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Top Headline
OFFICIAL: Nagelsmann sacked as Bayern Munich head coach with Tuchel appointed
Julian Nagelsmann has been sacked by Bayern Munich, with Thomas Tuchel confirmed as his successor.
Messi risks angering PSG as Martinez and teammates repeat infamous lewd gesture
Lionel Messi has risked harming his reputation at Paris Saint-Germain after he sung an anti-France song following Argentina's first game since winning the World Cup.
Match Reports
France 4-0 Netherlands: Mbappe scores twice in 1st game since being captained
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in his first game since being named France captain as the World Cup runners-up began their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a resounding victory over the Netherlands.
Sweden 0-3 Belgium: Lukaku scores hat-trick to give Tedesco perfect start
Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a much-anticipated return to international football but it was Romelu Lukaku who scored a hat-trick as Belgium secured a 3-0 win over Sweden in their opening Group F European Championship qualifier on Friday.
These Things Happen
Tuchel eyes £44m double Chelsea raid as Bayern summer transfer priority revealed
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel looks set to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Bayern Munich boss and he's already said to be eyeing two Blues stars ahead of the summer transfer window.
La Liga delete Gavi as a Barca first team player
A direct move by Javier Tebas in the 'Gavi case'. La Liga has withdrawn the Barça first team registration from the young Andalusian midfielder after the 10th Commercial Court of Barcelona earlier this week rejected his inclusion in the Barça squad for having been made after the deadline.
Julian Nagelsmann races back from skiing holiday to be SACKED by Bayern Munich
Julian Nagelsmann cut short his skiing holiday in Austria and raced back to Bayern Munich's training ground on Friday, bracing himself for the chop after news of his sacking hit the headlines last night.
Tuchel set for Stamford Bridge return amid Chelsea and Man City UCL repeat
Chelsea news: Thomas Tuchel is finally set to return to Stamford Bridge, but not as many people would have expected
Barcelona face UCL ban as payment linked to ref chief investigated by UEFA
Barcelona could face a ban from the Champions League after the discovery that the club paid millions of dollars to companies linked to a Spanish refereeing official.
The reasons for Nagelsmann’s pending dismissal & how it could affect Real Madrid
Bayern Munich look set to part ways with Julian Nagelsmann before the week is out, and the touted replacement is former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel. With Bayern just a point off top spot in the Bundesliga, and possessing a 100% record in Europe, it is a decision that has puzzled many.
Reverse angle of Messi’s 800th career goal as Argentina celebrate World Cup
Argentina returned home for the first time since the World Cup celebrations in December, and while they did play a game on Thursday night, it felt like part of the celebrations. The Albiceleste beat Panama 2-0 in a packed out Estadio Monumental, which was in fine voice for the celebrations afterwards.
Zlatan makes Sweden return aged 41 but is beaten to record by four days
Zlatan Ibrahimovic made his return to the Sweden side as their kicked-off their Euro 2024 campaign against Belgium, but is still NOT the oldest player to appear in a European Championship qualifier.
Arsenal given huge Haaland injury update as he visits hospital amid title race
Arsenal news: The Premier League title race could be thrown into chaos amid an injury concern for Manchester City star Erling Haaland.
Hansi Flick confirms Marc-Andre Ter Stegen as Germany’s No.1
Barcelona goal keeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen will be first choice for Germany in 2023.
What happened to Enzo Fernandez as Messi and Argentina mark World Cup return
Enzo Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in the January transfer window after impressing for Argentina at the World Cup
What They Say
Mesut Özil: "I had tears in my eyes as the plane took off from Madrid"
Football has lost one of its great magicians with the retirement of Mesut Özil. The Turkish-born German footballer (Gelsenkirchen, 1988) put an end to a brilliant career that will be remembered above all for the World Cup he won in Maracana in 2014 and his time at Real Madrid and Arsenal.
Bolt thanked Erik ten Hag for 'bringing the glory days back' to Man United
Usain Bolt was full of appreciation for the work that Erik ten Hag has done at Manchester United since his arrival at Old Trafford before the start of the 2022-23 season.
Zinchenko breaks silence on Mudryk Arsenal snub ahead of England vs Ukraine
Mykhailo Mudryk chose to sign for Chelsea over Arsenal in January and his national teammate Oleksandr Zinchenko, who plays for the Gunners, has been discussing the major winter transfer hijack.
France captain Mbappe confirms he cleared the air with 'disappointed' Griezmann
Kylian Mbappe confirmed that he has cleared the air with team-mate Antoine Griezmann after being appointed captain of the France national team.
Fixtures of the Day
EURO qualification
Belarus VS Switzerland 2023/03/25 17:00 UTC
Spain VS Norway 2023/03/25 19:45 UTC
Croatia VS Wales 2023/03/25 19:45 UTC
Germany VS Peru 2023/03/25 19:45 UTC
Friendly
Morocco VS Brazil 2023/03/24 22:00 UTC
