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September 22, 2023

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Germany Names Nagelsmann As New Coach

Following the dismissal of Hansi Flick, Julian Nagelsmann steps in as the new national team coach, tasked with revitalising Germany's performance before they host Euro 2024.

The German Football Association is eager to avoid another disappointing tournament, especially on home turf.

Nagelsmann, the former Bayern Munich manager, has signed a contract until the end of July 2024, providing flexibility after Euro 2024. Expressing his eagerness, Nagelsmann emphasised the special significance of hosting a European Championship.

Hansi Flick, the first coach in Germany's history to be dismissed, faced challenges, with only four wins in 17 matches leading up to his removal. The team's underwhelming performance led to an early exit from the 2022 World Cup.

DFB president Bernd Neuendorf praised Nagelsmann as an exceptional coach, expressing confidence in his ability to inspire fans and achieve success in the Euros.

Flick's termination followed a humiliating 4-1 loss to Japan in a friendly match in Wolfsburg in early September. Nagelsmann, who succeeded Flick at Bayern, has been without a coaching position since his departure from the German champions in March.

September 11, 2023

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Flick Sacked As Germany Boss Following Poor Run

Hansi Flick has been sacked as Germany manager following Saturday's 4-1 friendly defeat by Japan in Wolfsburg.

He became the first German boss to be sacked since the role was created in 1926.

Germany have lost four of their past five games, with Flick overseeing just 12 wins in his 25 matches since replacing Joachim Low in August 2021.

Rudi Voller, who managed the team from 2000 to 2004, takes temporary charge for Tuesday's friendly with France.

The 63-year-old Voller, a former Germany striker, was appointed director of the German national side in February.

Hannes Wolf and Sandro Wagner will assist him.

Germany will host the men's European Championship next year but has been in disarray.

Flick, 58, had been Low's assistant manager with Germany from 2006 to 2014.

His time in charge began with eight successive wins, but their form progressively worsened, and Germany exited last year's World Cup at the group stage.

His assistants, Marcus Sorg and Danny Rohl, have also been dismissed.

Oman, Costa Rica and Peru are the only teams Germany has beaten in the past 12 months.

The disappointing performance was a surprise, considering Flick won 70 of his 86 games in charge of Bayern Munich from November 2019 to June 2021.

Under Flick, Bayern won a treble of the domestic league and cup and Champions League titles in the 2019-20 season.

The German FA said it hoped to announce Flick's full-time replacement "as soon as possible".

Julian Nagelsmann, who replaced Flick as Bayern boss at the end of 2020-21, could be a leading contender. The highly-rated 38-year-old has been out of work since Bayern sacked him in March.

September 8, 2023

September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Tchouameni And Thuram Score As France Beat Republic Of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland’s slim hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 were further dented as France ran out comfortable winners at Parc des Princes.

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni’s stunning 19th-minute goal put the hosts ahead at the break.

Substitute Marcus Thuram ensured a home victory early in the second half as the French made it five wins from five.

For the Republic, however, it is a third defeat in four games, leaving them fourth in the group.

Stephen Kenny’s side’s chances of qualifying for next summer’s finals in Germany are remote, but they must regroup quickly and look to revive their campaign at home to the Netherlands on Sunday.

When France visited Dublin in March, Didier Deschamps’ side escaped with a 1-0 win, having been put under intense pressure by a spirited Republic team, with French goalkeeper Mike Maignan in inspired form.

But it was a different story in the French capital, with Thuram’s goal taking the sting out of the game and paving the way for a largely comfortable second half for Les Bleus.

While few expected a Republic victory, their latest defeat leaves them facing an almighty task in their quest to qualify for a tournament for the first time under Kenny.

August 18, 2023

August 18, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Vlatko Andonovski Resigns After Earliest Women’s World Cup Exit

Vlatko Andonovski, the United States’ head coach, has resigned following the team’s poorest performance in a Women’s World Cup.

The four-time champions were eliminated on penalties by Sweden in the tournament’s final 16 this year.

It was the team’s earliest exit from a World Cup, after finishing at least third in every previous edition.
Twila Kilgore, the national team’s current assistant coach, has been chosen temporary head coach.

Andonovski’s record with the squad was 51 wins, five draws, and nine losses, with three victories, two draws, and five loses at big tournaments.

He took over as coach in October 2019 after Jill Ellis, who guided the team to back-to-back World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019, stepped down.

Andonovski’s tenure began smoothly, as he set a record for the best start for a US coach with 11 straight victories.

But a poor performance at the Olympics in Tokyo, where the US won bronze, put Andonovski under pressure.
The attention increased when the United States lost three consecutive games against England, Spain, and Germany in 2022, the team’s worst losing streak in 29 years.

The United States began the World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Vietnam, but a 1-1 tie with the Netherlands and a goalless draw with Portugal meant they placed second in their group. It was the first time in their history that they had failed to win at least two group games.

The United States was chastised for their efforts in the group stage, but they fared better against Sweden.

They were thwarted, though, by an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Zecira Musovic, who made 11 saves in 120 minutes to send the game to penalties.

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