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Brazil manager Tite pens new contract until 2022 World Cup

Brazil manager Tite has signed a new contract which keeps him with the five-time world champions until the end of the 2022 World Cup. The 57-year-old who has been in charge since August 2016, is the first Brazil coach to extend his deal after a World Cup since the 1978 edition of the tournament. Tite was earmarked to spearhead Brazil's revival having won two titles, a Copa Libertadores and a World Club Cup while coaching Corinthians. The Selecao were knocked out by Belgium in the quarter-finals at Russia 2018 in only his second defeat at the helm. "The federation has given us the conditions to build an environment of unity and professionalism," Tite said in a statement. "It's a great challenge and we are happy to face it, already focused on our next matches and competitions." The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) says it is "investing in a long-term project" and has also extended the contract of former Arsenal midfielder Edu, who acts as the team's general manager. Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Manchester United star Juan Mata eager for return to Spain fold

Juan Mata has claimed that he is optimistic of reviving his Spain career following the appointment of Luis Enrique as head coach earlier this month. The 30-year-old was part of the victorious Roja teams at the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 European Championship but earned the most recent of his 41 caps for the nation in a friendly in November 2016. Mata was excluded from Spain's squad for this year's World Cup but is hopeful of turning his fortunes around under former Barcelona boss Enrique. "I was disappointed not to go (to the World Cup)," the Manchester United midfielder told ESPN. "But then after that, I was hoping for them to win. "Now, things have changed. We have a new manager again, Luis Enrique... I'm again excited about the possibility of coming back. I obviously want to come back and try to play as many games as I can with the national team. "I'm really excited about it and I think the future, it can be still bright for Spain, because we have young players coming that, as I said, they have the level to compete. "We have some senior players that we have been there for some years and we have the experience so I think it's a good mix and hopefully it can be a good future for Spanish football." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.

Uli Hoeness: 'Mesut Ozil has been playing s**t for years'

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has laid into Mesut Ozil following his decision to stop playing for Germany, saying "he's been playing shit for years". The Arsenal midfielder announced on Sunday that he would "no longer be playing for Germany" after accusing German FA officials of racism. Ozil, who was born in Germany but has Turkish heritage, has been the subject of criticism in the nation after posing for a photograph with Turkish president Recep Erdogan before the World Cup. Germany went on to exit the tournament at the group stage, with Ozil being dropped for the second game, and now Hoeness has launched a scathing attack on the 29-year-old. The former West Germany international told SKy Sports: "I'm glad it is over. He's been playing shit for years. "He last won a tackle before the 2014 World Cup. And now he hides himself and his crap performance behind this photo. "His 35 million follower boys, who of course do not exist in the real world, think he has played excellently if he plays a cross to a man." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Rafael Benitez: 'I had chance to manage Spain during World Cup'

Rafael Benitez has admitted that he had the chance to manage Spain during the World Cup following Julen Lopetegui's departure, but insists he is happy to remain at Newcastle United. Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the tournament after failing to give the Spanish FA adequate warning that he had agreed to take charge of Real Madrid after the World Cup. Sporting director Fernando Hierro replaced Lopetegui during the tournament, but could only lead Spain to a last-16 exit at the hands of hosts Russia. Hierro has since departed the Spanish FA, who have appointed former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique as the new manager. But, when asked if he was offered the opportunity to take charge of his country during the World Cup, Benitez said: "There was maybe a chance. "But still I am here and I am happy to be here. I still feel young so I have plenty of time to do that. "Spain I think are a very good team and they will be better in the future." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Tim Cahill retires from Australia duty aged 38

Australia icon Tim Cahill has announced his retirement from international football aged 38. The former Everton forward became the first Australian to play at four consecutive World Cups when he came off the bench in the Socceroos' 2-0 defeat to Peru in the group stages of the competition. Cahill, who had a second spell with Millwall before being released when his short-term deal ended at the end of last season, retires as Australia's leading goalscorer with 50 goals from 107 appearances. "Today's the day I'm officially hanging up my boots on my international career with the Socceroos," he tweeted. "No words can describe what it has meant to represent my country. "A massive thank you to everyone for the support throughout all my years wearing the Australian badge. "I am incredibly proud to have had the opportunity to represent my country over 100 times. Every single cap has been an honour." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Argentina part ways with coach Jorge Sampaoli

Argentina and manager Jorge Sampaoli have "mutually agreed" to terminate his contract in the wake of the team's disappointing 2018 World Cup campaign. The 2014 runners-up went out of the tournament courtesy of a 4-3 defeat by France at the last-16 stage. Sampaoli, 58, took charge of his home country in May 2017 and the team scraped through qualifying. The team only progressed from the group stages in Russia with an 86th-minute winner from Marcos Rojo against Nigeria. That came after Argentina drew their first game 1-1 with Iceland before a 3-0 defeat by eventual group winners Croatia. “The Argentine Football Association and the former national team coach, Jorge Sampaoli, have mutually agreed to the termination of their contract," the AFA said in a statement on Sunday. “Likewise, the physical trainer Jorge Desio and the video analyst Matias Manna have also left. “Next Tuesday it will be decided who will be in charge of the under-20 team in the COTIF L’Alcudia 2018 tournament. “The association thanks the professionals for their work with the team during their time.” Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Gareth Southgate not shy over England selection decisions

Gareth Southgate has stressed that he will continue to make ruthless decisions to ensure England develop and evolve following their run to the World Cup semi-finals. The Three Lions returned home on Sunday after producing a memorable run to the final four for the first time since 1990. The preference for promise over experience worked well in Russia and Southgate will not start shying away from putting his faith in youth. "I think we've always found a balance of making the decisions that need to be made and looking at how we grow a group of players and a togetherness and spirit that will stand us in good stead," Southgate told Sky Sports. "We try and find that balance of an environment where people can improve and learn and get better and recognise at the time you have to make selection decisions as well." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Didier Deschamps wants calm, confident France in World Cup final

Didier Deschamps has urged his France players to be calm, confident and keep their concentration in Sunday's World Cup final against Croatia in Moscow. Deschamps captained France to their sole World Cup success in 1998 and his side will be favourites when they face Croatia, making their first appearance in a World Cup final, at the Luzhniki Stadium. France lost in their last appearance in the World Cup final in 2006, while Deschamps' side also suffered defeat when tipped as favourites against Portugal in the Euro 2016 final. Deschamps said France are a very different team to the one that lost to Portugal in Paris two years ago but accepted they are inexperienced compared to the Croatians. "It's a huge pleasure and privilege to play in such a match, there's nothing more beautiful as a professional football player than to play in the World Cup final," he told Sky Sports. "We have prepared them as best we can. We must stay calm, we must have confidence and we must concentrate - these are the three words we've have been focusing on to get them ready for the final. "The 14 players I have integrated since the Euro final, they have only learned what playing a big tournament is all about here in Russia, so of course the experience is less but the quality is there. "Croatia has players with great club experience and their squad has been together for a long time but every team we've faced here has been more experienced. "There is no euphoria here, we are all satisfied because we have reached this point, and this is the biggest game of the year. Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
2022 World Cup dates announced as Qatar tournament set to be played at end of year

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played between November 21 and December 18. However, the number of participating teams is still unconfirmed. The next edition of the tournament will switch to the winter months because of the summer climate in Qatar, and Infantino announced the exact dates. "The dates for the World Cup are set. It will played in Qatar from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18, 2022," he said. "The leagues are all aware and they will have to adapt their calendars as a consequence. "In the end it is the right decision. It cannot be played in June and July and in November and December the players are very well prepared because it is almost the beginning of the season." In recent months, Infantino has supported calls to add 16 more teams to the 2022 tournament, a plan that could make Qatar share hosting duties because it is building only eight stadiums. Infantino said Qatar can insist on keeping a 32-team format, though he is "pretty sure that all options will be on the table." "In the coming months, we will meet with them and adopt a decision. For the moment, it will be played with 32 teams and the distribution of spots will remain as they are," he said. "First we will discuss with the Qataris and then with the FIFA Council and stakeholders and decide calmly what the decision is. For the moment, we have a World Cup with 32 teams." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.

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