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Steve Clarke’s exit as Scotland manager comes just months after he signed a four-year deal, following their early World Cup exit — sealed when Croatia beat Ghana, denying Scotland a playoff spot. A promising win over Haiti was quickly overshadowed by losses to Morocco and Brazil, especially a humiliating 3-0 defeat marred by costly errors. Clarke, visibly dejected after that Brazil game, paid tribute to his players — whom he’d led since 2019 — calling it an honor to be their “Gaffer.” Despite leading them to their first World Cup in 28 years and managing 81 games — the most in Scotland’s history — his tenure ended abruptly. The fallout will be intense, but this isn’t unique: other coaches like Tunisia’s Lamouchi and Uruguay’s Bielsa also stepped down after disappointing World Cup campaigns, highlighting the brutal pressure at this level.

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