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Mexico names Javier Aguirre head coach, Rafa Marquez assistant

Mexico names Javier Aguirre head coach, Rafa Marquez assistant

[ad_1] The Mexican Football Federation has made a change at head coach following the departure of Jaime Lozano earlier this summer. Javier Aguirre has been hired as head coach of the Mexican men’s national team for a third time, the federation announced Monday. Former Mexico international Rafa Marquez has joined Aguirre’s staff as an assistant. Aguirre is expected to lead …

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Football Australia signs Allianz as sponsor ahead of Matilda’s Paris 2024 opener

Football Australia signs Allianz as sponsor ahead of Matilda’s Paris 2024 opener

[ad_1] July 23 – Football Australia and Allianz Australia have agreed a multi-year partnership, that will see Allianz become the Official Insurance Partner of Football Australia and its national teams. The deal covers the Subway Socceroos, Matildas, Youth Teams, CommBank Pararoos, and CommBank ParaMatildas. This partnership represents a significant investment into the ongoing growth and development of Australian football. James …

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Hansi Flick tasks Thiago with mentoring Barcelona’s Golden Boy duo

Hansi Flick tasks Thiago with mentoring Barcelona’s Golden Boy duo

[ad_1] Thiago’s addition to Hansi Flick’s team at Barcelona has added a great deal of experience and expertise to the club’s coaching setup. Renowned for his tactical knowledge and versatility, Thiago was regarded as one of Spain’s finest midfielders during his peak and he could bring those qualities to Barcelona, albeit in the role of a coach. Hansi Flick wants …

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Coached by a familiar face, Djordje Mihailovic aims for gold at Paris Olympics

Coached by a familiar face, Djordje Mihailovic aims for gold at Paris Olympics

[ad_1] Three years ago, the United States Under-23 men’s national team missed out on Olympic participation in a COVID-19 postponed qualification process for the third-consecutive Olympiad. At the time, Djordje Mihailovic thought his chance at being an Olympian passed him by along with the under-23 age requirement for the FIFA-categorized youth tournament, however the 25-year-old creative midfielder is being given …

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Flamengo in talks with Portugal’s Leixões to increase European footprint 

Flamengo in talks with Portugal’s Leixões to increase European footprint 

[ad_1] July 23 – Brazil’s Flamengo have revived plans to build their brand in Europe, entering talks with Portuguese club Leixões.  “We are in negotiations with Leixões,” confirmed Flamengo president Rogerio Landim during a local media interview. “We are in an advanced process. We are moving forward, if we go further we will take it to the Council for approval.” …

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Bayern reclaim title after poaching Michael Ballack

Bayern reclaim title after poaching Michael Ballack

[ad_1] Bayern Munich rebounded from the disappointment of coming third in 2001-02 by signing two of the best players from Bayer Leverkusen to help win the Bundesliga by 16 points. Whereas the top five sides had all won over 60 points in 2000-2001, only Bayern Munich exceeded this mark two seasons later as they comfortably won the title. Holders Borussia …

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