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      Watch Cristiano Ronaldo storm off pitch after trademark full-time tantrum as Portugal held to draw by Scotland

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was absolutely fuming and stormed off the pitch following Portugal’s draw with Scotland.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s side were held to a goalless draw at Hampden Park.Cristiano Ronaldo threw a strop after Portugal’s goalless draw with ScotlandHe was fuming with the referee for blowing the full-time whistleCredit: SNSThe former Man Utd star then stormed off the pitchCredit: PACR7 drew a blank against the Scots and cut a frustrated figureCredit: GettyRonaldo, 39, was unable to contain his frustration at full-time as he stormed off the pitch After the referee Lawrence Visser blew the whistle to bring the game to an end, the forward was clearly agitated and gestured with two thumbs down.He was probably equally as frustrated with his own performance after having multiple goalscoring chances on what could be his final appearance on British soil.Fans reacted to the moment by commenting on social media.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSOne posted: “Cristiano Ronaldo embarrassed himself after full-time! He is a big wean [baby].”A second commented: “He is absolutely raging haha.”A third wrote: “Watching Ronaldo throw a little temper tantrum at the end of the Scotland game love to see it.”A fourth commented: “Ronaldo needs to grow up.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added: “He is not happy and frustrated with the result. We can clearly see his anger.”It appeared that his sulk was caused by the referee blowing for the end of the game before Portugal could take a late corner.Moment Cristiano Ronaldo waves to buzzing Scottish fans as hundreds wait outside plush Scots hotel for glimpse of superstarDuring the game, Ronaldo was also the target of a pitch invader that tried to get a selfie with the star, with little success.The rule-breaker as tackled to the ground by security – but had managed to run almost the full length of the pitch before that.Steve Clarke’s side are still yet to get a win in the Nations League, but they have their first point after stopping Ronaldo & Co.Scotland had their own chances go begging in the game as former Manchester United star Scott McTominay blew a glorious chance.The midfielder was only able to head Andrew Roberton’s cross straight at Diogo Costa.McTominay was in the thick of it on 27 minutes as he caught his ex-Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes with a late, sliding tackle.His name went into Visser’s book as, after a spell moaning and rolling on the floor, Fernandes recovered to give him a stern star.Things got even more amusing as Ronaldo and Diogo Jota made a stinking mess of a free-kick to the delight of the Tartan Army.It was so bad that even the icon allowed himself a chuckle and no doubt the clip of it is still viral online when you are reading this.Portugal continued to dominate as Clarke’s men, looking to avoid a fifth straight defeat for the first time in Scotland’s history, continued to play a dangerous game.Ronaldo fired over after the hosts gave away possession for the umpteenth time, sparking more jeers from the crowd, but fears must have been mounting at the break.Scotland survived another let-off after the restart when Ronaldo, totally unmarked on the penalty spot, nodded Jota’s cross over.Fernandes’ corner clipped the front post in another scare before away boss Roberto Martinez, who met his Scottish wife while playing at Motherwell, made a triple sub in an attempt to conjure up a fourth-consecutive win in Nations League Group A1.Yet it was Scotland who found their second wind, with McTominay firstly producing a swing and miss from Che Adams’ knockdown and then being unable to stretch and meet Anthony Ralston cross on the counter.There was still time for one more bit of Ronaldo magic as he chested down a cross, dummied past two challenges, but he sent a fierce shot just wide.But it was his fellow old timer Gordon that ended strongest as he ensured Scotland avoided a record fifth-straight loss with a brilliant save at the death to deny Fernandes.When asked about Ronaldo’s tantrum and failing to acknowledge the away fans with his team-mates, Portugal boss Roberto Martinez claimed: “I wasn’t aware [of Ronaldo]. I will find out and answer.”On the match, which left Portugal leading the way with 10 points from four matches, he said: “We worked hard, had control of the game and reached the last third enough times but maybe something was missing.“I want to give credit to Scotland, their goalkeeper played well. What was missing was the right final decision in the final third.“Steve Clarke is building a team that is like a club – and that’s a very big compliment. He and his staff are doing a great job.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOn the pitch invader, Martinez added: “Unfortunately it happens too many times. It’s not the first time. It happened at the European Championship.“When you have someone jumping on pitch with wrong intentions it’s a worry and I was worried.”Scotland earned a hard-fought pointCredit: Willie VassCraig Gordon starred for Steve Clarke’s sideCredit: Willie Vass More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson seen for first time since axe as Man Utd ambassador as he dines with former member of staff

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON has been spotted for the first time since having his £2million-a-year salary cut by Manchester United.New Red Devils co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is currently on a major cost-cutting spree at Old Trafford, which has included axing 250 jobs.Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted leaving a plush Cheshire restaurant just hours after it was revealed he’s no longer a club ambassador at Manchester UnitedCredit: EAMONN AND JAMES CLARKEFergie, 82, didn’t seem to be down in the dumps and even took the time to take a selfie with a giddy United fanCredit: EAMONN AND JAMES CLARKERed Devils co-owner is on a major cost-cutting spree at Old Trafford and removed Fergie from the £2million-a-year roleCredit: GETTYThe Scot will retain his role as a non-executive member of the boardCredit: PAAnd the INEOS chief has made the decision to remove legendary club manager Fergie from his lucrative ambassadorial role.But the Scot, who amicably agreed to the decision, didn’t look down in the dumps about losing the gig as he was spotted leaving a plush restaurant on Tuesday night.The 82-year-old looked chipper as he left the Cibo Restaurant in Cheshire’s plush Hale Village.He even took the time to take a selfie with a United fan who spotted him.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSFergie, who is understood to have been at the Italian eatery with one of United’s former kit men, zoomed off in a black Mercedes after taking the snap.Fergie had his ambassadorial role – which earned him £2.16m a year – since October 2013 – five months after he retired from management.He will, however, continue to be a non-executive member of the board and be permitted to attend games.Ratcliffe’s decision to remove Fergie from his ambassadorial role has stunned the Old Trafford faithful.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFergie axe comes at the right time – and he knows itBy Phil ThomasIT is over a decade since he left the dugout but Sir Alex Ferguson has lost none of his sense of timing.When to sell, when to buy, when to change and ultimately when to go, Fergie has always been in a class of his own.Over the years there were countless decisions which had everyone scratching their head — but Sir Alex always knew the time was right.Some were more obvious than others. Like the night Manchester United won the Treble on the back of his substitutions.Others less so, like the summer of 1995 when terrace legends Mark Hughes, Paul Ince and Andrei  Kanchelskis were sold at the peak of their powers.The whole of football thought the manager had lost his marbles.But Fergie knew better, as he chose that year to unleash his “you win nothing with kids” Double heroes.Just as he knew best when it came to right-hand men.Brian Kidd, Steve McClaren, Archie Knox and Co — an endless list of world-class coaches who all came and went.And, of course, the biggest decision of all. Calling time on 26 years in which he had gone from the brink of the bullet to English football’s greatest-ever gaffer.The majority of people are convinced Ferguson stepped down because he knew United’s era of dominance was over.Maybe not the nosedive to come but certainly that an almighty rebuild was just around the corner. Another mass overhaul, yet not one he was prepared to oversee.Now another end has arrived. Not as dramatic or as out-of-nowhere, admittedly, but an end nonetheless.Next summer Fergie will leave his 12-year role as global ambassador. Many see it as the most ruthless swing of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting axe — and they are wrong.For while he is trying to save every penny in making United great again —  how’s that going, Sir Jim? — Ferguson has not suddenly and callously been told he is surplus to requirements.This decision was a two-way call. An amicable parting. Football’s own conscious uncoupling, in Chris  Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow lingo.And not, incidentally, a departure which means we will no longer see Fergie at Old Trafford on a matchday.That  simply  will  not  happen.   He  will still be there rain, wind or shine . . .Only now as a high-profile non-executive director, rather than a man with the ear — and the sway — behind the owners’ biggest decisions.Like he was when urging United to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021.Admittedly not his finest hour, rather an indication of the influence he still retained.Back then, until just before  Ratcliffe and his Ineos team arrived, in fact, Ferguson had the owners’ ear. Almost a hotline to the Glazer family, you could say.And those days are done.Not that Sir Alex is bereft at the thought. For a start, some of the staff sackings have enraged the Scot — long-serving photographer John Peters and kitman Alec Wylie, for example.This is not a cosy-cosy relationship with Ratcliffe being severed.If anything, it is closer to the opposite. And as Fergie the Red, in every sense The Boss — those who played under him still call him that  — knows, trousering £2million or so a year in such tight times is not a good look.Fair enough, not an amount anyone would turn down in normal circumstances.Yet when many in the steerage class are losing their livelihoods, it is not something that would have sat well with him.There is also the practical side of things as well.At the end of December, Sir Alex will be 83 years old, albeit still a freakishly fit 83 years old.Yet even though the grey matter remains oh-so-sharp and the mind clear as a bell, the bones grow creakier and even Superman had to put his feet up on occasion.That does not mean you will not see shots of Fergie alongside Ratcliffe at various points — Sir Jim loves too much the associated glamour of being pictured with the greatest.But any idea of Sir Alex having an emperor’s thumbs-down power has gone for good — and quite frankly that is something which suits both sides.Several Red Devils supporters have accused the billionaire of showing “disrespect” to the legendary manager, who will cease to be paid by the club at the end of the season.And that view is shared by Fergie’s former player Eric Cantona.What Sir Alex Ferguson ruthlessly told Man Utd stars after Aguero’s iconic goal won Man City the Premier League The Frenchman wrote on Instgram: ” Sir Alex Ferguson should be able to do anything he wants at the club until the day he dies.”Such a lack of respect. It’s totally scandalous.”Sir Alex Ferguson will be my boss forever! And I throw them all in a big bag of s***!”Former Red Devils defender Rio Ferdinand also chimed in on the shock decision.He wrote on X: “If Sir Alex can be taken out, then NO ONE IS SAFE at Man Utd – anyone can get it now.”Ineos sending a message to ANYONE at the club?!?”Manchester United will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, welcoming Brentford to the Theatre of Dreams. More

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      Five things you may not know about Thomas Tuchel from younger Brazilian girlfriend to former modelling career

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has agreed to take over as England manager.The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss is expected to be announced as Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor this week.Thomas Tuchel has agreed to take over as England managerCredit: GettyTuchel has a track record of winning trophiesCredit: GettyTuchel, 51, has been in talks with the FA over the role after Lee Carsley failed to impress as interim manager over the last two international breaks.The German has been without a job since he was sacked as Bayern boss last summer, but will now land one of the biggest roles in international football.Tuchel has a track record in tournament football, leading Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2021 and winning the German Cup during a spell with Borussia Dortmund.Everyone knows his tactical pedigree on the sidelines, but here’s five things you may not know about the new man in the Wembley hot-seat…READ MORE ON ENGLANDFASHION-FORWARDTuchel doesn’t just get his teams playing attractive football, but also looks good while he’s doing it.In fact the 6ft 2in gaffer even earned himself a fleeting side-hustle as a model during his time as manager of Borussia Dortmund in 2017.Coming towards the end of a successful spell with the Black and Yellow, Tuchel starred in a trendy campaign for German magazine ZEITmagazin MANN.Perhaps it was his stylish clobber in the photoshoot that caught the eyes of Paris Saint-Germain – with Paris being the home of fashion.Most read in FootballTuchel landed the PSG job the following year in 2018, where he went on to win two league titles with the Parisians.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSTuchel always looks smart on the sidelines and even had a brief spell as a modelCredit: RexInside Thomas Tuchel’s crazy lifeEARLY RETIREMENTNot every manager has a glittering playing career before making their mark as a coach like Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola.Tuchel is the perfect example of that, having been forced to retire at just 24 YEARS OLD.The former defender rose through the ranks at Augsburg as a kid but was released at the age of 19.He soon moved to second division Stuttgarter Kickers, playing eight times for the club.Then, with his career in football stalling, he joined third tier SSV Ulm – where he was forced to hang up his boots aged 24, after suffering a serious knee injury.Maybe the likes of Ryan Mason and Jack Wilshere will soon be following in Tuchel’s footsteps.Tuchel was forced to retire from playing at 24 after a career-ending injuryCredit: PAANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love lifeBy Andy DillonTHOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.Read more on why Tuchel REALLY IS the best man for the England jobRAISING THE BARTuchel wasn’t immediately gifted a role at one of his former clubs after his injury and instead had to fight his way back into the world of football.The injury-riddled youngster decided he would enrol himself onto a Business Administration course.While taking the course Tuchel supplemented his income WORKING IN A BAR, where he learned how to work on his self confidence and how to make a martini.”I don’t want to have drunk the cocktails that I mixed at the beginning,” he laughed in his chat with ZEITmagazin MANN.”I slowly developed a new self-confidence in the bar, shift by shift, evening after evening.”I had overcome the inhibition threshold of asking strangers if they needed me. “And suddenly I made the experience: ‘Your colleagues just like you for who you are, they have no idea that you were once a professional footballer’.”Tuchel spent time working as a bartender before becoming a coachCredit: GettyNINE-YEAR TURNAROUNDIt took Tuchel just nine years to go from serving cocktails in a bar to managing a Bundesliga side.After earning his business degree and learning how to make a cocktail or two, Tuchel still had the itch to return to football.He tried to get back into the game as a player but his chronic cartilage damage did him no favours when attempting to impress at a trial with Stuttgart’s reserves.Then-Stuttgart boss Ralf Rangnick new that Tuchel’s football brain was moving much faster than his knackered knees and pushed him to try out coaching with the club’s youth setup.Tuchel shadowed coaches at the German club’s academy and eventually took over as U14 head coach in 2000.After five years of youth coaching at Stuttgart, Tuchel returned to former club Augsburg where he earned his badges and became reserve team manager.With his ambition knowing no bounds, Tuchel moved onto Mainz in 2008 where he led their U19s to the Bundesliga U19 title.The German national side were knocking on Tuchel’s door to give him the job as their U21 coach, but he turned to club management instead – securing the role as Mainz first team head coach just nine years after leaving his job as a barman.Tuchel became manager of Bundesliga side Mainz just nine years after being a bartenderCredit: GettyNEW GIRLFRIENDTuchel’s life away from the technical area became big news during his time at Chelsea after reports that players in the Stamford Bridge dressing room were discussing his divorce from wife Sissi.The pair brought an end to their 13-year marriage back in 2022 with Tuchel quick to move on.Just days after his divorce from Sissi was granted, the then-Blues boss whisked away new girlfriend Natalie Max on a holiday to Sardinia.READ MORE SUN STORIESTuchel is still dating Natalie who is just over 13 years his junior.The pair met while Tuchel was managing in London with Max, 37, a Brazilian businesswoman living in the English capital.Tuchel divorced from wife Sissi after 13 years of marriage in 2022Credit: GettyThe soon-to-be England manager is now dating Brazilian Natalie MaxCredit: Rex More

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      Lee Carsley ‘set to STAY ON as England manager despite Thomas Tuchel already signing contract’

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      LEE CARSLEY is reportedly set to stay on as England interim manager despite Thomas Tuchel arriving.The German has is believed to have signed his contract to become the third foreign boss of the Three Lions.Thomas Tuchel is set to be the new England managerCredit: ReutersLee Carsley still has some work with the senior teamCredit: GettyTuchel, 51, has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich last season.Since then, Carsley, 50, has taken charge of England after the heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain and Gareth Southgate’s resignation.The interim boss has won three of his four games in charge with the only defeat coming to Greece last week.His short reign is set to come to an end with the appointment of Tuchel.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSHowever, Carsley will not be leaving his role immediately and will remain in charge for one more international break.The BBC have reported that he will take charge of the team for the two final Nations League fixtures.This will see Carsley lead the team out against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.The report claims that following these matches, Carsley will move aside for Tuchel.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt is not yet known whether or not Carsley will return to the U21s.Although, it would not be a surprise as he admitted that he would “hopefully” be able to.Inside Thomas Tuchel’s crazy lifeWho has Tuchel coached?Here is a list of the England stars that have already worked with Thomas Tuchel…Harry Kane – Bayern MunichEric Dier – Bayern MunichMason Mount – ChelseaReece James – ChelseaBen Chilwell – ChelseaCallum Hudson-Odoi – ChelseaRuben Loftus-Cheek – ChelseaRaheem Sterling – ChelseaRoss Barkley – ChelseaTammy Abraham – ChelseaConor Gallagher – ChelseaDuring his short term in charge of England, Carsely was adamant that he was only planning to be inchargeb for the three camps.He said after the win over Finland: “I tried to make it as clear as I could.”My remit was for three camps [as the interim].”The point I was trying to make is it is one of the top jobs in the world.”I’m not a part of the process [to make the appointment] but it deserves a top coach.”ANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love lifeBy Andy DillonTHOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.Read more on why Tuchel REALLY IS the best man for the England jobOne player from he England team that will be happy to see Tuchel’s proposed appointment will be skipper Harry Kane.The striker played under the German at Bayern Munich, and he gave his backing to the coach’s credentials.He told SKy Sports: “Until it’s announced obviously I can’t really comment, but we have to wait and see.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Obviously, I know Thomas well from last year.”Fantastic coach, fantastic person, so I am sure the guys at the FA will contact me, when they know more about it.”Harry Kane has called Tuchel a ‘fantastic coach’Credit: APSouthgate vs Tuchel records comparedTHOMAS TUCHELAugsburg II 2007-2008P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%Mainz 05 2009-2014P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%Honours: DFB Pokal Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2Chelsea 2021-2022P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World CupBayern Munich 2023-2024P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%Honours: BundesligaGARETH SOUTHGATEMiddlesbrough 2006-2009P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%England U21 2013-2016P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%Honours: Toulon tournamentEngland 2016-PresentP102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8% More

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      Meet English football’s new first lady with Brazilian Natalie Max, 37, dating incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel

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      ENGLAND finally have a new manager in place following Gareth Southgate’s departure.And that means there is a NEW first lady of English football.Thomas Tuchel has agreed to take charge of EnglandCredit: APThe former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager replaces Gareth Southgate as Three Lions bossCredit: PAThe 51-year-old will likely be joined in London by his long-term girlfriend NataliaCredit: BACKGRIDTuchel started dating Max in May 2022 after divorcing his former wife of 13 years, SissiCredit: GETTYFormer Bayern Munich and Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is set to replace the recently departed Southgate in the Wembley hotseat.The German agreed a lucrative deal to take charge of the Three Lions this week following whirlwind talks with the FA.Tuchel is expected to be officially unveiled as Southgate’s successor on Wednesday, although he won’t take charge of the team until January.The 51-year-old will likely make London, where he lived for just over a year and a half, his base of operations.READ MORE ON TUCHELHe left the Big Smoke after being sacked by Chelsea in September 2022.And his other half is expected to move to the capital with him.Tuchel has been dating Brazilian Natalie Max, who is 13 years his junior, since May 2022.The veteran manager began his relationship with Max following his divorce from his wife of 13 years, Sissi.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love lifeBy Andy DillonTHOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.Read more on why Tuchel REALLY IS the best man for the England jobDespite their best efforts to save their marriage, the former couple – who have two children together – went their separate ways in April 2022.Tuchel looked the picture of happiness when he was spotted with Max for the first time whilst on holiday in Sardinia.Combustible Thomas Tuchel is a short term manager – but he’s the best choice for EnglandA close friend told the Daily Mail: “Tuchel and Natalie are smitten with each other.”They’ve been dating since May and things are already getting serious between them.”Natalie flew to Sardinia to join Thomas on their first holiday and they’ve been spending a lot of quality time together in West London, where she lives with her two children and dog.”Tuchel is really lovely and has made Natalie’s friends feel welcome, he’s definitely in this for the long haul.”Max, 37, is a director at consulting agency Natexo, a position she’s held since March 2014.Not much else is known about the brunette, who seemingly likes to keep a relatively low profile.But that will change in the coming months now that her other half has accepted arguably the biggest job in world football.Natalie Guerreiro Max is the director of the consulting company NatexoCredit: REXMax has been dating Thomas Tuchel since May 2022Credit: BACKGRID More

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      When will Thomas Tuchel take over as England manager?

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      ENGLAND finally look to have their new manager in Thomas Tuchel – but when will the German officially take over?The Three Lions have been without a permanent boss since the departure of Gareth Southgate following England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Thomas Tuchel managed Harry Kane at Bayern Munich last seasonCredit: APLee Carsley took over as interim manager and has so far won three of his four Nations League matches, losing 2-1 to Greece in the other. But there were doubts surrounding the former Everton player’s desire to stay on as England manager. And in the meantime, the FA have acted swiftly to appoint Tuchel, who last managed Bayern Munich and England captain Harry Kane. There’s one more international break in 2024, but will Tuchel be in place by the time it rolls around in November?When will Thomas Tuchel take over as England manager?Tuchel’s appointment is set to be announced as a news conference on Wednesday afternoon. According to the BBC, Lee Carsley is set to remain as manager for the last two Nations League games against Greece and Republic of Ireland in November. It’s also been said that Tuchel will officially take up his post as England boss on January 1, 2025. His first match in charge will be in March when the first international break of 2025 takes place. Most read in FootballIt’s not yet known who England will play in March, but there’ll be two friendlies, with one of those games likely to be held at Wembley Stadium. Tuchel’s contract is set to be 18 months long, which will take him to the World Cup 2026 in USA, Canada and Mexico. No manager has ever won a World Cup managing a country they aren’t from. Tuchel won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, beating Manchester City 1-0 in the final after replacing Frank Lampard as manager four months earlier. More

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      Barcelona line up shock moves for Darwin Nunez and Alexander Isak if they fail to complete Erling Haaland transfer

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      BARCELONA will move for TWO of the Premier League’s biggest stars if they fail in their bid to land Erling Haaland.It was recently reported that the Spanish giants are planning a mega transfer move for Haaland to crown the grand re-opening of the Nou Camp.Barcelona want to sign Erling HaalandCredit: GettyDarwin Nunez would be targetted if they fail to sign the Man City starCredit: PANewcastle’s Alexander Isak is also a targetCredit: GettyManchester City’s star man is in his third season at the Etihad.But after scoring copious amounts of goals and winning everything there is to win, Haaland’s future in the North West remains unclear.And that’s put Barcelona on red-alert.In February, his agent held a meeting with Barcelona in what could be a hint at the forward’s future.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSFootage captured from Spanish media showed Barca sporting director Deco meeting with superagent Rafaela Pimenta.Reports at the time alleged that Haaland’s future was discussed at the meeting.The 23-year-old has previously been linked with Spanish giants Real Madrid.He  has a contract at Man City running until 2027 which sees him earn £375,000 a week before bonuses.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Barcelona already have plans in place about alternative players to swoop for if they miss out on Haaland.SunSport can reveal Newcastle hitman Alexander Isak is high on their list as is Darwin Nunez.Man United dressing room was BUGGED during match against Aston Villa in a shocking security breachBoth are seen by Barcelona chiefs as potential marquee signings who would excite the fans.And the players are likely to be more open-minded to a move to Spain than Haaland.Swedish sensation Isak almost switched to Barcelona over the summer, after being pursued by the Catalan giants.Nunez is believed to be growing increasingly frustrated by his lack of first-team action at Anfield.Although new-manager Arne Slot is a fan, Diogo Jota has started more games than him this season.The Catalans top LaLiga with eight wins from nine under Hansi Flick.And despite their well-documented financial troubles, Barcelona continue to attract some of football’s biggest names.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpain’s Euro winner Dani Olmo was the latest superstar to join this summer.They also managed to coax Wojciech Szczesny out of retirement following Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s major injury blow. More

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      Real Madrid ‘edit Kylian Mbappe OUT of new promotion’ after star slams ‘fake news’ over ‘rape claim in Sweden’

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      REAL Madrid has reportedly edited Kylian Mbappe out of a charity promotion just a day after local media reported a rape complaint was made against the star footballer.Two almost identical images posted to Instagram appear to show the French striker in and out of a photo for the club’s Artist Pack promotion.English forward Jude Bellingham shared this image of the campaign to his InstagramCredit: instagramReal Madrid posted the image without Mbappe on TuesdayCredit: InstagramMbappe trained with his Spanish club side on TuesdayCredit: GettyA complaint of an alleged rape has been made against the star footballer in SwedenCredit: AFPThe first image was posted by English striker Jude Bellingham to his Instagram and showed him and Mbappe with a group of artists.But Bellingham swiftly deleted the group snap.Real Madrid then posted an almost identical image to its main Instagram account on Tuesday – but now with Mbappe missing.The edit comes a day after news broke that a rape complaint was reportedly made against the star player on Saturday in Stockholm. Read more on footballSwedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported Monday that the French forward, 25, is being investigated by cops over the complaint.Mbappe slammed the report as “fake news” and implied the report had emerged just as he was set to enter a dispute with his former club.In a post on X, Mbappe addressed the report Monday saying: “FAKE NEWS !!!! It’s becoming so predictable, just before the hearing as if by chance.”The Real Madrid player seemingly referred to a hearing he is set to face over unpaid wages he is disputedly owed.Most read in FootballMbappe claims he is owed 55million Euros (£45million) by his former club Paris Saint-Germain.Claims have emerged online that Mbappe was edited out of the promotion as he is sponsored by Nike and the campaign is run with Adidas Football.Real Madrid’s stadium looks unrecognisable as it prepares for ‘never-before-seen’ presentation of Kylian MbappeBut other Nike-sponsored Real Madrid footballers remained in the ad, like Eduardo Camavinga.Neither Real Madrid or Nike responded to The Sun by deadline.Real Madrid posted new snaps of Mbappe training on Tuesday to its Instagram account following the edited post. Mbappe’s representatives at PR firm Patricia Goldman told Reuters on Tuesday: “These accusations are totally false and irresponsible, and their propagation is unacceptable.Mbappe went clubbing while in StockholmCredit: RexMbappe strenuously denies the claimCredit: X @KMbappe”Kylian Mbappe will under no circumstances tolerate his integrity, reputation and honour being sullied by unfounded insinuations.”Mbappe’s lawyer Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard also appeared on French TV on Tuesday and said they had not received any documents. Canu-Bernard claimed that Mbappe was never alone during the evening and was surrounded by security guards. She said: “We still don’t know who it applies to. An action is not reality. “A deed is not proof of anything.”Canu-Bernard said the footballer is now considering bringing a defamation case following the claim.France’s manager Deschamps, 56, responded to the allegations against his captain as he warned people to avoid spreading “anything and everything” in regards to Mbappe.After being quizzed on the allegations at the post match press conference Deschamps said: “Everyone is free to write what they want but there is a negative atmosphere around the French team.”Stockholm police spokeswoman Carina Skagerlind said Monday: “In general, if we have received a complaint and decided to conduct interviews and we make it known (to the public), those involved in the case may take actions that delay and complicate the investigation.”Forensic police were seen on Monday outside Bank Hotel – where the star stayed between Wednesday and Friday. Expressen reported that Mbappe on Thursday dined at the Chez Jolie restaurant and went to the V nightclub in Stockholm with pals.The outlet reports police are investigating an alleged rape at the Bank Hotel that night.Mbappe’s entourage shot back in a statement sent to AFP: “Today, a new slanderous rumour is starting to spread across the web from the Swedish media Aftonbladet.”These accusations are completely false and irresponsible, and their propagation is unacceptable.”In order to put an end to this methodical destruction of (the) image (of Kylian Mbappe), all necessary legal actions will be taken to re-establish the truth and pursue any person or media involved in the moral harassment and defamatory treatment that Kylian Mbappe is suffering repeatedly.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMbappe is currently injured and did not play in France’s Nations League fixtures last week.Real Madrid said the Artist Pack is a clothing line that seeks to blend art, sport, and social inclusion. Mbappe stayed in the Bank Hotel in Stockholm while in the countryCredit: EPAMbappe’s lawyer said he is now preparing a defamation lawsuit in responseCredit: AFP More