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Poland hire new coach after Lewandowski fallout

Jan Urban has been appointed as Poland national manager, the country's football association (PZPN) said on Wednesday, with the 63-year-old replacing Michal Probierz who resigned in June.

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Gab & Juls disagree over Nico Williams' potential Barcelona transfer (1:51)
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Gattuso keen to create a 'family' at battered Italy

Italy's new coach Gennaro Gattuso on Thursday pledged to restore enthusiasm and create "a family" at the battered national team, aiming to secure qualification for the next World Cup after the Azzurri missed out twice in a row.

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Italy great Gattuso named country's new coach

Former midfield great Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed as Italy's new head coach following Luciano Spalletti exit from the national team.

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Poland manager quits after Lewandowski dispute

Poland manager Michal Probierz resigned Thursday following a row over his decision to replace the country's record goal scorer Robert Lewandowski as captain.

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Tuchel: My mum finds Bellingham rage 'repulsive'

England manager Thomas Tuchel has said he understands criticism of Jude Bellingham after the midfielder's emotions boiled over during the shock defeat to Senegal on Tuesday.

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Italy give sacked Spalletti winning sendoff in WCQ

Sacked Italy manager Luciano Spalletti bowed out with a victory after his side laboured to an uninspired 2-0 home win over Moldova in their World Cup qualification match on Monday thanks to goals from Giacomo Raspadori and Andrea Cambiaso.

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Lewandowski boycotting Poland after captain snub

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has announced he will not play for the Poland national team for as long as coach Michał Probierz remains in charge.

WCQ - UEFA Table

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Group GGPWDLGDP
Finland421107
Netherlands2200+106
Poland3201+26
Lithuania3021-12
Malta4013-111
Group HGPWDLGDP
Bosnia and Herzegovina3300+39
Austria2200+56
Romania4202+46
Cyprus3102-13
San Marino4004-110
Group IGPWDLGDP
Norway4400+1112
Israel3201+16
Italy2101-13
Estonia4103-33
Moldova3003-80
Group JGPWDLGDP
North Macedonia4220+48
Wales4211+47
Belgium2110+14
Kazakhstan3102-13
Liechtenstein3003-80
Group KGPWDLGDP
England3300+69
Albania4121+15
Serbia2110+34
Latvia3111-24
Andorra4004-80
Group LGPWDLGDP
Czechia4301+39
Croatia2200+116
Montenegro3201+16
Faroe Islands3102-13
Gibraltar4004-140