Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Saturday, 1 August 2026
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Franco Baresi tributes show the scale of Milan's one-club captain
Franco Baresi tributes after his death at 66 show why the AC Milan legend was revered as a captain, defender and one-club symbol.
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Sir Bobby Charlton charity ride warns on football's price tag
John Sheils is cycling the Beautiful Game Tour in honour of Sir Bobby Charlton, warning that £35 to £40 a month is pricing many children out.
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John Stones on why he 'didn't hesitate' to join Inter Milan
John Stones says he always wanted to move abroad after joining Inter Milan, while Cristian Chivu says the defender will raise Inter's defensive level.
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Phil Foden says he must prove people wrong after England pain
Phil Foden says he is ready for a fresh start after missing England selection, with Manchester City’s faith and Enzo Maresca’s support helping him reset.
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Real Madrid vs Fiorentina preview in Austria
Real Madrid's trip to face Fiorentina in Austria is more about preseason management, World Cup recovery and early-form clues than the result itself.
Friday, 31 July 2026
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Bundesliga European race framed by Stuttgart, Hoffenheim and Leverkusen
Stuttgart, Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen set out their ambitions for the 2026/27 Bundesliga European race, with quotes, summer changes and recent form
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Bruno Guimaraes thanks Eddie Howe as Newcastle’s next chapter starts
Bruno Guimaraes praised Eddie Howe after his Newcastle exit, while Howe kept the captain's future open and Arsenal interest remains.
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Manchester United squad trimmed for Atletico Madrid friendly as two return
Manchester United have named a smaller squad for Atletico Madrid, with Amad and Altay Bayındır back, J. Gabriel retained at 15, and absentees still out.
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Rodri says he wants Madrid return as City brace for midfield blow
Rodri has said he would like to return to Spain and Real Madrid are reported to be confident, while Manchester City call it speculation.
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Liverpool injury update and debut plan for Leeds
Joe Gomez is set for some weeks out, while Liverpool could hand first minutes to Jérémy Jacquet, Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak
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Cole Palmer injury nearly led to surgery
Cole Palmer says a groin injury nearly led to surgery, explains why he feels ready to go again, and says the England snub will push him harder.
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Benjamin Sesko still on Bayern Munich's list for the post-Kane plan
Christian Falk says Bayern Munich still see Benjamin Sesko as a future target, with Harry Kane's deeper role part of the plan.
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Kevin Keegan tribute from Ant and Dec is rooted in Newcastle memory
Declan Donnelly and Anthony McPartlin paid an emotional podcast tribute to Kevin Keegan, with Dec admitting he shed tears and Ant saying he saved Newcastle.
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Vinicius Junior Arsenal transfer hinges on one contract twist
Arsenal believe they are in a very good position for Vinicius Junior if he does not renew at Real Madrid. Talks, wages and scepticism remain.
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Curtis Jones argument overshadows Liverpool’s Wrexham win
Curtis Jones argued with Dominik Szoboszlai after Liverpool’s Wrexham win, with a rejected £21.7m Inter Milan bid and one year left on his deal.
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Bruno Guimaraes return date shifts as Arsenal interest grows
Harvey Barnes says Bruno Guimaraes is back Friday, but reports differ on when he returns and Arsenal interest keeps the story moving.
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World Cup hangover leaves Premier League clubs racing the clock
BBC feature on how the World Cup has shortened pre-season for Premier League clubs, with Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester City most affected.
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Roberto de Zerbi’s Brescia roots and the Tottenham story behind them
Roberto de Zerbi's Brescia upbringing, family hardship and Sandro Tonali's shared bond shape the story behind Tottenham's revival.
Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Oxford United vs Ipswich Town preview: added depth should edge a tight friendly
Ipswich Town's eight summer signings and stronger depth make them slight favourites against Oxford United, who have won three straight pre-season games.
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Youri Tielemans set for Manchester United debut against Atletico Madrid
Youri Tielemans is in line for a Manchester United debut against Atletico Madrid, with Carrick keeping faith in a settled XI and Benjamin Sesko a shin
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Chelsea vs Tottenham team news points to heavy rotation
Chelsea used only four first-team players in their opener, then made eight changes late. Tottenham now face a much stronger selection picture on Saturday
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Norwich City vs Osasuna preview
Norwich City take on Osasuna with the Canaries unbeaten in five warm-ups and the Spanish visitors trying to steady a squad that finished 17th in La Liga.
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Newcastle's slide under Eddie Howe is now impossible to ignore
Newcastle's decline under Eddie Howe is laid out through league finishes, losses and squad turnover, even after Europe and a domestic trophy.
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John Stones completes Inter move as free transfer brings low-risk upside
John Stones has joined Inter on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal after leaving Manchester City following 295 appearances in 10 years.
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Matthias Jaissle could give Newcastle the flexibility Eddie Howe lacked
Matthias Jaissle’s appeal to Newcastle is tactical flexibility: he has kept Al Ahli’s press and identity intact while varying formations and producing
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Rodri to Real Madrid: the bid, the contract and the surgery factor
Real Madrid are weighing a bid for Rodri while Manchester City fight to keep him amid contract pressure, back surgery recovery and fee tension.
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Scottish Premiership opens with Hearts, Celtic and Rangers under pressure
Hearts, Celtic and Rangers face different pressures as the Scottish Premiership returns, with Hearts' collapse, Celtic's spending and VAR in focus.
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Celtic Champions League draw path narrows before Monday
Celtic's Champions League draw is set for Monday in Nyon. Kairat Almaty can still come back as a playoff opponent, with three clubs already confirmed.
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Alan Shearer warns Newcastle's Eddie Howe exit points to a bigger shift
Alan Shearer says Newcastle's Eddie Howe exit reflects a deeper shift at the club, warning that selling stars and missing targets has left tough times ahead.
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Marcus Rashford Barcelona return confirmed after farewell message
Marcus Rashford has thanked Barcelona after the club declined the £26 million permanent option. He scored 14 goals in 49 games.