Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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David Sullivan resigns as West Ham chairman over 'entirely false' historic allegations
David Sullivan has stepped down as joint-chairman and director of West Ham United with immediate effect, citing 'entirely false, decades-old allegations' he says are about to be published. The club confirmed none of the allegations relate to West Ham or its operations.
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Ian Cathro appointed Saint-Étienne manager to target Ligue 1 promotion
Relegated to Ligue 2 after losing a playoff to Nice, AS Saint-Étienne has found its new manager: 39-year-old Scot Ian Cathro, who is leaving Estoril to take charge of the Greens.
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Saint-Étienne appoints Scottish coach Ian Cathro two days after Montanier's departure
AS Saint-Étienne has found its successor to Philippe Montanier in the form of Ian Cathro. The 39-year-old Scottish coach is leaving Estoril, where he has been in charge for two seasons, to join the Greens in Ligue 2.
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Frank Lampard joins Rest Is Football on Netflix for 2026 World Cup coverage
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard will appear as a special guest on The Rest Is Football podcast, streaming on Netflix from June 10 alongside Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Joe Cole for the 2026 World Cup.
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Mourinho set to return to Real Madrid with Pepe in his coaching staff, says Spanish press
José Mourinho is reportedly about to be appointed Real Madrid manager following Florentino Perez's re-election, with former defender Pepe, a club cornerstone between 2007 and 2017, joining his coaching staff.
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Mourinho set to return as Real Madrid manager after Florentino Perez wins eighth presidential term
Florentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president and is expected to confirm Jose Mourinho as head coach on a three-year deal, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. Perez also pledged a €150m club-record signing to be revealed on Tuesday.
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Jeff Wilson says Tony Brown will restore the All Blacks' lost freedom to play
Former All Black Jeff Wilson believes Tony Brown's return to New Zealand rugby from 2028 will revive the fundamental skills and player freedom that the All Blacks have lacked in recent years. Brown joins as assistant coach after three years working under Rassie Erasmus with the Springboks.
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Carrick handed Premier League title mandate as United set 2028 deadline under Project 150
Michael Carrick has signed a two-year contract as Manchester United head coach with a clear internal expectation: deliver the Premier League title to Old Trafford before the club's 150th anniversary in 2028.
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Florentino Perez re-elected Real Madrid president, Mourinho returns as head coach
Re-elected by club members despite two disappointing seasons, Florentino Perez retains the Real Madrid presidency and immediately announced the return of José Mourinho as the club's head coach.
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Iraola confirms pre-season tweaks and World Cup return plan in first Liverpool squad update
Andoni Iraola has outlined his approach to Liverpool's pre-season, confirming he will make minimal changes to existing plans while carefully managing the return of the eight first-team players set to feature at the 2026 World Cup.
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Former All Blacks back Tony Brown signing but question timing of 2028 announcement
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Tony Brown will join the All Blacks coaching setup in 2028 after completing his Springboks commitments. Former All Blacks Jeff Wilson, Aaron Donald and James Parsons have welcomed the appointment but raised eyebrows at its timing.
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Tomasi Cama exits All Blacks Sevens after 20 years as player and head coach
Tomasi Cama is leaving his role as All Blacks Sevens head coach at the end of the 2025-26 World Series campaign, closing a 20-year association with New Zealand Rugby that began when he debuted as a player in 2005.
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Feyenoord sack Robin van Persie after 18 months despite Champions League finish
Robin van Persie has been dismissed as Feyenoord head coach after less than 18 months in charge, despite guiding the Dutch club to second place in the Eredivisie and securing Champions League qualification for next season.
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Van Persie sacked by Feyenoord despite finishing second as 19-point gap seals his fate
Robin van Persie has been dismissed as Feyenoord head coach after one full season in charge, with the Rotterdam club finishing 19 points behind Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven and winning just two of eight Europa League games.
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Tony Brown to leave Springboks and join All Blacks coaching staff from 2028
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Tony Brown will depart the Springboks after the 2027 Rugby World Cup to join the All Blacks on a two-year deal, formalising a high-profile return to his home nation.
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Petkovic extended until 2028: Algeria bets on stability before World Cup
The Algerian Football Federation has officially extended Vladimir Petkovic's contract by two years, ten days before the Fennecs' World Cup 2026 opener against Argentina.
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Yaya Toure takes first head-coach role at Slovan Bratislava after leaving Saudi Arabia post
Yaya Toure has agreed to become head coach of Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava, leaving his assistant manager role with Saudi Arabia just days before the World Cup. The move marks the 43-year-old's first step into frontline management since retiring in 2019.
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Klopp's agent dismisses 'annoying' Real Madrid rumours as Germany job emerges as dream role
Jurgen Klopp's agent Marc Kosike has firmly denied links to Real Madrid, insisting his client is content at Red Bull. Reports suggest the former Liverpool manager's true ambition is to one day coach the German national team.
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Salah feud, Nunez friction and Alexander-Arnold exit: how Slot lost the Liverpool dressing room
Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool last month after a turbulent second season, with strained relationships with Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Darwin Nunez emerging as a central fault line in his departure.
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Solanke's nine-word Iraola warning signals a demanding new era at Liverpool
Former Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke has offered a candid insight into Andoni Iraola's intense methods, warning that players 'couldn't take in all the information at first' when the Spaniard took charge at Bournemouth in 2023.
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