# Andre Villas Boas

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Pastures new

Andre Villas-Boas set for World Rally Championship debut

The 43-year-old has been away from football since his departure from Ligue 1 side Marseille in February.

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May 5th 2021, 5:43 PM

chaos club

Angry Villas-Boas tenders resignation at Marseille in row over signing from Celtic

The manager says he wants out after the club signed Olivier Ntcham against his wishes.

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Feb 2nd 2021, 1:53 PM

Riot

Marseille Ultras break into club, cause chaos, force postponement

25 arrests were made and seven police officers injured after 300 Ultras violently attacked police.

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Jan 30th 2021, 10:29 PM

TOO FAR

Andre Villas-Boas apologises for threatening journalist

The former Tottenham, Chelsea and Zenit St Petersburg coach had taken issue with an article.

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Dec 19th 2020, 11:06 AM

Positive tests

Ligue 1 season opener postponed as Marseille confirm four Covid-19 cases

Andre Villas-Boas’ side were due to take on St Etienne this Friday.

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Aug 18th 2020, 2:04 PM

Going nowhere

After doubts over his future, Villas-Boas makes decision to stay on as Marseille coach

Villas-Boas led Marseille to second place in the Ligue 1 season which was ended early because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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May 26th 2020, 10:07 AM

unlikely lad

After giving up football to race motor cars, Andre Villas-Boas is back and working wonders at Marseille

At a club that’s endured various setbacks in recent seasons, the Portuguese is proving quietly effective.

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Dec 13th 2019, 7:45 AM

Ligue 1

Lyon's team bus was attacked before Payet settled ill-tempered derby for 10-man Marseille

The France international scored twice as Andre Villas-Boas got the better of Rudi Garcia in a fiery encounter.

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Nov 11th 2019, 12:38 PM

Ligue 1

Andre Villas-Boas back in football after being named Marseille's new manager

The former Chelsea, Tottenham and Porto boss hasn’t managed since leaving the Chinese Super League in November 2017.

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May 28th 2019, 3:50 PM

Crash

Former Chelsea boss Villas-Boas withdraws from Dakar Rally after crash

The Overdrive Toyota driver hit a dune in Peru.

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Jan 10th 2018, 9:27 AM

off the beaten track

Villas-Boas quits job in China to revive family tradition of racing in Dakar Rally

The former Chelsea and Tottenham boss was an enthusiastic dirt biker as a teenager.

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Nov 29th 2017, 4:42 PM

Impact

Watch: Oscar starts to repay €60 million fee with goal on competitive debut

The former Chelsea playmaker opened the scoring against Sukhothai, with Shanghai SIPG running out 3-0 winners.

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Feb 7th 2017, 4:24 PM

Speculation

Chelsea star set for €71 million China move - reports

Oscar is the latest high-profile footballer to be linked with a big-money move to Asia.

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Dec 14th 2016, 9:50 AM

Money Talks

Former Chelsea boss to earn £11m a year replacing Sven-Goran Eriksson in China

Andre Villas-Boas has replaced Eriksson as coach of Shanghai SIPG.

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Nov 4th 2016, 8:34 AM

Hammer Blow

Heartbreak for AVB on Portugal return as Benfica claim last-minute win

Jonas’s late strike consigned Zenit St Petersburg to defeat in the first leg of their last-16 clash.

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Feb 16th 2016, 10:06 PM

single and ready to mingle

Andre Villas-Boas will be job-hunting at the end of the season

The 37-year-old has announced he’s leaving Russia.

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Sep 10th 2015, 1:03 PM

Out in the Cold

Emmanuel Adebayor is going to have a lot of free time in the next few months

The 31-year-old former Arsenal and Manchester City star reportedly earns £100,000-a-week.

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Sep 3rd 2015, 6:47 PM

Scenes

Zenit fans line city's river with flares to celebrate club's 90th birthday

Incredible scenes.

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May 27th 2015, 8:30 PM

archive

Flashback: The last time Manchester United beat Chelsea at Old Trafford

THAT miss by Torres was the stand-out memory as the hosts claimed a 3-1 win.

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Oct 26th 2014, 3:08 PM

The Special Ones

From Di Canio to Jose: We rank the 10 coolest Premier League managers ever

Souness’ porn ‘stache and Gullit’s dreads earned them places on the list.

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Aug 28th 2014, 7:24 PM

mes que un club

Barca rumours 'groundless' - Zenit boss Villas-Boas

There’s talk of the former Spurs and Chelsea boss taking over at the Nou Camp.

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Apr 21st 2014, 10:15 AM

Looking Back

Power ranking the managers in Tottenham's Premier League history from best to worst

Christian Gross, Tim Sherwood and Jacques Santini all feature on our list.

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Apr 7th 2014, 6:38 PM

Protest

Mourinho: Referee Foy should be kept away from Chelsea

The Premier League leaders’ title hopes suffered a setback when they were beaten 1-0 at Villa Park on Saturday.

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Mar 17th 2014, 10:38 AM

AVB

Villas-Boas 'dreams' of taking over at Real Madrid or Barcelona

The former Chelsea and Spurs boss is setting his sights high for a job next season.

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Feb 28th 2014, 12:33 PM

Christmas time

5 festive sporting Christmas movies we'd love to see

Complete with terrible, terrible Photoshop.

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Dec 25th 2013, 2:00 PM

Spurs

Glenn Hoddle 'open to Tottenham approach' - report

The ex-England boss would apparently be interested in taking on the managerial position at his former club.

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Dec 17th 2013, 1:07 PM

Spurs

Spurs appoint Tim Sherwood as interim first team coach

Sherwood has worked as techinical co-ordinator at White Hart Lane since 2008.

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Dec 16th 2013, 7:06 PM

AVB

Andre Villas-Boas sacked by Spurs

Decision taken “by mutual consent” after yesterday’s 5-0 defeat against Liverpool.

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Dec 16th 2013, 11:09 AM

Under Pressure

'I don't need to convince anybody': Villas-Boas defiant after Spurs horror show

Spurs booed off the pitch after their heaviest home defeat in 16 years.

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Dec 15th 2013, 8:40 PM

Big Sam

Big Sam brands Villas-Boas 'immature' after tense press conference

The Spurs boss hit back at ‘unfair’ press criticism yesterday.

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Dec 2nd 2013, 1:41 PM

Talking Points

6 things we learned from the Premier League this weekend

From potentially disastrous injuries to a press conference that sent us reaching for popcorn, this weekend was bloody good.

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Dec 1st 2013, 10:14 PM

biting back

VIDEO: AVB turns press conference tense with response to journalist 'insults'

The Portuguese looks like a man with nothing to lose.

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Dec 1st 2013, 5:30 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Spurs v Manchester United, Premier League

David Moyes’ team started the afternoon 10 points adrift of Arsenal.

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Dec 1st 2013, 11:47 AM

Concussion

Spurs criticised for 'irresponsible' behaviour after Lloris injury

The French goalkeeper lost consciousness when his head connected with Romelu Lukaku’s knee.

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Nov 4th 2013, 9:38 AM

Report

Tottenham, Everton keep each other in check

Neither side could break the deadlock today despite nine minutes of stoppage time.

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Nov 3rd 2013, 4:01 PM

Controversy

FA to investigate Villa Park flare incident

The incident occurred just after Andros Townsend had given Tottenham a 1-0 lead over the hosts.

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Oct 21st 2013, 7:15 AM

Take a Bow

VIDEO: Ravel Morrison scores a stunning solo goal

The youngster’s effort sealed West Ham’s victory over Spurs today.

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Oct 6th 2013, 6:47 PM

Spurs

Villas-Boas brands English FA a 'disgrace' as Torres escapes ban

The Spurs manager is not too happy after the football governing body revealed that they won’t be taking any additional action on Chelsea’s striker.

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Oct 2nd 2013, 5:33 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Tottenham v Chelsea, Premier League

Could Tottenham topple Chelsea to go top of the league? Revisit our minute-by-minute liveblog and find out.

9.4k

Sep 28th 2013, 12:28 PM

Old acquaintances

Master and apprentice: Where did it go wrong between Mourinho and Villas-Boas?

The former colleagues meet as rival managers when Chelsea visit White Hart Lane tomorrow.

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Sep 27th 2013, 9:42 AM