Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap appointed to lead WRU women's coaching development
Siwan Lillicrap, who earned 51 caps as Wales captain, has been named head of women's coaching and development by the Welsh Rugby Union in a newly created role designed to align the women's performance pathway for players aged 14 to 24.
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Deschamps writes to Cherki after World Cup to predict bright future
Days after stepping down as France manager, Didier Deschamps and his assistant Guy Stéphan personally sent a message to Rayan Cherki, encouraging him to master his frustrations to fully flourish with the national team.
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Edu departs Nottingham Forest after failed transfers and fractured relationships end his tenure
Edu has left his role as Nottingham Forest's Global Head of Football after less than two years, with a string of underwhelming transfer decisions and a deteriorating relationship with key staff members proving his undoing at the City Ground.
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Tottenham winless and goalless in three matches, De Zerbi already under pressure
One point, zero goals scored and five conceded in three Premier League matchdays: Tottenham is experiencing an alarming start to the season, and the English press is already questioning Roberto De Zerbi's longevity on the Spurs bench.
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Mourinho dismisses Champions League debt on Real Madrid return ahead of Inter opener
Jose Mourinho insists his second spell at Real Madrid carries no unfinished business from the first, despite the Champions League being the one trophy that eluded him between 2010 and 2013. Real host Inter Milan on Tuesday having already lost 1-0 to Real Betis in La Liga.
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Regragui confirms Ligue 1 approaches and reveals his preference for a club project
Walid Regragui revealed on Sunday that he received several offers from Ligue 1 clubs during the summer transfer window, including Paris FC, which ultimately chose Liam Rosenior instead. The former Morocco national team coach, free since March, says he wants to return to managing a club on a daily basis rather than a national team.
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Shearer warns Maresca faces sack pressure as City's 115-charge spending draws scrutiny
Alan Shearer has said Enzo Maresca will face enormous pressure if Manchester City fail to win the Premier League title, while also admitting he cannot understand how the club continue to spend heavily amid 115 alleged rule-breach charges.
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Liverpool eye internal candidates to replace Hughes as Gakpo handed new role under Iraola
Liverpool have begun searching for a new sporting director after Richard Hughes stepped down, with technical director Julian Ward among the internal candidates. Cody Gakpo is also set for a fresh role under Andoni Iraola following Alexander Isak's £125m arrival.
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Zalal departs Factory X after five-fight UFC run, enters talks with Wittman
Youssef Zalal has confirmed he has split from Factory X, the Colorado gym where he trained for most of his professional career. The 18-6-1 featherweight says he is now in talks with Trevor Wittman, coach of UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
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Luis Enrique Extended Until 2030 at PSG with Salary Jumping to €20M
Paris Saint-Germain officially confirmed Friday the extension of Luis Enrique's contract until 2030. According to L'Équipe, his salary increases from €12 to €20 million gross per season, a raise that has sparked reaction from the Spanish press.
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Investors Withdraw, FC Girondins de Bordeaux on Brink of Liquidation
After the FFF confirmed their relegation to Régional 1, American investment fund Park Bench and Sparta Capital have withdrawn their takeover bid for FCGB, paving the way for judicial liquidation of the club.
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Zidane as France coach: Téléfoot dedicates special feature to him on return
Less than a month before his first matches in charge of the French national team, Zinédine Zidane will be the centerpiece of Téléfoot this Sunday, with a special feature dedicated to his appointment.
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Former Japan head coach Lesley McKenzie joins Portugal staff for Rugby World Cup push
Lesley McKenzie, who spent six years leading Japan's Sakura Fifteen, has been appointed as a contact coach within Simon Mannix's Portugal setup as Os Lobos prepare for the Nations Cup and Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Richard Hughes departs Liverpool after overseeing £670m transfer spend in two years
Sporting director Richard Hughes has left Liverpool after a two-year tenure in which he appointed two managers and the club spent around £670m on transfers, including a £125m British-record fee for Alexander Isak. Hughes is expected to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
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Nienaber rules out Leinster role as Springbok reunion with Erasmus edges closer
Jacques Nienaber appears out of the running to succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster, with reports from South Africa suggesting the 2023 World Cup-winning coach could return home and reunite with Rassie Erasmus in pursuit of a third consecutive title.
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Mourinho returns to same £17k-a-month La Finca mansion for second Real Madrid spell
Jose Mourinho has moved back into the exact gated-community mansion he occupied during his first Real Madrid tenure, with the 1,400 sq metre La Finca property costing around £17,000 per month as he begins his second spell in charge.
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Free after fourteen years with France, Deschamps favourite to land Saudi Arabia job
After leaving the French national team following the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps is now available. British bookmakers have made a Saudi club the most likely destination for his return to management.
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Luis Enrique extends PSG contract until 2030, five key players also sign new deals
PSG officially announced Luis Enrique's contract extension until 2030 on Friday evening before the home match against Monaco at Parc des Princes. Fabian Ruiz, Willian Pacho, Joao Neves, Lucas Beraldo and Senny Mayulu also signed new contracts.
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Lions Women head coach named as first New Zealand tour reaches one-year countdown
The British & Irish Lions Women are exactly one year away from their first-ever tour match, a fixture against the Black Ferns XV in Whangarei on 4 September 2027. Former England scrum-half Jo Yapp has been appointed as inaugural head coach ahead of the three-Test series in New Zealand.
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Swys de Bruin reveals he resigned as Springbok Women coach long before public announcement
Swys de Bruin has broken his silence on his departure as Springbok Women head coach, confirming he submitted his resignation well in advance and dismissing reports that unpaid bonuses were behind the split.
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