Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Wallabies target second-half collapse as Schmidt era ends against Italy in Perth
Australia have pinpointed the opening five minutes of the second half as a critical area for improvement ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Italy in Perth, after surrendering leads against both Ireland and France in recent weeks.
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New Portugal boss Jorge Jesus confirms Ronaldo will remain central to his four-year plan
Jorge Jesus, appointed on a four-year contract to lead Portugal through to the 2030 World Cup, has declared Cristiano Ronaldo 'never going to be a problem' and pledged to select the 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward as long as he remains fit.
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Real Madrid board overrules Mourinho to keep Pintus as physical trainer
Real Madrid's board has forced José Mourinho to retain Antonio Pintus as physical trainer, according to Spanish press reports, limiting the new head coach's control over his own backroom staff from the outset.
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Bilic returns as Croatia manager 14 years on after Dalic's World Cup exit
Slaven Bilic has been appointed Croatia head coach for the second time, succeeding Zlatko Dalic following the team's round-of-32 exit at the World Cup. Bilic previously led Croatia for six years between 2006 and 2012.
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Maresca inherits City's stable foundations as rivals Iraola and Alonso walk into chaos
Enzo Maresca will not meet his Manchester City players until next week, yet the club's orderly transition from Pep Guardiola already gives him an edge over new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola and Chelsea's Xabi Alonso, who inherit clubs in disarray.
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Senegal sack Thiaw after Pape Gueye's boycott threat following World Cup collapse against Belgium
Pape Thiaw has been dismissed as Senegal head coach following the team's round-of-32 exit at the 2026 World Cup, where they squandered a two-goal lead against Belgium. Midfielder Pape Gueye had publicly threatened to boycott the national team unless the coaching staff was changed.
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Iraola tells FSG he needs more signings as Liverpool target right-back cover
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has publicly called on owners Fenway Sports Group to add to their summer business, saying the club 'need more players' despite already spending £94.5m on Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz.
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Mourinho takes charge of first Real Madrid training session as second spell begins
José Mourinho opened his second Real Madrid reign at Valdebebas on 13 July 2026, leading an initial session without Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinícius Jr and Courtois, all still absent following World Cup commitments.
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Bellingham rift dismissed, FIFA controversy deepens and Kane plays peacemaker at World Cup 2026
Insiders have denied a Jude Bellingham–Thomas Tuchel rift after England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway, while a FIFA disciplinary scandal over Folarin Balogun's red card suspension grows, with only one of 18 officials consulted in the decision.
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Klopp agrees terms to become Germany head coach in deal running to 2030 World Cup
Jürgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle with the DFB to become Germany's next head coach, with DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke travelling to New York to finalise the primary terms of a contract expected to run until the 2030 World Cup.
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Schmidt names three fresh faces for Italy farewell as winless Wallabies chase history
Joe Schmidt has made three changes to his Australia squad for next Saturday's Test against Italy in Perth, his final match in charge, as the Wallabies look to avoid finishing with the worst win-loss record of any Wallabies head coach.
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Senegal sacks coach Pape Thiaw after stunning 2-0 collapse against Belgium at World Cup
Senegal has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw and his entire technical staff following the team's round-of-32 exit at the World Cup, where they surrendered a 2-0 lead to Belgium in the final minutes of regulation.
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Pape Thiaw sacked by Senegal after World Cup exit in Round of 16
The Senegalese Football Federation officially ended Pape Thiaw's tenure as national team manager on Sunday, following the Lions of Teranga's premature elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Antonio accuses West Ham of offering £5,000-a-week deal and banning him from training after car crash
Michail Antonio has revealed the full breakdown of his relationship with West Ham following his December 2024 car accident, claiming the club offered him a £5,000-a-week contract with the under-21s and that Graham Potter tried to bar him from the training ground.
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Diallo reveals Deschamps extension could have been considered after 2026
FFF president Philippe Diallo confirmed that Didier Deschamps' record would have justified an extension beyond the 2026 World Cup, had the manager not himself announced his departure.
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Fletcher warns Rose that Premier League survival must come before Europa League glory
Bournemouth club legend Steve Fletcher has urged new manager Marco Rose to keep Premier League survival as the primary goal, even as the Cherries prepare for their first European campaign in 127 years following Andoni Iraola's departure to Liverpool.
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Eliminated in Round of 16, Senegal Eyes Vieira to Replace Pape Thiaw
After being knocked out in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by Belgium (3-2), Senegal is questioning the future of Pape Thiaw. Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar and 1998 World Cup winner, is among the candidates to succeed him.
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Schmidt needs Italy win to avoid worst Wallabies win-rate as France expose flyhalf crisis
Australia's 42-26 defeat to France in Brisbane — their sixth straight loss — leaves outgoing coach Joe Schmidt needing a victory over Italy in Perth to avoid finishing with the worst win-loss ratio of any Wallabies head coach.
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Klopp agrees key terms to become Germany head coach in return from Liverpool exit
Jurgen Klopp has reached agreement on the key points of a deal to become Germany's new head coach, the DFB confirmed, with talks set to continue next week pending clearance from his current employer Red Bull.
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Petkovic Kept in Algeria Due to Lack of €5 Million to Sack Him
After Algeria's elimination in the World Cup round of 16 against Switzerland (0-2), the Algerian Football Federation cannot afford to part ways with Vladimir Petkovic, whose contract runs until 2028 and who is demanding nearly €5 million in severance.
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