Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Dino Toppmöller appointed Lens manager after Sage's departure to Crystal Palace
RC Lens officially announced the arrival of German coach Dino Toppmöller, a disciple of Julian Nagelsmann, on a two-year deal. He replaces Pierre Sage, who left to join Crystal Palace after winning the Coupe de France and finishing second in Ligue 1.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi after one game as Sweden's 5-1 rout ends his World Cup tenure
Tunisia dismissed manager Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 opening-group-stage defeat to Sweden at World Cup 2026, with former coach Mondher Kebaier stepping in on an interim basis for the remaining two games.
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Federico Chiesa ready to fight for Liverpool place after Arne Slot's sacking
Federico Chiesa, who failed to start a single Premier League game under Arne Slot, is now prepared to stay and compete for his place at Liverpool following the Dutchman's dismissal and Andoni Iraola's appointment as head coach.
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Iran defy FIFA flag ban, Nunez hauled off at half-time as World Cup day four delivers drama
Iran twice came from behind to draw with New Zealand while fans defied a FIFA ban on pre-revolutionary flags. Uruguay were held by Saudi Arabia, with Darwin Nunez completing just three passes before being substituted at half-time.
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Amorim's explosive Carrington row reveals why United dodged a documentary disaster
Manchester United blocked Amazon's cameras last season — a decision that now looks fortunate after Ruben Amorim's heated argument with director of football Jason Wilcox accelerated his January exit. The club has since agreed to a behind-the-scenes series for next season under Michael Carrick.
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Renard named Tunisia head coach mid-World Cup after 5-1 loss to Sweden
Sacked by Saudi Arabia in spring, Hervé Renard steps in urgently to replace Sabri Lamouchi on Tunisia's bench following a devastating 5-1 defeat to Sweden. He will manage his third World Cup with a third different national team.
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Halilhodzic breaks silence: "What I experienced in Morocco was a real nightmare"
Removed from the Morocco national team four months before the 2022 World Cup, Vahid Halilhodzic reveals his lingering bitterness and says he has not watched a single Morocco match since his dismissal.
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Hervé Renard set to take charge of Tunisia after Lamouchi sacked following 5-1 World Cup loss
Tunisia are reportedly set to appoint Hervé Renard as national team coach after parting ways with Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 opening World Cup defeat to Sweden. The experienced Frenchman previously guided Saudi Arabia to their famous upset win over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.
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Mourinho back at Real Madrid wants Sami Khedira as assistant coach
Newly appointed Real Madrid manager José Mourinho is reportedly trying to convince former midfielder Sami Khedira to join his coaching staff as an assistant, according to Spanish newspaper AS. The path to Pepe appears to have faded.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi after 5-1 Sweden humiliation in World Cup opener
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after just one game of the 2026 World Cup, following a 5-1 Group F defeat to Sweden. Lamouchi becomes the first manager to be sacked while the tournament is still in progress.
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Rugby Australia finalises Les Kiss coaching staff with Ulugia and Fisher confirmed through to 2027 World Cup
Rugby Australia has confirmed the full coaching staff for incoming Wallabies head coach Les Kiss, with scrum coach John Ulugia retained through 2028 and former Queensland Reds assistant Jonny Fisher joining the national setup ahead of the home Rugby World Cup.
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Tunisia delete sacking announcement then deny Lamouchi has left after 5-1 rout by Sweden
The Tunisia Football Federation posted, then deleted, a statement confirming coach Sabri Lamouchi's dismissal following a 5-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to Sweden in Mexico — leaving his future deeply uncertain ahead of Saturday's clash with Japan.
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Pogba backs Manchester United to end 13-year Premier League title drought under Carrick
Paul Pogba has predicted Manchester United will win the Premier League within three years under Michael Carrick, who was handed the permanent managerial role after guiding the club back into the Champions League last season.
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Pierre Sage joins Crystal Palace on three-year deal, Lens to receive up to €5m
After leading RC Lens to the Coupe de France and second place in Ligue 1, Pierre Sage has officially signed with Crystal Palace for three seasons, accompanied by his three assistants.
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Crystal Palace appoint Pierre Sage on three-year deal after Coupe de France triumph with Lens
Crystal Palace have confirmed Pierre Sage as their new manager, signing the 47-year-old Frenchman on a three-year contract. Sage arrives from Lens, where he guided the club to second in Ligue 1 and their first-ever Coupe de France title last season.
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Humiliated 5-1 by Sweden, Lamouchi on the verge of being sacked mid-World Cup
Tunisia suffered a nightmare start to the 2026 World Cup, crushed 5-1 by Sweden in Monterrey. The defeat could cost manager Sabri Lamouchi his job before Tunisia's second match, scheduled for June 21 against Japan.
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Amorim set to face Manchester United in pre-season after agreeing AC Milan deal
Ruben Amorim is closing in on the AC Milan job just months after his Old Trafford exit, with the Portuguese coach reportedly waiving a year's pay owed by United. His first game in charge could come against Celtic on 25 July, before a pre-season clash with his former club on 15 August.
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Amorim set to take charge at AC Milan five months after Manchester United sacking
Ruben Amorim is closing in on the AC Milan head coach role after reaching a verbal agreement on a deal until June 2028, with an option for a further year, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Portuguese coach was dismissed by Manchester United earlier this year despite guiding them to the Europa League final.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi hours after 5-1 thrashing by Sweden at World Cup 2026
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, making him the tournament's first managerial casualty. Former Sunderland forward Wahbi Khazri will take charge as interim for the remainder of the competition.
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Khedira returns to Real Madrid as Mourinho names full coaching staff for 2026–27
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Sami Khedira will rejoin Real Madrid in July 2026 as assistant coach under José Mourinho, eleven years after leaving the Bernabéu. The former Germany international was chosen ahead of ex-teammate Pepe for a liaison role bridging the dressing room and club hierarchy.
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