Jurgen Klopp has warned the German media that he is more than ready to walk away from the national team job if they subject him to the kind of treatment they gave his predecessor Julian Nagelsmann. The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss has returned to management as Germany head coach two years on from … Read more
Following the World Cup third-place match between England and France, Kylian Mbappé and England coach Thomas Tuchel shared a postgame hug – a heartwarming gesture after the Three Lions took home bronze after a 6-4 win. It was a reunion of sorts for the duo, as Tuchel managed Mbappé for two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain … Read more
Thomas Tuchel has insisted he is not interested in engaging in the “blame game” over England’s World Cup elimination and vowed to close the gap on the leading nations. Even Donald Trump has joined criticism of Tuchel’s tactics in the semi-final defeat by Argentina, with the US president questioning why he made Harry Kane “a … Read more
Asked about how he viewed the last 35 minutes of the game having had time to reflect, Tuchel said he felt “the same way – that we were too passive”. “If you’re asking if I regret my decision, if this is the question, then I don’t regret my decisions,” he added. “I felt that the … Read more
The way England’s run at this World Cup ended was desperately disappointing, but there are still plenty of positives for them to take away from the tournament. I’ve co-commentated on all of their games and my most memorable moment has to be their epic win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in the last 16. … Read more
“I wanted it to be you. I wanted it to be you so badly.” As England’s World Cup hopes recede into another spell of heartache, let down in Atlanta by the latest handsome, cadaverous Mr Right, a little sadder, not much wiser, sunburnt, broke, eating Jägerbomb ice cream out of the tub with a spoon, … Read more
When Thomas Tuchel became England’s head coach he spoke repeatedly about wanting his side to adopt a Premier League style. He wanted intensity, pace, full-throttle football. Tuchel offered clarity, his analysis was precise and his squad for the World Cup was built around the idea of overwhelming opponents with physicality and relentless running. There were … Read more
Key events Oh man, imagine what a vibe this was. Argentina fans flood the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate win over England – video Share “We have to give some credit to Argentina,” reckons Chris Holmes. “A lot of the criticism for Tuchel and the England players suggests that it was a conscious decision … Read more
“It won’t be long before Chelsea pull the trigger” – Trevor Sinclair warns Thomas Tuchel about Chelsea recent drop in form Ex-Manchester City and West Ham midfielder Trevor Sinclair has sent warning message to blues boss Thomas Tuchel following Chelsea’s recent dip in form. The blues have won just one of their last four games … Read more