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Watch VideoThomas Tuchel makes winning start with England but admits 'we have to do better'

Thomas Tuchel's England start with a win against Albania raises questions about performance as the team prepares for Latvia.

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Thomas Tuchel is England’s Fußballmeister and some Brits are not happy: Working Title FC Podcast

When we’re not watching sports, we’re watching sports documentaries and talking about them—and this week, we got stuck into Starting 5, the best NBA documentary since The Last Dance.

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IOL Reporter|Published

German Thomas Tuchel targets World Cup glory as England manager

German Thomas Tuchel wants to help England end their trophy drought and win their first tournament since the 1966 World Cup.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Thomas Tuchel appointed as England manager: German tasked with ending 58-year trophy drought

Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has been officially announced as the new head coach of the England national team.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Watch VideoDone deal? Thomas Tuchel about to be named England manager - reports

The Times, Sky Sports, the BBC and German newspaper Bild said that Tuchel, 51, will be named as the permanent successor to Gareth Southgate.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Thomas Tuchel ‘in talks with FA’ over England manager’s job after Pep Guardiola turned it down

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is in talks with the Football Association about becoming England's next manager, according to reports on Tuesday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Southgate's exit leaves England with difficult successor search

England’s Football Association are on the hunt for a new manager after Gareth Southgate stepped down after second successive Euros final defeat.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Erik ten Hag set to stay on as Manchester United coach - reports

The BBC said Manchester United were understood to be talking to the Dutchman Erik ten Hag about extending his contract at Old Trafford, which is about to enter its final season.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Bayern Munich appoint Vincent Kompany to end long search for new coach

German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich have announced the appointment of Vincent Kompany as their new head coach.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Erik ten Hag safe? Manchester United stun Manchester City to lift FA Cup title

Manchester United stunned heavy favourites Manchester City to win the FA Cup title at Wembley, in London, on Saturday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

FA Cup final: Erik ten Hag in last stand to keep Manchester United job against Manchester City

Manchester United return return to Wembley shaken by a turbulent campaign that leaves manager Erik ten Hag fighting to save his job.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi to leave at end of season

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi will leave the Premier League club by mutual consent after their final game of the season against Manchester United on Sunday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Bayern’s Manuel Neuer laments ‘brutal, bitter’ Champions League howler

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said his late Champions League semi-final howler against Real Madrid was ‘extremely bitter’ after they were eliminated from the tournament.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Bayern’s Tuchel slams offside call after Real Madrid Champions League defeat

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel slammed a late offside call, calling the decision an ‘absolute disaster’ as Real Madrid eliminated his side in the Champions League.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Real Madrid sink Bayern Munich after Joselu’s late show in Champions League thriller

Real Madrid striker Joselu hit two late goals to send his team into the Champions League final with a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

It’s time for Harry Kane to be that guy and ‘prove a point and deliver’

Harry Kane has been in red-hot form for Bayern Munich, but now is the time to show that he belongs in the same conversation as the modern day football greats.

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John Goliath|Published

'I know you're going left': Harry Kane reveals Jude Bellingham penalty mind games

With England captain Harry Kane standing over the penalty spot for Bayern Munich, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham walked up to him and whispered in his ear in their Champions League semi-final.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Bayern Munich’s Thomas Tuchen says they know how to stop Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel says his side are ready for the threat posed by ‘extraordinary’ Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ex-Man United boss Ralf Rangnick confirms talks with Bayern over head coaching job

Austria manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed he was in talks with Bayern Munich to become the club's head coach in the off season.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Arsenal, Mikel Arteta learn from Champions League mistakes against Bayern Munich

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal ensured their Uefa Champions League quarter-final clash remains finely balanced thanks to Leandro Trossard's late equaliser in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium against Bayern Munich.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Arsenal's 'good energy' fuels double bid as Bayern test looms

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are primed to avenge their poor Champions League record against Bayern Munich as the Gunners set their sights on a remarkable double.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Xabi Alonso snubs Liverpool and Bayern, to stay with Leverkusen for one more season

Xabi Alonso, who was seen by many as Liverpool's top target to replace Jurgen Klopp as their manager, says he will be staying at Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen next season.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Liverpool ‘not the right option’ for Xabi Alonso, says Lothar Matthaeus

Ballon d'Or winner Lothar Matthaeus says a move to Liverpool in the off-season is ‘not the right option’ for in-demand Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Harry Kane has schnitzel burger to go with brace in ‘pleasing win’ over Lazio

Bayern’s Harry Kane notched a brace in the 3-0 win over Lazio and now has 33 goals in 32 games in all competitions since arriving in the summer.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Julian Nagelsmann warns Xabi Alonso about choosing Bayern Munich over Liverpool

Julian Nagelsmann has warned Bayer Leverkussen head coach Xabi Alonso about choosing Bayern Munich over Premier League giants Liverpool.

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