Thomas Tuchel is set to become the next England national team manager, avoiding the backlash faced by Sven-Goran Eriksson in 2000. Despite hopes for homegrown coaching talent, English managers have struggled to achieve success in Europe, leading to the appointment of overseas coaches like Tuchel. The trend towards foreign coaches in international football reflects the unique demands of managing national teams and the need for proven winners in major tournaments.
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The 2025 Finals matchup might prove the NBA Cup means more than you think
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, having both lost in the In-Season Tournament, are now set to face each other in the 2025 NBA Finals, highlighting a potential trend where losing the tournament may lead to playoff success. Both teams, representing smaller markets, were motivated by their previous defeats in the NBA Cup, with the Pacers losing to the Lakers in 2023 and the Thunder to the Bucks in 2024. This matchup serves as...
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