Queiroz named Qatar coach
Portugal’s Carlos Queiroz was appointed Qatar coach on Monday, who must make people forget his disastrous career at the World Cup played at home. “Official: Carlos Queiroz is the new coach of al-Annabi,” the Qatari Football Federation announced on Twitter, referring to the national team’s nickname, “les Bordeaux”.
Queiroz, who turns 70 on March 1, has played five World Cups on the bench, including three times with Iran (2014, 2018, 2022). He was at the head of South Africa in 2002 and Portugal in 2010. The Portuguese technician, who left his post at the head of the Iranian selection at the end of the World Cup, replaces the Spaniard Felix Sanchez, whose the contract was not renewed after three defeats in three matches during the group stages of the World Cup in Qatar.
Stade Brestois formalizes the signing of Loïc Rémy
Coach Eric Roy had already announced it a few days ago, but Stade Brestois formalized this Monday the signing of Loïc Rémy (36), free of any contract since leaving Adana Demirspor (Turkey) ‘last summer. The French international is committed until the end of the season.
Chelsea: heading to MLS for Aubameyang?
In difficulty at Chelsea where Graham Potter does not count on him, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could leave the club during the season as rumors of a termination of his contract multiply. The Gabonese is not in the Blues’ list for the Champions League.
According to the elements relayed by Sport, the 33-year-old striker would please in MLS. The Los Angeles FC franchise would be interested in him and would look for ways to incorporate him into a group that already includes the Italian Giorgio Chiellini or the Mexican Carlos Vela.
Leeds: Jesse Marsch sacked
The waltz of managers continues in the Premier League. According to several European media, Leeds have decided to fire Jesse Marsch. The American technician pays the price for the poor results of the Peacoks, current 17th and first non-relegation in the Premier League, tied with the first relegation, Everton. Lepizig’s former coach would also pay for some negative comments made against the club. Marsch succeeded Marcelo Bielsa in March 2022.
OL: Sonny Anderson very interested in returning to the club
Sonny Anderson back at OL? According to Le Progrès, the Rhone club would consider the Brazilian as a sports adviser. According to our information, again last week, Sonny Anderson had not been contacted. But the position interests him greatly, he who has an important aura with OL supporters. The Brazilian is therefore ready to join the club’s organization chart, even if he will have to break his commitments to the La Duchère club, of which he is the sports adviser, and beIN Sports, where he is a consultant. The Brazilian will also undergo knee surgery very soon.
According to our information, Edmilson is the other track of the club to occupy this post of sports adviser. On the other hand, for the position of sports director, it is Bruno Cheyrou, current director of recruitment, who holds the rope.
Manchester City risk big, the Premier League accuses him of numerous financial shortcomings
The Premier League accuses Manchester City of numerous breaches of its financial rules on Monday. The Cityzens are referred to a committee over alleged violations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. According to Times reporter Martyn Ziegler, City are facing a Premier League points deduction among many other potential penalties.
Juve deny Pogba exit rumors
According to information from Fabrizio Romano, Juventus Turin have denied rumors regarding the future of Paul Pogba, who is currently injured. The Turin club does not intend to terminate the contract of the world champion (29 years old), who has still not played in competition since his return to the club. Bianconeri last summer.
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Before joining PSG, Skriniar loses his armband but retains the support of Inter ultras
Milan Skriniar will conclude his adventure with Inter Milan without the captain’s armband. A decision assumed by Giuseppe Marotta, sporting director, who believes that the defender will no longer be as legitimate in this role by not extending his contract and by agreeing with PSG for next summer.
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“There is certainly a bit of sadness because we could have handled the situation better, Marotta told DAZN. But Milan is a serious professional. He legitimately made a choice. To wear this armband, there are important values that must be shared, such as the feeling of belonging to the project. If these values are not present, it cannot be carried. It is severe but it is not a punitive measure, it is the consequence of what happened. Now Milan have to play for the benefit of the club and the fans who believe in him: I’m sure that will be the case.”
If he lost his armband, which he wore in the absence of Samir Handanovic, Skriniar will not evolve in a tense climate since the ultras of the Curva Nord published in which they indicated that they understood the choice of the player who s is explained to them. “Skriniar explained to us that last summer the club informed him that he was going to be put on the market and despite himself he had to take action to find a new destination. After receiving the interest from PSG and certain that Inter would have sold him anyway, he got an offer that Inter – when the club changed their minds – couldn’t match.”
Isco has offers in Turkey and Qatar
Free since the termination of his contract with Sevilla FC in December, the Spanish playmaker Isco has still not found a club. His arrival at Union Berlin failed due to a disagreement. According Brand, he would have offers from Qatar and Turkey. The Qatari option would be ruled out as the 30-year-old doesn’t want to join the Middle East. Rest Konyaspor. The Turkish club, which aims to play at the top of the table, is pushing hard to attract Isco, who has not yet said yes. The Spaniard has entrusted his interests to Jorge Mendes. He wants to give himself a little more time and still hopes to have other proposals.
Towards a return of Aubameyang to Italy?
In difficulty at Chelsea, where he is content with crumbs this season (17 games in all competitions, three goals), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could leave England for Italy.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan would monitor the situation of the Gabonese striker (33), at the end of his contract in 2024. The latter was seen in Italy on Friday, during the Blues match. A trip authorized according to Graham Potter, who did not retain his player in the list of the Champions League. In Milan, he would not arrive in unknown territory since he has already been with the Rossoneri between 2007 and 2012.
Giuseppe Marotta’s big tackle against Milan Skriniar
On the sidelines of the Milan derby won by Inter this Sunday (1-0), Giuseppe Marotta, the sporting director of Nerazzurrispoke on the case of Milan Skriniar, very close to joining PSG this winter.
“Skriniar is free to make his own choices, but things could have been better managed, reproached the leader on DAZN. The armband removed? It’s not a sanction, he’s a great professional. But to wear the armband we have to share the same values. It’s a shame that Serie A has become a transition championship.”