Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Why the FFF decided against honouring Deschamps at Zidane's Stade de France return
The French Football Federation deliberately avoided organizing an official ceremony for Didier Deschamps during France-Italy on October 2 at Stade de France, Zinédine Zidane's first home match as national team manager. FFF president Philippe Diallo confirmed a tribute to the 2018 World Cup-winning coach will take place at a later date.
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Maresca refuses to commit to Manchester City future after Premier League guilty verdict
Enzo Maresca declined to address his long-term future at Manchester City following the club's guilty verdict on Premier League financial rule breaches, insisting he would only speak once City win their appeal.
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Sacked Liverpool boss Arne Slot joins UEFA observer group while targeting club return
Arne Slot has taken his first role since being dismissed as Liverpool manager, joining UEFA's Technical Observer Group to analyse European club competitions. The Dutchman has ruled out the Netherlands vacancy, insisting club football remains his priority.
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Maresca vows he would still have joined City despite £900m financial rules verdict
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has declared there is no club he would rather manage than Manchester City, insisting he would have taken the job even had the Premier League's independent commission already found them guilty of 114 financial rule breaches.
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Bouaddi chooses Morocco after Deschamps snub, French fans furious
Ignored by Didier Deschamps for the 2026 World Cup, 19-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has opted for Morocco. A decision that has sparked bitterness among many France supporters, especially as Zinedine Zidane would likely have given the Manchester City player a place in his squad.
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FFF promises tribute to Deschamps when former coach is ready
After fourteen years leading France and a World Cup title in 2018, Didier Deschamps will receive an official tribute from the FFF. President Philippe Diallo is waiting for Deschamps to give the green light before organizing the ceremony.
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Arsenal extend Arteta to 2030 as Man City reel from 115-charge guilty verdict
Arsenal handed Manchester City a double blow on Wednesday, announcing a new contract for Mikel Arteta through 2030 just as City absorbed an independent panel's guilty ruling in the long-running 115 financial charges case.
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Benatia in AC Milan's sights to succeed Tare as sporting director
A few weeks after leaving Olympique de Marseille, Medhi Benatia is reportedly among the candidates for the sporting director role at AC Milan, which is seeking a successor to Igli Tare, who was dismissed in May.
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Ige da Ros named Brazil Women's Sevens head coach as Crystal Kaua departs after contract dispute
Crystal Kaua has left her role as Brazil Women's Sevens head coach after the union declined to renew her contract. Former Brazil international Ige da Ros steps up from within the Yaras programme to replace her ahead of this month's Sudamérica Rugby Sevens.
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Free after fourteen years with France, Deschamps favored for a season without a club
After leaving the French national team at the end of the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps is given odds-on by British bookmakers to take a break before returning to a coaching position.
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FFF promises official tribute to Deschamps for 14 years leading France
FFF president Philippe Diallo confirmed that an official tribute will be held for Didier Deschamps at Stade de France, with the date depending on the former national team manager's availability. Deschamps has stepped back from football since the 2022 World Cup.
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Ferguson reveals 2012 Guardiola dinner and admits he could have lured him to Man Utd
Sir Alex Ferguson has disclosed a private dinner with Pep Guardiola in New York in 2012, writing in his new book that had the meeting happened a few months earlier, he believes he could have persuaded Guardiola to succeed him at Manchester United instead of joining Bayern Munich.
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Verstappen says Red Bull is calmer and less stressful since Horner's departure
Max Verstappen has welcomed the atmosphere at Red Bull under new team principal Laurent Mekies, telling the Press Association he does not miss the tension that defined the Christian Horner era.
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Gilmore defiant after Harlequins' heaviest league defeat in 26 years leaves them bottom
Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore insists he is the right man to reverse the club's fortunes after a 48-0 thrashing at Gloucester — their worst league defeat in 26 years — left them rooted to the bottom of the Gallagher Premiership.
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Eckert handed suspended ban and £28,000 fine as FA concludes Southampton Spygate case
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has received a six-week ban — suspended until the end of next season — and a £28,000 fine from the FA after admitting he authorised staff to spy on rival clubs' training sessions last season.
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44% of Manchester United fans already doubt Carrick after one win in seven league games
A poll of nearly 7,000 Manchester United supporters found that 44% are unconvinced Michael Carrick is the right man for the job, with the club having managed just one Premier League win from their opening seven matches.
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Southampton's Eckert handed suspended ban as FA closes spygate case
Tonda Eckert will keep his job as Southampton manager after the FA issued him a suspended six-week ban over the spygate scandal that saw the club expelled from last season's Championship play-offs.
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Lorenzi rules out Genesio resignation despite four straight defeats at OM
As resignation rumours surrounded Bruno Genesio following a poor run in Ligue 1, OM sporting director Grégory Lorenzi affirmed that the head coach, contracted until 2028, has no intention of leaving the club.
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Unbolted Boots, Dirty Kit: The Logistics Chaos Embarrassing Zidane's Staff
Despite three wins and a draw in Zinédine Zidane's first gathering as France head coach, serious logistical dysfunctions were reported internally, pointing to a lack of preparation by the French Football Federation.
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Arteta signs new deal to lead Arsenal until 2030 after first title in 22 years
Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal by signing an improved contract through 2030, extending a tenure that already makes him the Premier League's longest-serving manager. The deal follows Arsenal's first league title in 22 years last season.
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