Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
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![Max Dowman collects three Guinness world records after breakthrough Arsenal season]()
Max Dowman collects three Guinness world records after breakthrough Arsenal season
Max Dowman has three Guinness world records after a breakthrough Arsenal season, including the youngest Champions League player and Premier League scorer.
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![Jhon Durán and Fred's blunt verdict on his decline]()
Jhon Durán and Fred's blunt verdict on his decline
Fred says Jhon Durán told him, “Bro, I’m already rich. I don’t need to run.” The former Villa striker now has 1 league goal for Benfica in 2026.
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![Raúl Asencio says Mourinho visit gave him energy after surgery]()
Raúl Asencio says Mourinho visit gave him energy after surgery
Raúl Asencio says José Mourinho’s visit after surgery gave him an injection of energy as he recovers from a tibia operation.
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![Gianluigi Donnarumma calm as Manchester City appeal moves on]()
Gianluigi Donnarumma calm as Manchester City appeal moves on
Enzo Raiola says Gianluigi Donnarumma is calm after Manchester City's guilty verdict, with Liverpool and PSG next and an appeal under way.
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![Ronaldo message to Messi and the question over Portugal's next call-up]()
Ronaldo message to Messi and the question over Portugal's next call-up
Ronaldo praised Messi's Argentina career, then said he wants to keep competing for Portugal if fit and after any suspension.
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![Ramon Vega takes aim at Gianni Infantino in FIFA presidential challenge]()
Ramon Vega takes aim at Gianni Infantino in FIFA presidential challenge
Ramon Vega has emerged as Gianni Infantino's first declared rival for FIFA president, pitching his campaign as a bid to restore trust, stability and reform.
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![Dylan Lawlor says Cardiff and Wales feel the same under Barry-Murphy and Bellamy]()
Dylan Lawlor says Cardiff and Wales feel the same under Barry-Murphy and Bellamy
Dylan Lawlor says Cardiff and Wales feel similar under Brian Barry-Murphy and Craig Bellamy. He is targeting November against Portugal and Norway.
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![Klopp Germany camp exposed the balance problem behind the results]()
Klopp Germany camp exposed the balance problem behind the results
Klopp's first Germany camp left five points from 12, plus injuries and a search for better chemistry around Florian Wirtz and Joshua Kimmich.
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![Sporting CP internationals return with confidence before Braga]()
Sporting CP internationals return with confidence before Braga
Sporting CP return from the break with Maxi Araújo on 3 goals and 1 assist, plus useful moments for Fresneda, Doumbia, Ioannidis, Catamo and Irankunda
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![Night of Seville returns as documentary theatre]()
Night of Seville returns as documentary theatre
The Night of Seville returns as documentary theatre in Munich, with Littbarski, Breitner and Battiston revisiting the 1982 France-Germany semi-final.
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![Mikel Merino keeps winning games from the bench for Spain]()
Mikel Merino keeps winning games from the bench for Spain
Mikel Merino is making Spain's bench decisive, with three goals and one assist in this Nations League break and a growing record as a substitute scorer
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![England vs Spain gap is closing under Tuchel]()
England vs Spain gap is closing under Tuchel
England's gap to Spain has narrowed under Thomas Tuchel, with 11.9-second possession spells, 0.57 open-play xG at Wembley and Bellingham's rise.
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![Türkiye sack Montella after four straight Nations League defeats]()
Türkiye sack Montella after four straight Nations League defeats
Türkiye are reportedly preparing to sack Vincenzo Montella after four straight Nations League defeats, with Arda Turan lined up to replace him.
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![Guirassy vs Füllkrug in Dortmund striker reunion]()
Guirassy vs Füllkrug in Dortmund striker reunion
Guirassy has 4 goals and 4 assists in five games, and Dortmund are top with four wins from four. Füllkrug returns to face them on Friday.
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![Pedro retires at 39 with Camp Nou farewell]()
Pedro retires at 39 with Camp Nou farewell
Pedro has retired at 39 after an emotional Camp Nou farewell, reflecting on Barcelona, Chelsea and Italy, where he says he was treated like a son.
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![Arsenal's Arteta renewal is being framed as more than a contract extension]()
Arsenal's Arteta renewal is being framed as more than a contract extension
Mikel Arteta has signed a new Arsenal deal, with BBC reporting it runs until 2030 as the club frames it as the start of a special era.
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![West Ham vs QPR preview, top-two pressure at London Stadium]()
West Ham vs QPR preview, top-two pressure at London Stadium
West Ham can return to the top of the Championship, but QPR have not lost away and have conceded just seven goals in eight games.
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![Luca Ranieri Fiorentina renewal nears final details]()
Luca Ranieri Fiorentina renewal nears final details
Luca Ranieri says his Fiorentina renewal is down to the final details, with a deal until 2029 and an option for 2030.
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![Messi farewell turns into Lautaro story]()
Messi farewell turns into Lautaro story
Inter marked Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell with a tribute built around Lautaro Martinez, a giant No. 10 shirt and a 10th-minute ovation.
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![Kyle Walker on Manchester City verdict]()
Kyle Walker on Manchester City verdict
Kyle Walker says Manchester City’s verdict 'doesn't look great', but the trophies and treble nights remain part of the club’s memory.
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![Harry Kane equals England cap record as Everton trio get minutes]()
Harry Kane equals England cap record as Everton trio get minutes
Harry Kane equalled England's cap record and scored twice, while Tyler Dibling scored for England Under-21s and Everton's other internationals also picked
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![Laurence Stewart leaves Chelsea by mutual consent]()
Laurence Stewart leaves Chelsea by mutual consent
Chelsea are reshaping their sporting leadership as Laurence Stewart is set to leave by mutual consent, with duties redistributed and no direct replacement
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![Benfica title chase starts with a five-point gap to FC Porto]()
Benfica title chase starts with a five-point gap to FC Porto
Benfica return from the break five points behind FC Porto, with Marco Silva facing injuries, call-ups and a packed run of fixtures.
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![Emiliano Martinez on Messi's farewell, Chelsea and Argentina's next step]()
Emiliano Martinez on Messi's farewell, Chelsea and Argentina's next step
Emiliano Martinez says Lionel Messi will leave a massive void for Argentina, backs Nico Paz and explains how Chelsea helped him reset.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
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![Anthony Gordon Barcelona move is starting to look different]()
Anthony Gordon Barcelona move is starting to look different
Anthony Gordon has four assists in six Liga matches for Barcelona, with Thomas Tuchel praising his rise and Pedri finding more of his runs.
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![Fábio Vieira says Hamburg feels like the right place]()
Fábio Vieira says Hamburg feels like the right place
Fábio Vieira says Hamburger SV feels like the right place after his permanent move, praising Merlin Polzin and the club’s support.
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![Cristiano Ronaldo says Jorge Jesus broke promise in Portugal camp row]()
Cristiano Ronaldo says Jorge Jesus broke promise in Portugal camp row
Cristiano Ronaldo says Jorge Jesus promised 30 minutes against Norway, then changed course. He also apologised for not greeting Portugal fans.
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![Cologne vs Borussia Mönchengladbach preview, injury and form]()
Cologne vs Borussia Mönchengladbach preview, injury and form
Cologne vs Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Cologne have gone three league games without a win, while Gladbach are bottom with 0 points and a minus 10
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![Martin O'Neill stays at Celtic after brief reflection]()
Martin O'Neill stays at Celtic after brief reflection
Martin O'Neill says he is staying on at Celtic after a brief reflection, following three straight defeats and before the Motherwell trip.
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![Jules Kounde accepts blame for Barcelona benching]()
Jules Kounde accepts blame for Barcelona benching
Jules Kounde has accepted that his Barcelona benching is down to last season's standards, not injury, after five appearances this season.
