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Chelsea gets new manager

Published:Thursday | June 12, 2008 | 9:37 AM

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will become Chelsea manager after the European Championships.



The Premier League club announced the appointment yesterday after Scolari’s side beat the Czech Republic 3-1 to qualify for the quarterfinal of the European Championships.



He replaces Avram Grant, who left Stamford Bridge after finishing second to Manchester United in the Premier League title race and the Champions League.