Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Half of City fans back Maresca as new head coach despite Guardiola shadow
A poll of 2,318 Manchester City supporters found 50 per cent are happy with Enzo Maresca's appointment as head coach, with just 14 per cent opposed. Maresca, confirmed on June 29, takes his first training session on July 20.
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Ex-Leicester head coach Bundy joins Exeter Chiefs as forwards and defence coach
Ross Bundy, who spent one season as Leicester Tigers head coach in the Premiership Women's Rugby, has been appointed as an assistant coach at Exeter Chiefs for the 2026/27 campaign, taking charge of forwards and defence.
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Maresca brings seven trusted coaches to Man City as backroom staff confirmed
Manchester City have confirmed the coaching staff joining new head coach Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium, with seven additions including former City goalkeeper Willy Caballero and long-time Maresca lieutenant Roberto Vitiello.
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Norway illness crisis, Olise appeal rejected and Marquez takes Mexico job: World Cup round-up
Norway are dealing with a sickness bug and squad friction ahead of their quarter-final against England, while FIFA has rejected France's appeal to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card, and Rafael Marquez has been appointed Mexico head coach.
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Rooney names the only job that would lure him back into football management
Wayne Rooney says he would immediately join Michael Carrick's coaching staff at Manchester United if asked, calling it a 'no-brainer' — but insists he is not actively seeking a return to management after a difficult spell in the dugout.
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Palmer returns as five Chelsea stars miss Alonso's first pre-season session due to World Cup
Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first Chelsea training session at Cobham on Thursday, but at least five players remain absent due to World Cup commitments. Cole Palmer, omitted from England's squad, is among those available to the new head coach.
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Rooney names the one role that would bring him out of retirement and back to Old Trafford
Wayne Rooney says he has no desire to return to management — but would make an immediate exception if Michael Carrick offered him a coaching role at Manchester United, calling it a "no-brainer".
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Rafael Márquez named Mexico head coach to lead El Tri into 2030 World Cup
The Mexican Football Federation has appointed former Barcelona captain Rafael Márquez as national team head coach, succeeding Javier Aguirre after Mexico's round-of-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup. The 47-year-old is expected to make his managerial debut during the September international window.
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Pierre Sage Responds to Disloyalty Accusations After Leaving Lens for Crystal Palace
Appointed Crystal Palace manager in June following a historic season at RC Lens, Pierre Sage explains the circumstances of his departure and refutes claims that he is a mercenary or disloyal coach.
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Amorim admits United mistakes as he takes charge of AC Milan on three-year deal
Ruben Amorim has acknowledged making errors during his troubled 14-month spell at Manchester United, speaking at his first press conference as the new AC Milan head coach after signing a three-year contract to succeed Massimiliano Allegri.
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Amorim apologises to Man Utd fans for silent exit as he is unveiled by AC Milan
Ruben Amorim, sacked by Manchester United in January after 18 disappointing months, used his AC Milan unveiling on Wednesday to apologise to Red Devils supporters for leaving without a proper farewell.
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Martinez and Dalic leave their posts after Portugal and Croatia's eliminations
Roberto Martinez and Zlatko Dalic have announced their departures following Portugal and Croatia's respective eliminations at the 2026 World Cup, bringing to fifteen the number of national team managers who have left their positions since the tournament began.
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Klopp and Slot set for Nations League collision as both target national team roles
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly set to take charge of Germany while Arne Slot is in talks to replace Ronald Koeman as Netherlands head coach — a combination that could pit the former Liverpool managers against each other in the Nations League on September 24.
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Brazil squad splinters after World Cup exit as only Danilo flies home with staff
Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup 2026 after a 2-1 defeat to Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. The squad's disunity was laid bare when just one player, Danilo, chose to board the CBF-arranged flight back to Rio.
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Zlatko Dalic ends nine-year Croatia reign after World Cup last-32 exit to Portugal
Zlatko Dalic has stepped down as Croatia head coach following his side's last-32 defeat by Portugal at the World Cup. The 59-year-old, appointed in October 2017, guided Croatia to the 2018 final and a third-place finish in 2022.
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Roberto Martinez officially leaves Portugal after 2026 World Cup elimination
The Portuguese Football Federation has officially confirmed the end of Roberto Martinez's contract on Wednesday, following the Seleção's elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Spain (0-1). The Spaniard leaves behind a record of 30 wins in 45 matches and a Nations League title won in 2025.
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Arbeloa takes Fulham job after turbulent Real Madrid spell ends trophyless
Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed Fulham head coach, succeeding Marco Silva who departed for Benfica. The 43-year-old arrives from Real Madrid, where he oversaw a second successive trophyless season marked by a string of high-profile training-ground controversies.
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Two-time World Cup winner Conrad Smith appointed New Zealand Rugby's head of men's high performance
New Zealand Rugby has named former All Blacks centre Conrad Smith as its new Head of Men's High Performance. The 94-Test veteran, who won two Rugby World Cups, will begin the role in September under newly appointed Director of High Performance Don Tricker.
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Genesio makes Aubameyang his absolute priority to build new-look OM
Newly appointed Marseille manager Bruno Genesio wants to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang despite his gross monthly salary of €350,000, which the OM board considers too high.
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Slot emerges as Netherlands contender after Liverpool sacking, setting up Van Dijk reunion
Arne Slot, dismissed by Liverpool at the end of May after a fifth-place finish in his second season, is understood to be in talks with the Netherlands national team as they search for a successor to Ronald Koeman.
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