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Clarke Quits Scotland Manager Role After World Cup Exit
28 Jun
Summary
- Steve Clarke resigned as Scotland manager following their World Cup group stage elimination.
- Scotland's World Cup journey ended early despite a promising start against Haiti.
- The team suffered heavy defeats against Brazil, impacting their goal difference.
Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland's manager after the team's elimination from the World Cup. His decision comes after a campaign that saw Scotland exit at the group stage, failing to progress beyond their initial matches.
Scotland's World Cup journey began with a victory over Haiti, but subsequent losses to Morocco and Brazil proved decisive. The team's performance against Brazil, which ended in a 3-0 defeat, was particularly concerning due to preventable errors.
Clarke, who had signed a new four-year contract before the tournament, departs after leading Scotland to their first World Cup finals in 28 years. His tenure, which began in 2019, saw him become Scotland's longest-serving manager.
His resignation follows similar high-profile departures of managers like Tunisia's Sabri Lamouchi and Uruguay's Marcelo Bielsa, who also exited their posts after disappointing World Cup campaigns.
