Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Potter survives France's 3-0 demolition as Sweden's World Cup ends in reality check
Graham Potter's Sweden were outclassed 3-0 by France at the MetLife Stadium, ending their World Cup campaign at the group stage. Despite the heavy defeat, the English manager leaves with his reputation enhanced after guiding a side that had barely qualified.
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Nagelsmann snaps at reporter and admits Germany 'not first-class' after World Cup penalty exit
Julian Nagelsmann lost his composure with a journalist at his post-match press conference after Germany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup by Paraguay on penalties, then conceded his side can no longer be considered a top-tier football nation.
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Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after World Cup penalty exit to Morocco
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands head coach following a round-of-32 penalty defeat to Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, ending his second spell in charge of the Oranje.
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Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands coach after penalty defeat to Morocco at World Cup 2026
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands head coach following a first-round exit at World Cup 2026, where the Dutch were beaten on penalties by Morocco in Monterrey. Koeman also hinted at a possible retirement from coaching, citing family health concerns.
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Klopp dismisses Germany job talk but demands grassroots overhaul after World Cup exit
Jürgen Klopp has played down speculation linking him to the Germany manager role following Die Mannschaft's penalty shootout elimination by Paraguay, while delivering a sharp critique of the team's performance and calling for sweeping DFB reform from youth level upward.
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Klopp open to Germany job but demands Red Bull role stays intact after World Cup exit
Jurgen Klopp has been sounded out as a potential replacement for Julian Nagelsmann after Germany were knocked out of the World Cup by Paraguay on penalties. The former Liverpool manager is reportedly open to the role, but only if he can retain his position at Red Bull.
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Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands head coach after World Cup penalty shootout exit
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands head coach following a penalty shootout defeat to Morocco at the World Cup. The 63-year-old announced his resignation on Instagram, saying the manner of his exit 'hurts' despite feeling pride in his career.
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German chancellor draws Bild's fury after calling penalty exit 'thrilling' for the nation
Friedrich Merz praised Germany's 'team spirit' after their round-of-32 World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties, but Bild's editor-in-chief fired back: 'Chancellor, I am not proud. I'm angry. I'm furious.'
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Gundogan hails Maresca as 'incredible' ahead of Man City managerial reign
Ilkay Gundogan has backed Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, describing the Italian as 'unbelievable as a human being' and predicting near-universal support inside the club.
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Nigel Davies named permanent Scarlets director of rugby on two-year deal
Nigel Davies has been confirmed as Scarlets' permanent director of rugby after five months in an interim role, signing a two-year deal that runs to the end of the 2026/27 season.
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Maresca confirmed as Man City boss as Chelsea receive £17m compensation for abrupt exit
Enzo Maresca has been appointed Manchester City manager on a three-year deal, with Chelsea receiving £17 million in compensation after the Italian resigned abruptly in December 2025 to pursue the role.
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Briggs and Muldoon take on provincial lead roles in Irish women's rugby overhaul
Irish Rugby has appointed four full-time provincial women's rugby leadership roles, with former internationals Niamh Briggs named Munster's Women's Pathway Manager and Larissa Muldoon taking charge of Connacht's women's rugby programme.
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Lineker revealed he pushed Leicester to hire Emma Hayes as manager in 2023 — and was ignored
Gary Lineker has disclosed he called Leicester City's then-CEO Susan Whelan in 2023 to recommend Emma Hayes as manager following the club's Premier League relegation, but was told the owners were not ready for such a step.
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Maresca to begin Man City pre-season on July 20 as World Cup players rest
Manchester City have set July 20 as the start date for pre-season under new head coach Enzo Maresca, the day after the World Cup final. Players still involved in the tournament will return later, with academy prospects expected to fill out the initial squad.
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Man City promote Reiss and Coggin after Under-21 coach Wilkinson joins Derby
Manchester City will fill Ben Wilkinson's Under-21 role internally after he joins Derby County under John Eustace. Oli Reiss steps up from the Under-18s, with Lauris Coggin moving in to replace him.
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German media demand Klopp replace Nagelsmann after World Cup penalty exit to Paraguay
Germany's shock Round of 32 exit to Paraguay on penalties has triggered a wave of calls from German outlets, led by BILD, for Jurgen Klopp to replace Julian Nagelsmann as national team head coach.
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German media turns on Nagelsmann after historic penalty defeat ends World Cup run
Germany suffered their first-ever World Cup penalty shootout defeat as Paraguay eliminated them in the round of 32, with Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah all missing spot-kicks in a 1-1 draw that ended in sudden death.
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Klopp leaves Germany door ajar as Nagelsmann vows to stay after World Cup exit
Jurgen Klopp stopped short of ruling out the Germany manager's job after the national side were knocked out by Paraguay on penalties in the Round of 32. Julian Nagelsmann, meanwhile, insists he will not resign and wants to continue if the DFB backs him.
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Carrick scraps eight Amorim-era rules at Manchester United to rebuild squad morale
Michael Carrick has overhauled the culture at Manchester United since taking permanent charge, abolishing post-match day training, dressing-room food bans, and several other rules introduced under Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag.
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City land Maresca for £17m as Chelsea miss out on European revenue next season
Manchester City have confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new manager after paying Chelsea at least £17m in compensation. While Chelsea pocket the fee, they will miss out on UEFA competition income next season after finishing outside the European places.
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