Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Sunday, 5 July 2026
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Marcus Rashford’s nutmeg leaves England laughing before Mexico
Marcus Rashford’s nutmeg on Ezri Konsa has England laughing in training, with Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Thomas Tuchel all praising him before Mexico.
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Folarin Balogun ban suspended as Gary Neville leads FIFA backlash
Gary Neville led the backlash as FIFA's 12-month suspension of Folarin Balogun's ban sparked a World Cup integrity row ahead of Belgium vs USA.
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Niklas Süle joins SV Tiefenbach after retiring from the professional game
Niklas Süle has joined amateur side SV Tiefenbach after retiring from professional football, saying he wants to enjoy the game again.
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Norway World Cup run driven by Haaland and Ødegaard
Erling Haaland has five goals and Martin Odegaard three assists as Norway chase their first World Cup quarter-final. Brazil are next.
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Folarin Balogun says World Cup red card was unintentional
Folarin Balogun says his World Cup red card was unintentional and that a yellow would have been fair. USA face Belgium without him.
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Manchester United midfield rebuild has turned into damage limitation
Manchester United's midfield rebuild has become urgent after Manuel Ugarte's injury, with Alex Scott and Andrey Santos among the names under consideration.
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Erling Haaland's Bundesliga record that made the world pay attention
Erling Haaland scored 62 Bundesliga goals in 67 appearances for Borussia Dortmund, starting with a 23-minute debut hat-trick.
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Jurgen Klopp accepts Germany job as Red Bull exit talks continue
Jurgen Klopp has accepted the Germany head coach job, but his Red Bull exit and the final contract details are still being worked through.
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Liverpool pre-season training under Iraola starts with absences
Liverpool's first pre-season session under Iraola will be shaped by five World Cup absentees, injury returnees and Jérémy Jacquet's £60m arrival.
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Alireza Faghani to referee England vs Mexico at World Cup 2026
Alireza Faghani will referee England vs Mexico at the World Cup, bringing third-tournament experience and a disputed summer VAR call.
Saturday, 4 July 2026
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Thomas Tuchel's right-back problem is England's real test before Mexico
England have played five different right-backs across four matches, with Reece James doubtful and Djed Spence still under debate before Mexico.
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Jurgen Klopp confirms Germany talks and says he is ready
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed talks with the DFB over the Germany job and says he is ready to return, but the move is not yet complete and Red Bull must
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Harry Maguire England World Cup snub draws Rooney criticism
Wayne Rooney called Harry Maguire's England omission a shock. Cole Palmer said the snub will drive him to prove people wrong.
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Germany next number one: Baumann still leads the race
Oliver Baumann leads Germany's next number one race with 523 Bundesliga games, while Atubolu, Urbig, ter Stegen and Nübel keep the debate open.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain earns another Celtic year after rapid turnaround
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has signed a new one-year Celtic deal after 12 appearances, a debut winner and a league and Scottish Cup double.
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Bobby Williamson Scotland head coach pitch leans on McCoist, Brown and Thomson
Bobby Williamson has put himself forward for the Scotland head coach job, saying a backroom team of Ally McCoist, Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson could help.
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Bayern Munich 2026/27 line-up still has two key calls
Bayern Munich’s 2026/27 line-up looks settled in most areas, but Vincent Kompany still has to settle the No.10 and left-back spots.
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Cristiano Ronaldo retirement talk grows after sister's comments
Kátia Aveiro says Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal farewell is coming soon as he remains on 975 career goals and 231 caps.
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Harry Kane England case grows as Tuchel backs reliance
Stan Collymore says Harry Kane's consistency makes him indispensable for England, while Tuchel is happy to build around him against Mexico.
Friday, 3 July 2026
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Canada's World Cup run is bigger than the Alphonso Davies story
Canada’s World Cup run has moved past a one-man story. Jesse Marsch says structure and discipline, not just Alphonso Davies, drove it.
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Thomas Tuchel Djed Spence debate turns on England man-management
John Terry has questioned Thomas Tuchel's treatment of Djed Spence, while Fabian Hurzeler says the England boss is coaching, not bullying.
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Konrad Laimer contract boost after Klopp's Liverpool admission
Klopp said he wanted Konrad Laimer for Liverpool, while Bayern say only the signature is missing on a deal that is already on a very good path.
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Thomas Tuchel's Trent Alexander-Arnold call leaves England under pressure
Thomas Tuchel has left Trent Alexander-Arnold out of England's World Cup squad again, despite criticism and a growing right-back debate.
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Germany confirm Jurgen Klopp talks after Nagelsmann resignation
Jurgen Klopp is Germany's leading candidate after the DFB confirmed it wants talks and said he has already signalled willingness.
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Manchester City and Elliot Anderson in £116million move
Manchester City's £116million move for Elliot Anderson is being framed against the unresolved 115 charges case, 19 months after the hearing ended.
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Ben Godfrey says Rangers suit his leadership drive
Ben Godfrey says Rangers are the perfect place for him, with pressure, leadership and England ambitions all part of the move.
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Enzo Fernandez transfer saga shifts after Real Madrid no
Real Madrid have ruled out Enzo Fernández, but Chelsea still value him at £120million and Arsenal are watching the situation.
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Tottenham transfer spending backed by £200million edge over Newcastle
Kieran Maguire says Tottenham’s commercial and matchday income gives them a £200million edge over Newcastle, helping explain Spurs’ transfer splurge.
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Bradley Barcola keeps PSG future open as Arsenal and Liverpool wait
Bradley Barcola has left his PSG future open, with Lewis Steele suggesting Arsenal may be his preferred destination and Liverpool needing a major bid.
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Alan Banks dies aged 87 as Exeter City remember a club great
Alan Banks has died aged 87, with Exeter City paying tribute to the club's first 100-goal league scorer, who made 258 appearances.