Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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![Chiquinho drives Alverca’s turnaround]()
Chiquinho drives Alverca’s turnaround
Chiquinho has become the catalyst for Alverca’s surge, with a goal, two assists and three straight wins transforming their start to the season.
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![Venezia appoint Davide Nicola after Stroppa exit and six straight defeats]()
Venezia appoint Davide Nicola after Stroppa exit and six straight defeats
Venezia appoint Davide Nicola after six straight league defeats, turning to a proven survival specialist with the club bottom on 0 points.
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![East Fife sack Dick Campbell after winless League One run]()
East Fife sack Dick Campbell after winless League One run
East Fife have sacked Dick Campbell after eight League One games without a win, while Dumbarton have turned to Danny Lennon as interim boss.
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![Manchester United back Carrick as Conte links grow]()
Manchester United back Carrick as Conte links grow
Fabrizio Romano says Manchester United are not making an immediate change, but Antonio Conte is open to a mid-season return while Carrick stays under pressure.
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![Derry Scherhant says Freiburg's togetherness is behind their fast start]()
Derry Scherhant says Freiburg's togetherness is behind their fast start
Derry Scherhant says Freiburg's historic start is built on togetherness, work against the ball and a fearless mentality.
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![Raphinha injury update as Barcelona plan around two missed matches]()
Raphinha injury update as Barcelona plan around two missed matches
Hansi Flick says Raphinha’s scans showed no serious injury, but Barcelona will still rest him for the next two fixtures while Gabriel Jesus and Joan
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![Francesco Totti backs Roma, Mourinho and Inter in one interview]()
Francesco Totti backs Roma, Mourinho and Inter in one interview
Francesco Totti backed Roma to compete with Real Madrid, predicted a warm welcome for José Mourinho and said Inter can win the Champions League.
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![Vinícius Júnior, Mourinho backs him as red card adds to Real Madrid concern]()
Vinícius Júnior, Mourinho backs him as red card adds to Real Madrid concern
Jose Mourinho said it “breaks my heart” to see Vinícius Júnior struggling, while the Real Madrid forward’s one goal, one assist and red card raise doubts.
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![Premier League new managers ranking after six games]()
Premier League new managers ranking after six games
Fulham are bottom after six games in the Premier League new managers ranking, with Alvaro Arbeloa under pressure and Chelsea sixth.
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![Bradley Barcola fee debate grows at Liverpool]()
Bradley Barcola fee debate grows at Liverpool
Emmanuel Petit has attacked Liverpool’s fee for Bradley Barcola, who has no goal contribution in four Premier League appearances.
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![Lamine Yamal answers Lemina with two assists]()
Lamine Yamal answers Lemina with two assists
Lamine Yamal answered Mario Lemina’s dismissal with two assists, a UEFA man of the match award and a 4-1 win for Barcelona at Galatasaray.
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![Barcelona goals are piling up under Hansi Flick]()
Barcelona goals are piling up under Hansi Flick
Barcelona have 43 goals in 10 matches, with Pedri saying doubts about their attack have been answered.
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![Benfica Europa League record is bigger than 16 appearances suggest]()
Benfica Europa League record is bigger than 16 appearances suggest
Benfica face Celtic with 149 Europa League matches, 75 wins, 251 goals and only 9 red cards. O. Cardozo leads the scoring mark with 22.
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![Premier League gameweek 6 best players, Henderson leads the way]()
Premier League gameweek 6 best players, Henderson leads the way
Jordan Henderson tops Premier League gameweek 6 with a 9.2 rating, as Declan Rice, Jérémy Doku and João Pedro also stood out.
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![De Laurentiis turns Napoli ownership into a public challenge]()
De Laurentiis turns Napoli ownership into a public challenge
De Laurentiis challenged any Napoli buyer, said 25 years have passed since he first got involved, and praised Kevin De Bruyne's early impact.
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![Shakhtar Donetsk turn Stamford Bridge into a Champions League home]()
Shakhtar Donetsk turn Stamford Bridge into a Champions League home
Shakhtar Donetsk are using Stamford Bridge as their Champions League base, with Sergei Palkin citing refugees, young players and Ukraine.
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![Aston Villa home form becomes a test of standards for Unai Emery]()
Aston Villa home form becomes a test of standards for Unai Emery
Aston Villa have yet to win at home this season as Unai Emery rejects excuses and Matty Cash says Villa must cope with the North Stand closure.
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![Michael Olise contract talks have not started at Bayern]()
Michael Olise contract talks have not started at Bayern
Max Eberl says Bayern want to extend Michael Olise beyond 2029, but no talks have started yet. Reports also point to a clause and pay rise.
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![Nicolò Tresoldi’s Italy, Germany and Milan future stays open]()
Nicolò Tresoldi’s Italy, Germany and Milan future stays open
Nicolò Tresoldi’s Italy-Germany future remains unresolved as his father discusses Milan, while a decision comes after the 2027 Under-21 Euros.
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![Steven Gerrard wants City punished over charges]()
Steven Gerrard wants City punished over charges
Steven Gerrard wants Manchester City punished after the charges case, but says he would not take a retroactive Premier League medal.
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![Antonio Conte Manchester United links sharpen Carrick pressure]()
Antonio Conte Manchester United links sharpen Carrick pressure
Conte wants a big-club return, while Eddie Howe is linked with a Premier League comeback as Manchester United back Carrick for now.
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![Bernardo Silva Real Madrid minutes keep shrinking under Mourinho]()
Bernardo Silva Real Madrid minutes keep shrinking under Mourinho
Mourinho still calls Bernardo Silva very important, but his Real Madrid minutes have collapsed. He has not started since 12 September.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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![Swansea stay top after Ronald’s late winner at Millwall]()
Swansea stay top after Ronald’s late winner at Millwall
Swansea stayed top of the Championship after Ronald’s 90th-minute winner at Millwall, in a match delayed for almost seven minutes by a racist chanting
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![Harry Kane matches Lewandowski's Bayern Champions League scoring streak]()
Harry Kane matches Lewandowski's Bayern Champions League scoring streak
Harry Kane has scored in nine straight Champions League matches for Bayern München, matching Robert Lewandowski's club record.
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![Richarlison's exile deepens after Tottenham U21s outing]()
Richarlison's exile deepens after Tottenham U21s outing
Roberto de Zerbi says Richarlison decided to leave, as the Tottenham striker's U21s outing and Spurs' scoring slump expose a stalled season.
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![Benfica B is guiding Anísio Cabral and José Neto]()
Benfica B is guiding Anísio Cabral and José Neto
Benfica are using Benfica B to give Anísio Cabral and José Neto controlled minutes, with the club prioritising development over a rushed first-team
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![Sabah first Champions League win after Parris and Mickels]()
Sabah first Champions League win after Parris and Mickels
Sabah earned their first Champions League win with goals from K. Parris and J. Mickels, while Slavia Praha's winless run stretched to 21 matches.
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![Luis Enrique fed up with Ballon d'Or talk before Manchester City trip]()
Luis Enrique fed up with Ballon d'Or talk before Manchester City trip
Luis Enrique said he is fed up with the Ballon d'Or debate before PSG's trip to Manchester City, and praised City's on-pitch record.
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![Florian Wirtz Liverpool criticism hardens after Carragher calls for a change]()
Florian Wirtz Liverpool criticism hardens after Carragher calls for a change
Jamie Carragher wants Florian Wirtz dropped after Liverpool's latest setback, while Arne Slot keeps the focus on the team as a whole.
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![Pavlovic renewal closes in as Milan lock down key defender until 2031]()
Pavlovic renewal closes in as Milan lock down key defender until 2031
Milan are close to extending Strahinja Pavlovic to 2031, with the defender already at Casa Milan after a strong start to the 2026-27 season.
