Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach, less than a year before World Cup
1998 World Cup winner with France, Patrick Vieira has officially been named Senegal head coach on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, less than a year before the World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Michael Cheika set to return to NSW Waratahs 11 years after Super Rugby title
Michael Cheika is poised to rejoin the NSW Waratahs as head coach, ending his pursuit of an NRL role after a season as an assistant at the Sydney Roosters. The 59-year-old led the Waratahs to the 2014 Super Rugby title during his first stint at the club.
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Fifa accused of 'management by fear' after World Cup critic Lamour is sacked
Kevin Lamour was removed as Fifa's chief operating officer just weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff over plans to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup. Norway FA chief Lise Klaveness called his departure a firing and condemned those who follow Infantino's orders.
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Zidane finalizes his staff: a "well-known" press chief to be appointed imminently
Appointed France manager in late July, Zinédine Zidane is about to complete his staff with the appointment of a press chief, a familiar figure from the audiovisual world whom Zidane worked with early in his career.
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Guardiola casts doubt on management return after decade at Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has admitted it will be "difficult to come back" to management after leaving Manchester City, revealing in a new documentary that he needs time away from football to focus on his personal life.
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Amorim jokes about 'boring' press conferences after AC Milan rout Manchester United 4-2
Ruben Amorim returned to haunt his former club as AC Milan beat Manchester United 4-2 in Wroclaw on Saturday, with the Portuguese coach quipping to reporters that pressers at Old Trafford are 'more boring now' under Michael Carrick.
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Walker confronted Guardiola in X-rated dressing room row before leaving Man City
A new Amazon documentary reveals Kyle Walker exploded at Pep Guardiola after a 2-0 defeat at Anfield in December 2024, accusing his manager of singling him out in team meetings weeks before his loan exit from Manchester City.
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Budkowski reveals he held talks with over half the F1 grid before joining Cadillac
New Cadillac team principal Marcin Budkowski has confirmed he negotiated with more than half of the Formula 1 grid before choosing the struggling debutant outfit, which sits bottom of the championship without a point after 11 rounds.
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Busquets joins Barcelona's coaching staff eight months after retirement
FC Barcelona announced on Monday that Sergio Busquets is returning to the club, not as a player but as assistant coach of Barça Atlètic, the reserve team competing in Spain's fourth division, under the direction of Juliano Belletti.
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Three-time Champions Cup winner Jocelino Suta joins Toulon women's coaching staff
Jocelino Suta, who made 233 appearances and won three Champions Cup titles with Toulon, has joined the coaching staff of Rugby Club Toulon Provence Méditerranée ahead of the 2026/27 Élite 1 Féminine season.
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Infantino loses Ireland and New Zealand backing as global support crumbles over World Cup sell-off
The Republic of Ireland and New Zealand have withdrawn their endorsement of Gianni Infantino, joining England, Wales and other European nations in opposing the FIFA president's re-election after his failed plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
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Pocognoli outlines Scotland vision after taking over from Steve Clarke
Sebastien Pocognoli has been appointed Scotland head coach, succeeding Steve Clarke and inheriting a squad that qualified for three consecutive major tournaments. The 39-year-old Belgian, who led Union Saint-Gilloise to their first Belgian title in 39 years, says he will build on Clarke's foundations while adding a more aggressive, forward-pressing identity.
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Michael Cheika poised to return as Waratahs head coach 12 years after Super Rugby title
Michael Cheika is set to be announced as NSW Waratahs head coach, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, with a likely two-year deal currently being finalised. The former Wallabies coach last worked in rugby union with Leicester Tigers, whom he guided to the Gallagher Premiership final in 2025.
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Mancini returns as Italy coach and apologises for Saudi Arabia defection
Roberto Mancini has been rehired as Italy head coach three years after leaving for Saudi Arabia, issuing a public apology at his first press conference and vowing to return the Azzurri to World Cup contention after a third consecutive qualifying failure.
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Pochettino extends USMNT contract to lead USA through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new deal to remain as United States men's national team head coach through the 2030 World Cup, U.S. Soccer confirmed on Monday, following a round of 16 exit at the 2026 tournament on home soil.
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Xavi Hernandez named Netherlands head coach, becoming first foreign manager since 1978
Xavi Hernandez has been officially appointed as head coach of the Netherlands, replacing Ronald Koeman after the Oranje's round-of-32 exit at the 2026 World Cup. The 45-year-old becomes the first non-Dutch manager to lead the men's team in 47 years.
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Alderweireld names Kompany as his pick to replace Infantino as FIFA president
Former Belgium teammate Toby Alderweireld has called for Vincent Kompany to succeed Gianni Infantino as FIFA president, arguing the Bayern Munich manager's playing and coaching pedigree makes him the ideal candidate to protect football's traditions.
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Amorim says he 'feels nothing' for Man Utd after Milan's 4-2 pre-season win over his former club
Ruben Amorim insists his emotional ties to Manchester United have dissolved since joining AC Milan, whose 4-2 pre-season victory over the Red Devils in Poland gave the Portuguese coach his first win of the summer.
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Cadillac replaces Lowdon with ex-Alpine boss Budkowski as F1 team principal
Cadillac Formula 1 has appointed Marcin Budkowski as team principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon just months after his December 2024 hire. The 49-year-old Pole previously served as executive director at Renault/Alpine and has held roles at Prost, Ferrari, McLaren and the FIA.
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Cadillac CEO confirms Lowdon sacking was unilateral and delivered on the morning
Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss has admitted that Graeme Lowdon's removal as team principal was not a mutual agreement and that Lowdon was only informed on the morning of the announcement. Marcin Budkowski, formerly of Alpine, has been named as his replacement.
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