Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Zidane ready to surprise with Diouf and Lepaul in first France squad
Eight days before his first selection, Zinédine Zidane has pre-called Andy Diouf (Inter Milan) and Esteban Lepaul (Rennes) for the September Nations League gathering.
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Andy Ellis begins coaching career against Ian Foster's Toyota Verblitz as Japan Rugby League One opens
World Cup winner Andy Ellis takes charge of Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the first time when Japan Rugby League One's sixth season kicks off on December 12, with his opener coming against former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster's Toyota Verblitz.
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Carrick's United need defensive reinforcements despite £415m spent over two summers
Manchester United have invested over £415m since INEOS took charge, reshaping their attack and midfield, but manager Michael Carrick will head into next summer knowing defensive additions remain the squad's most pressing need.
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SA Rugby hail De Bruin as 'leading coach' after surprise Springbok Women resignation
SA Rugby President Mark Alexander has praised outgoing Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin following his unexpected resignation, crediting the 66-year-old with guiding South Africa to a Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final and a first top-10 world ranking.
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Pochettino reveals he would have managed Spurs in the Championship and why he stayed with USA
Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed he received an approach to return to Tottenham last season and would have accepted regardless of division, but ultimately committed to the United States job through 2030 after being won over by the federation and fans during the World Cup.
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Laurent Blanc in the frame to succeed Tekke at Trabzonspor
Without a club since his departure from Al-Ittihad nearly a year ago, Laurent Blanc's name is circulating in Turkey, where Trabzonspor is seeking a renowned manager after parting ways with Fatih Tekke in early September.
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Tuchel faces six-person FA panel probe into England's World Cup semi-final exit
Thomas Tuchel will appear before the FA's performance advisory group to answer questions about England's World Cup campaign, which ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. The six-person panel includes rugby league icon Sir Kevin Sinfield and former Premier League midfielder Jobi McAnuff.
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Marc Overmars resigns as Royal Antwerp sporting director citing depleted energy and health fears
Marc Overmars has stepped down as sporting director at Royal Antwerp, citing exhaustion and serious health concerns. The former Arsenal and Netherlands winger, who survived a mild stroke in December 2022, said his doctors warned of grave risks if he continued.
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RFU to extend Steve Borthwick's contract beyond 2027 Rugby World Cup despite fan doubts
The RFU is set to hand Steve Borthwick a contract extension through to 2028, keeping him in charge beyond next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia. Performance director Conor O'Shea has publicly backed Borthwick, calling England genuine World Cup contenders.
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Hemdani signs for six times less than Petkovic, with 2027 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final as condition
Appointed Algeria manager on 5 September, Brahim Hemdani will earn between €25,000 and €30,000 per month, compared to €160,000 for his predecessor Vladimir Petkovic. His contract runs until the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with a mandatory requirement to reach at least the semi-finals.
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Two straight defeats at OM: Genesio already under pressure after a quiet transfer window
Beaten at home by Paris FC (2-3) following their loss at Monaco (0-2), Olympique de Marseille have suffered a second consecutive Ligue 1 defeat. Bruno Genesio, who just arrived on the bench, is already facing calls for his resignation from the Marseille camp.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Deschamps absent from Coach of the Year nominees
Despite his third World Cup at the helm of France, Didier Deschamps is not among the five coaches nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. Luis Enrique, the defending champion, and Luis de la Fuente, Spain's World Cup-winning manager, dominate the list.
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Gérard Fernandez leaves AS Saint-Étienne after several decades serving the Greens
At 78 years old, Gérard Fernandez, a cornerstone figure in AS Saint-Étienne's academy, is set to leave the club. His departure triggers a restructuring of the academy's recruitment, with the arrival of Sacha Esteves and an expanded role for Guillaume Leleu.
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Jaissle names Wissa captain as Newcastle seal fifth straight unbeaten result at Millwall
Matthias Jaissle's decision to hand Yoane Wissa the captain's armband ahead of long-serving veterans Fabian Schar and Jacob Murphy underlined a shift in the dressing room as Newcastle United extended their unbeaten start to five games with a Carabao Cup third-round win at Millwall.
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Springbok Women find credibility in defeat as Johannes-Haupt backs new coaching setup
Co-coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt insists the Springbok Women 'established credibility' despite a 52-20 loss to the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium, pointing to a dominant scrum and forward display in the opening 30 minutes as proof of progress.
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McFarland pledges attacking rugby as he rebuilds Newcastle with 23 new signings
New Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland has described his rebuilding project as a 'start-up', warning fans it will take time but promising the rugby will not be boring. The former Kobelco Steelers title-winner has brought in 23 new players ahead of the Gallagher Premiership season.
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Sheringham warns Carrick that pressure at Manchester United is already 'huge'
Teddy Sheringham, a treble winner with Manchester United, says Michael Carrick faces enormous expectations at Old Trafford, with supporters unwilling to settle for anything short of major silverware.
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Five wins in five matches: Cathro demands more from Saint-Étienne
ASSE has made a perfect start to Ligue 2 with five consecutive victories and has established itself as one of the main favourites for promotion to Ligue 1, under Scottish manager Ian Cathro, who recently arrived at the helm.
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Wycombe sack Michael Duff after winless five-game start to League One season
Wycombe Wanderers have dismissed head coach Michael Duff after failing to win any of their opening five League One fixtures, making him the first managerial casualty of the 2025-26 season. A poor run of just four wins in 12 games since March accelerated the decision.
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Newcastle had been planning Howe's replacement for nine months, sporting director reveals
Sporting director Ross Wilson has revealed Newcastle spent up to nine months succession planning before Eddie Howe's departure in July, insisting the transition was neither chaotic nor painful despite a turbulent summer of high-profile exits.
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