Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Thursday, 5 November 2026
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![Seamus Coleman given hybrid Republic of Ireland role for latest camp]()
Seamus Coleman given hybrid Republic of Ireland role for latest camp
Seamus Coleman will train with Republic of Ireland in a hybrid role, while Heimir Hallgrimsson keeps open the possibility of a playing comeback.
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![Liam Rosenior says Chelsea sacking was not about football]()
Liam Rosenior says Chelsea sacking was not about football
Liam Rosenior says his Chelsea sacking had nothing to do with football, after a 107-day spell in which he was hired in January and sacked in April.
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![Gustavo Varela wins Serie A award after nine-goal start]()
Gustavo Varela wins Serie A award after nine-goal start
Gustavo Varela has won Serie A’s Rising Star of the Month award for October after five goals in five matches and nine league goals for Monza.
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![Sporting coach change, Varandas backs Rui Borges before Fonseca starts]()
Sporting coach change, Varandas backs Rui Borges before Fonseca starts
Frederico Varandas defended Rui Borges's Sporting record, explained the switch after two home defeats and said Paulo Fonseca had long been on his radar.
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![Wael Mohya called into Germany squad as Klopp opts for caution]()
Wael Mohya called into Germany squad as Klopp opts for caution
Jürgen Klopp explained why Wael Mohya, 17, has been called into Germany's Nations League squad and why the look is cautious.
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![Cristiano Ronaldo brushes off Erik ten Hag as old feud keeps running]()
Cristiano Ronaldo brushes off Erik ten Hag as old feud keeps running
Cristiano Ronaldo has brushed off Erik ten Hag again, keeping the Manchester United feud alive as he continues his chase toward 1,000 goals.
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![Cristiano Ronaldo ends Portugal career after emotional farewell]()
Cristiano Ronaldo ends Portugal career after emotional farewell
Cristiano Ronaldo has ended his Portugal career after 23 years, finishing with 234 appearances and 146 goals after an emotional farewell.
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![Germany squad trimmed as Füllkrug returns]()
Germany squad trimmed as Füllkrug returns
Klopp has named a smaller Germany squad for the Nations League, with Niclas Füllkrug back after more than a year and Wael Mohya called up.
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
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![Auston Trusty backed by O'Neill after McAvennie's Celtic row]()
Auston Trusty backed by O'Neill after McAvennie's Celtic row
Martin O'Neill has firmly backed Auston Trusty after Frank McAvennie's comments on the defender's absence drew backlash and triggered a public apology.
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![Trey Nyoni ready for more at Liverpool]()
Trey Nyoni ready for more at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola says Trey Nyoni is ready to contribute for Liverpool, after a composed Arsenal start, senior praise and a rejected summer bid from
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![Paulo Fonseca leaves Lyon after surprise Sporting move]()
Paulo Fonseca leaves Lyon after surprise Sporting move
Paulo Fonseca has left Lyon for Sporting after a surprise mid-season exit, with Lyon saying the move was unexpected and Sporting paying €5 million.
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![USMNT roster: Pulisic and Balogun return for Haiti]()
USMNT roster: Pulisic and Balogun return for Haiti
Pochettino named a 25-man USMNT roster for Haiti, with Christian Pulišić, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie back in the group.
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![Champions League scoring charts led by Kane and two Bundesliga forwards]()
Champions League scoring charts led by Kane and two Bundesliga forwards
Harry Kane, Ermedin Demirović and Serhou Guirassy lead the Champions League scoring charts after four matchdays, with 4 goals each.
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![Manchester United's seven-game wait and the Villa test that could define Carrick]()
Manchester United's seven-game wait and the Villa test that could define Carrick
Manchester United have gone seven Premier League games without a win and sit 17th with 7 points from 9 matches. Aston Villa is the next test after Roma.
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![Raphinha contract renewal set for Thursday at Barcelona]()
Raphinha contract renewal set for Thursday at Barcelona
Barcelona are set to formalise Raphinha’s contract extension on Thursday, with the winger signing through June 2030 after 19 goals.
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![Ethan Nwaneri could face Arsenal under Uefa loan rules]()
Ethan Nwaneri could face Arsenal under Uefa loan rules
Ethan Nwaneri could face Arsenal for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, with Uefa allowing loan players to play parent clubs.
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![Said El Mala vs Ibrahim Maza in the Rhine derby]()
Said El Mala vs Ibrahim Maza in the Rhine derby
Said El Mala and Ibrahim Maza headline the Rhine derby, with El Mala on four goals in nine games and Maza on three goals and two assists.
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![Eder Sarabia opens Espanyol spell with apology and a call for patience]()
Eder Sarabia opens Espanyol spell with apology and a call for patience
Eder Sarabia apologised for his past remarks, vowed to defend Espanyol to the death and backed a gradual reset at the club.
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![Ismael Saibari on African Footballer of the Year shortlist]()
Ismael Saibari on African Footballer of the Year shortlist
Ismael Saibari is on the African Footballer of the Year shortlist after 2 Bundesliga goals, 1 assist and 3 World Cup goals.
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![Champions League youngest scorers: David Boly joins the list]()
Champions League youngest scorers: David Boly joins the list
David Boly's debut Champions League goal puts him 15th among the competition's youngest scorers, behind Ansu Fati and Lamine Yamal.
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![Paulo Fonseca set for Sporting presentation after Lisbon arrival]()
Paulo Fonseca set for Sporting presentation after Lisbon arrival
Paulo Fonseca is set for a Wednesday Sporting presentation after arriving in Lisbon from Lyon, with a €5 million fee and a deal to 2030.
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![Wayne Rooney calls out Jamie Carragher for a boxing fight]()
Wayne Rooney calls out Jamie Carragher for a boxing fight
Wayne Rooney called out Jamie Carragher for a boxing match after visiting Croxteth Amateur Boxing Club, reviving the Manchester United-Liverpool rivalry.
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![Wales squad boosted by Wilson and Rodon returns for decisive Nations League window]()
Wales squad boosted by Wilson and Rodon returns for decisive Nations League window
Wales have named a 26-man squad for Norway and Portugal, with Harry Wilson and Joe Rodon back and Joe Duncan earning a first call-up.
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![Claudio Echeverri is turning Benfica minutes into impact]()
Claudio Echeverri is turning Benfica minutes into impact
Claudio Echeverri has six Benfica appearances, 267 minutes and a penalty win against Alverca as he pushes for more starts.
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![Lausanne-Sport sack Luka Elsner as Manchester United pressure builds]()
Lausanne-Sport sack Luka Elsner as Manchester United pressure builds
Lausanne-Sport have parted ways with Luka Elsner after five months, while Manchester United’s struggles keep Michael Carrick under pressure.
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![Inter move on Dimarco first as renewal season opens at San Siro]()
Inter move on Dimarco first as renewal season opens at San Siro
Inter have activated Federico Dimarco's renewal clause to 2028, with talks now aimed at a longer deal while Marotta says Calhanoglu is the only expiry case.
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
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![Alisson Santana tops Shakhtar ratings after a 7/10 display]()
Alisson Santana tops Shakhtar ratings after a 7/10 display
A Bola gave Alisson Santana and Marlon Gomes 7/10, the top Shakhtar marks, after the Brazilian pair drove the attack against Sporting CP.
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![Prince William and Prince George back Aston Villa in Barcelona]()
Prince William and Prince George back Aston Villa in Barcelona
Prince William and Prince George watched Aston Villa in Barcelona as William explained why he chose Villa for the emotional highs and lows.
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![Manuel Neuer one appearance from the Champions League record]()
Manuel Neuer one appearance from the Champions League record
Manuel Neuer reached 164 Champions League appearances in Bayern's trip to Atletico Madrid, moving ahead of Thomas Müller and Lionel Messi.
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![Phil Foden backs England recall after fresh spell of goals]()
Phil Foden backs England recall after fresh spell of goals
Phil Foden says the Manchester United red card and break helped him reset, with four goals in five City appearances reviving his England hopes.
