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Gareth Southgate Resigns as Manager of England’s Men’s Soccer Team

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The manager of England’s men’s soccer team Gareth Southgate resigned after a narrow loss to Spain in the final of the European Football Championship.

Southgate said “it’s time for change, and for a new chapter,” in a statement on Tuesday. The England manager faced personal criticism in the early stages of the tournament as his team narrowly won their first games.

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