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The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Club World Cup manager sacked after dismal tournament and losing to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami
PORTO have ruthlessly sacked Martin Anselmi after just SIX months. The Argentine was installed as Vitor Bruno 's successor at the Estadio Dragao in January. Advertisement 3 Martin Anselmi has been relieved of his duties as Porto boss Credit: EPA 3 The Argentine has been given the boot after just six months in charge of the club Credit: REUTERS But he oversaw a torrid run of form for the Portuguese giants, winning just ten of his 21 matches in charge. And Anselmi, who guided Porto to a third-placed Primeira Liga finish last season, has paid the price for the team's woeful run, which culminated with a defeat to Lionel Messi's A snippet of a club statement read: "FC Porto - Futebol, SAD informs that it has begun negotiations with coach Martín Anselmi to terminate the sports employment contract that has been in force since January 2025." Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Anselmi, 39, revealed that he was hoping to make additions to his squad just days before his axing. He said late last month: "This season didn't go well. "We didn't achieve any of FC Porto's goals. "We have to take advantage of the market to put together a good squad and correct some mistakes so we can attack next season.' Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Martin Anselmi was hoping to bring in reinforcements before his brutal sacking Credit: REUTERS Porto reportedly already have a replacement for Anselmi, who failed to stop the club's bitter rivals Sporting Lisbon from winning their 21st domestic title, lined up. It's claimed the club have earmarked Francesco Farioli as their new manager. Advertisement Watch Messi score stunning free-kick as Inter Miami stun Porto 2-1m Farioli guided Ajax to a second-placed Eredivisie finish last season, with his troops being pipped to the title by fierce rivals
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Club World Cup manager sacked after dismal tournament and losing to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami
The Argentine had big plans for the summer transfer window AXED Club World Cup manager sacked after dismal tournament and losing to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PORTO have ruthlessly sacked Martin Anselmi after just SIX months. The Argentine was installed as Vitor Bruno's successor at the Estadio Dragao in January. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Martin Anselmi has been relieved of his duties as Porto boss Credit: EPA 3 The Argentine has been given the boot after just six months in charge of the club Credit: REUTERS But he oversaw a torrid run of form for the Portuguese giants, winning just ten of his 21 matches in charge. Porto's poor domestic form continued in the Club World Cup, where they picked up a measly two points from three group matches. And Anselmi, who guided Porto to a third-placed Primeira Liga finish last season, has paid the price for the team's woeful run, which culminated with a defeat to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. A snippet of a club statement read: "FC Porto - Futebol, SAD informs that it has begun negotiations with coach Martín Anselmi to terminate the sports employment contract that has been in force since January 2025." READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS SHIRT SHOW Man Utd miss out on millions as eagle-eyed fans spot something off about new kit Anselmi, 39, revealed that he was hoping to make additions to his squad just days before his axing. He said late last month: "This season didn't go well. "We didn't achieve any of FC Porto's goals. "We have to take advantage of the market to put together a good squad and correct some mistakes so we can attack next season.' JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Martin Anselmi was hoping to bring in reinforcements before his brutal sacking Credit: REUTERS Porto reportedly already have a replacement for Anselmi, who failed to stop the club's bitter rivals Sporting Lisbon from winning their 21st domestic title, lined up. It's claimed the club have earmarked Francesco Farioli as their new manager. Watch Messi score stunning free-kick as Inter Miami stun Porto 2-1m Farioli guided Ajax to a second-placed Eredivisie finish last season, with his troops being pipped to the title by fierce rivals PSV Eindhoven by a mere point.
The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Porto parting ways with manager Anselmi after early Club World Cup exit
(Reuters) -Porto are moving on from manager Martin Anselmi after their group-stage exit from the Club World Cup, the Portuguese club said late on Tuesday. Porto, who hired the 39-year-old Argentine in January on a two-and-a-half-year contract, finished third behind Palmeiras and Inter Miami with just two points from the games in Group A. "Porto informs that it has started negotiations with coach Martin Anselmi for the termination of the sports employment contract that had been in force since January 2025," Porto said in a statement. Porto finished third in the league last season, nine points behind champions Sporting. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
Straits Times
2 days ago
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- Straits Times
Porto parting ways with manager Anselmi after early Club World Cup exit
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group A - FC Porto v Al Ahly - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 23, 2025 FC Porto coach Martin Anselmi before the match REUTERS/Susana Vera Porto are moving on from manager Martin Anselmi after their group-stage exit from the Club World Cup, the Portuguese club said late on Tuesday. Porto, who hired the 39-year-old Argentine in January on a two-and-a-half-year contract, finished third behind Palmeiras and Inter Miami with just two points from the games in Group A. "Porto informs that it has started negotiations with coach Martin Anselmi for the termination of the sports employment contract that had been in force since January 2025," Porto said in a statement. Porto finished third in the league last season, nine points behind champions Sporting. REUTERS
CNA
2 days ago
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- CNA
Porto parting ways with manager Anselmi after early Club World Cup exit
Porto are moving on from manager Martin Anselmi after their group-stage exit from the Club World Cup, the Portuguese club said late on Tuesday. Porto, who hired the 39-year-old Argentine in January on a two-and-a-half-year contract, finished third behind Palmeiras and Inter Miami with just two points from the games in Group A. "Porto informs that it has started negotiations with coach Martin Anselmi for the termination of the sports employment contract that had been in force since January 2025," Porto said in a statement.
