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Patrick Vieira defeated in Ligue 1 coaching debut

Former New York City FC head coach Patrick Vieira dropped his first game in charge of OGC Nice in Ligue 1 Saturday night – a 1-0 home loss to newly promoted Stade de Reims. Just two minutes into Vieira’s debut as a manager in the French top tier, Reims midfielder Moussa Doumbia struck a right-footed […]

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Patrick Vieira leaves New York City FC for OGC Nice

The reports that have percolated since mid-May were verified Sunday – Patrick Vieira is departing New York City FC for OGC Nice in Ligue 1. The decision was confirmed in a since-deleted article on ManCity.com, the website for NYCFC’s English sister club Manchester City. NYCFC did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Here are screenshots […]

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NYCFC coach Patrick Vieira changes tone about OGC Nice reports

Persistent reports out of France have led to a sense of inevitability for New York City FC, and head coach Patrick Vieira did not deny the most recent news that he’s accepted a position with OGC Nice. According to L’Equipe and RMC Sports, Vieira will be announced as the Ligue 1 side’s new coach shortly […]

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NYCFC coach Patrick Vieira continues to dispute reports out of France

The Patrick Vieira to OGC Nice rumors intensified this week with a Tuesday report from L’Equipe. “According to sources the deal is 90 percent done,” the report said in French. “The final 10 percent could prove to be the most difficult, but Vieira has never been closer to his departure.” The New York City FC […]