Brazilian manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has acknowledged that Colombia have approached to sign him as their next head coach. The 70-year-old recently guided Palmeiras to the Brazilian top-flight title and he now appears to have been offered the chance to return to the international fray with Colombia, who parted ways with manager Jose Pekerman following their second round exit at the World Cup.
Leicester City manager Claude Puel has backed James Maddison to stay grounded after earning a maiden call-up to the England national team. The former Coventry City graduate joined the Foxes from Norwich City after a solid Championship season last term and he has since made himself ever-present in an attacking midfield role.
New Poland manager Jerzy Brzęczek said that he is happy with the performance of his players in the game against Italy and that this will serve as a preparation for the World Cup 2022 qualifiers.
The Switzerland team at the ongoing World Cup in Russia is almost through to the next stage after aXherdanShaqiri late strike helped them defeat a stubborn Serbian opposition.
Argentina international Lucas Biglia believes the national side looks pretty ‘ordinary’ without the services of Lionel Messi. However, the midfielder admits that his compatriots should learn how to get the best out of the Barcelona star without wearing him out.
The 2014 World Cup finalists found themselves with a realistic chance of missing out on the World Cup finals altogether, but Messi came up with a standout performance right at the end as he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 win at Ecuador in the final qualifying game.
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