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Kylian Mbappe Taken Off At Half-Time As PSG Draw At Monaco | Football News
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Kylian Mbappe Taken Off At Half-Time As PSG Draw At Monaco | Football News

[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he took Kylian Mbappe off "for the good of the team" as the France captain was substituted at half-time in Paris Saint-Germain's 0-0 draw away to Monaco on Friday. Mbappe was not injured and emerged from the PSG dressing room at the start of the second half in a tracksuit, smiling and talking on the phone before taking a seat in the stand to watch the remainder of the game.Without him, PSG were perhaps fortunate to leave the principality with a draw which nevertheless allows them to stretch their lead at the top of the French table to 12 points from Brest, who are in action on Sunday.They edge a step closer to retaining the French title, but the focus for Luis Enrique's side is principally on Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg...
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PSG Coach Luis Enrique Says No Need To Dip Into Transfer Market | Football News
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PSG Coach Luis Enrique Says No Need To Dip Into Transfer Market | Football News

[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique says he doesn't need to replenish his squad in the transfer market despite the French champions missing a number of players. "I don't need anything, I've already got enough good players," said the Spaniard, on Saturday. But he left the door open to new arrivals at the Parc des Princes if the right opportunity came along. "But with the management we are open to improving the team during each transfer window," stated Luis Enrique at a press conference on the eve of PSG's Ligue 1 trip to Lens. "During the transfer window we remain on the ball, o...
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Pep Guardiola Treble, Luis Enrique Appointment Highlight Spanish Coaching Impact | Football News
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Pep Guardiola Treble, Luis Enrique Appointment Highlight Spanish Coaching Impact | Football News

[ad_1] In the wake of Pep Guardiola's stunning treble with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain turning to Luis Enrique, it is clear Spanish coaching is in vogue. The duo, both treble winners at Barcelona, are joined by plenty of compatriots at other top-flight sides on the continent. Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, Guardiola's former assistant, ran City close for the English title last season. With a different approach to the game, Unai Emery has pulled up trees with Aston Villa, Bournemouth sprang for the exciting Andoni Iraola, while Julen Lopetegui helped Wolves avoid the drop and Marseille appointed Marcelino Garcia Toral in June.Spanish coaches have been increasingly appealing since the country dominated world football between 2008 and 2012, La Roja winning European Championships in tho...
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Christophe Galtier To Leave PSG, Clearing Way For Luis Enrique Arrival | Football News
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Christophe Galtier To Leave PSG, Clearing Way For Luis Enrique Arrival | Football News

[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday confirmed the departure of coach Christophe Galtier, clearing the way for the expected appointment of former Barcelona and Spain boss Luis Enrique. Galtier had a year remaining on his contract but his departure from the Qatar-owned club had been expected ever since the end of the last Ligue 1 season at the start of June."Paris Saint-Germain and Christophe Galtier have decided to terminate his contract as coach of the first team," the club announced in a statement published after sources close to the negotiations had revealed the news to AFP."Everyone at Paris Saint-Germain thanks Christophe Galtier, as well as his assistants Thierry Oleksiak and Joao Sacramento, for their professionalism and commitment over the course of the season, and wishes them...
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Luis Enrique Sacked By Spain After Shock Defeat To Morocco In World Cup Last 16 | Football News
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Luis Enrique Sacked By Spain After Shock Defeat To Morocco In World Cup Last 16 | Football News

[ad_1] Spain sacked coach Luis Enrique after La Roja crashed out of the World Cup in Last 16.© AFPSpain sacked coach Luis Enrique on Thursday after the 2010 champions were dumped out of the World Cup by Morocco at the last-16 stage earlier this week. Spain hammered Costa Rica 7-0 in their opening game in Qatar but suffered a shock defeat by Japan that resulted in a second-place finish in Group E. Spain were strong favourites to beat Morocco in the first knockout round but lost 3-0 on penalties after the game finished 0-0 following extra-time. Luis Enrique took over in 2018 after Spain's disappointing Russia World Cup showing, and led La Roja to the semi-finals of Euro 2020, where they were also beaten on penalties by Italy."Both the president, Luis Rubiales, and the sporting director, Jo...
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I’d Stay Spain Coach All My Life, But I Must Think: Luis Enrique | Football News
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I’d Stay Spain Coach All My Life, But I Must Think: Luis Enrique | Football News

[ad_1] Luis Enrique could leave Spain manager's role after Morocco defeat© AFPLuis Enrique wants to stay on as Spain coach but said his future was not yet decided after Morocco knocked La Roja out in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday. The manager, who led Spain to the Euro 2020 semi-finals, saw his side beaten 3-0 on penalties after a 0-0 draw with the North African side over 120 minutes. "I can't say, because I don't know," Luis Enrique told a press conference when asked about his future. "The national team has time. I am very happy with the Spanish FA, the president and with (the sporting director)."If it was up to me I would stay all my life, but that is not the case."I have to think calmly what is the best for me and for the national team. All situations will have an influence."The co...
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FIFA World Cup – No Doubt I Am Spain’s Leader: Luis Enrique Ahead Of Costa Rica Match | Football News
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FIFA World Cup – No Doubt I Am Spain’s Leader: Luis Enrique Ahead Of Costa Rica Match | Football News

[ad_1] Spain coach Luis Enrique insisted Tuesday that he is the team's leader in the absence of any obvious star player, ahead of their first World Cup game against Costa Rica. World Cup winner and captain Sergio Busquets tends to keep a low profile, while youngsters like Ansu Fati and Pedri could one day become stars in their own right but are still developing. "The leader of the national team has to be the coach," Luis Enrique told a press conference the day before Spain open their campaign against Los Ticos."I have to say I am the leader because who will believe in what I tell them, if there is any doubt."I decide who plays, when we travel, how we play, I am a leader who gives solutions to the team."I am delighted to be here, to debut as coach at a World Cup, enjoy this party of footb...
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