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UDINE, ITALY, AUGUST 13:
Luis Enrique (L), head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, and Thomas Frank (R), head coach of Tottenham, are seen before the start of the UEFA Super Cup football final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham at the Stadio Friul

Frank proud in defeat as Enrique thanks 'Lady Luck'

Thomas Frank acknowledged his "special operation" failed but felt pride in his players after Tottenham surrendered a two-goal lead to lose the Super Cup on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain.

Soccer • 14 Aug

Luis Enrique: "I always think about my daughter"

Enrique 'very emotional' after PSG claim ultimate glory

Luis Enrique admitted he was "very emotional" as Paris St Germain fans paid a touching tribute to his late daughter after the French club claimed a record Champions League final victory to win the trophy for the first time

Soccer • 01 Jun

Luis Enrique (R) speaks to Kylian Mbappe during the defeat to Barcelona

Enrique convinced PSG will bite back against Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain will qualify for the Champions League last four by recovering from last week's 3-2 home defeat by Barcelona in their quarter-final first leg, insists manager Luis Enrique.

Soccer • 16 Apr 24

Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique (L) and Barcelona's on the sideline in Paris

Enrique insists PSG can turn tie around in Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said he is still confident his team can overcome a 3-2 home loss to Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final and shine against the Spanish side next week to progress.

Soccer • 11 Apr 24

Luis Enrique: 'Resounding' win could breed complacency

Luis Enrique warned overconfidence could cause Spain's downfall when they face Germany in their second Group E clash on Sunday.

Soccer • 26 Nov 22

Erik Ten Hag is in the mix to take the reins at Old Trafford

United still mulling options as Ten Hag rumours swirl

Manchester United remain in talks with several candidates over the vacant manager's job at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 06 Apr 22

The best is yet to come from Spain, according to their coac

Enrique: Spain like a bottle of champagne about to pop

Spain may have flattered to deceive at Euro 2020, but coach Luis Enrique says he is a born optimist and believes "champagne" football is about to flow against Slovakia on Wednesday.

Euro 2020 • 22 Jun 21

Luis Enrique and several of his assistants were stuck in a lift in the team's hotel for an hour before being rescued

Enrique missed Spain kick-off after being stuck in lift

Spain coach Luis Enrique missed the start of his team's World Cup qualifier against Kosovo after becoming trapped in a lift.

Soccer • 31 Mar 21

Luis Enrique has come up with an original description of matches behind closed doors

No fans is like 'dancing with your sister' - Spain boss

Spain coach Luis Enrique is no fan of playing matches without spectators as leagues begin to return in empty stadiums after being disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Soccer • 21 May 20

Luis Enrique: "I understand that he has worked very hard to be the coach and that he is ambitious - but for me that is disloyal."

Luis Enrique admits he axed 'disloyal' successor Moreno

Returning Spain boss Luis Enrique has said he decided to part ways with his former No 2 and successor Robert Moreno because the coach wanted to take charge of the team at Euro 2020 before letting him return.

Soccer • 27 Nov 19

Luis Enrique steps down as Spain manager

Luis Enrique has stepped down from his role as Spain head coach, the Spanish Football Federation has announced.

Soccer • 19 Jun 19

Luis Enrique: 'There won't be a revolution, rather an evolution.'

Enrique promises 'evolution & surprises' with Spain

New Spain boss Luis Enrique said that his tenure in charge of the 2010 world champions would be all about "evolution, not revolution" but the former Barcelona manager also promised plenty of surprises in his first squad.

Soccer • 19 Jul 18

Enrique takes the reins in Spain

Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is to be named as the new Spain coach, according to widespread reports in the Spanish media

World Cup 2018 • 09 Jul 18

Luis Enrique: 'Nine trophies out of 13 is a pretty good record.'

Enrique 'open to any possibility' as he leaves on high

Luis Enrique feels he is leaving Barcelona with his head held high after leading the club to another trophy. Barcelona won the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win against Alaves in Enrique's final game in charge.

Soccer • 28 May 17

Barcelona players salute the fans after their defeat of Eibar

Barca to unveil new boss after title disappointment

Barcelona are ready to reveal the identity of the head coach chosen to succeed Luis Enrique at the Nou Camp after watching their La Liga crown head to Madrid.

Soccer • 22 May 17

The best of all time? Luis Enrique thinks so

Messi is "the best player in history" - Enrique

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique declared Lionel Messi "the best player in history" after the Argentina star's last-minute winner at Real Madrid blew open the LaLiga title race.

Soccer • 24 Apr 17

A dejected Messi following Barcelona's Champions League exit at the hands of Juventus

Dunphy: End of Barcelona era could see Messi departure

Eamon Dunphy believes Barcelona's loss would be the Premier League's gain if Leo Messi decides to leave the La Liga giants as the Catalans bowed out to Juventus in the Champions League quarter-final.

Soccer • 20 Apr 17

Luis Enrique: 'We need Camp Nou to bounce to experience another special evening.'

Enrique believes in another Nou Camp miracle

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique believes his side can pull off another stunning comeback to advance in the Champions League.

Soccer • 18 Apr 17

Luis Enrique to take year-long sabbatical post-Barca

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has revealed plans to take a year-long sabbatical from football at the end of the season.

Soccer • 04 Apr 17

PSG players react following Barcelona's late decisive goal

'We are ashamed' – Verratti apologises for PSG defeat

PSG midfielder Marco Verratti said the player's were 'ashamed' following their European exit at the hands of Barcelona, while manager Unai Emery said referee decisions weren't the reason they lost 6-1.

Soccer • 09 Mar 17

Can Leo Messi inspire an improbable comeback?

Enrique: Barcelona can hit PSG for six

Elimination from the Champions League for Barcelona is far from a foregone conclusion, according to boss Luis Enrique, who believes his side are capable of overturning a 4-0 deficit.

Soccer • 07 Mar 17

Pep Guardiola (L) and Luis Enrique were team-mates at Barcelona

Guardiola 'so sad' at Enrique's decision to quit Barca

Former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has expressed his disappointment at news of Luis Enrique's impending departure as manager and insisted he "will never go back to Barcelona to be coach".

Soccer • 02 Mar 17

Sevilla manager Jorge Sampaoli is the early favourite to replace Luis Enrique

Barcelona and Enrique to part company in the summer

Luis Enrique has announced he will not be Barcelona's head coach next season, saying: "I'll need a rest".

Soccer • 02 Mar 17

Suarez is dismissed for an elbow on Atletico midfielder Koke

Goal scorer Suarez sees red as Barca advance

Luis Suarez scored and was sent off as holders Barcelona reached a fourth successive King's Cup final after drawing 1-1 with a resilient Atletico Madrid in an action-packed semi-final second leg.

Soccer • 07 Feb 17

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 20th goal of the campaign

La Liga: Real capitalise on Barca frustrations

Real Madrid capitalised on slip-ups by their two main title rivals to open up a four-point lead at the top of La Liga.

Soccer • 30 Jan 17