England Coach Allardyce Forced Out in Disgrace After 1 Game

Sam Allardyce.
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By Associated Press

September 27, 2016 at 8:33 AM UTC

Updated on

September 28, 2016 at 12:43 AM UTC

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Manchester, England (AP) -- Even by English soccer's standards, the latest embarrassment is a new low. Sam Allardyce was forced out in disgrace after one game in charge of the national team.

Having taken 25 years to reach the pinnacle of English soccer management, Allardyce was toppled after only 67 days by his hubris and indiscretions involving undercover journalists posing as businessmen.