Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Monday, 5 October 2026
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![Northern Ireland's clean-sheet run is built on structure, not luck]()
Northern Ireland's clean-sheet run is built on structure, not luck
Northern Ireland have three clean sheets from three Nations League games, and Michael O'Neill says structure, recovery running and buy-in are driving it.
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![Morgan Rogers says the loans made him Chelsea's record signing]()
Morgan Rogers says the loans made him Chelsea's record signing
Morgan Rogers says the loan spells that dropped his value to £1m helped shape Chelsea's £117m club-record signing.
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![Roberto De Zerbi under pressure as Charlie Austin doubts his Tottenham future]()
Roberto De Zerbi under pressure as Charlie Austin doubts his Tottenham future
Charlie Austin has questioned Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham credentials as Spurs sit bottom after five league games, with the club still backing him.
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![Jorge Jesus Portugal start with four wins in four]()
Jorge Jesus Portugal start with four wins in four
Jorge Jesus has started with four wins in four for Portugal, powered by nine Nations League goals, 18.5 shots per game and a settled defensive core.
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![Manchester United injury update points to Tottenham return target]()
Manchester United injury update points to Tottenham return target
Manchester United's injury update points to an October 10 return target against Tottenham for several players, while Benjamin Sesko's shin problem remains
Sunday, 4 October 2026
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![LaLiga Hypermotion matchday 8 brings late swings and a new leader]()
LaLiga Hypermotion matchday 8 brings late swings and a new leader
Ceuta held Castellón, Granada struck late and Sporting won a five-goal game as LaLiga Hypermotion matchday 8 brought table swings.
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![Jesse Marsch says Manchester City should go down after guilty verdict]()
Jesse Marsch says Manchester City should go down after guilty verdict
Jesse Marsch has called for Manchester City to be relegated after Tuesday's verdict, saying everyone knew and pointing to the 2022 accounts.
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![Estêvão makes his Chelsea case before Bournemouth]()
Estêvão makes his Chelsea case before Bournemouth
Estêvão scored one and made one for Brazil in 45 minutes, as Chelsea wait on Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro before Bournemouth on 10 October.
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![Hamburg and FC Copenhagen turn a friendly into a reunion]()
Hamburg and FC Copenhagen turn a friendly into a reunion
Hamburg and FC Copenhagen turned a friendly into a celebration of a friendship that began in 2005, with 54,000 fans and choreos.
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![Jonjo Shelvey says Turkey spell led to sleeping pill addiction]()
Jonjo Shelvey says Turkey spell led to sleeping pill addiction
Jonjo Shelvey says his Turkey spell helped trigger a sleeping pill addiction, describing isolation, payment issues and how Burnley helped him recover.
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![Alex Scott transfer race gets a boost after Tuchel's England verdict]()
Alex Scott transfer race gets a boost after Tuchel's England verdict
Thomas Tuchel called Alex Scott the complete package after his first England start, boosting a transfer race with Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bournemouth.
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![Franco Mastantuono embraces pressure after first Argentina goal]()
Franco Mastantuono embraces pressure after first Argentina goal
Franco Mastantuono scored his first senior goal for Argentina and said he is embracing the intense expectations around him after the 7-0 win.
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![Zidane on Ronaldo: why the France coach backed his old Real Madrid star]()
Zidane on Ronaldo: why the France coach backed his old Real Madrid star
Zinédine Zidane defended Cristiano Ronaldo at a France press conference, praising his career and the success they shared at Real Madrid ahead of Belgium.
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![Santiago Giménez under fire after Mexico's 0-3 loss to the USA]()
Santiago Giménez under fire after Mexico's 0-3 loss to the USA
Santiago Giménez missed two big chances as Mexico lost 0-3 to the USA, drawing criticism from Chaco Giménez and backing from Rafael Márquez.
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![Cristiano Ronaldo heads back to Saudi Arabia as Portugal row drags on]()
Cristiano Ronaldo heads back to Saudi Arabia as Portugal row drags on
Jorge Jesus says it is not about ignoring Cristiano Ronaldo, but the Portugal captain’s reported trip back to Saudi Arabia makes an immediate
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![Cavan Sullivan's record goal is another big step in the USA's youth surge]()
Cavan Sullivan's record goal is another big step in the USA's youth surge
Cavan Sullivan became the youngest US goalscorer at 17 years and five days, scoring in the 62nd minute as USA beat Mexico 3-0.
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![Flávio Gonçalves set for Sporting contract upgrade to €100 million clause]()
Flávio Gonçalves set for Sporting contract upgrade to €100 million clause
Sporting are close to renewing Flávio Gonçalves, with a reported clause rise from €60 million to €100 million and a deal to 2031.
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![Argentina vs Burkina Faso, Messi farewell and Prestianni's breakthrough]()
Argentina vs Burkina Faso, Messi farewell and Prestianni's breakthrough
Enzo Fernández said Lionel Messi's farewell will begin a new stage for Argentina after a 7-0 win over Burkina Faso, while Gianlucca Prestianni scored.
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![Davide Ancelotti says Real Madrid should build around Vinícius Júnior]()
Davide Ancelotti says Real Madrid should build around Vinícius Júnior
Davide Ancelotti says Real Madrid should change the structure behind Vinicius Junior, not the player, as his slow start and left-side congestion continue.
Saturday, 3 October 2026
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![Joshua Kimmich debate grows after Germany beat Serbia]()
Joshua Kimmich debate grows after Germany beat Serbia
Klopp brushed off Joshua Kimmich questions after Germany beat Serbia 2-0, but Tom Bischof and Aleksandar Pavlovic have already fuelled the debate.
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![Scotland beat North Macedonia as Robertson reaches 100 caps]()
Scotland beat North Macedonia as Robertson reaches 100 caps
Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0, ending a scoring drought over 420 minutes as Andy Robertson reached 100 caps and John McGinn scored.
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![Dembélé shuts down Mbappé rift talk as Zidane backs him]()
Dembélé shuts down Mbappé rift talk as Zidane backs him
Dembélé has dismissed talk of a rift with Mbappé, while Zidane backed him and France's new attacking setup remains under the microscope.
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![Vasco Seabra set for Rio Ave debut against Nacional]()
Vasco Seabra set for Rio Ave debut against Nacional
Vasco Seabra is set to begin work at Rio Ave against Nacional, with the club 16th on 4 points after paying €1 million to secure him from Arouca.
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![Alberto González sacked after Albacete's winless start]()
Alberto González sacked after Albacete's winless start
Albacete have dismissed Alberto González after eight winless league matches left them bottom of LaLiga Hypermotion, with the club thanking him for more
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![Bruno Fernandes backs Ronaldo and denies Portugal split]()
Bruno Fernandes backs Ronaldo and denies Portugal split
Bruno Fernandes says he spoke with Cristiano Ronaldo and insists there are no divisions in Portugal's camp before Norway.
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![Brazil vs India: Samuel Lino scores twice in Calcutta]()
Brazil vs India: Samuel Lino scores twice in Calcutta
Samuel Lino scored twice off the bench as Brazil beat India 4-0 in Calcutta, with Estêvão and Pedro also scoring.
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![Nacional beat AD Camacha 3-0 in preparation win]()
Nacional beat AD Camacha 3-0 in preparation win
Nacional beat AD Camacha 3-0 in a preparation match, with Ivanildo Fernandes, Dongmo and Mateus Iseppe scoring before Rio Ave on 11 October.
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![Manchester City charges, Ferdinand raises the medal question]()
Manchester City charges, Ferdinand raises the medal question
Rio Ferdinand says Joleon Lescott should hand back his 2011-12 Premier League medal if Manchester City are punished over the charges case.
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![Joel Pereira rejects the Lech Poznan legend label]()
Joel Pereira rejects the Lech Poznan legend label
Joel Pereira says he is not a Lech Poznan legend despite 220 matches, four titles and second place among foreign appearance makers.
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![John McGinn says Scotland place is never guaranteed]()
John McGinn says Scotland place is never guaranteed
John McGinn says he is not undroppable for Scotland, accepts criticism and reflects on the pride that still drives him as he closes in on 100 caps.
