Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Rooney admits Plymouth sacking effectively ended his career as a manager
Wayne Rooney has confessed that he knew a failed spell at Plymouth Argyle would likely be his last job in management. Dismissed after seven months at Home Park in 2024, the former England captain says he has since accepted his future is no longer in the dugout.
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Hemdani appointed Algeria coach, Fennecs begin 2027 Africa Cup qualifying without Mahrez
Appointed at the last minute following Petkovic's dismissal, Brahim Hemdani leads his first squad gathering with Algeria. The Fennecs, without Mahrez and Mandi, open their 2027 Africa Cup qualifying campaign on Friday against Zambia in Tizi Ouzou.
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After France, Deschamps headed for Monaco rather than troubled Marseille return
Free since leaving the France job this summer, Didier Deschamps is being linked with a Ligue 1 return. While Marseille has been mentioned, observers close to the situation believe Monaco is far more credible—a club he knows intimately.
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Zidane confirms Mbappé as France captain from first gathering
Appointed manager on July 28, Zinédine Zidane has settled the armband question before even his first gathering on Monday: Kylian Mbappé will remain captain of the France team, with a possible evolution in his positioning.
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Five straight defeats, 17th place: Genesio addresses his future after Classique loss
Olympique de Marseille suffered a fifth consecutive defeat on Sunday at the Vélodrome, losing 1-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in Matchday 5 of Ligue 1. Bruno Genesio announced he wants to meet with club officials, while ruling out resignation for now.
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Zidane settles in at Clairefontaine ahead of first France squad gathering
Two months after his appointment as France manager, Zinédine Zidane unveiled his first 23-player squad on Thursday evening before heading to the Clairefontaine national football centre to prepare for four Nations League matches.
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Former Fijian Drua boss Glen Jackson named California Legion head coach ahead of 2027 MLR season
California Legion have appointed Glen Jackson as their new head coach for the 2027 Major League Rugby season. The New Zealander brings a rare triple perspective to the role, having competed at the highest level as a player, referee, and coach.
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Dougie Samuel leaves Spartans after 14 years following misconduct investigation
Dougie Samuel, the longest-serving manager in Scottish football, has left The Spartans FC after 14 years in charge. The Edinburgh club confirmed his departure follows an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct.
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Naderi's goal hands Rangers a second Old Firm win in eight days as pressure mounts on O'Neill
Ryan Naderi's 33rd-minute strike gave Rangers a 1-0 win at Celtic Park on Saturday, their second victory over Celtic in eight days. The result leaves the Hoops just two points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership, with manager Martin O'Neill facing growing scrutiny.
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Lee Clark resigns as Hartlepool manager mid-interview after fans demand his exit
Lee Clark quit as Hartlepool United manager on the spot during a post-match interview on Saturday, citing poor results after the club lost six of their last seven games and dropped to 19th in non-league.
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Retired from France duty, Deschamps watches Concarneau's Ligue 3 victory
The day after Zinédine Zidane's first squad list as France manager, Didier Deschamps travelled to Concarneau to watch US Concarneau's 2-0 victory over SM Caen, the club backed by Kylian Mbappé.
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Zidane locks down France access and draws Domenech comparison
At his first gathering as France manager, Zinédine Zidane has restricted media access to the national team: no press conference on day one, no individual player interviews, and an end to photo opportunities on arrival at Clairefontaine.
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Rosenior sparks post-match brawl after goading Strasbourg fans in Paris FC win
Liam Rosenior's return to Strasbourg ended in a touchline scuffle after the Paris FC head coach gestured towards his former club's supporters following a 2-1 Ligue 1 victory, prompting a confrontation with players from both sides.
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No wins in five matches, De Zerbi targets Palhinha and sees his job under threat
Tottenham have still not won in the Premier League after five matches and sit in 18th place. Roberto De Zerbi publicly targeted Mateus Palhinha after the home defeat to Aston Villa, and his future on the bench is already being questioned.
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Zidane breaks with Deschamps from his first squad list: 4-3-3 and the end of the attacking quartet
For his first matches in charge of France in the Nations League, Zinédine Zidane has named a squad that abandons his predecessor's 4-2-3-1 and signals three defensive midfielders, pushing Mbappé and Dembélé out to the wings.
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Manchester United's Muslim Supporters' Club calls on Ratcliffe to resign over immigration remarks
The Manchester United Muslim Supporters' Club has demanded Sir Jim Ratcliffe step down after the billionaire owner doubled down on anti-immigration comments in a BBC interview, describing the UK as 'on the slide' and saying 'nobody's tough enough to deal with the immigration problem.'
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Tottenham collapses at home against Aston Villa, De Zerbi on the brink
Beaten 2-3 at home by Aston Villa in Matchday 5 of the Premier League, Spurs have taken just two points since the start of the season. Roberto De Zerbi, already weakened at Marseille, sees his position seriously threatened.
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Tottenham sink to 18th place after another home defeat to Aston Villa
Beaten 3-2 by Aston Villa on Saturday, Roberto De Zerbi's Spurs remain stuck at the bottom of the table after five Premier League matches, without a single league victory despite a summer transfer window spending of €350 million.
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Arbeloa warns Fulham must hit Anfield levels to end long wait against Man United
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has backed his side to beat Manchester United at Craven Cottage on Sunday, but insists they must match their performance at Anfield to end a long winless run against the Reds.
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Charged with corruption, France's security chief barred from Zidane's first squad gathering
Mohamed Sanhadji, head of security for the French national team since 2004, has been charged with corruption, embezzlement of public funds and fraud. Under judicial supervision, he is forbidden from attending Clairefontaine for Zinédine Zidane's first squad gathering.
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