Sam allardyce leaves england national soccer team job

Sam Allardyce was indeed the manager of the England national soccer team from July 2016 to September 2016, but he left the job after just 67 days due to a controversy surrounding a newspaper sting operation.

In September 2016, The Daily Telegraph published a report alleging that Allardyce had offered advice to fake sheikhs on how to get around FIFA's rules on player transfers and agent fees. The report also claimed that Allardyce had used his position to negotiate a £400,000 payment from the fake sheikhs.

As a result of the controversy, Allardyce resigned as England manager on September 27, 2016, just 67 days into his tenure. He was replaced by Gareth Southgate, who has since led the team to the 2018 World Cup semifinals and the 2020 European Championship final.

It's worth noting that Allardyce has always denied any wrongdoing and has claimed that he was the victim of a sting operation. However, the controversy surrounding his departure from the England job has had a lasting impact on his reputation in the football world.