Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Sir Alex Ferguson warns Michael Carrick over World Cup transfer gambles
Sir Alex Ferguson warns against World Cup signings after tournament form, citing Jordi Cruyff and Karel Poborsky as Michael Carrick plans for United.
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Aurélien Tchouaméni set for Real Madrid deal until 2031
Aurélien Tchouaméni is set for a new Real Madrid deal until 2031, with a reported €9 million net salary and no real Manchester United race.
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World Cup quarterfinals shaped by Haaland, Messi and two historic runs
World Cup quarterfinals feature Haaland on 7 goals, Messi still deciding games at 39, plus historic runs from Norway and Switzerland.
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Rodrygo injury update: the Real Madrid forward is honest about the pain
Rodrygo says his ACL and meniscus recovery is progressing well, but the Real Madrid forward admits the last three and a half months have been the hardest
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Matheus Cunha gives Michael Carrick a false nine option
Matheus Cunha has 3 World Cup goals in 5 games and says he is fine as a false nine, giving Michael Carrick a new Manchester United option.
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Patrick Dorgu's early work hints at United's left side
Patrick Dorgu has got an early pre-season head start at Manchester United, with his recent form and attacking flashes pointing to a possible left-side solution.
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Manchester United transfers defined by exits and delay
Manchester United’s summer is defined by exits and a delayed Ederson deal, with Hojlund’s Napoli move confirmed and no new arrivals yet.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold left out as England back options edge him out
England's World Cup right-back selection left Trent Alexander-Arnold out, with Djed Spence and Tino Livramento strengthening the case for the players
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Manchester United's De Jong cautionary tale is why this summer may still work out
Manchester United's latest midfield setbacks echo the Frenkie de Jong saga of 2022, but the Casemiro pivot shows a slow start need not wreck a window.
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Jose Mourinho Real Madrid trio balance test
Real Madrid trust Jose Mourinho to get Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé working as one attacking unit.
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Klopp open to Germany talks, but Red Bull still comes first
Jürgen Klopp says he is ready to talk to the DFB about the Germany job, but any move must fit his Red Bull contract and Oliver Mintzlaff talks.
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Real Madrid rebuild around Vinicius and Mbappé, says D. Zamorano
Zamorano says Real Madrid should rebuild around Vinicius Jr and Mbappé, with Olise and Enzo among the reinforcements he would add.
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England World Cup route is the toughest since records began
England's World Cup route could be the toughest on record, with DR Congo first and projected meetings with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Spain.
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USA vs Bosnia preview: quick passing, width and set-piece control
USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina preview: quick passing, set-piece control and Christian Pulisic's return look central in the round of 32.
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Rodrygo hails Ancelotti as he eyes Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid
Rodrygo calls Carlo Ancelotti like a father and says he hopes to return to Real Madrid under José Mourinho while recovering from an ACL and meniscus tear.
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Marcus Rashford return splits Manchester United voices
Harry Maguire backs Marcus Rashford’s return to Manchester United, but Paul Scholes wants him banished. Rashford is due back later this summer after 18
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Matheus Cunha's quiet night after Brazil beat Japan
Matheus Cunha comforted Ao Tanaka after Brazil beat Japan, but his hour-long, largely ineffective performance was the bigger story for Carlo Ancelotti.
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Marc Cucurella embraces Real Madrid and shrugs off Barcelona sentiment
Marc Cucurella has embraced his Real Madrid move with a Barcelona dig, talk of Mourinho’s messages and a vow to do the dirty work for Mbappé and Vinícius
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Vinicius Jr. says progress against racism is slow as Brazil ride his World Cup surge
Vinicius Jr. says progress against racism is slow, while Romario calls him Brazil's main man after 4 goals and 1 assist in 4 World Cup appearances.
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Kylian Mbappe earns Ronaldo’s peak comparison
Ronaldo Nazário compared Kylian Mbappe to himself at his peak after the France star’s four goals and two assists in three World Cup games.
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Marcus Rashford return to Manchester United stays open after Harry Maguire speaks
Harry Maguire says Manchester United would welcome Marcus Rashford back if it suits both sides, after Barcelona passed on their option.
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Real Madrid transfers turn into an exits-first summer
Real Madrid transfers are being shaped by departures, with Camavinga, Asencio and Fran García all among the names being put up for sale.
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Anthony Elanga on Ronaldo’s lessons at Manchester United
Anthony Elanga says Cristiano Ronaldo taught him recovery and training habits at Manchester United, while he waits for more Sweden minutes at the World Cup.
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Jose Mourinho Real Madrid dressing room warning
Emmanuel Adebayor says Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid return will be about control and discipline, recalling a Villarreal blast at Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Rafael Leão backed to stay at Milan by Dalot
Diogo Dalot praised Rafael Leão and said he hopes the Milan forward stays, keeps succeeding and wins more trophies despite reported Galatasaray interest.
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Thiago Pitarch signs new Real Madrid first-team contract
Thiago Pitarch has signed a new first-team contract with Real Madrid after a breakthrough season, with Mourinho blocking a summer exit.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Troy Parrott closes in on Real Betis move after AZ breakthrough
Troy Parrott is nearing a 20m euros move from AZ Alkmaar to Real Betis after scoring 16 league goals in 28 games last season.
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Celtic should be aiming to win the Champions League, says Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill says Celtic should aspire to win the Champions League as they face LASK in the play-off round, with a £40m prize on offer.
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Joao Palhinha transfer race tightens as Benfica, Aston Villa and Newcastle circle Bayern exit
Joao Palhinha’s future is being pulled between Benfica, Aston Villa and Newcastle as Bayern Munich demand a permanent sale and the Portuguese midfielder
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Richard Masters blasts Fifa over World Cup sell-off plan
Richard Masters blasted Fifa over its abandoned World Cup stake plan, backed calls for reform, and questioned the Balogun red-card review process.