Managers
This section covers all news specific to football managers of different clubs and international teams.
Door still open for Maradona Agentina return
Argentina team director Carlos Bilardo has refused to close the door on the possible return of Diego Maradona as head coach. Maradona, considered a legend across his home country, hasn’t had his contract renewed by the AFA as yet. The decision has come as a surprise to many, with the national side previously being stated…
Wesley Sneijder believes Jose Mourinho will coach Manchester United and England in the future
Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder believes his former coach will be in England in the future. The World Cup finalist thinks Jose Mourinho will follow Sir Alex Ferguson and take over the Red Devils when the Scot does put an end to his legendary managerial career, knowing that the Premier League is the Portuguese’s favorite…
Mancini assures Manchester City fans of trophies
Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini has insisted that his side will end the 2010-2011 season with a new trophy in the Manchester City cabinet. The 45 year-old who joined the blue team from Manchester after the sacking of Mark Hughes is keen on silverware after spending millions on new players like Yaya Toure, David Silva,…
Review: Scottish teams in Europe
Not the best of weeks for Scottish teams in Europe. Then again, these days there aren’t that many good weeks. Shall I get started reviewing this before the Scottish UEFA coefficient falls even further, yes? Braga 3-0 Celtic Celtic don’t generally well away from home in Europe, in Portugal especially. In recent seasons, Celtic have…
Mourinho had Barcelona in his heart, 10 years later he begins his Real Madrid quest
Follow the latest news and updates on El Clasico here. Jose Mourinho: “Today, tomorrow, and always, I have Barcelona in my heart.” A decade later the ‘special one’ begins his ‘Real’ quest. Jose Mourinho’s master plan is about to be unleashed as he embarks on a quest to deliver Florentino Perez’ dream of bridal success….
Maradona: “Julio Grondona lied to me. Carlos Bilardo betrayed me.”
The almost two-year management reign of Diego Armando Maradona ended swiftly on Tuesday night in Buenos Aires. Despite providing fans and enemies alike with an entertaining brand of football, unexpected results and a unique management style that favored hugs over tactics, Maradona could not escape the sack. According to Clarin from Buenos Aires, the Executive…
Who will eventually step up when Sir Alex Ferguson steps down?
One day, there will be somebody other than the Scot commanding Manchester United from the dug-out. It would sound impossible to many fans of this club, but it is the absolute truth. After such a long service at Old Trafford, the 68 year-old legend can’t go on forever. However, all the fans of Manchester United,…
Menezes’ Brazil squad will have only four players from 2010 World Cup
For the upcoming friendly against the USA on August 10th, the new Brazilian coach Mano Menezes announced his first squad. Surprisingly, there will be only four players in the squad that played for Dunga’s Brazil in the 2010 World Cup – namely: Dani Alves, Ramires, Thiago Silva and Robinho. Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva and Manchester United…
The rise and imminent demise of AC Arles-Avignon
Many English football fans would say that Blackpool’s play-off victory over Cardiff City last May was one of the biggest underdog victories in recent memory. Blackpool had been a sleeping giant for well over 30 years and their return to the big league was truly memorable. But in fact, there is a bigger fairytale story…
Mano Menezes is Brazil’s New Manager – “Project 2014″ Begins!
As many of you might already know Mano Menezes is Brazil’s new manager. Menezes may not be an internationally known coach such as Luis Felipe Scolari or Carlos Alberto Parreira or even Wanderley Luxemburgo. He was actually not even CBF’s first choice but one thing is for sure: He’s much more of a coach than…
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