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Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
First Club World Cup manager set to be SACKED after dismal performance sees angry fans confront team bus
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PORTO manager Martin Anselmi is reportedly set to be sacked after the club's dismal Club World Cup form. Porto failed to win a single game in the competition as they were dumped out in the group stages - sparking angry reaction from fans. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Martin Anselmi is reportedly set to be sacked by Porto Credit: Reuters 3 Porto failed to win a single game at the Club World Cup Credit: Getty Anselmi, 39, was only appointed in January, but Portuguese outlet CMTV have reported that he is now set to be dismissed. The Argentine manager is said to already be aware he will be sacked, despite his current deal running until 2027. Porto's efforts in the US at the Club World Cup saw them draw Egyptian side Al-Ahly and Brazilian outfit Palmeiras, while they were beaten 2-1 by Lionel Messi's Inter Miami side. Porto also struggled to keep pace with their rivals in the Liga Portugal this season, finishing third and some 11 points off champions Sporting. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL TOP OF THE WORLD Fans say Chelsea have 'scammed their way to CWC final' after Kane blunder WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZN But it was their dismal efforts in the Club World Cup that appear to have tipped things over the edge. According to Record, Porto's players and staff - including club president Andre Villas Boas - were confronted by a group of around 50 angry fans as the team bus arrived at the airport back in Portugal. Another report from A Bola, claims that no final decision has been made on Anselmi's future, but a meeting is in place to discuss his role going forward. They claim that the former Cruz Azul boss will refuse to waive any of the remaining money he is owed for an early termination of his deal. 3 Angry fans confronted the Porto team bus when it arrived back in Portugal following the team's poor Club World Cup performance Credit: X @dailydragoes CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The decision would cost Porto around £6million, combining the £2.6m they paid to Cruz Azul to bring Anselmi in and another £3.4m for the remaining time left on his contract. Anselmi has taken charge of 21 games in total as Porto boss, winning 10, drawing six and losing five times. As well as crashing out of the Club World Cup in the group stages and finishing third in the league, Anselmi's side also exited the Europa League in the play-off round ahead of the last 16. The Portuguese giants were beaten 4-3 on aggregate by Roma.
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
First Club World Cup manager set to be SACKED after dismal performance sees angry fans confront team bus
PORTO manager Martin Anselmi is reportedly set to be sacked after the club's dismal Club World Cup form. Advertisement 3 Martin Anselmi is reportedly set to be sacked by Porto Credit: Reuters 3 Porto failed to win a single game at the Club World Cup Credit: Getty Anselmi, 39, was only appointed in January, but Portuguese outlet CMTV have reported that he is now set to be dismissed. The Argentine manager is said to already be aware he will be sacked, despite his current deal running until 2027. Porto's efforts in the US at the Club World Cup saw them draw Egyptian side Al-Ahly and Brazilian outfit Palmeiras, while they were beaten 2-1 by Lionel Messi's Porto also struggled to keep pace with their rivals in the Liga Portugal this season, finishing third and some 11 points off champions Sporting. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL But it was their dismal efforts in the Club World Cup that appear to have tipped things over the edge. According to Another report from A Bola, claims that no final decision has been made on Anselmi's future, but a meeting is in place to discuss his role going forward. Advertisement Most read in Football They claim that the former Cruz Azul boss will refuse to waive any of the remaining money he is owed for an early termination of his deal. 3 Angry fans confronted the Porto team bus when it arrived back in Portugal following the team's poor Club World Cup performance Credit: X @dailydragoes CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The decision would cost Porto around £6million, combining the £2.6m they paid to Cruz Azul to bring Anselmi in and another £3.4m for the remaining time left on his contract. Advertisement Anselmi has taken charge of 21 games in total as Porto boss, winning 10, drawing six and losing five times. As well as crashing out of the Club World Cup in the group stages and finishing third in the league, Anselmi's side also exited the Europa League in the play-off round ahead of the last 16. The Portuguese giants were beaten 4-3 on aggregate by Club World Cup 2025 Guide SOME of the world's biggest clubs are in action at this summer's Club World Cup in the United States! Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13. The likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane are showcasing their skills to packed crowds across the US. INFO Everything you need to know about the Club World Cup LATEST NEWS & FEATURES Club World Cup top scorers
