Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Sunday, 14 June 2026
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Curacao's World Cup debut is a diaspora-built milestone
Curacao's World Cup debut is historic: the smallest nation ever at the tournament, with 25 of 26 players born in the Netherlands and Advocaat 78.
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Connor Metcalfe's World Cup rise gives Australia a new midfield edge
Connor Metcalfe's 20-yard World Cup goal against Türkiye and Tony Popovic's trust show why Australia are leaning on the St. Pauli midfielder.
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Liverpool transfer news: Gordon, Gakpo and Salah are all in the same market chain
Anthony Gordon’s Barcelona move is feeding a wider winger carousel, with Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo situation and Mohamed Salah’s exit talk linked.
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Endrick says Ronaldo-like work ethic is driving his World Cup case
Endrick says he shares Cristiano Ronaldo's work ethic as his 8-goal, 7-assist Lyon loan and 173-day injury layoff shape a World Cup audition.
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Arsenal transfer news: Rogers, Yildiz and Monga headline a costly summer picture
Arsenal are linked with Morgan Rogers, Kenan Yildiz and Jeremy Monga, while Newcastle target James Trafford in a younger rebuild.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
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Bilal El Khannouss is building a World Cup case from Stuttgart
Bilal El Khannouss's Stuttgart season includes five Bundesliga assists and five Europa League goals, with Morocco eyeing him for World Cup 2026.
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José Mourinho's Benfica exit makes his Real Madrid return look pre-arranged
José Mourinho Real Madrid return is nearing after Rui Costa said Benfica had effectively settled his exit before the election result.
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AC Milan manager search turns toward Ruben Amorim
AC Milan's coaching search has shifted toward Ruben Amorim after fresh talks, even as Oliver Glasner's reported agreement keeps the decision open.
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Kylian Mbappe criticism draws strong defence from Dembele
Ousmane Dembele says criticism of Kylian Mbappe has gone too far, calling him a human being and a leader as France begin the World Cup.
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Jan Paul van Hecke wants clarity before the World Cup as Tottenham wait
Jan Paul van Hecke wants clarity before the World Cup and says he already has it, with Tottenham still waiting on Brighton and a £70m valuation.
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Haiti World Cup squad built on diaspora talent and unlikely stories
Haiti World Cup squad returns for the first time since 1974, shaped by diaspora talent, veteran leadership and standout stories around Wilson Isidor.
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Ryan Christie signs new Bournemouth deal until 2029
Ryan Christie has signed a new Bournemouth contract until the summer of 2029 after 177 appearances since arriving from Celtic in 2021.
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Micah Richards backs Tuchel's call but says England lost too much attacking threat
Micah Richards backed Thomas Tuchel’s call but said England should have kept Phil Foden or Cole Palmer and dropped Jordan Henderson.
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Andoni Iraola reset begins as Liverpool clear out Arne Slot's coaching staff
Liverpool have confirmed the exits of three coaches from Arne Slot's staff as Andoni Iraola begins reshaping the backroom team.
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Bradley Barcola transfer draws Liverpool and Arsenal into a crowded summer chase
Bradley Barcola is emerging as a summer target for Liverpool and Arsenal, with PSG open to selling after stalled talks and a €100m valuation.
Friday, 12 June 2026
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Scotland’s World Cup feel-good story goes beyond the pitch
A teenage fan’s winning Scotland World Cup bus artwork and Adidas’s Choose Scotland advert show how McTominay, nostalgia and pride are driving the build-up.
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Cliff Jones MBE and a Wales and Tottenham legacy that still stands
Cliff Jones has been made an MBE for services to Welsh football. His Wales career, 1958 World Cup run and Tottenham double define the story.
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Derry City beat Bohemians with eight-minute second-half burst
Derry City scored three times in eight second-half minutes to beat Bohemians, end an eight-match wait for a win and close out Celtic Park.
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Mourinho’s Real Madrid return has Bernardo Silva talk moving fast
José Mourinho’s Real Madrid return is being linked with Bernardo Silva, who is being discussed as a fit at midfield, No. 10 or wide right.
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Germany World Cup: Kimmich wants more than optimism
Joshua Kimmich says Germany must do more than want to win the World Cup, with a nine-match winning run but cautious voices around him.
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JJ Gabriel on Manchester United's pre-season watchlist
JJ Gabriel will not turn 16 until October, but Manchester United’s six-game pre-season gives him a real chance to impress Michael Carrick.
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Premier League softens hair-pulling red card threshold after VAR backlash
The Premier League is changing how referees judge hair pulling next season, after three VAR-led red cards and new focus on grappling inside the box.
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Lawrence Shankland one step closer to Scotland's No 9 role
Lawrence Shankland has 4 goals in 173 Scotland minutes since last August, and former coaches say his delayed rise has finally caught up with his talent.
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Bellingham and Rogers could both fit in England’s attack
Tuchel says Jude Bellingham can play as a free-role No.9 to fit Morgan Rogers in. Bellingham also warned England about their Euro 2024 camp.
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Roy Keane's McGinn jab backfires as Gabby Agbonlahor fires back
Roy Keane's 'pub player' jibe at John McGinn has been hit back by Gabby Agbonlahor, who says the Aston Villa captain is one of the most reliable players around.
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Damien Duff gives Brentford a proven coach, not just a familiar face
Damien Duff has joined Brentford as first-team assistant coach for 2026-27 after leading Shelbourne to the 2024 league title.
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World Cup Brief #1: The 5 Stories You Need Before Kick-Off
Mexico open the World Cup, Messi declared fit, Neuer returns at 40, Tuchel's ruthless England squad and a build-up dominated by politics — the 2026 World Cup preview brief.
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Harry Kane World Cup warning after England’s hidden warm-up
Harry Kane says this could be his best chance to win the World Cup, after England’s secret 6-0 warm-up and Ivan Toney’s reported hat-trick.
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Bruno Guimaraes and Woltemade challenge Newcastle takes
Bruno Guimaraes says Newcastle's season was shaped by inconsistency, not one transfer, while Nick Woltemade wants to play in attack again.
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Mateus Fernandes tops Manchester United's midfield shortlist
Manchester United are lining up a £65million bid for Mateus Fernandes, with West Ham wanting £85million and the midfielder open to a move.