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Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.

Andoni Iraola set to be named Liverpool manager after talks at AXA Training Centre

Andoni Iraola held detailed talks with Liverpool officials at their AXA Training Centre on Thursday and is expected to be formally appointed as the club's next manager imminently, signing a two-year contract to succeed the sacked Arne Slot.

Football Jun 4
Brown backs Yapp as ideal Lions Women's head coach ahead of 2027 New Zealand tour

Shaunagh Brown has endorsed Jo Yapp as the right choice to lead the first-ever British & Irish Lions Women's Team, citing the former England scrum-half's breadth of coaching experience and ability to unite players from four nations for the 2027 tour of New Zealand.

Rugby Jun 4
Mourinho takes Turkish football ban to European Court of Human Rights

José Mourinho has filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights over a fine and touchline ban imposed by the Turkish Football Federation in November 2024, arguing his rights to a fair trial and free speech were violated during his time at Fenerbahçe.

Football Jun 4
Khaldoon Al Mubarak reveals Guardiola quit Man City '100 times' as Maresca appointment nears

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has disclosed that Pep Guardiola threatened to quit the club roughly 100 times over a decade, while warning Premier League rivals that City have not yet reached their peak as Enzo Maresca prepares to take over.

Football Jun 4

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