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Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham appointed manager of Atletico de Kolkata

Former England and Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has been named head coach of Indian Super League franchise Atletico de Kolkata.

Sheringham, 51, replaced Spaniard Jose Francisco Molina, who led ATK to their second title in three years in his only season as coach.

The Kolkata-based side, owned by a consortium including Spanish club Atletico Madrid and former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, also won the inaugural edition in 2014.

Teddy Sheringham will take charge of Indian Super League franchise Atletico de Kolkata
Teddy Sheringham will take charge of Indian Super League franchise Atletico de Kolkata

Sheringham, who won three Premier League titles and the Champions League with United, most recently managed League Two side Stevenage.