Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Saturday, 19 September 2026
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![Florian Wirtz backs Liverpool attackers to find a ruthless edge]()
Florian Wirtz backs Liverpool attackers to find a ruthless edge
Florian Wirtz says Liverpool need more goals, while Jürgen Klopp says he should be judged by how the team plays, not just numbers.
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![Alejandro Garnacho faces Emery warning at Aston Villa]()
Alejandro Garnacho faces Emery warning at Aston Villa
Unai Emery has warned Alejandro Garnacho to work harder to force his way back into Aston Villa's team after a slow loan start.
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![Raphinha wants to extend and finish his career at Barcelona]()
Raphinha wants to extend and finish his career at Barcelona
Raphinha says he wants to extend his Barcelona deal and finish at Camp Nou, with Deco talks already underway after a fast start under Hansi Flick.
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![Rodri chose Barcelona over Real Madrid for sporting reasons]()
Rodri chose Barcelona over Real Madrid for sporting reasons
Rodri says he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid for sporting reasons, thanked Jose Mourinho for his treatment and dismissed the Ballon d'Or boycott theory.
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![Marcia Lewis on the hidden pressures of football families]()
Marcia Lewis on the hidden pressures of football families
Marcia Lewis says football parents are often unprepared for the game’s pressures, as she builds Number 1 Fan Club from lived experience.
Friday, 18 September 2026
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![Italy squad reset is framed by Donnarumma’s Wembley memory]()
Italy squad reset is framed by Donnarumma’s Wembley memory
Donnarumma’s Wembley memory and Italy’s 34-man squad show Roberto Mancini’s second spell after his July return, with nine new faces and six Euro 2020 survivors.
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![J. Gabriel standoff deepens as Keane urges patience]()
J. Gabriel standoff deepens as Keane urges patience
Roy Keane told J. Gabriel to wait another six weeks as Carrick urged caution, with Barcelona talks and United trying to keep the 15-year-old.
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![Italy squad shake-up as Mancini calls up nine new faces for Nations League games]()
Italy squad shake-up as Mancini calls up nine new faces for Nations League games
Roberto Mancini has named a 34-man Italy squad for the Nations League, with nine new faces and four matches in 11 days.
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![Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen: Spalletti praises Grabara and a team that adapted]()
Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen: Spalletti praises Grabara and a team that adapted
Spalletti praised Kamil Grabara’s Juventus debut, admitted tactical adaptation was needed and welcomed first goals for Nick Woltemade and Randal Kolo Muani.
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![Dom Hyam on Scotland disappointment after Pocognoli snub]()
Dom Hyam on Scotland disappointment after Pocognoli snub
Dom Hyam says he was disappointed to miss Sebastien Pocognoli's first Scotland squad and wants to win back a place with Wrexham.
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![Harry Kane wants a release clause as Bayern talks move on]()
Harry Kane wants a release clause as Bayern talks move on
Harry Kane has opened the door to a future Premier League return while talks continue over a new Bayern Munich deal that could include a release clause.
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![Jarrod Bowen says West Ham need no special Millwall plan]()
Jarrod Bowen says West Ham need no special Millwall plan
Jarrod Bowen says West Ham need no special plan for Millwall, pointing to the Bolton win as the template as the Hammers prepare for a tense derby at The Den.
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![Julian Alvarez chase turns into a defence from Deco]()
Julian Alvarez chase turns into a defence from Deco
Deco says Barcelona made a fair €100 million offer for Julián Alvarez over three seasons and did nothing improper as Atletico Madrid held firm.
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![England squad recall for Cole Palmer reflects a fast start]()
England squad recall for Cole Palmer reflects a fast start
Cole Palmer is back in the England squad after 2 Premier League appearances and a 7.09 average rating this season.
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![Ballon d'Or race turns into Mbappe-Dembele contrast]()
Ballon d'Or race turns into Mbappe-Dembele contrast
Dembele says he was never the chosen one, while Mbappe leans into that label. The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced on 26 October.
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![O. Elding's Republic of Ireland call-up comes after passport delay]()
O. Elding's Republic of Ireland call-up comes after passport delay
O. Elding's first official Republic of Ireland senior call-up came after an April passport delay and a summer spent training only.
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![Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City: Coventry's tough start is masking the real warning signs]()
Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City: Coventry's tough start is masking the real warning signs
Coventry City's four-game losing start is ugly, but the underlying numbers, tough fixture list and Frank Lampard's comments suggest their Premier League
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![Tottenham goal drought under De Zerbi is already a tactical problem]()
Tottenham goal drought under De Zerbi is already a tactical problem
Tottenham are goalless after four Premier League games, with Roberto De Zerbi's build-up leaving the final pass and timing short.
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![Alexander Isak says Liverpool move was an easy decision]()
Alexander Isak says Liverpool move was an easy decision
Alexander Isak says Liverpool's ambition made his £125m move an easy decision. He also says he never regretted it and backs the high-intensity plan.
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![Trent Alexander-Arnold England recall under Tuchel test]()
Trent Alexander-Arnold England recall under Tuchel test
Thomas Tuchel has warned Trent Alexander-Arnold that defensive discipline will decide whether he earns another England call-up, while the defender insists
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![Bournemouth Europe night belongs to Adam Smith]()
Bournemouth Europe night belongs to Adam Smith
Adam Smith led Bournemouth out on their first European night as the Cherries reached a milestone built on League Two pain and a rise to San Sebastian.
Thursday, 17 September 2026
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![Bournemouth's first European win was built early and protected late]()
Bournemouth's first European win was built early and protected late
Bournemouth claimed their first European win at Real Sociedad after early goals from Kluivert and Rayan, then a huge late save from Petrovic.
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![Crystal Palace open Europa League campaign with a 4-0 win over Lech Poznan]()
Crystal Palace open Europa League campaign with a 4-0 win over Lech Poznan
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan ended 4-0 as Palace scored three first-half goals on their Europa League debut at Selhurst Park.
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![Floyd Samba scores twice on Manchester City debut]()
Floyd Samba scores twice on Manchester City debut
Floyd Samba scored twice on his senior debut as Manchester City beat Norwich 5-0 in the Carabao Cup at the Etihad.
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![Martin O'Neill's freedom of the borough honour is easy to justify]()
Martin O'Neill's freedom of the borough honour is easy to justify
Martin O'Neill is to receive Causeway Coast and Glens' freedom of the borough after a career spanning Kilrea, Celtic trophies and 64 caps.
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![USMNT roster puts Cavan Sullivan in and Christian Pulisic out]()
USMNT roster puts Cavan Sullivan in and Christian Pulisic out
Pochettino’s 28-player USMNT roster puts 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan in and leaves Christian Pulisic out, with 12 uncapped players included.
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![Todd Boehly's Chelsea exit leaves a costly legacy]()
Todd Boehly's Chelsea exit leaves a costly legacy
Todd Boehly's Chelsea departure is framed by his own eccentric quotes, a £2billion spending spree, 65 signings and eight managers in four years.
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![Lionel Messi Ballon d’Or case grows after 100th Inter Miami goal]()
Lionel Messi Ballon d’Or case grows after 100th Inter Miami goal
David Beckham says Lionel Messi should win the Ballon d’Or after the Inter Miami star scored his 100th goal and led a trophy night over Cruz Azul.
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![Braiden Graham should not be pigeonholed yet]()
Braiden Graham should not be pigeonholed yet
Michael O'Neill says Everton teenager Braiden Graham should not be pigeonholed yet, with the squad set to start away to Georgia on 25 September.
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![Republic of Ireland squad hit by Collins and Coleman absences]()
Republic of Ireland squad hit by Collins and Coleman absences
Nathan Collins and Séamus Coleman miss Republic of Ireland's opening Nations League squad, while Liam Kitching earns a maiden call-up.
