Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Jude Bellingham leads England into Argentina semi-final
Jude Bellingham’s 9.2-rated double against Mexico and his six-goal season make him England’s standout heading into the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
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England vs Argentina and Alexei Lalas's hard line
Alexei Lalas says England are very good and likeable, but wants their World Cup pain to go all the way. England and Argentina also have kits and referee
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Jordan Pickford backs England to keep their cool against Argentina
Jordan Pickford says England are calm, disciplined and ready for anything against Argentina, with Messi looming and penalties possible.
Monday, 13 July 2026
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Xabi Alonso sets a patient tone in his first Chelsea press conference
Xabi Alonso used his first Chelsea press conference to stress timing, patience and targeted change rather than a full reset at Stamford Bridge.
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Manchester United midfield rebuild leans on value, not just big fees
Manchester United's midfield rebuild is built around Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, with Alex Scott still on the club's radar.
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Lionel Messi test defines England's semi-final build-up
Nico O'Reilly calls Lionel Messi a once-in-a-lifetime challenge as Messi reaches 21 World Cup goals and England prepare for Argentina.
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Xabi Alonso says Chelsea move was about timings, not Liverpool
Xabi Alonso said his Chelsea move was about timings, not Liverpool, as he outlined the scale of the job and his plans for Cole Palmer.
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England vs Argentina: Tuchel faces Rice and Mainoo call
England vs Argentina puts Thomas Tuchel's call on Declan Rice and Kobbie Mainoo in focus after Rice's illness and a bench already shaping the World Cup.
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Bukayo Saka closes in on England's right-wing call
Bukayo Saka's sharp cameo has strengthened his case to start for England in the World Cup semi-final, as Thomas Tuchel weighs Noni Madueke.
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Celtic summer transfer window as McGregor sets condition
Callum McGregor has tied his Celtic future to the club's ambition as Martin O'Neill weighs possible exits for Maeda and Engels.
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Andoni Iraola wants Liverpool to reconnect with supporters
Andoni Iraola used his first Liverpool press conference to promise an intense, aggressive team that reconnects with supporters, and back Harvey Elliott.
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Liverpool transfers: Iraola wants more signings and Elliott gets a route back
Iraola says Liverpool need more signings and gives Harvey Elliott a pre-season chance after only nine Aston Villa appearances.
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Paolo Maldini first choice for Italy technical director
Giovanni Malagò says Paolo Maldini was his first choice as Italy technical director, with Leonardo added and a four-year FIGC rebuild underway.
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Harry Kane one cap from England record
Harry Kane has reached 120 England caps, level with Wayne Rooney and five behind Peter Shilton, while six World Cup goals keep the chase alive.
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Manchester United transfer strategy shaped by Kane and Rice misses
Tyrone Marshall says Manchester United’s transfer caution is a correction after costly misses on Declan Rice and Harry Kane, with budget discipline now
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Jude Bellingham and Tuchel's battle of wills is healthy for England
Jude Bellingham scored twice against Norway as Thomas Tuchel's hard line and England's team-first message keep shaping the run to the semi-finals.
Sunday, 12 July 2026
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Barcelona lead World Cup semifinals with 10 players
Barcelona lead all clubs with 10 players in the World Cup semifinals, ahead of Atlético Madrid on 9 and Arsenal on 8.
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England vs Argentina: Tuchel backs Kane and Bellingham to decide it
Tuchel says England’s formula is simple: Kane and Bellingham decide games. England beat Norway after extra time and reach the semi-final with room to improve.
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Lionel Messi praises England ahead of World Cup semi-final
Lionel Messi called England a powerhouse and said this will be his first time facing them ahead of Argentina’s World Cup semi-final.
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Serie A players left standing in the World Cup semi-finals
Six Serie A players remain in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, with France supplying four and Argentina two, led by Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram.
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Wales coach successors as FAW starts replacing Cremers and Gunter
Noel Mooney says Wales has a coaching conveyor belt as the FAW starts replacing Piet Cremers and Chris Gunter after both moved on.
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Manchester United's Rashford plan and Baleba stance explained
Manchester United's transfer plans remain fluid, with Carlos Baleba not a live target, Rashford's future still unresolved and left-sided recruitment still
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Dean Huijsen gets a fresh chance in Real Madrid pre-season
Dean Huijsen returns for pre-season on Monday with Real Madrid, after an uneven first year and a key chance to regain his place.
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Newcastle United pre-season rebuild begins after eight exits
Newcastle United return to pre-season with eight departures, three new signings and several absences as Eddie Howe begins a major squad rebuild.
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Nicolás Capaldo on Messi, Argentina and a dream summer in Hamburg
Nicolás Capaldo says training alongside Lionel Messi with Argentina was a dream come true, after 26 Bundesliga games for Hamburger SV.
Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Watzke says Klopp is Germany's plan A, but the deal is not done
Hans-Joachim Watzke says Jürgen Klopp is Germany's plan A, but the deal is not done as DFB talks continue with Red Bull.
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Dan Burn backed for England back three against Norway
Nicky Butt says Dan Burn suits England in a back three against Norway. Burn's Mexico cameo and his own comments support the case.
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Ken Bates and Chelsea: from a £1 takeover to a £140m sale
Ken Bates has died aged 94. His Chelsea reign ran from a £1 takeover with £1.5m debt to a £140m sale and constant controversy.
Friday, 10 July 2026
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Chelsea pre-season training starts with returns and absences
Chelsea’s first pre-season session under Xabi Alonso brought three injury returns, two new signings and notable absences, including Andrey Santos and Mudryk.
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West Brom's part in Torbjørn Heggem's rise to the World Cup
Trond Heggem says West Bromwich Albion helped turn Torbjorn Heggem from an unknown in Sweden into a Norway defender at the World Cup.