Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Carrick scraps eight Man United rules including Amorim's dressing room food ban
Michael Carrick has overhauled the culture at Manchester United since taking permanent charge, scrapping rules introduced by Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag — including a dressing room food ban and mandatory day-after training sessions.
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Koubek quits as Czech boss after World Cup exit, citing 'half-truths' media campaign
Miroslav Koubek has left his role as Czech Republic manager by mutual agreement following a dismal World Cup group-stage exit, in which Czechia collected just one point from games against South Korea, South Africa and Mexico.
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160 riot police deployed as death-threat coach Hong Myung-bo returns to South Korea after World Cup exit
South Korea's World Cup delegation arrived home to a heavy security presence after coach Hong Myung-bo received death threats following the team's group-stage elimination. More than 160 riot officers and 25 specialist guards were dispatched to Incheon airport, with Hong having already resigned in Mexico.
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Riot police deployed as death threats greet South Korea's World Cup exit and Hong Myung-bo's resignation
South Korea will be met by 160 riot and airport police at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday following death threats against manager Hong Myung-bo, who resigned after the team's group-stage elimination at the 2026 World Cup.
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Koubek resigns as Czech Republic coach after group-stage exit at World Cup 2026
Miroslav Koubek has stepped down as Czech Republic manager following a dismal World Cup campaign that ended with a 3-0 defeat by Mexico and a bottom-place finish in Group A with just one point.
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Arsenal lose two more backroom staff after internal injury review costs Tom Allen his role
Head of sports science and performance Tom Allen is leaving Arsenal after nine years at the club, following head of medical Dr Zafar Iqbal out the door. Lead physical performance coach Sam Wilson is also departing, as a club-commissioned review reshapes Mikel Arteta's backroom staff.
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Enzo Maresca names squad verdict and playing style in first Manchester City interview
Enzo Maresca has spoken for the first time as Manchester City manager, describing the current squad as 'young but very good' and pledging to maintain the style of football that defined the Pep Guardiola era.
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Maresca vows to stay at Man City for good after succeeding Guardiola on three-year deal
Enzo Maresca has been appointed Manchester City manager on a three-year deal, replacing Pep Guardiola after a £17m compensation fee was agreed with Chelsea. The Italian, on his third stint at the Etihad, says his task is to sustain the club's success over the last decade.
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Man City chairman reveals three qualities that sealed Enzo Maresca's appointment
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has explained why Enzo Maresca was chosen to succeed Pep Guardiola, citing the new manager's football philosophy, mindset, and personal character as the decisive factors in his appointment.
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Maresca appointed Manchester City manager to succeed Guardiola after Chelsea exit
Manchester City have named Enzo Maresca as their new manager, replacing Pep Guardiola. The Italian arrives with a 59.7 per cent win rate across 159 matches and trophies including the Conference League and Club World Cup with Chelsea.
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Man City chairman backs Enzo Maresca to thrive after £17m Chelsea compensation deal
Khaldoon Al Mubarak has expressed strong confidence in Enzo Maresca as the Italian begins his tenure at the Etihad, with City paying £17m in compensation to Chelsea for his appointment to replace Pep Guardiola.
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Chelsea publicly blame Maresca for 'hugely disappointing season' after his Manchester City appointment
Chelsea have released a scathing statement accusing Enzo Maresca of engineering his exit mid-season to pursue the Manchester City job, holding him responsible for a collapse that saw the club finish 10th and miss European football entirely.
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Maresca apologises to Chelsea after £17m settlement seals Manchester City move
Enzo Maresca has been officially confirmed as Manchester City manager after a messy mid-season departure from Chelsea, which required weeks of negotiations and a financial settlement exceeding £17 million. All three parties issued coordinated statements on the appointment.
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Chelsea's pointed statement refuses to name Maresca as £17m Man City move confirmed
Manchester City have confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new head coach after paying Chelsea £17 million in compensation. Chelsea's official response conspicuously omits Maresca's name across 326 words, detailing how he abruptly resigned in January 2026 to pursue the role.
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Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager on three-year deal to succeed Guardiola
Manchester City have confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a three-year contract, with the 46-year-old Italian succeeding Pep Guardiola after an eight-figure compensation fee was agreed with Chelsea.
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Enzo Maresca confirmed as Manchester City manager on three-year deal after eight-figure Chelsea compensation
Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a three-year contract, with the club agreeing an eight-figure compensation fee with Chelsea. The 46-year-old Italian succeeds Pep Guardiola, who departed at the end of last season.
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Maresca confirmed as Pep Guardiola's successor at Man City after Chelsea settlement
Manchester City have officially appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager following Pep Guardiola's departure. Chelsea confirmed the 46-year-old resigned in January 2026 after making clear his desire to take the City job, with a confidential compensation settlement reached between the clubs.
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Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager to succeed Pep Guardiola
Enzo Maresca has been named Manchester City's new manager, succeeding Pep Guardiola. The 46-year-old Italian returns to the club where he previously served as Guardiola's assistant and oversaw the elite development squad.
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Clarke urges Scotland's next generation to learn from veterans ahead of Euro 2028
Departing Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has called on the country's emerging players to absorb the experience of the current senior core, expressing confidence that the squad can reach the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time at Euro 2028.
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Scarlets appoint New Zealand-born Aaron Dundon as lead forwards coach for 2026-27
Scarlets have hired Aaron Dundon as their new lead forwards coach ahead of the 2026-27 URC season. The New Zealand-born coach joins from back-to-back URC champions Leinster, having also worked with Ulster, La Rochelle, and the Tasman Makos.
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