Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Man City's guilty verdict hands Carrick a rare week of calm at United
Manchester United's difficult start to the season — five points from five games under Michael Carrick — has been pushed off the back pages by the Premier League's landmark ruling against Manchester City.
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Gustard earns two-year Stade Français extension after steering club from relegation to semi-finals
Paul Gustard has signed a two-year contract extension at Stade Français, keeping him at the Paris club until at least 2029. The former Harlequins and Leicester Tigers head coach transformed Stade from relegation candidates to Top 14 semi-finalists since taking charge in October 2024.
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Deschamps declines conferences and consultant role to prepare his comeback
Since stepping down as France manager after the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps has turned down numerous media and professional offers, preferring to recharge with his family before returning to coaching.
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Charged with Corruption, France's Trusted Security Chief Drags Zidane into Crisis
Mohamed Sanhadji, a trusted figure in the French national team for two decades and designated member of Zinedine Zidane's staff, was charged in September 2026 with corruption, money laundering, and fraud. He is accused of extorting over €300,000 from around fifteen international players.
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Carrick faces early pressure as United's history of managerial crises looms large
Michael Carrick has won just one of his first five Premier League games as Manchester United's permanent manager, reviving uncomfortable memories of the crisis meetings and boardroom upheaval that ended the reigns of Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.
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FFF will not pay tribute to Deschamps during Zidane's return to Stade de France
As Zinédine Zidane returns to Stade de France for two matches against Italy and Belgium, the French Football Federation has planned no ceremony to honour Didier Deschamps, who left the helm after fourteen years.
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Craig Dods leaves Scottish Rugby to head Canada's men's sevens programme
Craig Dods, son of Scotland 1984 Grand Slam hero Peter Dods, has been appointed head coach of Canada's men's sevens team and assistant coach of the men's 15s side after being selected from a field of 70 applicants.
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Saracens rename Brendan Venter 'wine consultant' to dodge media-duty fines
Saracens have rebranded director of rugby Brendan Venter as 'head of rugby culture and wine consultant' in an attempt to sidestep Premiership regulations requiring him to speak to the press, after fines for his media absences reached £8,000.
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Zidane forgoes image rights bonuses but negotiates higher tournament bonuses than Deschamps
New France manager after the 2026 World Cup, Zinedine Zidane receives the same fixed salary as Didier Deschamps — 300,000 euros gross per month — but has waived image rights bonuses to avoid conflicts with his personal sponsorship contracts.
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Sidelined by Zidane, Franck Raviot Finds New Role at French Football Federation's Technical Directorate
Franck Raviot, who served as France's goalkeeping coach for sixteen years under Laurent Blanc and Didier Deschamps, was not retained by Zinedine Zidane. He has now joined the French Football Federation's Technical Directorate (DTN).
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Former England No.8 Nick Easter emerges as head coach target for promotion-chasing Brive
Chinnor Director of Rugby Nick Easter is being pursued by unbeaten Pro D2 side Brive, who are willing to pay a release fee and want him installed as head coach alongside Director of Sport Gregory Patat.
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Genesio urged to resign as OM suffers four consecutive defeats
Bruno Genesio faces mounting media criticism for his repeated public attacks on Olympique de Marseille's management. Journalists Dave Appadoo and Loïc Tanzi have openly suggested he should leave the club, which sits 17th in Ligue 1.
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Klopp takes full blame as Germany suffer first ever defeat to Greece in Nations League
Jurgen Klopp admitted his lineup and formation changes contributed to Germany's historic 1-0 Nations League loss to Greece — the country's first ever defeat to the Greeks — leaving the new head coach winless after two games.
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Schweinsteiger warns Klopp that Germany have 'reached mediocrity' after home defeat to Greece
Jurgen Klopp's Germany lost 1-0 at home to Greece in the Nations League on Sunday, leaving the former Liverpool manager without a win from his first two games in charge. Bastian Schweinsteiger has since warned that Germany are 'no longer a top team'.
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Deschamps ready to join Saudi Pro League for €15 million per year
Free since leaving France, Didier Deschamps is no longer ruling out a move to Saudi Arabia. According to journalist Loïc Tanzi, the former national team manager is demanding €15 million annually to make the switch.
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Roy Keane admits management 'pilot light is still on' amid Celtic speculation
Roy Keane has acknowledged he could return to football management, saying the desire resurfaces when watching matches at weekends. The admission comes as Celtic supporters link him with the job currently held by Martin O'Neill.
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Kvaratskhelia pays tribute to Sagnol after Georgia's defeat to Northern Ireland
Following Willy Sagnol's dismissal by the Georgian Football Federation after a 0-1 loss to Northern Ireland in UEFA Nations League B, captain Khvicha Kvaratskhelia posted an emotional farewell message on social media.
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Springbok Women survive Italy fightback to seal 41-29 comeback win in Pordenone
South Africa bounced back from their shock 50-19 defeat to Wales with a hard-fought 41-29 victory over Italy in Pordenone, overcoming a second-half Italian lead thanks to late tries from Micke Gunter and Logan Welman.
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Vasseur fires back at Ferrari exit rumours by pointing to Horner's job hunt
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has dismissed persistent speculation about his future, quipping that Christian Horner "is looking for a job" after the former Red Bull boss publicly floated the idea of taking over at Maranello.
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Sagnol sacked by Georgia after goal conceded in 99th minute against Northern Ireland
Willy Sagnol has been dismissed as Georgia's head coach following a home defeat to Northern Ireland (0-1), with Shea Charles scoring in the 99th minute. The French manager had led the Crusaders for five and a half years.
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