Germany vs Scotland UEFA Euro 2024 Highlights | Germany thrash Scotland by 5-1 in the opening game

Julian Nagelsmann's Germany thrashed Steve Clarke's Scotland by 5-1 in the opening fixture of the UEFA Euro 2024 at the Allianz Arena on Friday.

Jamal Musiala was the player of the match.

Julian Nagelsmann's Germany thrashed Steve Clarke's Scotland in the opening fixture of the UEFA Euro 2024 at the Allianz Arena on Friday. The hosts thrashed the Scottish team by 5-1 in the opening game as Florian Writz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug and Emre Can netted the goals for Germany. Meanwhile, Scotland's lone goal came through Antonio Rudiger's own goal.

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In this game, Florian Wirtz has become the youngest player to score for Germany at a EURO tournament at 21 years and 42 days old. Moreover, this is also the biggest-ever margin of defeat in a Euros opener ever. Along with that, with 28 wins, Germany now have become the team with the most wins in Euro history.

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Substitutions that changed the football history

From Gareth Bale to Mario Gotze, there have been many instances of substitutions that changed football history. In this article, Sportzpoint explores those legendary substitutions.

Substitutions that changed the football history

Players who earn a place in the starting eleven crash into the headlines mostly, but those who come off the bench are never insignificant. Depending on the situation and for various other tactical and strategic moves, substitute players can make huge differences when things start getting tough on the pitch. 

Sportzpoint explores the greatest substitutions that changed the football history and remained folkloric.

Mario Gotze

(Germany vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup Final 2014)

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Mario Gotze lived the dream of every footballer back in 2014 when he scored the only goal against Argentina in the Final to take Germany to their fourth World Cup glory

Gotze came off the bench replacing the legendary Miroslav Klose, only two minutes before the full-time whistle but the game ended goalless. However, in the 113 minute of AET, Gotze received Schurrle's pass on the left and from a close range to the goal; and his left-footed strike fooled Argentina keeper Romero to end up in the goal. 

Argentina could not bounce back from this late setback and Germany lifted the World Cup 2014. Mario Gotze's substitution remained one of the most impactful in the history of football. 

Gareth Bale

(Real Madrid vs Liverpool, UCL Final 2017-18)

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Gareth Bale admitted in an interview with FourFourTwo that he was very frustrated after not getting a start for Real Madrid in the 2017-18 UCL Final against Liverpool. However, Bale's fallout with Real Madrid's then-manager Zinedine Zidane led us to experience one of the greatest substitutions in the Champions League's history.

After a goalless first half, Karim Benzema opened the scoring in the 51st minute; but Sadio Mane only took 4 minutes to equalize for Liverpool. In the 61st minute, Bale replaced Isco but who would have thought that the Welshman was going to rewrite history and all by himself? 

Only 3 minutes after Bale came on, Marcelo's cross found him in the box and Bale produced an acrobatic overhead volley, and the ball ended up in the net. Bale sealed the victory for Madrid in the 83rd minute with a rocketed strike which made Liverpool keeper Karius fumble and the ball went inside. Coming off the bench, Gareth Bale scored this heroic brace to lead Real Madrid to win their third consecutive UCL title.

Eder

(Portugal vs France, EURO 2016 Final)

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Eder became an overnight sensation after slotting a late strike to win Portugal the EURO 2016, their first-ever major trophy in history

France and Portugal both wasted opportunities in the full-time but things became very wrong for Portugal way before. In the 25th minute, the talisman Cristiano Ronaldo faced a rough challenge from Dimitri Payet, and he was subbed off injured. However, Eder came off the bench in the 79th minute of the Final but the 90-minute of play ended in a stalemate of a 0-0 scoreline.

But it was Eder, who only played 13 minutes in the tournament, stepped up and broke the deadlock to score the only goal in the final in the 109th minute. France could not produce a comeback as Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo lifted their first-ever major international trophy.

Ilkay Gundogan

(Manchester City vs Aston Villa, 2021-22 Premier League)

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It was a neck-to-neck battle between Manchester City and Liverpool in the 2021-22 Premier League title race. Before heading into the last matchday on 22 May 2022, Manchester City was atop the table with 90 points in 37 matches and Liverpool was positioned just behind with 89 points in the same number of games.

Manchester City was set to face Aston Villa in the last match of the season and a win would ensure their fourth consecutive PL title. However, things did not go as planned for Pep Guardiola's men as Matty Cash scored for Villa in the 37th minute, and Philippe Coutinho extended the lead in the 69th minute. Coincidentally, Ilkay Gundogan replaced Bernardo Silva just one minute before Villa's second goal. Man City's title contender Liverpool was playing Wolves at the same time and they were held to a 1-1 draw after 70 minutes.

What happened afterward will always be written in golden words in the Premier League's history. It was Ilkay Gundogan who scored City's first goal in the 76th minute as his powerful header went in. Just two minutes later, Rodri placed a powerful strike to level the scoreline by 2-2 and City was back on top of the table.

It did not take much time for Gundogan to score his second and City's third as he put the ball inside with a close-range tap-in to almost win the league for City! The match eventually ended as City won the game by 3-2 and clinched their fourth consecutive PL title, all thanks to the German's magic after coming off the bench. 

Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 

(Manchester United vs Bayern Munich, 1998-99 UCL Final)

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The world witnessed one of the greatest UCL finals ever on 27 May 1999 when Manchester United and Bayern Munich faced off for the coveted glory. Manchester United won the game by 2-1 in such an otherworldly manner that it still mesmerizes the next generation, and everything happened because of two substitute players, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Bayern Munich took an early by scoring in the 6th minute of the match. Manchester United could not break the deadlock and headed into the break trailing 0-1. Teddy Sheringham replaced Jesper Blomqvist in the 67th minute and Solskjaer was brought in by Sir Alex Ferguson to replace Andy Cole in the 81st minute. 

The game was in favour of Bayern even after 90 minutes but Sheringham slotted the ball home in just one minute into the injury time to equalize for the Red Devils. Solskjaer achieved the final glory with a simple tap-in only after two minutes, and thus the two substitutes led United to the Champions League victory.

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UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin hits back amid controversy over excessive number of matches

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin responds to the criticism of football fixtures consisting of too many matches and calls it a 'vicious cycle'.

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UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin responded to recent criticism of footballers playing an excessive number of matches and warned that reducing the number of matches can result in less revenue and lower wages for the players.

According to The Sun, the UEFA President stated:

"When we say that footballers are modern gladiators, we are exaggerating a bit. The better the footballer, the bigger the star, the more protected he is by the referees, who are also constantly in the fans' teeth."

"It is true that the players play a lot and that the match calendar could not be more full."

"But I would not agree that only those at the highest level are the most burdened. The players from my country, Slovenia, play as often as, for example, those from Real Madrid. Except that they are paid 500 times less."

"If we were to reduce the number of matches, we would end up with the result that the salaries of football players would also fall because the clubs would have less income."

"It's a vicious cycle. The compromise is that no new competitions are introduced."

Ceferin sparked controversy after the General Assembly of the European Clubs Association, held in October 2024, where he stated that only the high-paid players expressed dissatisfaction, while those who earn less did not make any public statement regarding the issue. 

The European calendar of football and its unbalance were discussed in the assembly though Ceferin admitted that the schedule in congested and reached the maximum limit. 

The long-growing displeasure

UEFA and FIFA had already been slammed by footballers and coaches about the increasing number of games per season.

UEFA faced severe criticism after introducing the UEFA Nations League, back in 2018 with a new format including promotion and relegation. Controversies started hovering as various theories suggested this tournament to be a series of friendlies branded into a tournament to generate more revenue for UEFA. 

The Nations League matches are played during the international breaks when European teams used to feature in friendlies or take part in the qualifiers matches. 

However, many prominent footballers and managers did not welcome the idea of this new tournament. Following the 2021 UEFA Nations League third-place play-off match between Italy and Belgium on 10 October 2021, Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois publicly criticized FIFA and UEFA in the post-match interview with Sky Sports:

"This game is just a money game and we have to be honest about it,"

"We just play it because for UEFA it's extra money.

"They can be angry about other teams wanting a Super League but they don't care about the players, they just care about their pockets.

"It's a bad thing that players are not spoken about. And now you hear about a European Championship and a World Cup every year, when will we get a rest? Never."

"So in the end top players will get injured and injured and injured. It's something that should be much better and much more taken care of,

"We are not robots! It's just more and more games and less rest for us and nobody cares about us."

Former Germany coach Hansi Flick addressed his concern about the increasing number of matches in a press conference on 10 June 2022. Flick responded to a question:

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"This should be looked at and we need to ask ourselves how we can offer players a break because that is important,"

"UEFA or FIFA should look into these things and take some measures."

In a very recent interview ahead of Belgium's clash against Israel in the Nations League in September 2024, Courtois' national team-mate Kevin De Bruyne addressed the same issue along with the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, which is set to be played in 2025.

"The real problem will emerge after the Club World Cup...We know there will be only three weeks between the Club World Cup final and the first Premier League match. So, we have three weeks to rest and prepare for another 80 matches,"

"The issue is that UEFA and Fifa keep adding extra matches, and we can raise concerns, but no solutions have been found. It seems that money speaks louder than the players' voices"

via Reuters

Criticism and legal actions regarding the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The FIFA Club World 2025 will introduce an expanded format that will feature 32 participating teams competing for the glory. This new tournament has further increased the number of matches in a season and resulted in grievances from prominent players and managers.

2024 Ballon d'Or winner and Manchester City's midfielder Rodri expressed his concern about the excessive number of games and said that every player should have an optimum number of matches to play every season.

"From my experience I can tell you that 60-70 [is no good]. Between 40 and 50 is the amount of games in which a player can perform in the highest level. After that you drop because it is impossible to sustain the physical level."

"This year we can go to 70, maybe 80, I donโ€™t know. It depends how far you go in the competitions. It is too much. We have to take care of ourselves. Someone has to take care of ourselves because we are the main characters of this sport or business or whatever you want to call it."

via The Guardian

However, this long-growing cold war between the players or officials and the governing bodies has now turned into a legal battle

The tension emerged when FIFPro, the worldwide players' union, and the European Leagues, which represents 37 domestic leagues submitted a legal claim against FIFA on 13 June 2024, "challenging the legality of FIFA's decisions to unilaterally set the International Match Calendar and, in particular, the decision to create and schedule the FIFA Club World Cup 2025."

Here is the official legal claim.

 

At the European Commission in Brussels On 14 October 2024, the protesting bodies jointly filed a legal complaint against FIFA over FIFA's imposition on match calendars. 

Check the official legal complaint here.

The third international break of the year has already started and the players are on their national duties. But the question remains, will there be any change regarding this distressing issue?

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Best footballers born in each year from 1990 to 2000

Football produces an extraordinary array of talent every year, with each generation bringing new stars to the global stage. In this list, we'll highlight the best footballers born in each year from 1990 to 2000.

Muojindu Francis

Nov 4, 2024, 1:34 PM

Best footballers born in each year from 1990 to 2000

From 1990 to 2000, we've seen the rise of great footballers whose talents have captured the hearts of fans, and dominated leagues across the globe. Each birth year from this era produced footballers who impacted the sport through skill, consistency, leadership, or an uncanny ability to deliver in crucial moments.

This breakdown spotlights the best footballers born in each year from 1990 to 2002โ€”those who not only excelled individually but often led their teams to unprecedented success. Let's dive right in.

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Toni Kroos- 1990

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Arguably one of the best central midfielders to play the beautiful game. Born on January 4, 1990, in Greifswald, East Germany, Kroos honed his technical skills early, growing up in a family steeped in athleticismโ€”his father, Roland, was a professional football coach.

Kroos began his professional journey at Bayern Munich, joining their youth ranks in 2006 and making his Bundesliga debut at 17. Although he showed flashes of brilliance, the crowded Bayern midfield prompted a loan move to Bayer Leverkusen in 2009.

At Leverkusen, he refined his game, and when he returned to Bayern in 2010, he established himself as a key member of the squad. 

Over the next four years, Kroos became integral to Bayern's dominance, which culminated in the historic 2013 treble under Jupp Heynckes.In 2014, following Germanyโ€™s World Cup victory where he shone as one of the tournament's best footballers, Kroos transferred to Real Madrid for โ‚ฌ25 million.

At Real Madrid, he quickly became an essential component of the midfield trio alongside Luka Modriฤ‡ and Casemiro. Together, they formed one of the most successful midfield units in recent football history, helping Real Madrid win three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018.

With a playing style defined by his extraordinary vision, passing precision, and composure under pressure, Kroos has achieved a remarkable career, setting a benchmark for modern midfield play.

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Kevin De Bruyne- 1991

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Kevin De Bruyne is regarded as one of the worldโ€™s most complete midfielders, he combines creative vision with technical precision and physical endurance to impact every aspect of the game.

The player was born on June 28, 1991, in Drongen, Belgium. De Bruyneโ€™s professional career began at Genk, where he won the Belgian Pro League title in 2011. His standout performances attracted the attention of Chelsea, which he joined in 2012.

However, limited opportunities and loan spells to Werder Bremen ultimately resulted in his move to Wolfsburg in 2014. At Wolfsburg, De Bruyne flourished, leading the Bundesliga in assists and winning the German Footballer of the Year award in 2015, this convinced Manchester City to invest a then-club record of ยฃ55 million in him later that year.

He has gone on to win 6 Premier League titles and 1 Champions League title amongst other trophies at Manchester City. His crossing and passing range allow him to consistently unlock defenses, while his powerful and precise shot makes him a goal-scoring threat from any distance.

Statistically, he has consistently ranked among the top footballers in assists across Europe, having twice equaled the Premier League single-season assist record of 20, matching Thierry Henryโ€™s record.

Kevin De Bruyneโ€™s legacy is one of technical mastery and midfield brilliance. The Belgian International will get into the Premier League Hall of Fame once he retires from football.

Neymar- 1992

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Neymar da Silva Santos Jรบnior, known simply as Neymar, is one of the most skillful footballers of the 21st century. Born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, Neymar has built a career defined by his creativity and flair he can easily be described as an entertainer with the ball.

Neymarโ€™s rise to fame began in the youth ranks of Santos FC, where he quickly established himself as a generational talent. In 2010, at just 18, he won the Campeonato Paulista and the Copa do Brasil, and a year later led Santos to their first Copa Libertadores title since 1963.

At Barcelona, Neymar became part of the famed "MSN" trio alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suรกrez. His time in La Liga saw him win the treble in 2015 (La Liga, Copa del Rey, and UEFA Champions League). During his four seasons with the club, Neymar consistently ranked among the top scorers and assist leaders.

Neymar has been crucial in Brazilโ€™s pursuit of international glory, leading them to victory in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and earning a historic Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. 

Harry Kane- 1993

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Harry Kane, one of the Premier Leagueโ€™s most prolific scorers of all time, has consistently shattered records since his debut for Tottenham Hotspur. With a remarkable ability to score from almost any position, Kane became Tottenhamโ€™s all-time leading scorer, surpassing the long-standing record held by Jimmy Greaves.

Known for his clinical finishing, sharp positioning, and impressive footwork, Kane's prowess is reflected in his multiple Golden Boots, awarded to the league's top scorer. His tally of over 200 Premier League goals places him among an elite group, with only Alan Shearer ahead of him on the all-time scoring list.

He eventually left Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern in the summer of 2023 in the hopes of winning silverware.

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Bernado Silva- 1994

Turkey vs Portugal: Bernardo Silva celebrates Portugal's first goal of the game

Bernardo Silva, a dynamic and versatile midfielder for Manchester City, has been pivotal to the clubโ€™s recent success in the Premier League and beyond. Since joining City from AS Monaco in 2017.

His sharp dribbling, relentless work rate and creativity have made him a fan favorite and a crucial part of Pep Guardiolaโ€™s system. Silva has won multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and League Cups. 

The Portuguese also played a key role in Cityโ€™s historic treble-winning season in 2023, which included the clubโ€™s first UEFA Champions League victory.

His technical skill allows him to excel in various midfield roles and even on the wings. Known for his intricate passing and vision, he consistently helped him to contribute to both goals and assist for City.

Joshua Kimmich- 1995 

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Born on February 8, 1995, in Rottweil, Germany, Kimmich began his footballing journey in the youth ranks of VfB Stuttgart before making his professional debut in 2013. His exceptional performances quickly caught the attention of Bayern Munich, who signed him in 2015.

Initially starting his career as a right-back, Kimmich showcased remarkable adaptability, eventually transitioning into a central midfield role where he has flourished.

Significant accomplishments during his tenure at Bayern Munich include several Bundesliga crowns, DFB-Pokal medals, and a 2020 UEFA Champions League triumph.

Kimmich's remarkable passing range, vision, and hard ethic define his style of play. He can join the attack and frequently dictates play from deep positions due to his deep understanding of the game. 

He was a member of the team that advanced to the UEFA European Championship semifinals in 2016 and the FIFA Confederations Cup semifinals in 2017, when Germany won.

Rodri- 1996

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Rodrigo Hernรกndez Cascante has rapidly established himself as one of the premier defensive midfielders in modern football. Born on June 22, 1996, in Madrid, Spain, Rodri's footballing journey began in the youth system of Rayo Vallecano before he joined Atlรฉtico Madridโ€™s academy.

Rodri made his professional debut for Atlรฉtico Madrid in 2015 and quickly showcased his immense potential, earning a reputation for his tactical awareness, and physicality, he joined Villarreal CF, where he further developed his game, becoming a key figure in the midfield and attracting attention from major clubs across Europe.

His standout performances at Villarreal ultimately led to his transfer to Manchester City in 2019 for a reported fee of โ‚ฌ70 million, making him one of the most expensive midfielders in history.

Rodri's performances in the 2022โ€“2023 season increased to unprecedented levels, and he played a significant role in Manchester City's historic treble-winning campaign. His game-winning goal against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final remains memorable for City fans.

He won Player of the Tournament at the Euros 2024 and helped Spain win the competition their first since 2012.  Rodri recently received the coveted Ballon d'Or in recognition of his achievements.

Lautaro Martinez- 1997 

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Martรญnez's footballing journey began in the youth ranks of local club Liniers before moving to the youth academy of Racing Club. He made his professional debut for Racing in 2015, quickly gaining attention for his dynamic play and ability to score goals.

Martรญnez's breakout season came in 2017 when he helped Racing Club secure the Copa de la Superliga. His performances in Argentina did not go unnoticed, leading to a transfer to Inter Milan in 2018 for a reported fee of โ‚ฌ22 million.

he became a pivotal figure in the club's attacking setup, forming a formidable partnership with Romelu Lukaku during the 2020-2021 season, which saw the team claim the Serie A title, ending Juventus's nine-year reign as champions.

Kylian Mbappe- 1998

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known for his blistering pace, technical skill, and clinical finishing. Mbappe was born on December 20, 1998, in Bondy, France, Mbappรฉ's footballing journey began at a young age, influenced by his father, a football coach, and his mother, who was a former professional handball player.

He joined AS Bondyโ€™s youth team before moving to Clairefontaine, France's national football academy, Mbappรฉ made his professional debut for AS Monaco in 2015 at just 16 years old, quickly capturing attention with his extraordinary talent.

During the 2016-2017 season, he played a crucial role in helping Monaco secure the Ligue 1 title, scoring 15 goals and providing 11 assists. his performances secured a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2017. Initially joining on loan, his transfer became permanent the following year for a reported fee of โ‚ฌ180 million.

Over the years, he consistently ranked among the top goal scorers in Ligue 1, winning multiple league titles and domestic cups. 

During the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he played a pivotal role in leading France to victory. At just 19 years old, he became the youngest French player to score in a World Cup and was instrumental in the final against Croatia, scoring one goal and providing an assist. His performances earned him the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player.

Darwin Nunez- 1999

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Nรบรฑez, who was born in Artigas, Uruguay, on June 24, 1999, came from a poor upbringing and showed an early love for football. He started in the youth division of La Luz, his local club, before transferring to Penarol's youth system to further his development. 

When Nรบรฑez made his professional debut with Penarol in 2017, scouts were immediately drawn to him because of his strong build, quickness, and ability to score goals. In 2019, he moved to the Spanish team Almerรญa as a result of his performances in the Uruguayan Primera Divisiรณn.

Several European clubs were interested in him because of his outstanding play in Spain, which finally resulted in a 2020 transfer to Benfica. He leaped in the 2021โ€“2022 season, finishing as the Primeira Liga's top scorer with 26 goals and winning the Player of the Year title.

For an estimated โ‚ฌ100 million, Nรบรฑez made a high-profile move to Liverpool FC in June 2022, becoming one of the most costly acquisitions in the team's history.

Nรบรฑez's intensity, quickness, and remarkable movement off the ball define his style of play. He has an excellent sense of direction and frequently finds himself in advantageous locations to take advantage of possibilities.

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Erling Haaland- 2000

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Erling Haaland has rapidly ascended to become one of the most formidable strikers in world football, known for his extraordinary goal-scoring ability, physical presence, and speed. 

Born on July 21, 2000, in Leeds, England, Haaland comes from a sporting family; his father, Alf-Inge Hรฅland, was a professional footballer, and his mother, Gry Marita Braut, was a former heptathlete. 

Haaland began his career at Bryne FK, where he made his professional debut in 2016. His exceptional performances in the Norwegian top division caught the attention of European clubs, leading to a move to Molde FK.

In January 2019, Haaland joined Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg. His time in Salzburg proved to be a breakout period, as he gained international recognition for his goal-scoring prowess in both domestic and European competitions. In the 2019-2020 UEFA Champions League, Haaland became the youngest player to score 10 goals in the tournament, displaying his ability to perform on the biggest stages.

The Norwegian striker's impressive performances in Austria led to a transfer to Borussia Dortmund in December 2019, where he continued to flourish. 

At Dortmund, Haaland quickly established himself as one of Europeโ€™s most lethal strikers, finishing as the Bundesligaโ€™s top scorer in multiple seasons and regularly finding the net in the Champions League

Haaland completed a much-anticipated move to Manchester City in the summer of 2022, joining the Premier League winners for an estimated โ‚ฌ60 million. In his first season, Haaland shattered several records with his amazing speed and finishing prowess.

He became the fastest player in Premier League history to score 20 goals and he broke the record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League campaign (36 goals). He became one of the footballers to reach 100 goals for a Premier League team.

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Biggest transfer fees paid for a manager

Ruben Amorim is set to join Manchester United from Sporting as the new head coach as United agreed the deal on a reported fee of โ‚ฌ10M. Here is the list of the biggest transfer fees paid for a manager.

Ruben Amorim is set to join Man United as the new head coach. (Image Courtesy | Premier League)

Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly set to join Manchester United for a speculated fee of โ‚ฌ10M. He surpasses the record of his own transfer to Sporting from Braga as Sporting paid โ‚ฌ10M to Braga as a compensation fee. However, United has agreed to trigger the said release clause of โ‚ฌ10M to bring the 39-year-old Portuguese to Old Trafford. 

Here is the list of the managers for whom the biggest transfer fees were paid.

Biggest transfer fees paid for a manager

7. Ruben Amorim | SC Braga to Sporting CP, โ‚ฌ10M

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Ruben Amorim was a former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Portuguese national team. Amorim retired from professional football in 2017 but It did not take long for him to bag a managerial job as he took up the hot-seat of Portuguese side Casa Pia AC in 2018. 

Amorim joined another Portuguese outfit, SC Braga in 2019 and he was in charge for only 13 games in Braga. Sporting CP barged in soon to take Ruben away and he was appointed as the manager of Sporting in March 2020. They paid a compensation fee of โ‚ฌ10M to bring Ruben in. 

Sporting gave the hot seat to Ruben Amorim and he did not disappoint the club officials at all. Ruben won Sporting their first Liga Portugal title in 19 years in his very first full season in Charge, 2020-21. Amorim also won his second Portuguese league title in 2023-24. 

6. Ruben Amorim | Sporting CP to Manchester United, โ‚ฌ10M

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With Erik Ten Hag getting sacked after 2 years in charge as Manchester United's head coach, Ruben Amorim has emerged as the best profile to replace the Dutch. Sporting CP has officially confirmed in a statement that United agreed to trigger Amorim's reported release clause of โ‚ฌ10M.

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Amorim was in charge of Sporting for 228 games in total and he holds an extraordinary record of winning 162 out of them while drawing 33 and losing 33 as well. Amorim made Sporting the Portuguese champions in 2020-21 which was his first full season in charge. He also won the 2020-21 Portugal League Cup with Sporting.

Amorim clinched the Portuguese Super Cup and his third League Cup in 2021-22 and became the Portuguese champions again in 2023-24. Before heading to Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim has already won 5 trophies with the current Portuguese champions. 

5. Brendan Rodgers | Celtic to Leicester, โ‚ฌ10.5M

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Brendan Rodgers left the Scottish side Celtic FC to surprisingly join Leicester City midway through the 2018-19 season. The former Liverpool boss and his coaching staff joined Leicester City in February 2019 as Leicester paid โ‚ฌ10.5M to Celtic as transfer fees which led to massive controversies during that time.

Rodgers led Leicester to win the 2020-21 FA Cup and 2021 Community Shield before leaving the English side in April 2023. He left the club during a disastrous 2022-23 PL season and Leicester got relegated from the Premier League. 

In July 2023, Rodgers assumed the charge of Celtic head coach again and won them the 2023-24 Scottish Premiership title and 2023-24 Scottish Cup. 

4. Vincent Kompany | Burnley to Bayern  Munich | โ‚ฌ12M

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Coming off as a total surprise, Vincent Kompany was brought in by Bayern Munich as the successor of Thomas Tuchel after they paid Burnley a sum of โ‚ฌ12M in 2024. 

This move was indeed a surprise from Bayern because Kompany's previous season's endeavour with Burnley was a total disaster. Burnley got relegated from the Premier League last season which was Kompany's second season in charge of Burnley. They won only five games in the whole season and finished 19th before eventually getting relegated. 

However, the 38-year-old Belgian won the EFL Championship with Burnley with 101 points to earn them promotion to the Premier League in the 2022-23 season. 

3. Andre Villas-Boas | Porto to Chelsea | โ‚ฌ15M

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The current FC Porto President, Andre Villas-Boas arrived in the Premier League to assume the charge of Chelsea gaffer in July 2011. Villas-Boas was a part of Chelsea legend Jose Mourinho's coaching staff, back in 2004 to 2008. 

Only after one year in charge of FC Porto, the Blues welcomed him to Stamford Bridge after paying a hefty fee of โ‚ฌ15M but it did not quite pay off. Villas-Boas lasted only 40 matches as Chelsea's manager and was sacked in March 2012. However, assistant manager Robert Di Matteo made Chelsea the European Champions that season as a caretaker manager after the departure of Andre Villas-Boas.

2. Graham Potter | Brighton to Chelsea | โ‚ฌ23M

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One of the most successful managers in Brighton and Hove Albion's history, Graham Potter moved to Chelsea in September 2022. The West London club paid Brighton a total of โ‚ฌ23M to snatch him away, just one month into the 2022-23 season.

Potter replaced Thomas Tuchel, the UCL-winning coach for the Blues, but his tenure at Chelsea did not pay off at all as he was sacked in April 2023 despite having a five-year contract. Potter lost 11 matches and won only 12 games for the Blues and was sacked after only 31 games in charge. 

1. Julian Nagelsmann | RB Leipzig to Bayern Munich | โ‚ฌ25M

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In June 2021, Bayern Munich paid RB Leipzig a total sum of โ‚ฌ25 million to acquire the services of Julian Nagelsmann and this is still the world-record fee paid for a manager. The Bavarians appointed Nagelsmann as the successor of former boss Hansi Flick. 

Although the 35-year-old guided Bayern to their tenth consecutive Bundesliga victory, Bayern's 2021-22  Champions League exit after losing to Villareal in the quarter-final made a huge impact on his future. In Nagelsmann's second year in charge, Bayern was struggling in the German league and the Bayern officials finally decided to sack him. The news was made official on 24 March 2023. 

However, he also won two more trophies with Bayern; the DFB Supercup in 2021 and 2022. Currently, Nagelsmann is the head coach of the German national team.

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Stuart Law sacked after USA's disappointing performance in 2027 ODI WC qualifier

After a 10-wicket loss against Scotland in the 2027 World Cup Qualifier, Stuart Law has been sacked from his position as the Head Coach of USA National Men's national cricket team

Ritwika Nag

Oct 27, 2024, 8:01 AM

Stuart Law sacked after USA's disappointing performance in 2027 ODI WC qualifier

After a 10-wicket defeat against Scotland in the 2027 World Cup Qualifier, Stuart Law has been sacked from his position as the Head Coach of the USA National Men's national cricket team

Dismissal of the former Australian cricketer was an inevitable outcome of the rough start in the World Cup League 2 series in Dallas. There, the USA scored just 144 runs, losing all wickets in the opener at Grand Prairie Stadium. Scotlandโ€™s Andrew Umeed scored 98*, chasing down the target within 24.5 overs .

The defeat to Scotland compounded recent challenges for the team, which entered the match after a 3-0 T20 series defeat to Nepal.

Statement from USA cricket

USA Cricket released a statement that said, "USA Cricket announced the departure of Menโ€™s National Team Head Coach Stuart Law today."

It also added, "Law was appointed to the position in April and led the team during the USA's historic performance at this yearโ€™s T20 World Cup, where the team advanced to the Super 8 in its inaugural World Cup appearance."

The CEO of USA Cricket Johnathan Atkeison acknowledged Law's contribution to the team and accepted that it wasn't an easy decision for the board.

โ€œGiven Stuartโ€™s contribution to the program, this was not an easy decision to make,โ€ said Atkeison. โ€œUnfortunately, we felt that a change was necessary for the next phase of competitive preparation.โ€

Stuart Law sacked despite of 2024 T20 World Cup's remarkable run

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USA won Super Over by 5 runs in the 2024 T20 WC, at Dallas

In April, Stuart Law got a three-year contract as the head coach of the team. With Law's coaching, the USA has a remarkable campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup, a tournament hosted by them and co-hosted by the West Indies.

The team registered a historic win against Pakistan in Dallas. Not only that, they reached the Super 8s, which had sparked thoughts of them as a probable top 4.

Stuart Law had however coached countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, West Indies, and Afghanistan. With USA seeing a sudden upsurge under his coaching, a sudden fall in the team's result has abrupt ended his coaching tenure with the team.

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