Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Six defeats in eight matches: OM's crisis turns to despair for Genesio
Beaten 1-0 by Olympiakos at the Vélodrome in the Europa League on Thursday, Marseille suffered their sixth defeat in eight matches across all competitions. The situation becomes critical ahead of their trip to Angers on Sunday.
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Conte 'ready to accept' United job as Scholes backs Hurzeler to replace Carrick
Antonio Conte has reportedly signalled his willingness to take charge at Manchester United, while Paul Scholes has endorsed Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as a credible replacement for under-pressure Michael Carrick.
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Conte 'has said yes' to United as Carrick's five-game winless run deepens crisis
Antonio Conte is reportedly open to taking over at Manchester United as Michael Carrick's position grows increasingly precarious following five games without a win, including a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid.
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Deschamps on Manchester United's radar as Carrick's position weakens
Free since leaving France, Didier Deschamps is on Manchester United's shortlist to replace Michael Carrick, whose job is under threat following poor results in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
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Van Gaal claims Man City's financial breaches were deciding factor in his Man Utd sacking
Louis van Gaal says missing out on the Champions League in 2016 — with Manchester City edging United to fourth on goal difference — was the key reason for his dismissal, a grievance deepened by City's subsequent guilty verdict on 114 financial rule breaches.
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Conte signals interest in Manchester United job as Carrick faces mounting pressure
Antonio Conte has made it known to Manchester United decision-makers that he would welcome the manager's role if the club parts ways with Michael Carrick, who has overseen just one win in six Premier League games this season.
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Zidane faces first crisis: France's security chief threatened with dismissal
Mohamed Sanhadji, head of security for the French national team, was placed under formal investigation on September 16 for receiving stolen public funds, corruption and influence peddling. Suspended provisionally by the FFF, he is now subject to disciplinary proceedings that could lead to his dismissal.
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Rugby Canada extend Kévin Rouet's contract to 2030 after World Cup final run
Rugby Canada have handed head coach Kévin Rouet a contract extension through to the end of 2030, rewarding the Frenchman for guiding the side to the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final and building one of the world's top programmes since 2022.
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Retired Scotland scrum-half Caity Mattinson returns to Scottish Rugby as pathways skills coach
Caity Mattinson, the 37-cap Scotland international who retired after the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, has joined Scottish Rugby in a newly created pathways skills coach role focused on developing the next generation of players.
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Southgate admits he may never return to management after falling out of love with football
Gareth Southgate has cast serious doubt over a return to football management, saying he no longer enjoys the game and has not attended a match since watching Crystal Palace win the FA Cup final.
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Southgate reveals he stopped enjoying wins towards end of England reign and rules out Premier League return
Gareth Southgate has admitted the pressure of managing England left him unable to savour victories for more than a couple of minutes by the end of his near-eight-year tenure, and says he cannot see himself taking charge of a Premier League club.
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Martinez's board attack piles pressure on Wilcox as United weigh six director replacements
Lisandro Martinez's public criticism of Manchester United's technical director Jason Wilcox after a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid has intensified calls for change, with at least six sporting directors currently available to step in.
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Carrick echoes Moyes' pressure admission as United slump to 13th in Premier League
Michael Carrick has insisted he 'loves' the pressure at Manchester United after a difficult start to the season, mirroring comments David Moyes made months before his Old Trafford sacking in 2014. United have won just two of their nine games across all competitions.
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Manchester United turns to Conte and closes door on Deschamps
Didier Deschamps saw his candidacy for the Manchester United job fade as the Red Devils have reportedly opened talks with Antonio Conte, who is currently a free agent.
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Jake White names first Flying Fijians squad with three uncapped players for Japan Centennial Test
Jake White begins his tenure as Fiji head coach with a largely experienced 28-man squad for the Japan Centennial Test in Tokyo on October 24, with only three uncapped players — Apolosa Vuniyayawa, Kavekini Boselawa and Nacani Boginisoko — earning their first call-ups.
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Arbeloa fined £25,000 for accusing referee of bias towards Manchester United
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has been handed a £25,000 FA fine after suggesting referee Peter Bankes was biased towards Manchester United following the clubs' 1-1 Premier League draw on 20 September.
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Mekies signs Red Bull contract extension to lead team through 2031
Laurent Mekies has committed his future to Red Bull Racing with a new deal running until the end of 2031, securing at least six seasons as team principal after replacing Christian Horner in July 2025.
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Man United identify Hurzeler as top Carrick replacement with club 13th in Premier League
Manchester United have reportedly pinpointed Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as their standout candidate to replace Michael Carrick, who has overseen just one win in six Premier League games to leave the club 13th in the table.
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Man United eye Brighton's Hurzeler as standout candidate to replace struggling Carrick
Manchester United have identified Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as their preferred replacement for Michael Carrick, who is under pressure after just one win in six Premier League games and currently sits 13th in the table.
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Bob Tahri leaves Olympique de Marseille following harassment complaints
Olympique de Marseille has parted ways with Bob Tahri, the sports coordinator hired in January 2024, after an internal investigation was launched following complaints of workplace harassment filed by several club employees.
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