Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
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![Ashley Young warns Manchester United off Antonio Conte]()
Ashley Young warns Manchester United off Antonio Conte
Ashley Young says Antonio Conte would be a disaster at Manchester United, pointing to three or four hour meetings and punishing training sessions.
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![Kevin Blackwell returns to English football as Crawley Town interim head coach]()
Kevin Blackwell returns to English football as Crawley Town interim head coach
Crawley Town have appointed Kevin Blackwell as interim head coach while it works to name a permanent boss, ending his absence since October 2013.
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![Arda Guler's rise under Mourinho and the Portuguese fingerprints behind it]()
Arda Guler's rise under Mourinho and the Portuguese fingerprints behind it
Arda Guler's rise has been shaped by Portuguese coaches from Vítor Pereira to José Mourinho, and his 2026 numbers show why Real Madrid trust him more than ever.
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![Courtois backs Mbappe for Ballon d'Or and questions the voting logic]()
Courtois backs Mbappe for Ballon d'Or and questions the voting logic
Thibaut Courtois backs Kylian Mbappe for the Ballon d'Or while questioning whether voters should prioritise trophies or individual brilliance.
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![Ronald Araújo says he needed a change as Liverpool debate the permanent move]()
Ronald Araújo says he needed a change as Liverpool debate the permanent move
Ronald Araújo says he needed a change and is thriving at Liverpool, but the permanent transfer decision is still open as the club weighs a €55 million option.
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![Alexandre Santos leaves Nacional after four defeats in four games]()
Alexandre Santos leaves Nacional after four defeats in four games
Nacional confirmed Alexandre Santos has left with immediate effect after four defeats in four games. Bruno Abreu will lead the side against SC Braga.
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![Pierce Charles and City's recall plan at QPR]()
Pierce Charles and City's recall plan at QPR
Pierce Charles is emerging as one of the Championship's standout goalkeepers on loan at QPR, while Manchester City have no current plans to trigger their
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![Milan's Bournemouth trip clouded by Chukwueze injury concern]()
Milan's Bournemouth trip clouded by Chukwueze injury concern
Milan's build-up to Bournemouth is dominated by a left-hip issue for Samuel Chukwueze, while a separate report says Khvicha Kvaratskhelia faces surgery
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![Uli Hoeneß's biggest mistake in Bayern's 1991 crisis]()
Uli Hoeneß's biggest mistake in Bayern's 1991 crisis
Uli Hoeneß called sacking Jupp Heynckes his biggest mistake as Bayern's 1991 Sören Lerby gamble unravelled after a disastrous start.
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![Bayern vs Arsenal preview, Gnabry and Mourinho set the tone]()
Bayern vs Arsenal preview, Gnabry and Mourinho set the tone
Gnabry’s revenge line, Mourinho’s warning and Kane’s form frame Bayern’s Champions League meeting with Arsenal, who arrive unbeaten and without conceding.
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![Erik ten Hag on United's highs, lows and the moment he says it changed]()
Erik ten Hag on United's highs, lows and the moment he says it changed
Erik ten Hag reflects on Manchester United's inconsistency, praises Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst, and revisits the moment he says his reign changed.
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![Como's rise under Fabregas is exactly what United have to respect]()
Como's rise under Fabregas is exactly what United have to respect
Como host Manchester United with Mirwan Suwarso insisting the club's rise under Cesc Fabregas has been built on sustainability, not shortcuts.
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![Champions League goals record sparks debate]()
Champions League goals record sparks debate
The Champions League has hit 187 goals at 4.16 per game, a record scoring rate that has sparked praise and doubts over quality.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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![Harry Kane Ballon d'Or case gets Bayern backing]()
Harry Kane Ballon d'Or case gets Bayern backing
Serge Gnabry, Aaron Danks and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge back Harry Kane for the Ballon d'Or as Bayern wait for Monday's ceremony in London.
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![Viktor Gyokeres exit talk grows after slow Arsenal start]()
Viktor Gyokeres exit talk grows after slow Arsenal start
Viktor Gyokeres is being linked with a January exit from Arsenal after just 80 Premier League minutes, and he has said: "I want to leave in January."
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![Emiliano Buendia close to new Aston Villa deal after turnaround under Unai Emery]()
Emiliano Buendia close to new Aston Villa deal after turnaround under Unai Emery
Emiliano Buendia is close to a new Aston Villa contract after his revival under Unai Emery, with Villa ready to reward his form.
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![Juventus Spalletti pressure grows after Lazio defeat]()
Juventus Spalletti pressure grows after Lazio defeat
Juventus are eighth with 11 points, Spalletti doubts his grip on the squad, and reports keep Antonio Conte in the frame after the 0-3 Lazio defeat.
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![Ruben Amorim backs Pervis Estupiñán and takes responsibility for Milan's call]()
Ruben Amorim backs Pervis Estupiñán and takes responsibility for Milan's call
Ruben Amorim has backed Pervis Estupiñán, saying he blocked summer interest and wants Milan fans to understand the defender better.
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![Pierre Ferracci leaves Paris FC presidency earlier than planned]()
Pierre Ferracci leaves Paris FC presidency earlier than planned
Pierre Ferracci is leaving Paris FC earlier than planned, with a board vote on 9 November and a final game against Monaco on 1 November.
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![Bayern's 7-4 collapse at Kaiserslautern still stands as a Bundesliga shock]()
Bayern's 7-4 collapse at Kaiserslautern still stands as a Bundesliga shock
Bayern Kaiserslautern 1973 still stands out: a 4-1 Bayern lead became a 7-4 defeat after six goals conceded in 31 minutes.
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![Teemu Pukki retirement after career across seven leagues]()
Teemu Pukki retirement after career across seven leagues
Teemu Pukki retires at 36 after 43 Finland goals, 133 caps and a career across seven leagues. He has four games left with HJK Helsinki.
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![Cristiano Ronaldo punishment looks tiny, but the Portugal question remains]()
Cristiano Ronaldo punishment looks tiny, but the Portugal question remains
Cristiano Ronaldo's €255 fine and 30-day suspension have been mocked, but he remains eligible for Portugal's next call-up under Jorge Jesus.
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![RB Leipzig inconsistency, perfect at home and fragile away]()
RB Leipzig inconsistency, perfect at home and fragile away
RB Leipzig are perfect at home but winless away in the Bundesliga. Eight straight Red Bull Arena wins and a 6-1 loss in Munich show the split.
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![Franclim Carvalho returns to SC Braga immediately]()
Franclim Carvalho returns to SC Braga immediately
SC Braga have appointed Franclim Carvalho immediately after Carlos Vicens's exit, with the returnee back for a third spell and Tuesday training.
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![Manchester United academy defenders may be needed against Como]()
Manchester United academy defenders may be needed against Como
Manchester United’s injury crisis could open the door for academy defenders Jaydan Kamason and Dan Armer ahead of Como, with Carrick hinting both may be
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![Rio Ngumoha keeps Liverpool focus as Arsenal interest grows]()
Rio Ngumoha keeps Liverpool focus as Arsenal interest grows
Rio Ngumoha says Liverpool contract talks are going well as Arsenal interest grows, while the winger leaves the deal to his agent.
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![Damien Comolli returns to Italy as Pisa appoint him president and CEO]()
Damien Comolli returns to Italy as Pisa appoint him president and CEO
Damien Comolli has joined Pisa as president and CEO, less than a year after leaving Juventus. He will also take a seat on the board.
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![Aves SAD close to another coaching change as Silas emerges]()
Aves SAD close to another coaching change as Silas emerges
Aves SAD are close to a coaching change, with Sérgio Fonseca discussing an exit and Jorge Silas emerging as the leading candidate to replace him.
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![PSG vs Barcelona, Dembélé's freshness could matter]()
PSG vs Barcelona, Dembélé's freshness could matter
Barcelona fear Ousmane Dembélé arrives fresher for PSG vs Barcelona. He has played 238 Ligue 1 minutes and 140 in the Champions League this season.
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![Ten Hag says Ronaldo let Manchester United down]()
Ten Hag says Ronaldo let Manchester United down
Ten Hag says Ronaldo let Manchester United down, was not properly prepared and fed a wider player-power problem at Manchester United.
