Chelsea confirm Scolari appointment

Chelsea tonight confirmed Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari as their new manager.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2008 - 22:15

Chelsea tonight confirmed Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari as their new manager.

The Brazilian was one of the favourites to succeed Avram Grant in the Stamford Bridge hotseat but the timing of his appointment has come as a huge surprise.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Stamford Bridge Person: Scolari Person: Luiz Felipe Scolari Person: Avram Grant Person: Felipe Event: Euro 2008 Organisation: Chelsea Organisation: Portugal Organisation: Football Club Organisation: Chelsea FC

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