Luiz Felipe Scolari is a Brazilian football coach. He is currently coach of the Portuguese national soccer team. From 2001 to 2002 he coached the Brazilian national soccer team and led them to a victory in the 2002 World Cup.
Guus Hiddink appears set to take over from Luiz Felipe Scolari as the manager of Chelsea until the end of the current season, after being granted permission by the Russian Football Union to talk to the club. The Dutch coach revealed on Tuesday that he is in discussions with the Blues, but will not leave his job as coach of the Russian national side and does not expect to takeover at Stamford Bridge before the weekend. Russian football chiefs have given their approval, with Russian FA general... Read Full Story
Chelsea have confirmed that Luiz Felipe Scolari has been sacked following a poor run of form, although the decision still took many by surprise. The Brazilian only took charge of the Blues in the summer and after a promising start the Blues have slipped to fourth in the Premier League, seven points adrift of leaders Manchester United. Saturday's 0-0 draw at home to Hull City proved to be the final straw for Scolari and the club have moved swiftly to stop the rot by axing Big Phil and placing... Read Full Story
Chelsea star Michael Ballack has defended himself against accusations that he played a part in the dismissal of Luiz Felipe Scolari from Stamford Bridge, although confirmed he speaks regularly with Blues owner Roman Abramovich. Scolari was surprisingly sacked last week after just seven months in charge of the club. Reports suggested player power helped remove Scolari from his post with Ballack, Petr Čech and Didier Drogba allegedly key in influencing Abramovich to ditch the Brazilian gaffer... Read Full Story
Michael Ballack has claimed Luiz Felipe Scolari was Chelsea 's weakest link and his coaching methods were not good enough to bring success to Stamford Bridge. Ballack, along with Didier Drogba and Petr Čech, were the three stars who Scolari believes betrayed him and helped get him the boot this week. But the German midfielder insists even though he and his team-mates should shoulder part of the blame for Chelsea ’s downfall, he believes Scolari left himself wide open to criticism. He said... Read Full Story
LONDON (AFP) - Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins admits his side’s title hopes are receding after the Blues were held to a surprise 0-0 draw at home to Hull.
The west Londoners were jeered off after an insipid performance against the Humbersiders on Saturday, who contained their illustrious hosts with ease and produced several clear-cut chances of their own.
Chelsea could fall 11 points behind the leaders Manchester United if the reigning champions win their two games in hand and... Read Full Story
Manchester City forward Robinho believes Chelsea were wrong to sack his former Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Scolari was axed on Monday after the Stamford Bridge hierarchy lost faith in the World Cup winner being able to deliver success. Scolari always pointed to Chelsea 's failure to land Robinho as one of the main reasons for the club's struggles under his leadership. And the man who got away insists his fellow Brazilian deserved more time at Stamford Bridge. Robinho told The People... Read Full Story
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Chelsea have sacked manager Big Phil Scolari with immediate effect. The Brazilian had only been in charge since June but has been dismissed after an indifferent run of results left the Blues fourth in the Premier League table.
Warning - the following statement from Chelsea FC contains artificial sweeteners: “The Chelsea board would like to place on record our gratitude for his time as manager. Felipe has brought many positives to the club since... Read Full Story
LONDON (AFP) - Chelsea were wrong to sack Luiz Felipe Scolari according to the Brazilian’s compatriot Robinho.
Scolari was axed by Chelsea on Monday just seven months into his reign after Blues owner Roman Abramovich lost patience with the team’s spluttering form and reports that senior players were unhappy with the manager’s tactics and training.
Abramovich moved quickly to appoint Russia coach Guus Hiddink as Scolari’s replacement but Manchester City forward Robinho is convinced he... Read Full Story
LONDON (AFP) - Brazil national coach Dunga spoke out in support of Luiz Felipe Scolari following his dismissal by English Premier League side Chelsea on Monday.
Scolari was relieved of his managerial duties with the West London club following a record of 20 victories from 36 matches in charge this season.
The Brazilian is highly regarded back in his homeland, and indeed led the national side to success in the 2002 World Cup.
Dunga, currently preparing the side for an international... Read Full Story
LONDON (AFP) - Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge has been given permission to speak to Manchester City about a move to Eastlands, the west London club confirmed on Friday.
Bridge, 28, is top of City boss Mark Hughess transfer window shopping list and the Blues are ready to sell the left-back for around 12 million pounds.
The former Southampton player, who has won 32 England caps, only recently extended his Chelsea contract until 2012, but he struggles to hold down a first-team spot at... Read Full Story
