England appoints Thomas Tuchel as Gareth Southgate’s replacement.
Former Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund manager, Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as England’s new head coach, the Football Association confirmed on Wednesday. The 51-year-old will officially begin his role on January 1, with interim manager Lee Carsley overseeing the UEFA Nations League games in November. Tuchel’s appointment follows Gareth Southgate’s resignation after England’s Euro 2024 final loss to Spain. Tuchel, previously managing Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, expressed pride in leading the England team, calling it a “huge privilege” and looking forward to working with a talented group of players. His assistant, Anthony Barry, worked with him at Chelsea and Bayern, and has previously coached Belgium, Ireland, and Portugal. The FA sought a manager with a strong track record, and Tuchel, who has won 11 major honors, including the 2021 Champions League with Chelsea, fits that profile.
🏴🤝🏻 Official, confirmed. Thomas Tuchel becomes the new England head coach from January 2025.
“I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team”.
“I have long felt a personal connection to the game in this country, and it has given me some incredible… pic.twitter.com/8VBHxT8g3r
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 16, 2024
INEOS cut Sir Alex Ferguson’s multi-million ambassadorial deal with Man United.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s role as Manchester United’s global ambassador is ending as part of cost-cutting measures implemented by INEOS, confirmed by The Athletic. The club’s most successful manager will no longer receive his $2.82 million annual salary, a contract in place since 2013. INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United’s new minority stakeholder, informed Ferguson in a meeting that the club would no longer support his ambassadorial role. The Glazer family had honored the deal for the past decade as a tribute to Ferguson’s legacy. During his 25 years at the helm, Ferguson led United to 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League and two Champions League titles, before retiring in 2013. United has struggled since his departure, currently sitting in 14th place after a disappointing last season. It remains unclear if other United ambassadors, including former players, will also be affected by the cuts.
🚨 INEOS have decided to cut Sir Alex Ferguson’s multi-million-pound ambassadorial contract with Manchester United, reports @AdamCrafton_ on @TheAthleticFC.
Ferguson will remain a non-executive director at the club, still obviously welcome to attend Man United games. pic.twitter.com/4uOjJQZqwE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 15, 2024
Lille registers interest in forgotten England midfielder, Dele Alli.
Ligue 1 club Lille has reportedly expressed interest in Dele Alli as the midfielder nears a return to action. The former Tottenham star has been sidelined for an extended period due to multiple injuries sustained at Everton. Now a free agent, Dele has been in discussions with Everton about potentially signing a new deal, according to the *Daily Mail*. The 28-year-old is aiming for a return to the England squad for the 2026 World Cup. Despite being out for over a year, Dele’s talent continues to attract interest from clubs across Europe, highlighting his past status as one of the continent’s top midfielders. Everton still owes Tottenham performance and appearance-based bonuses if Dele rejoins, unless they renegotiate with Spurs. Currently, Dele is focusing on regaining fitness and hopes to make his comeback on the pitch during the 2024-25 season.
🚨🏴 LOSC Lille have been among the clubs to show an interest in signing Dele Alli, reports @MailSport.
The 28-year-old is still training with Everton, but is technically a free agent. pic.twitter.com/LpkVNMAeMo
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) October 14, 2024
Manchester United reportedly monitoring the situations of Bayern Munich duo.
According to reports emerging from Germany, Manchester United is keeping an eye on Bayern Munich stars Leon Goretzka and Leroy Sané as they consider moves for the pair in 2025. Sané’s contract expires at the end of this season, while Goretzka’s deal runs until 2026. Bayern could be open to selling Goretzka next summer for a fee. According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, United plan to strengthen their squad with a defensive midfielder in January and may even make an early move for Goretzka, though the 29-year-old prefers to stay in Germany until summer. Sané, whose playing time has decreased since the arrival of coach Vincent Kompany and Michael Olise, is in talks with Bayern about extending his contract. However, his future could change if his minutes remain limited. Both players are on United’s radar as the club looks to bolster its squad.
🚨🆕 Manchester United are monitoring the situations of Leon #Goretzka and Leroy #Sané for a possible transfer in winter or summer ✔️
… it is possible that #MUFC will strengthen their squad in the winter with a central (defensive) midfielder. Goretzka, he’s an interesting… pic.twitter.com/iDuL07HIzF
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) October 14, 2024
Injury-ridden Spain eased past Serbia in Nations League matchup.
Reigning UEFA Nations League and European champions Spain secured their spot in the quarter-finals with a commanding 3-0 victory over Serbia at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel on Tuesday. After a 0-0 draw in Belgrade, Aymeric Laporte quickly opened the scoring in Cordoba with a header from Pedro Porro’s cross just five minutes in. Despite missing key players like Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Dani Olmo, Spain dominated the match. Álvaro Morata missed a penalty early in the second half but redeemed himself with a well-placed left-footed strike in the 65th minute. Serbia’s Aleksandar Mitrović squandered their best chance, and Strahinja Pavlović was sent off after a VAR review for a last-man challenge. Álex Baena sealed the win with a brilliant free-kick goal. Spain remain atop League A Group 4, three points clear of Denmark, and continue their strong Nations League campaign.
Spain 🇪🇸 ease past Serbia 🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/ED87m6WY52
— 433 (@433) October 15, 2024