Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Barthez, Bettoni, Msaidie: Zidane officially announces 23-member staff for France
The French Football Federation unveiled on Tuesday the complete composition of Zinedine Zidane's staff with the France national team. David Bettoni will be his assistant, Fabien Barthez goalkeeper coach and Hamidou Msaidie assistant coach.
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Corberán sacked by Valencia after worst start in club history leaves them bottom
Carlos Corberán has been dismissed by Valencia following a 1-0 defeat at Sevilla that left the club bottom of La Liga with one point from five games — the worst opening to a season in the club's history.
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Toppmöller sacked after six matches, Cahuzac takes over at RC Lens
RC Lens officially announced on Tuesday the departure of Dino Toppmöller, dismissed after only six matches in charge of the club. His assistant Yannick Cahuzac succeeds him immediately.
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Nicky Butt warns Michael Carrick could lose United job before January transfer window
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt believes Michael Carrick's position is under threat after a four-game Premier League run that has yielded just four points, with Butt pointing to a lack of defensive reinforcements as a key factor.
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Nicky Butt warns Michael Carrick may not survive to January amid Man Utd defensive crisis
Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has claimed Michael Carrick could lose his job before the January transfer window after a difficult start to the season, pointing to a threadbare defence and a disconnect between the manager and the club's recruitment strategy.
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Toppmöller leaves Lens after his assistant's dismissal, according to Bild
Arriving at RC Lens this summer, Dino Toppmöller reportedly resigned after the club removed his assistant Nelson Morgado, deemed too demanding with the French staff. Yannick Cahuzac is expected to take interim charge from Friday at Monaco.
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Lens sacks Toppmöller after just four Ligue 1 matches
RC Lens have decided to part ways with manager Dino Toppmöller after a record of one win, two defeats and a draw in four Ligue 1 matches. His assistant Yannick Cahuzac is expected to take over starting with the trip to Monaco on Friday.
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Three defeats in four matches, Genesio under pressure but will not resign
After a dominant start against Strasbourg (4-0), Olympique de Marseille has suffered three consecutive Ligue 1 defeats. While resignation rumours about Bruno Genesio have circulated, his entourage categorically denies them.
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Mbappé's Ballon d'Or campaign fractures France dressing room, says Rothen
Kylian Mbappé's public candidacy for the Ballon d'Or has allegedly deeply irritated Ousmane Dembélé and part of the France squad, to the point of dividing the dressing room into two camps on the eve of the Zidane era.
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Patrick Vieira unveils first Senegal squad, eyes Marseille clash
Newly appointed Senegal manager Patrick Vieira will hold his first press conference on Friday in Dakar before two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and a friendly against Comoros at the Vélodrome on October 4.
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Van Persie becomes e-bike ambassador months after surprise Feyenoord exit
Robin van Persie has taken on a global ambassador role for e-bike brand ENGWE, his first public appointment since Feyenoord surprisingly ended his 16-month tenure as head coach despite him securing Champions League qualification.
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Marcelo Gallardo takes charge of Ecuador with Willian Pacho in defence
Former Monaco and PSG midfielder Marcelo Gallardo has been appointed Ecuador manager. He will lead the Tri for the first time during an East Asia tour, with Willian Pacho in the squad.
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De Zerbi blames player fitness after Spurs fail to score in four straight Premier League games
Roberto De Zerbi has pointed to poor physical condition as the reason behind Tottenham's goalless start to the 2026/27 Premier League season, drawing uncomfortable comparisons to the comments that hastened Igor Tudor's exit earlier this year.
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Deschamps targeted by Juventus to replace struggling Spalletti
Free since leaving the French national team in July, Didier Deschamps is being considered as a candidate for the Juventus manager position, where he played for five years and managed the club in 2006-2007.
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Honda replaces F1 power unit chief as Aston Martin struggles deepen in 2026
Honda Racing Corporation has appointed Yoichiro Fukao as its new Formula 1 power unit project leader, replacing Tetsushi Kakuda from 1 October, as the Japanese manufacturer looks to accelerate development after a difficult start to the 2026 season.
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Edouard Mendy retires from international football, first challenge for Vieira at Senegal
Appointed Senegal manager just weeks ago, Patrick Vieira must already find a new number one goalkeeper after Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement.
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Valencia sack manager Corberan and CEO Gourlay after winless five-game start leaves them bottom of La Liga
Valencia have dismissed head coach Carlos Corberan and chief executive Ron Gourlay after picking up just one point from their opening five La Liga matches, leaving the club rooted to the foot of the table.
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Preston sack Heckingbottom after six defeats in seven games leave club second bottom
Paul Heckingbottom has been dismissed as Preston North End manager after a 1-0 home defeat to Lincoln City left the Championship club second bottom, with just five league wins in 27 games since January. Stuart McCall has also departed, with Jason Euell named interim boss.
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Gilmore credits improved preparation as Harlequins open season with perfect 10 points
Harlequins lead Group B of the PREM Rugby Cup with maximum points after bonus-point victories over Leicester (45-21) and Northampton (29-14), with interim-turned-permanent head coach Jason Gilmore pointing to sharper week-to-week standards as the driving force.
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Genesio publicly targets McCourt after OM's three consecutive defeats
After Olympique de Marseille's third straight loss, at Rennes on Friday in Ligue 1, Bruno Genesio refused to shoulder alone the responsibility for the club's scaled-back ambitions, directly targeting owner Frank McCourt.
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