🚨 Breaking News: Gareth Southgate has officially stepped down as England's football manager after a nail-biting 2-1 defeat against Spain in the Euro 2024 final. 😱
In a rollercoaster match on Sunday, the Three Lions 🦁 faced off against Spain in Berlin but couldn't clinch the trophy. This marks the second consecutive Euro final where England fell just short, having lost to Italy on penalties three years ago. 😔
Southgate, 53, poured his heart out in an emotional letter on Tuesday. “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honor of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all,” he wrote. “But it's time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday's final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.”
Over his eight-year tenure, Southgate led England in 102 matches, guiding the team to the semifinals in the 2018 World Cup and the quarterfinals in the 2022 World Cup. His leadership has been instrumental in nurturing a squad full of exciting young talent. 🌟
“The squad we took to Germany is full of exciting young talent and they can win the trophy we all dream of,” he added. “I am so proud of them, and I hope we get behind the players and the team at St. George's Park and the FA who strive every day to improve English football, and understand the power football has to drive positive change.”
As the curtain closes on Southgate's era, fans around the world are eager to see what's next for England's national team. The future is bright, and the dream lives on! ✨⚽️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
