Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Monday, 19 October 2026
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![Iván Fresneda as Sporting plan 2031 extension]()
Iván Fresneda as Sporting plan 2031 extension
Sporting are preparing to extend Iván Fresneda’s deal until 2031 after Roma’s offer and wider interest highlighted his rise under Rui Borges.
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![Raphinha stays top of Europe’s scoring race]()
Raphinha stays top of Europe’s scoring race
Raphinha stays top of Europe’s scoring ranking with 12 goals in 8 matches, while Mbappé, Haaland and a crowded chasing pack fight to keep up.
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![Brighton's third-place surge is built on goals, control and depth]()
Brighton's third-place surge is built on goals, control and depth
Brighton sit third after seven Premier League games with 16 points, 23 goals and six clean sheets. Their scoring is spread across 15 players.
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![Mbappé wins the Onze d'Or and says it is motivation, not a finish line]()
Mbappé wins the Onze d'Or and says it is motivation, not a finish line
Kylian Mbappé won the 2026 Onze d'Or with 48.2% of more than two million votes, then said the prize is a reward for work and motivation to improve.
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![João Félix turns penalty hero in Olhanense's cup shootout win]()
João Félix turns penalty hero in Olhanense's cup shootout win
João Félix saved three penalties and scored the decisive one as Olhanense beat Oliveira do Hospital in the Taça de Portugal third round.
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![Juventus crisis deepens after Bremer's warning]()
Juventus crisis deepens after Bremer's warning
Bremer said Juventus put in a poor performance after their 0-3 home loss to Lazio. They are eighth in Serie A and still carry Ronaldo-era costs.
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![Marc Guehi questions whether taking the knee still carries enough force]()
Marc Guehi questions whether taking the knee still carries enough force
Marc Guehi says taking the knee may have lost impact, arguing football must keep pushing the anti-racism message and move the campaign forward.
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![Serie A penalties split early between perfect and mixed starts]()
Serie A penalties split early between perfect and mixed starts
Serie A has had 9 penalties and 6 conversions so far. Inter and Lazio are perfect, Milan and Napoli are at 50 percent, and 13 clubs are waiting.
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![Estéban Lepaul scores three penalties and still loses with Rennes]()
Estéban Lepaul scores three penalties and still loses with Rennes
Estéban Lepaul scored a penalty hat trick and reached seven Ligue 1 goals for the season, but Rennes lost 4-3 to Paris FC.
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![Jota says injury lay-off left him stronger after Celtic return]()
Jota says injury lay-off left him stronger after Celtic return
Jota says his 18-month injury lay-off left him stronger and clearer in his return to Celtic action, with no rush to force the comeback.
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![Lazio best start ever after a restricted summer]()
Lazio best start ever after a restricted summer
Lazio's best-ever Serie A start comes after a constrained summer transfer window, with a 3-0 win at Juventus, 19 points from 7 games and second place.
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![Duncan Ferguson arrives at Glentoran with trophies as the only target]()
Duncan Ferguson arrives at Glentoran with trophies as the only target
Duncan Ferguson has joined Glentoran on a multi-year deal and says trophies will define his spell at the Irish Premiership club.
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![El Clásico campaign takes over LaLiga this week]()
El Clásico campaign takes over LaLiga this week
LaLiga has launched a global campaign for the first Clásico of the season, with more than 90 broadcasters, 28 traveling operators and star names including
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![Cadiz sack Albert Celades as Segunda turmoil deepens]()
Cadiz sack Albert Celades as Segunda turmoil deepens
Cadiz have sacked Albert Celades after a 2-0 loss to Granada, leaving the club looking for a third coach amid a wider Segunda upheaval.
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![Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0, but the warning signs remain]()
Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0, but the warning signs remain
Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0, but the performance again raised questions about their attacking fluency despite a strong results record.
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![Benfica's dressing room unity is driving their strong start]()
Benfica's dressing room unity is driving their strong start
Jhon Durán's backing of Vangelis Pavlidis and Marco Silva's comments show how Benfica's dressing room unity is powering their strong start.
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![Enzo Maresca makes Premier League history with seven wins from seven]()
Enzo Maresca makes Premier League history with seven wins from seven
Enzo Maresca has made Premier League history with seven wins from seven, while Erling Haaland's scoring run keeps Manchester City perfect at the top.
Sunday, 18 October 2026
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![Arouca vs Belenenses, Mansilla decides cup thriller]()
Arouca vs Belenenses, Mansilla decides cup thriller
Mansilla scored twice in four minutes as Arouca beat Belenenses 4-3 after extra time in a Taça de Portugal thriller at the Jamor.
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![Luis Díaz's Bayern breakout looks bigger than one huge night]()
Luis Díaz's Bayern breakout looks bigger than one huge night
Luis Díaz hit 3 goals and 1 assist in Bayern Munich's 6-1 win over RB Leipzig after club staff said an international-break rest helped him.
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![Lamine Yamal workload dilemma is Barcelona's biggest headache]()
Lamine Yamal workload dilemma is Barcelona's biggest headache
Lamine Yamal has started every match and played 90 minutes eight times, while Barcelona face Real Betis, Paris Saint Germain, Real Madrid and Alaves.
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![Lorient end Monaco's unbeaten start as Auxerre pile pressure on Le Havre]()
Lorient end Monaco's unbeaten start as Auxerre pile pressure on Le Havre
Lorient vs Monaco ended Monaco's unbeaten league start in a 1-0 loss, while Auxerre beat Le Havre 3-1 with Danny Namaso central.
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![Bruno Fernandes under pressure at Manchester United]()
Bruno Fernandes under pressure at Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes has 3 Premier League goals and 1 assist in 7 games, while Michael Carrick insists Manchester United's problems are collective.
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![Bornauw says Hamburg's fan visit gave the squad a real boost]()
Bornauw says Hamburg's fan visit gave the squad a real boost
Sebastiaan Bornauw says a pre-match visit from a visually impaired Hamburg supporter gave the squad a real boost before the 1-0 win over VfB Stuttgart.
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![Celtic tear Hearts apart in 7-1 Parkhead rout]()
Celtic tear Hearts apart in 7-1 Parkhead rout
Celtic beat Hearts 7-1 at Parkhead as Callum Osmand scored twice on his first start and the leaders moved four points clear.
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![Manchester United draw at Leeds as Mbeumo keeps scoring, but control remains an issue]()
Manchester United draw at Leeds as Mbeumo keeps scoring, but control remains an issue
Bryan Mbeumo scored again, but Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Leeds showed why Michael Carrick's side are still stuck in mid-table.
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![Jamie Carragher warns Manchester United are trapped in a vicious circle]()
Jamie Carragher warns Manchester United are trapped in a vicious circle
Jamie Carragher says Manchester United are trapped in a vicious circle of big spending, high wages and poor returns after nearly £200m outlay.
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![Rio Ngumoha contract talks and Iraola praise]()
Rio Ngumoha contract talks and Iraola praise
Rio Ngumoha says Liverpool contract talks are going well as Andoni Iraola calls him elite one-on-one and still a work in progress.
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![Betis Deportivo lose 3-2 after 0-2 lead against Tamaraceite]()
Betis Deportivo lose 3-2 after 0-2 lead against Tamaraceite
Betis Deportivo threw away a 0-2 lead and lost 3-2 to Tamaraceite after a stoppage-time winner, but stayed top of Group IV on 14 points.
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![Richarlison backs Duncan Ferguson as Tottenham row goes public]()
Richarlison backs Duncan Ferguson as Tottenham row goes public
Richarlison backed Duncan Ferguson's Tottenham criticism on Instagram, as Roberto De Zerbi brushed off the row before Coventry.
