Josef Hickersberger announced his retirement as Austrian coach in an interview to be published on Tuesday which will appear on the day that the Austrian federation were to decide on his future.
The 60-year-old tells daily newspaper Der Standard that he feels exhausted after coaching co-hosts Austria at Euro 2008 where they bowed out in the first round with just one point and having scored one goal.
I am stopping I feel empty and tired, I need to take a break and recharge the batteries, said Hickersberger, who was in his second spell as coach after leading them to the 1990 World Cup finals but resigning later that year after a Euro 92 qualifier defeat by the Faroe Islands.
The chapter is closed. My mission has been accomplished. I have reflected long and hard.…
Oliver Bierhoff, whose golden goal won Euro 96, says Germany must approach Sunday s Euro 2008 final against Spain without fear as the Germans bid to win a fourth European title.
The 40-year-old Germany manager scored the winner in extra-time against the Czech Republic at Wembley in 1996 and the ex-AC Milan striker expects the Germans to attack Luis Aragones s Spain in Vienna.
Defender Philipp Lahm put Germany in the final with a 90th-minute winner to see off Turkey 3-2 in Basel s semi-final on Wednesday, but his side had to come from behind after a lack-lustre first half.
Only in their 3-2 quarter-final win over Portugal have Germany impressed and Bierhoff expects his side must be less tense in the final than in their shock group stage defeat to Croatia or th…
Los Angeles FC momentarily opened up a four-point gap atop the Western Conference in the MLS, defeating Sporting KC 2-0 on Saturday.
Gareth Bale came off the bench to score his first goal in the MLS and seal the three points for LAFC, after Cristian Arango s well-taken opener.
With Giorgio Chiellini also starting, Steve Cherundolo s side absorbed pressure after Arango scored in the 56th minute, firing past Tim Melia at his near post with a confident finish on the run.
Bale was able to settle the result in transition for LAFC in the 83rd minute, driving low into the corner after creating separation from Nicolas Isimat-Mirin.
The win puts LAFC four points ahead of second-placed Austin FC in the West, who are still to face New York RB on Sunday, while Nashv…
Luiz Felipe Scolari has warned Chelsea s rivals that he won t pull any punches in the Premier League title fight.
Scolari has never been afraid to deliver a knockout blow on or off the pitch and the Brazilian was quick to emphasise his street-fighting credentials as he set his sights on English football s heavy-weights.
The 59-year-old is a shrewd operator who knows exactly what buttons to push to get the best out of his players. But he also has a fiery temperament that occasionally flares in spectacular fashion.
Scolari s most famous eruption came during his time as Portugal coach when he punched Serbia s Ivica Dragutinovic following a touchline clash in a Euro 2008 qualifier.
As a newcomer in the Premier League, Scolari could have opted to keep a l…
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas would prefer to sell Tanguy Ndombele to Juventus rather than Manchester United, Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain.
Powerful midfielder Ndombele has been in impressive form for the Ligue 1 side this season, making 45 appearances across all competitions and scoring two goals in the Champions League.
His displays are reported to have drawn interest from a number of Europe s biggest clubs, with Aulas confirming Juve, PSG and the two Manchester giants have all declared a liking for the 22-year-old.
And Aulas believes a move to Serie A champions Juve where Ndombele could play alongside former Lyon playmaker Miralem Pjanic would suit the France international.
It s true that Juve are after Ndombele, he told Tuttosport.
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