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Thomas Tuchel sets new record in win against Lille

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Thomas Tuchel, the manager of Chelsea, has set a new record for the most UEFA Champions League games won in his first 50 games in the league.

Tuchel accomplished the feat on Wednesday night, guiding Chelsea to a 2-1 victory over Lille in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 contest.

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Tuchel’s men defeated Lille in France and progressed for the Champions League quarter-finals thanks to two goals from Christian Pulisic and Cesar Azpilicueta.

According to OptaJoe, the result means Tuchel has won 32 of his 50 Champions League matches as a manager, matching former Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes (32 wins from 47 total matches) as the coach with the most victories in the competition’s first 50 games.

It also means that the former PSG coach has surpassed the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola.

The top five managers with the most matches won in their first 50 Champions League games include Thomas Tuchel has 32 victories, followed by Zinedine Zidane  who has 31 victories.

Others include Pep Guardiola who has 30 victories; Vicente Del Bosque who has 29 victories and Diego Simeone who garnered 28 victories.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”

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Benzema announced 2022 Ballon d’Or winner

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Karim Benzema has bagged this season’s Ballon d’Or as the captain and star man of Real Madrid.

Benzema won it during a brilliant season leading the attack for Real Madrid as they won LaLiga and the Champions League in 2022.

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In addition, the Franchman received awards for being the top scorer in the Champions League, La Liga, and UEFA Player of the Year.

At the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane gave the prize.

Sadio Mane of Bayern Munich finished second to Benzema.

Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City and Robert Lewandowski finished third and fourth, respectively.

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