Sam Allardyce has stepped down as England National team football manager after managing just one game in his 67 days in charge of the three lions.
The Big Sam lost his job after a Daily Telegraph inquiry revealed that the England manager is utilizing his post to “negotiate a £400,000 deal and give advice to businessmen on how to get around Football Association rules on player transfers,” the newspaper reports.
England Football Association Chairman, Greg Clarke and chief executive Martin Glenn reached a compromise to part ways with Sam Allardyce after holding an emergency meeting with Allardyce at Wembley Stadium today.
The former Sunderland coach opted to step down from his position rather than be sacked by the FA.
The FA said: “The FA can confirm that Sam Allardyce has left his position as England manager. Allardyce’s conduct, as reported today, was inappropriate of the England manager. He accepts he made a significant error of judgment and has apologized”.
The report furthered that: “Due to the serious nature of his actions, The FA and Allardyce have mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect.”
“This is not a decision that was taken lightly but The FA’s priority is to protect the wider interests of the game and maintain the highest standards of conduct in football.
“The manager of the England men’s senior team is a position which must demonstrate strong leadership and show respect for the integrity of the game at all times.
The FA has however announced that “Gareth Southgate will take charge of the men’s senior team for the next four matches against Malta, Slovenia, Scotland and Spain whilst The FA begins its search for the new England manager.”