG about how much Icardi cost, but Italian media reported the transfer as costing 50 million euros ($55.5 million) with additional bonuses. Many observers were circumspect when he joined PSG on loan at the end of the summer transfer window.