Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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South Korea fans petition to sack Hong Myung-bo after World Cup group-stage collapse
South Korea's World Cup campaign is on the brink after a 1-0 defeat to South Africa left them relying on other results to advance. Angry fans have launched a petition demanding coach Hong Myung-bo's immediate dismissal and sweeping reform of the Korea Football Association.
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Defoe reveals Redknapp, Allardyce and Shearer all reached out after his Woking appointment
Jermain Defoe has opened up about the support he received from football's elder statesmen after taking his first management role at non-league Woking in late March, with Harry Redknapp, Sam Allardyce and Alan Shearer among those to make contact.
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Hearts appoint Belgian coach Wouter Vrancken to fill void left by McInnes's Rangers move
Hearts have confirmed Wouter Vrancken as their new head coach on a two-year deal. The 47-year-old Belgian, twice named Belgian manager of the year, joins as a free agent after leaving Sint-Truiden, where he guided them to third in the Belgian top flight.
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Stewart warns Wallaroos squad changes are coming as Walsh launches full-time programme
Wallaroos all-time leading try-scorer Maya Stewart says Tim Walsh's new full-time programme will force significant squad rotation, with Australia targeting the 2029 home Women's Rugby World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Craig Bellamy poised to quit Wales after entering advanced talks to return to Burnley
Craig Bellamy is in advanced contract talks with Championship club Burnley, just ten months into a four-year deal as Wales manager. The 46-year-old's expected departure follows Wales's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
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Maresca faces pre-season puzzle as up to 17 City players set to stay deep in World Cup
Enzo Maresca begins his first summer as Manchester City manager with a growing scheduling problem: as many as 17 of his players could remain at the World Cup long enough to miss the club's pre-season tour of Hong Kong in late July.
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Queensland Reds complete Cotter's coaching staff with Blues and Leicester Tigers recruits
The Queensland Reds have finalised Vern Cotter's coaching ticket by signing Peter Hewat from Leicester Tigers and Craig McGrath from the Blues on two-year deals, with the new group set to assemble ahead of September's Super Rugby AUS competition.
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Tottenham pause sporting director search as Venkatesham calls last season 'unacceptable'
Spurs have shelved plans to appoint a new sporting director until after the summer transfer window closes, with CEO Vinai Venkatesham insisting the club has confidence in Johan Lange, Roberto De Zerbi and new director of football operations Rafi Moersen to lead recruitment.
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Deschamps leaves World Cup squad to return home after death of his mother
France manager Didier Deschamps has departed North America following the death of his mother and will miss Friday's Group I decider against Norway. Assistant manager Guy Stephan will take charge of the side in his absence.
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Deschamps leaves World Cup squad to attend mother's funeral, missing France's Norway clash
Didier Deschamps will return to France after the death of his mother and miss Les Bleus' final group game against Norway on Friday. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan will take temporary charge of the side in Massachusetts.
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Deschamps steps away from France duty after death of his mother
Didier Deschamps will miss France's final World Cup qualifying Group I match against Norway on Friday after learning of his mother's death. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will take charge of training and the bench in his absence.
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Deschamps flies home to attend his mother's funeral, missing France's final World Cup group game
Didier Deschamps will return to France for his mother's funeral and miss Les Bleus' final Group I match against Norway on Friday. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will take charge of the squad in his absence.
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Aaron Ramsey takes his first permanent manager's job at Oxford just months after retiring
Aaron Ramsey has been appointed head coach of League One side Oxford United, less than three months after retiring from playing in April. The former Wales captain, 35, succeeds Matt Bloomfield, who was sacked following the club's relegation from the Championship.
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John Terry slams Chelsea for overlooking him as interim manager after Rosenior sacking
John Terry has hit out at Chelsea after the club appointed under-18s coach Calum McFarlane as interim manager for a second time this season, insisting no one at the club was more qualified — or more Chelsea — than him for the short-term role.
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Gary O'Neil takes charge at Ipswich on three-year deal for Premier League return
Ipswich Town have appointed Gary O'Neil as manager on a three-year contract ahead of their return to the Premier League. The 43-year-old, previously in charge of Strasbourg, Wolves, and Bournemouth, succeeds Kieran McKenna, who left the club earlier this month.
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Gattuso takes Lazio job two months after Italy's World Cup qualifying collapse
Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Lazio head coach, returning to club management just two months after stepping down as Italy national team boss following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
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Maguire warns Mainoo would have left Man Utd if Amorim had stayed in charge
Harry Maguire has revealed that Kobbie Mainoo would likely have departed Manchester United had Ruben Amorim remained manager, after the midfielder was frozen out of the starting XI and even deployed as a striker during the Portuguese coach's troubled tenure.
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Maguire warns Mainoo would have left United if Amorim had stayed in charge
Harry Maguire has claimed Kobbie Mainoo would have been sold had Ruben Amorim remained Manchester United manager, revealing the Portuguese coach saw no clear role for the academy graduate before his January sacking.
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Bath part ways with attack coach Gleeson after one season as Prendergast circles
Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of backs and attack coach Martin Gleeson after just one season at the club. Mike Prendergast is strongly tipped to succeed him, with former Bath star Mike Catt also in the frame.
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Maresca appointment set to make Man City academy a magnet for ambitious coaches
Enzo Maresca's imminent arrival as Manchester City manager is expected to strengthen the club's academy recruitment, with his own rise from City's Under-21s to the Etihad hot seat serving as a compelling case study for coaches with senior ambitions.
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