Al-Nassr’s coach, Rudi Garcia blames Ronaldo after defeat to Al-Ittihad

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Al-Nassr's coach, Rudi Garcia blames Ronaldo after defeat to Al-Ittihad Al-Nassr’s coach, Rudi Garcia has pointed fingers at Cristiano Ronaldo over the club’s defeat to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup. Al-Nassr's coach, Rudi Garcia blames Ronaldo after defeat to Al-Ittihad The club which signed Ronaldo in a record-breaking deal at the end of December, were defeated 3-1 in the semi-final of the Saudi Super Cup. Shortly after the match was concluded, the French coach was left to bemoan his side’s inability to make the most of their chances in the first-half, and he wasn’t afraid to criticise his new star man for missing a gilt-edged chance, either. Garcia said;

Al-Nassr's coach, Rudi Garcia blames Ronaldo after defeat to Al-Ittihad

“One of the things that changed the course of the match was Cristiano’s missed opportunity in the first half. “I congratulate Al-Ittihad. They presented a much better first half than us, and we played a good second half, but unfortunately we were not able to adjust the result. It’s true that we regret losing the Super Cup, but we are still the first in the league.” Garcia’s blunt verdict capped a miserable night for Ronaldo, who was taunted by Al-Ittihad fans chanting the name of his iconic rival Lionel Messi as he arrived the pitch.

Steven Gerrard reportedly getting set to become Poland’s coach

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English football legend, Steven Gerrard has emerged as a shock candidate to become Poland’s new head coach after their poor performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Steven Gerrard reportedly in talks to become Poland's coach

Poland is looking to replace former manager Czeslaw Michniewicz, whose contract was not renewed after a 3-1 defeat to France in the World Cup round of 16 last December. Polish publication Meczyki reported that the country’s FA has already made contact with Gerrard who has been out of job for the past two months after being sacked by Aston Villa. Other names on the list are Roberto Martinez, who became Portugal’s manager on Monday after parting ways with Belgium, and Herve Renard, the Saudi Arabia coach who masterminded a stunning 2-1 victory over eventual World Cup winners Argentina.

Steven Gerrard reportedly in talks to become Poland's coach

Other coaches considered include Vladimir Petković, Paulo Bento, and Nenad Bjelica. The Polish options are Marek Papszun or Jan Urban. Gerrard started his managerial career with Scottish Premiership giants Rangers in 2018 following a short stint with Liverpool’s U18s and U19s. He gave the club its first title in 10 years in 2021, managing to go an entire year unbeaten. The Liverpool legend was appointed as Aston Villa’s coach in November 2021. He was however sacked this season following a 3-0 defeat to Fulham in October.

Zidane rejects lucrative offer to be next head coach of USA national team

Zidane rejects lucrative offer to be next head coach of USA national team

Zidane rejects lucrative offer to be next head coach of USA national team

French football legend, Zinedine Zidane has reportedly turned down an offer to become the next coach of USA national men’s football team.
Zidane rejects lucrative offer to be next head coach of USA national team
L’Equipe had reported that the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) made Zidane an offer that was attractive, both personally and sportingly, with a high proposed salary and the prospect of coaching the 2026 World Cup co-hosts.
The offer was made after the North American country’s soccer federation refused to renew the contract of Gregg Berhalter who is now being investigated over a 1991 domestic violence incident he was involved in.
Anthony Hudson was named the interim manager for January international camp, though he is unlikely to be named permanent head coach.
Zidane rejects lucrative offer to be next head coach of USA national team
However, it’s been reported that Zidane, who last coached Real Madrid, is holding out to become France’s coach, even after Didier Deschamps signed an extension.
The new offer also shows that the USSF will no longer be rigid as they’ve been in past years, with the last coaching search requiring candidates to be fluent in English and willing to live in Chicago.

Roberto Martinez reaches verbal agreement to become Portugal’s coach

Roberto Martinez reaches verbal agreement to become Portugal's coach

Roberto Martinez reaches verbal agreement to become Portugal's coach

Roberto Martinez has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Portugal to become their new head coach weeks after his exit as Belgium’s coach, following the country’s “golden generation” poor performance at the 2022 World Cup.
Roberto Martinez reaches verbal agreement to become Portugal's coach
Martinez who was Wigan Athletic and Everton’s coach between 2009 and 2016, reportedly had offers from clubs and other international teams after leaving Belgium.
However, The Athletic reported that Martinez has now reached an agreement with Portugal who parted ways with the national team’s coach, Fernando Santos, after their quarter-final defeat to Morocco in Qatar.
Roberto Martinez reaches verbal agreement to become Portugal's coach
The deal between Martinez and Portugal is expected to be finalized by the end of the week, with an announcement coming shortly after.

Gregg Berhalter reportedly dropped as USA coach after kicking wife during ‘heated argument’

Gregg Berhalter reportedly dropped as USA coach after kicking wife during 'heated argument'

Gregg Berhalter will no longer be the head coach of the USA Men’s National Soccer team after a report of him kicking his wife after a “heated argument” made headlines.
Berhalter, whose contract with US Soccer expired on December 31, 2022, had admitted to kicking his wife in the legs during a heated argument outside a bar in 1991.

Gregg Berhalter will not return as USA coach after report of him kicking his wife after 'heated argument'

In a statement he released over the incident, 49-year-old Berhalter did not confirm whether he would coach the team in the build-up to the 2026 World Cup, but he said that he wants to share his side of the story.
It partly read;
“During the World Cup, an individual contacted U.S Soccer saying they had information about me that would “take me down” – an apparent effort to leverage something very personal from long ago to bring about the end of my relationship with U.S Soccer. This is a difficult step to take, but my wife, Rosalind, and I want to clearly and directly share the truth. This is a story that belongs to us, but hopefully there are lessons that can be valuable to others.
“In the fall of 1991, I met my soulmate. I had just turned 18 and was a freshman in college when I met Rosalind for the first time. There was a familiar feeling when we spoke. Rosalind was and is an amazing person – determined, empathetic, fun to be around – and we connected immediately. It felt like we had known each other for years. We had been dating for four months when an incident happened between us that would shape the future of our relationship. One night, while out drinking at a local bar, Rosalind and I had a heated argument that continued outside. It became physical and I kicked her in the legs.
Gregg Berhalter will not return as USA coach after report of him kicking his wife after 'heated argument'
“There are zero excuses for my actions that night; it was a shameful moment and one that I regret to this day. At the time, I immediately apologised to Rosalind, but understandably, she wanted nothing to do with me. I told my parents, family and friends what happened because I wanted to take full responsibility for my behaviour. Rosalind also informed her parents, family and friends. While the authorities were never involved in this matter, I voluntarily sought out counselling to help learn, grow and improve – one of the most valuable decisions that I ever made. To this day, that type of behaviour has never been repeated.
“I feared that I lost my soulmate and then out of the blue, seven months later I received a call from Rosalind asking if we could speak in person. We met and discussed how we had grown and decided to rebuild our relationship. Rosalind shared that her family supported this decision and by working through what happened, we both realised that our live, trust and respect for each other was stronger than the incident that occurred months earlier. Since then, Rosalind and I have lived together in five different countries, three different states, and have met and remained friends with many wonderful people from all around the world. All of these people have witnessed the strong relationship we have and the loving family we have built together.”

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— Gregg Berhalter (@GreggBerhalter_) January 3, 2023

Though Berhalter and his wife have now been together for 25 years, celebrating their wedding relationship over the New Year’s Eve weekend, the US Soccer federation announced that it would be investigating the matter, and would release more information on its investigation at a later date.
ABC reported that USSF also said that it will announce “in the coming days” who will coach the team for exhibitions against Serbia on January 25 and Colombia three days later. These are the first matches for the Americans since they were eliminated by the Netherlands last month in the World Cup round of 16.

Berhalter, 51, was hired in December 2018 after the U.S. failed to qualify for that year’s World Cup. He has led the team to 37 wins, 11 losses and 12 draws, and the Americans earned the third and final automatic World Cup berth from the North and Central American and Caribbean region.
Berhalter is also the first American to play for and coach the U.S. at a World Cup.

Thierry Henry is the next coach of Belgium

Thierry Henry is the next coach of Belgium

Thierry Henry is the next coach of Belgium - Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku has said that he has no doubt that French football star, Thierry Henry will be appointed as the new manager of the Belgium national team.
Thierry Henry is the next coach of Belgium - Lukaku
Henry was Belgium’s deputy coach under Roberto Martinez. Martinez parted ways with the Belgium national side after the team failed to go past the 2022 World Cup group stage.
Lukaku who spoke to Sky Italia, said he believes Thierry Henry will be appointed as the country’s national team coach because he knows the team, the league, and the staff.
Thierry Henry is the next coach of Belgium - Lukaku
He said;
“For me, Henry is the next coach of Belgium. There are no doubts. I say it openly: he will be the next coach. He has the respect of all the players, he has won everything. He knows how to coach, he knows what we have to do to get there.
“He knows the team, the league, the staff. For me, he is the ideal coach for our national team. If it isn’t Henry, then I don’t know who they will hire. But I don’t think Belgium should start from scratch.”
Thierry Henry is the next coach of Belgium - Lukaku
Lukaku also said that “Belgium’s Golden Generation” failure to win anything tangible should not be held against Henry.
He added;
“So far this generation hasn’t won but we have to keep trying to win. He wants to win, and I don’t think the federation is going to get a coach who wants to change everything and start from scratch. It’s not worth it to me.”
 

Andre Onana retires from international football after World Cup fallout with Cameroon’s coach Rigobert Song

Andre Onana retires from international football after World Cup fallout with Cameroon's coach Rigobert Song

Cameroon’s goalkeeper Andre Onana has retired from international football at the age of 26 after he was sent home from the 2022 World Cup.
Onana who played only at Cameroon’s World Cup opener against Switzerland was dropped in their second game against Serbia after a heated argument with coach Rigobert Song over his tactics.

Andre Onana retires from international football after World Cup fallout with Cameroon's coach Rigobert Song

The Inter Milan goalkeeper reportedly ‘refused’ to alter his playing style for Song, which led to him being replaced by Devis Epassy.
Though Cameroon defeated Brazil in their final group game, it wasn’t enough to see them progress as Switzerland finished second to the South Americans.
Announcing his retirement days after the tournament was concluded, Onana wrote;
Andre Onana retires from international football after World Cup fallout with Cameroon's coach Rigobert Song
“After endless hours of training, endless trips and a lot perseverance, I can proudly say that I have fulfilled my great dream.
“But every story, however beautiful it may be, has to end. And my story with the Cameroonian national team has come to an end.
“Players come and go, names are fleeting, but Cameroon comes before any person or player.
“Cameroon remains eternal and so does my love for the national team and for our people who have always supported us.
“My feeling will never change. My Cameroonian heart will continue to beat and wherever I go I will always fight to lift the flag of Cameroon as high as possible.
“I will continue to support as a fan, just as the more than 27 million Cameroonians do at every match. I can only thank all those who trusted me and believed that I could add and contribute to this team.”

Andre Onana retires from international football after World Cup fallout with Cameroon's coach Rigobert Song

Eguavoen steps down as Super Eagles coach following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for 2022 World Cup

Eguavoen steps down as Super Eagles coach following Nigeria's failure to qualify for 2022 World Cup

Austin Eguavoen, the Super Eagles’ team coach, has resigned.


Following Nigeria’s inability to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, a source in the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) told Blueprint that he opted to resign.
Between November and December 2022, Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup.
According to reports, Austin Eguavoen has already handed to the NFF, his resignation letter.
Although the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is yet to release an official statement to notify the public of his resignation.
It can be recalled that the country had failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after a home draw with Ghana on Tuesday.

“Don’t marry a man that caught you cheating on him” – Relationship coach counsels women

"Don't marry a man that caught you cheating on him" – Relationship coach counsels women

A relationship coach has advised women not to get married to men who caught them cheating.


The relationship therapist who occasionally shares tips with his followers on Twitter revealed that men might never really forgive a woman who has cheated on them.
According to him, the man might act like he’s forgiven the lady, but when they get married he’ll use the incident to taunt her.
See his post below:
“Don’t marry a man that caught you cheating on him when you guys were dating.
Even if he claims to have forgiven you, don’t!. Count your loses & move on.

If you marry him, he will taunt you with it & play god on you.
Men hardly ever forgive cheating women.
Don’t be desperate.”

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