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European fútbol: Five talking points worth paying attention to

by Elizabeth Magno | Copy Editor

Let’s talk about soccer, specifically European fútbol. The 2015-2016 season is halfway over and events already worth noting have occurred. Here’s a simple breakdown.

1) Jose Mourinho Gets Sacked

On Dec. 17, 2015, one of the world’s most successful managers “mutually parted ways” with one of Premier League’s biggest names: Chelsea. It’s safe to say that Chelsea’s had a bit of a rough season. At the time Chelsea chose to part ways with the Portuguese manager, Chelsea was looking at a record of 4-4-9, something highly unusual for Chelsea.