Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Friday, 6 November 2026
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![Marcus Rashford hails Lamine Yamal as Messi's closest comparison]()
Marcus Rashford hails Lamine Yamal as Messi's closest comparison
Marcus Rashford says Lamine Yamal is the closest player he has seen to Lionel Messi and would not be surprised by seven Ballon d'Ors.
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![Ben White: Tuchel backs Arsenal defender after Wembley boos]()
Ben White: Tuchel backs Arsenal defender after Wembley boos
Thomas Tuchel has defended Ben White, called him Arsenal's standout in his position and urged England fans to move on after the defender was booed at Wembley.
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![Yann Bisseck left out of Germany squad despite strong Inter form]()
Yann Bisseck left out of Germany squad despite strong Inter form
Klopp has left Yann Aurel Bisseck out of Germany's 24-man squad despite strong Inter form. The reasons point to hierarchy, fit and training intensity.
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![Zion Suzuki earns Brad Friedel’s signing of the season verdict at Aston Villa]()
Zion Suzuki earns Brad Friedel’s signing of the season verdict at Aston Villa
Brad Friedel has labelled Zion Suzuki Aston Villa’s signing of the season after the goalkeeper’s fast start and growing interest from Europe’s biggest clubs.
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![Gianluca Prestianni's rise at Benfica is accelerating]()
Gianluca Prestianni's rise at Benfica is accelerating
Gianluca Prestianni has 11 goals, six assists and a direct hand in 30 percent of Benfica's 63 goals this season.
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![Sporting's international break leaves Paulo Fonseca with 17 players missing]()
Sporting's international break leaves Paulo Fonseca with 17 players missing
Sporting face a disrupted break with 17 players on international duty, then Moreirense, UD da Serra and Manchester United in quick succession.
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![Santos hand Neymar's father CEO role until December election]()
Santos hand Neymar's father CEO role until December election
Neymar's father has been appointed Santos CEO until the end of 2026, with his future tied to the club's 12 December election.
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![Pablo Pagis earns first France call-up after Akliouche injury]()
Pablo Pagis earns first France call-up after Akliouche injury
Zinédine Zidane says Pablo Pagis got his first France call-up after Maghnes Akliouche's injury, and wants to assess the Paris FC forward in camp.
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![Psg's 12 Guinness world records explained]()
Psg's 12 Guinness world records explained
PSG's Guinness World Records entry includes 12 recognised records, with team dominance and individual milestones from Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha, Doué, Fabián
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![Liverpool Alisson and Virgil van Dijk contract decision]()
Liverpool Alisson and Virgil van Dijk contract decision
Liverpool must decide on Alisson and Virgil van Dijk, both out of contract at season's end, after criticism and a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce.
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![Elliot Anderson is already changing Manchester City’s midfield]()
Elliot Anderson is already changing Manchester City’s midfield
Elliot Anderson is drawing strong praise from Manchester City, Erling Haaland and a Nottingham Forest supporter, with elite all-round numbers too.
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![Thomas Tuchel sticks with Cole Palmer snub in latest England squad call]()
Thomas Tuchel sticks with Cole Palmer snub in latest England squad call
Cole Palmer is out of England's squad again despite being fit, as Thomas Tuchel sticks with camp regulars and calls up Jobe Bellingham and Josh King.
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![Jobe Bellingham gets first England call-up as Tuchel leaves Palmer out again]()
Jobe Bellingham gets first England call-up as Tuchel leaves Palmer out again
Thomas Tuchel has called up Jobe Bellingham for his first senior England squad, while Cole Palmer is left out again and Jude Bellingham is also included.
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![Spain squad shake-up brings three debutants and key absences]()
Spain squad shake-up brings three debutants and key absences
Spain’s squad includes three debutants, several returns and the absences of Rodri, Dani Olmo and Eric García before Czechia and England.
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![Cole Palmer left out again as Tuchel's warning starts to bite]()
Cole Palmer left out again as Tuchel's warning starts to bite
Cole Palmer is out of England's squad after medical checks, with Thomas Tuchel's warning over missed camps now carrying real weight.
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![Raphinha fitness warning before Brazil's Singapore trip]()
Raphinha fitness warning before Brazil's Singapore trip
Raphinha says he is not at one hundred percent before Brazil's Singapore friendlies, while Barcelona brace for another setback.
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![Shea Lacey gives Carrick a selection headache before Aston Villa]()
Shea Lacey gives Carrick a selection headache before Aston Villa
Shea Lacey's 15-minute cameo against Roma has given Michael Carrick a new selection dilemma before Aston Villa, with United's young winger praised for his
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![Coventry have a higher ceiling, says Lampard]()
Coventry have a higher ceiling, says Lampard
Lampard says Coventry have a higher ceiling after three wins in five. They can move 11th with a win at Everton on Friday.
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![Jesús de Miguel tribute pauses Spanish football in the 9th minute]()
Jesús de Miguel tribute pauses Spanish football in the 9th minute
Spanish football will pause in the 9th minute for Jesús de Miguel, with four postponed matches and a growing crowdfunding effort for his family.
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![Harry Kane wants less noise after his Bayern contract extension]()
Harry Kane wants less noise after his Bayern contract extension
Harry Kane says he wants less talk and more football after his Bayern deal, with 4 Bundesliga goals, 4 assists and Mainz next.
Thursday, 5 November 2026
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![Ezri Konsa stays a hold, not a buy after Arsenal's clean-sheet run]()
Ezri Konsa stays a hold, not a buy after Arsenal's clean-sheet run
BBC Sport's FPL expert says Ezri Konsa is a hold, not a buy, despite Arsenal's three clean sheets in three Premier League games.
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![Cole Palmer England recall hinges on medical checks]()
Cole Palmer England recall hinges on medical checks
Thomas Tuchel has made medical checks with Chelsea on Cole Palmer while weighing up a recall, with the England boss openly frustrated by his missed camps.
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![Harry Kane Bayern contract nearly done, but Tottenham still have a route back in]()
Harry Kane Bayern contract nearly done, but Tottenham still have a route back in
Harry Kane says his Bayern contract is days away from being done, with Tottenham still holding first-option matching rights on a future return.
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![Champions League biggest wins are a tiny club]()
Champions League biggest wins are a tiny club
Champions League biggest wins are rare. Juventus still own the record at 7-0, only three teams have won by eight goals, and Como's 9-1 over Lens joined
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![Marco Grüll says Werder Bremen's start is built on intensity and togetherness]()
Marco Grüll says Werder Bremen's start is built on intensity and togetherness
Marco Grüll says Werder Bremen’s start is built on intensity, togetherness and Niclas Füllkrug’s impact, with six assists.
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![Bournemouth perfect Europa League start keeps rolling]()
Bournemouth perfect Europa League start keeps rolling
Bournemouth stayed perfect in the UEFA Europa League with 12 points from 4 matches as Evanilson scored and assisted against Sparta Prague.
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![Italy squad call-up features four first-timers and Doumbia recall]()
Italy squad call-up features four first-timers and Doumbia recall
Roberto Mancini has named a 31-man Italy squad with four first-time call-ups and Issa Doumbia back after a recent debut.
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![Celta and Real Sociedad academy talent is pushing into the first-team picture]()
Celta and Real Sociedad academy talent is pushing into the first-team picture
Celta and Real Sociedad are once again producing first-team options, with Ángel Arcos, Dani Díaz, Gorka Carrera, Álvaro Marín and Óscar Marcos leading the way.
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![Oumar Solet gets first Ivory Coast call-up]()
Oumar Solet gets first Ivory Coast call-up
Oumar Solet has been named in Ivory Coast's squad for the first time after choosing to represent the country of his origins.
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![Champions League power rankings: Como’s rout shakes up the race]()
Champions League power rankings: Como’s rout shakes up the race
Como’s 9-1 away win over Lens was the round’s defining shock, while Paris Saint Germain and Real Madrid stayed perfect on 12 points.
