Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Friday, 16 October 2026
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![Nestory Irankunda is forcing a rethink on Sporting CP's wings]()
Nestory Irankunda is forcing a rethink on Sporting CP's wings
Nestory Irankunda has two decisive assists in two matches for Sporting CP, fitting Rui Borges's revamped 4x3x3 and raising selection pressure.
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![Sergi Altimira is becoming Sporting CP's midfield anchor]()
Sergi Altimira is becoming Sporting CP's midfield anchor
Sergi Altimira is quickly becoming Sporting CP's midfield anchor, with 68 recoveries, 898 minutes and a 7.54 Champions League rating.
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![Alphadjo Cisse's record night for Milan was followed by a bigger promise]()
Alphadjo Cisse's record night for Milan was followed by a bigger promise
Alphadjo Cisse hit a hat-trick for AC Milan against Salzburg, then said his real dream is to buy his parents a house.
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![Bruno Fernandes FPL sell looks hard to ignore after five blanks from six]()
Bruno Fernandes FPL sell looks hard to ignore after five blanks from six
Bruno Fernandes has five blanks from six, is owned by a third of FPL managers and costs £11.9m, making him a sell this week.
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![Fabian Hurzeler's Brighton turnaround has changed the conversation around him]()
Fabian Hurzeler's Brighton turnaround has changed the conversation around him
Fabian Hurzeler has taken Brighton from boos after the Palace loss to third place, with reported Manchester United interest adding to his rise.
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![Mikel Merino says a Dortmund seat swap may have saved his life]()
Mikel Merino says a Dortmund seat swap may have saved his life
Mikel Merino says a seat change may have saved his life in the 2017 Dortmund bus bombing. Thomas Tuchel also criticised UEFA's response.
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![Paris Brunner returns and keeps Monaco flying]()
Paris Brunner returns and keeps Monaco flying
Paris Brunner returned from suspension, scored inside three minutes and assisted Ansu Fati as Monaco beat CSKA Sofia in the Conference League.
Thursday, 15 October 2026
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![Louis van Gaal links United exit to City’s financial case]()
Louis van Gaal links United exit to City’s financial case
Louis van Gaal says Manchester City’s financial case helped cost him the Manchester United job in 2016, after City edged United on goal difference.
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![Celtic ratings: Hassan the bright spot in A Bola's verdict]()
Celtic ratings: Hassan the bright spot in A Bola's verdict
A Bola's Celtic ratings put Hassseim Hassan above the rest, while Jhon Durán's Panenka and a shaky defence left Celtic exposed.
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![Juventus late winner as Real Sociedad stall in Europe]()
Juventus late winner as Real Sociedad stall in Europe
Kolo Muani's 92nd-minute winner sealed Juventus' comeback at Celta Vigo, while Real Sociedad again failed to turn a lead into a European win.
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![Milan European braces as Cisse ends the wait]()
Milan European braces as Cisse ends the wait
Cisse's brace against Salzburg gave Milan their 22nd European brace since 2007 and ended almost two years without one.
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![Bradley Fink Dundee rise backed by goals and minutes]()
Bradley Fink Dundee rise backed by goals and minutes
Bradley Fink has 2 goals in 5 Dundee appearances as the club sit 4th in the Premiership. The Dortmund detour is giving way to end product.
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![Gareth Southgate cools Manchester United link as Carrick pressure rises]()
Gareth Southgate cools Manchester United link as Carrick pressure rises
Gareth Southgate says he does not see a return to elite management as Manchester United pressure on Michael Carrick grows after Spurs' equaliser.
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![Mikey Moore says Sancho and Bellingham made Köln feel like the right move]()
Mikey Moore says Sancho and Bellingham made Köln feel like the right move
Mikey Moore says Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham inspired his FC Köln loan move, explaining why he chose the Bundesliga next step.
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![Harry Kane agrees Bayern Munich deal to 2029]()
Harry Kane agrees Bayern Munich deal to 2029
Harry Kane has agreed a new Bayern Munich contract in principle until 2029, with Bayern finalising the paperwork and Kane calm about his future.
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![Roy Keane slams Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire over podcast focus]()
Roy Keane slams Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire over podcast focus
Roy Keane has blasted Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire for podcast appearances, calling Manchester United a circus during a five-game winless run.
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![Maximilian Beier says Dortmund have taken another step forward]()
Maximilian Beier says Dortmund have taken another step forward
Maximilian Beier says Borussia Dortmund have taken a step forward under Niko Kovač, after 13 points from 5 Bundesliga matches.
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![Johan Manzambi looks like Villa's summer bargain]()
Johan Manzambi looks like Villa's summer bargain
Johan Manzambi's early Aston Villa numbers suggest major value after a £47m move, with goals, assists and shot volume in 284 minutes.
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![Champions League goal record as Haaland hits 60 in 60]()
Champions League goal record as Haaland hits 60 in 60
The Champions League matchday produced a record 78 goals, while Erling Haaland reached 60 Champions League goals in just 60 matches.
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![Luis de la Fuente praises Spain and LaLiga at UCAM]()
Luis de la Fuente praises Spain and LaLiga at UCAM
Luis de la Fuente said Spain's World Cup success is a source of national pride, praised LaLiga as the world's top competition and called his Ballon d'Or
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![Thierno Barry opens up on the video he feared sharing]()
Thierno Barry opens up on the video he feared sharing
Thierno Barry says he was scared to post his emotional training video, and Everton's support is helping him cope after three goals in six league games.
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![Atletico Madrid defensive revolution is already paying off]()
Atletico Madrid defensive revolution is already paying off
Atlético have five clean sheets in 10 matches, with Jan Oblak up to 76% save rate and Cristian Romero leading the back line.
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![Fabian Hurzeler tops Manchester United's shortlist as pressure grows on Carrick]()
Fabian Hurzeler tops Manchester United's shortlist as pressure grows on Carrick
Manchester United are linked with Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler as pressure grows on Michael Carrick, with 4 defeats in 9 and a possible £15m fee.
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![Italy Champions League collapse as four clubs lose]()
Italy Champions League collapse as four clubs lose
Italy suffered a historic Champions League collapse as Napoli, Inter, Como and Roma all lost on the same night, conceding 14 goals and taking no points.
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![Roma collapse against Real Madrid after a 3-1 lead]()
Roma collapse against Real Madrid after a 3-1 lead
Roma’s collapse against Real Madrid is the main story after Mourinho’s own words captured a 3-1 lead turning into a 4-3 defeat in eight minutes.
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![Frank Lampard superstition and Coventry's two wins]()
Frank Lampard superstition and Coventry's two wins
Frank Lampard's routines and £1,290,000 watch collection sit behind Coventry's back-to-back Premier League wins, with 50-minute bike sessions in the mix.
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![Gareth Southgate rules out Premier League comeback]()
Gareth Southgate rules out Premier League comeback
Gareth Southgate says he cannot see a return to Premier League club management and calls the Manchester City case unbelievably complex.
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![Trent Alexander-Arnold debate grows after Real Madrid move]()
Trent Alexander-Arnold debate grows after Real Madrid move
Danny Mills backs Reece James over Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Liverpool legends say they still miss him after his 2025 move to Real Madrid.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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![Champions League matchday 2 standings: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal set the pace]()
Champions League matchday 2 standings: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal set the pace
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal all won on Champions League matchday 2, with Barcelona on six points and the Spanish clubs shaping the table.
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![Real Betis vs FC Porto ratings: Abde and Isco set the standard]()
Real Betis vs FC Porto ratings: Abde and Isco set the standard
Abde Ezzalzouli and Isco led Real Betis' display against FC Porto, with the ratings and key moments backing a 21-year Champions League return.
