Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Friday, 19 June 2026
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Ayyoub Bouaddi's Morocco debut shows why Lille's teen star is built for the biggest stage
Ayyoub Bouaddi's Morocco debut against Brazil ended with 87 touches, 60 passes and nine duels won, backing Olivier Giroud's praise.
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Tottenham’s new transfer chief arrives as Spurs rebuild their structure
Carlos Raphael Moersen has joined Tottenham as director of football operations, adding City Football Group experience to Johan Lange’s rebuild during a
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Cristian Chivu earns Inter extension after a title-winning first season
Cristian Chivu has signed a new Inter deal until 2028 after leading the club to the Serie A title and Coppa Italia in his debut season.
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Liverpool vs Newcastle preview: Iraola’s first Premier League test is already loaded
Liverpool visit Newcastle on August 23 as Andoni Iraola’s first Premier League test. The trip carries transfer tension and a strong head-to-head edge.
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Chelsea fixtures 2026/27: Fofana ban and early tests for Xabi Alonso
Chelsea's 2026/27 fixture release brings a Wesley Fofana suspension, six London league games and Arsenal away in game three for Xabi Alonso.
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Arsenal vs Coventry City opens Premier League title defence
Premier League 2026/27 fixtures are confirmed, with Arsenal beginning their title defence against Coventry City on August 22 and hospitality tickets
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Liverpool fixtures 2026-27: Newcastle first for Andoni Iraola
Liverpool face Newcastle away on the opening weekend as Andoni Iraola starts a tough 2026-27 run, with City, Arsenal and United to follow.
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Manchester City's 2026/27 fixture list sets up an early derby and Boxing Day test
Manchester City fixture list 2026/27 starts with Bournemouth on August 23, includes an early derby at United and a Boxing Day trip to Newcastle.
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Liverpool fixtures and the right-back problem already facing Andoni Iraola
Liverpool’s fixture release points to an early test at Newcastle, with the right-back puzzle around Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley still open.
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Scotland vs Morocco simulation puts Angus Gunn at the heart of World Cup drama
EA FC 26's Scotland vs Morocco simulation ends 0-0, with Angus Gunn making the decisive last-touch save after late Morocco pressure.
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Bristol supplies England's World Cup midfield again
Bristol City and Bristol Rovers have supplied England's World Cup players for six decades, from Norman Hunter's 1966 squad to Elliot Anderson's stellar
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Carrick's 34-day crisis: nine United stars at World Cup
Michael Carrick faces a World Cup squad crisis: nine Manchester United players in the tournament, a potential England-Portugal final, and just 34 days
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Derek McInnes: character over coaching at Rangers
Derek McInnes appointed Rangers manager. Expert analysis on character, resilience, and ending nine years of managerial instability at Ibrox.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
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John McGinn's goggles celebration carries a wider message
John McGinn says his goggles celebration began with nephew Jack's eyesight and now helps children feel more comfortable wearing glasses.
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Hearts lose Derek McInnes after coming so close to the title
Derek McInnes has left Hearts for Rangers after a 2nd-place, 80-point season. Tony Bloom and Jamestown now face another fast reset.
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Jude Bellingham gives England their edge as Tuchel’s message lands
Jude Bellingham scored in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia as Thomas Tuchel’s half-time message helped spark a freer second-half surge.
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Yan Diomande, Liverpool and PSG: why the race has tilted towards Anfield
Liverpool are reportedly in the driving seat for Yan Diomande after an improved proposal approaching €100million, while PSG remain in the race.
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Gregor Kobel’s season is built on clean sheets, not noise
Gregor Kobel has 15 clean sheets, a 72.4 percent save rate and every minute for Dortmund in 2025/26, while also holding Switzerland’s No.1 shirt.
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Tyler Bindon makes World Cup history for New Zealand
Tyler Bindon came off the bench against Iran and made history with New Zealand, becoming part of the first mother-son duo to play at a World Cup.
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Barcelona vs Birmingham City at St Andrew's is a rare summer showcase
Barcelona travel to St Andrew's on 31 July for a rare pre-season friendly against Birmingham City, with history and ticket demand boosting the event.
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Jordan Pickford under pressure after Tuchel's England demands
Jordan Pickford is under pressure after Thomas Tuchel's demands and a mixed Croatia display, with 2 of 10 long passes in the first half.
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Luka Vuskovic and Tottenham's loan dilemma
Luka Vuskovic's six-goal Bundesliga season, World Cup glimpse and Tottenham's crowded centre-back depth have made a loan decision the big summer question.
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Robin Hranáč's rise gives Hoffenheim a reliable centre-back
Robin Hranáč made 29 Bundesliga appearances, scored his first league goal and helped Hoffenheim finish fifth and reach the Europa League.
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Sunderland transfers point toward stability after Europa League qualification
Sunderland transfers are set to be calmer this summer after 54 points, seventh place and Europa League qualification, following a £161m rebuild.
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Marcus Rashford U-turn puts Manchester United back in the picture
Rio Ferdinand has reversed his stance on Marcus Rashford, arguing Manchester United should rethink the forward after his loan spell and England form
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Motherwell turn to Alfred Johansson as data-led succession plan continues
Alfred Johansson has been appointed by Motherwell after a data-led process, with the club pushing continuity after Jens Berthel Askou's exit.
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Luis Díaz World Cup: Bayern scorers set the pace
Luis Díaz and Harry Kane are leading Bayern Munich’s World Cup impact, with Bundesliga-based players already scoring 12 goals by 17 June.
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England goal song Chase the Sun is already the World Cup's loudest soundtrack
England's Chase the Sun was played four times in a 4-2 win over Croatia. FIFA's 2026 rules let all 48 nations choose goal songs.
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Michael Olise stands out in the heat as France adapt better than rivals
Michael Olise covered 12.6km and made 79 sprints as France beat Senegal, with Thierry Henry and Kylian Mbappé praising his impact.
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Marc Cucurella says Mourinho’s phone call helped seal Real Madrid move
Marc Cucurella says Jose Mourinho’s call helped him settle on a rapid move to Real Madrid, and he says he did not hesitate.