Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Xavi Valero departs Liverpool after just one year, leaving Iraola short-handed before pre-season
Head goalkeeping coach Xavi Valero has left Liverpool after only 12 months at Anfield, with new manager Andoni Iraola set to begin pre-season next week without a permanent replacement in place. Goalkeeper development lead Colin Stewart will cover the role in the interim.
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Rosenior lands Paris FC job weeks after Chelsea sacking ended 106-day reign
Liam Rosenior has been appointed head coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC on a two-year contract, just weeks after being sacked by Chelsea following 11 wins in 23 matches during a troubled 106-day tenure.
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Rosenior lands Paris FC job less than three months after Chelsea's 114-year low ended his reign
Liam Rosenior has been appointed head coach of Paris FC on a two-year deal, returning to French football just 11 weeks after being dismissed by Chelsea during the club's worst winless and goalless league run in 114 years.
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Liam Rosenior appointed Paris FC manager until 2028
Paris FC officially confirmed the signing of 41-year-old English manager Liam Rosenior from Chelsea on Tuesday. He has committed until 2028 and will take charge starting Thursday.
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Ronaldo slammed for 'waddling like a grandad' as Portugal exit ends his World Cup dream
Chris Sutton has savaged Cristiano Ronaldo's performance and Roberto Martinez's team selection after Spain's late winner in Dallas eliminated Portugal from the 2026 World Cup, ending the 41-year-old's last realistic chance at the trophy.
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Carrick rules out Leao as United chiefs prepare to fly to Madrid for £85m Tchouameni talks
Michael Carrick has reportedly dismissed Rafael Leao as a transfer target despite the AC Milan winger being offered to Manchester United, while club officials are preparing to travel to Madrid to explore a deal for Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni, with any sale expected to exceed £85 million.
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Martinez steps down as Portugal coach after Merino's late goal ends World Cup 2026 campaign
Roberto Martinez has confirmed he is leaving his role as Portugal head coach after a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain at World Cup 2026, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring the only goal in added time in Dallas.
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Martinez resigns as Portugal manager after Spain end Ronaldo's World Cup in round of 16
Roberto Martinez has stepped down as Portugal head coach after a late Mikel Merino goal sent Spain through to the quarter-finals in Texas, ending what is likely Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup campaign.
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Amorim declares AC Milan 'a greater challenge' than Manchester United in first San Siro press conference
Ruben Amorim, appointed AC Milan head coach on a three-year deal as Massimiliano Allegri's successor, said his new role represents a bigger challenge than his 14-month stint at Manchester United, where he won just 25 of 63 matches.
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Filipe Luis appointed AS Monaco head coach until 2028 after Flamengo
AS Monaco officially announced on Monday the appointment of Filipe Luis as head coach, replacing Sébastien Pocognoli. The Brazilian tactician, who previously managed Flamengo, has signed until June 2028.
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Trophy-winning Glasner leaves Crystal Palace to take charge at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have appointed Oliver Glasner as head coach after the Austrian guided Crystal Palace to the FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League in a remarkable 2024-25 season. He replaces Vitor Pereira ahead of a Premier League opener against Leeds on 22 August.
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Glasner takes charge at Nottingham Forest after Pereira sacked two minutes before contract clause expired
Oliver Glasner has been appointed Nottingham Forest head coach after Vitor Pereira was dismissed via email just two minutes before a contractual clause was due to expire. Glasner arrives having won the FA Cup and Conference League with Crystal Palace.
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Aguirre steps down as Mexico boss after England's historic Azteca victory
Javier Aguirre has left his role as Mexico manager following their World Cup defeat to England at the Azteca Stadium, with assistant Rafa Marquez set to take charge in a succession plan agreed before the tournament.
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Brazilian fans demand Ancelotti sacking and call for Guardiola after shock Norway exit
Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup in a 2-1 round-of-16 defeat to Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. The result has prompted widespread calls from Brazilian supporters for Carlo Ancelotti to be dismissed and replaced by Pep Guardiola.
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Brazil exit World Cup as fans demand Ancelotti sacking and call for Guardiola
Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup at the round of 16 after a 2-1 defeat to Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. Fans immediately called for Carlo Ancelotti's dismissal and urged the CBF to appoint Pep Guardiola.
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Antar Yahia named Algeria manager after Petkovic's departure
The Algerian Football Federation is set to hand the reins of the national team to Antar Yahia, a former international defender with limited coaching experience. He will succeed Vladimir Petkovic, whose 2026 World Cup record was deemed insufficient.
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Klopp agrees to take Germany head coach role after Nagelsmann's World Cup exit
Jurgen Klopp is set to return to management as Germany's new head coach, replacing Julian Nagelsmann following Die Mannschaft's penalty shootout elimination by Paraguay at the World Cup.
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Free after Tunisia, Renard courted by Algeria, Senegal and Ivory Coast
Named urgently to the Tunisia bench during the 2026 World Cup, Hervé Renard announced he would not extend his stay. Three African national teams — Algeria, Senegal and Ivory Coast — are now competing for his services.
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Klopp confirms Germany talks as Real Madrid move to keep Tchouameni from Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is in discussions with the German FA about succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, while Real Madrid appear set to retain Aurelien Tchouameni despite long-standing Liverpool interest in the midfielder.
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Postecoglou takes charge at Al-Nassr on two-year deal after record-short Forest stint
Ange Postecoglou has been appointed head coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr on a two-year deal, returning to management just months after his record-breakingly brief spell at Nottingham Forest ended in the sack.
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