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European Champions League and looking unlikely to qualify next season. His sacking means Chelsea will be looking for their eighth manager since 2003.
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The Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is heading for a comeback as the country's new president after Sunday's elections. Mr Putin claimed victory in front of tens of thousands of cheering supporters outside the Kremlin.
俄罗斯周日选举后,总理普京卷土重来意在赢得新总统一职。在克里姆林宫外,面对上万欢呼的支持者,普京宣称自己获胜。
"Dear friends, first, I want to thank all citizens of Russia who took part in today's election for the president of the Russian Federation. Special thanks of course to those who've gathered here today in Moscow and to all those who support us in every corner of our vast homeland.
“亲爱的朋友们,首先,我要感谢每一位参加俄罗斯联邦总统选举的俄罗斯公民,当然,尤其要感谢今天聚集在莫斯科的民众,感谢我们博大国土上每一位支持我们的人民。
Thanks to all who said yes to a great Russia. I once asked you 'Will we win?' We have won. We won in an open and honest fight."
感谢所有肯定伟大俄罗斯的人,我曾经问过大家‘我们会赢吗?’如今确实赢了,我们公开诚实地获胜了!”