Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Saturday, 6 June 2026
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England player ratings vs New Zealand: Rashford and Henderson stand out
Marcus Rashford's 8/10 and Jordan Henderson's composed display headline England's ratings against New Zealand, with Tuchel's rotated XI judged on execution.
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Ruben Amorim Manchester United spell gets public defence from Omar Berrada
Omar Berrada has defended Ruben Amorim’s 14-month Manchester United spell, arguing the sacked coach still raised standards at Old Trafford.
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Anthony Gordon transfer is not Newcastle’s real test, says Simon Jordan
Simon Jordan says Anthony Gordon’s move to Barcelona is not the key issue for Newcastle United — what matters is how they spend the £69million.
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Nagelsmann explains why Ouedraogo got the nod after Karl's injury
Julian Nagelsmann explains why Assan Ouédraogo got Germany's late call-up after Lennart Karl's torn muscle, with fitness driving the decision.
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Arne Slot exits as Liverpool reset around Iraola and higher standards
Arne Slot won Liverpool’s title in his first season, then lost his job after a 19-defeat campaign. Andoni Iraola now takes over.
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Chris Richards out again as USMNT make final Germany checks
Chris Richards is out of the Germany friendly, leaving the USA with a last-minute World Cup fitness question before June 12 against Paraguay.
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David Sullivan backed by Mohamadou Kante after West Ham exit
Mohamadou Kante backed David Sullivan after the West Ham joint-chair stepped down over serious historic allegations, citing early-career support.
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Jude Bellingham faces England bench battle as Thomas Tuchel backs competition
Thomas Tuchel has framed Jude Bellingham’s England No.10 role as an open competition, with Morgan Rogers pushing for a start.
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Lewis Ferguson's World Cup sympathy comes from experience, not sentiment
Lewis Ferguson says he is gutted for Billy Gilmour after Scotland's World Cup blow, drawing on his own Euro 2024 injury heartbreak.
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David Sullivan steps down at West Ham and threatens BBC libel action
David Sullivan has resigned as West Ham joint-chair with immediate effect, denied the allegations and says he will sue the BBC.
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Manchester United ownership, Carrick and Bowen keep the spotlight off the pitch
Manchester United ownership debate, Paul Pogba’s praise for Michael Carrick and Jarrod Bowen’s stance keep the club in off-pitch focus.
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Republic of Ireland vs Canada: Ogbene and Devoy headline Montreal draw
Chiedozie Ogbene scored the equaliser as Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Canada in Montreal. Dawson Devoy made a historic senior debut.
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Lionel Messi World Cup records are the real story of 2026
Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina and could break Miroslav Klose's scoring record, pass Pelé and reach 200 caps.
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Antonio Conte leaves Napoli with credit in the bank, not a mess behind him
Antonio Conte leaves Napoli after a Serie A title, second place on 76 points and the Supercoppa Italiana as the club prepares for change.
Friday, 5 June 2026
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Steve Clarke's Scotland selection puzzle before Bolivia
Steve Clarke’s Scotland build-up is being shaped by Billy Gilmour’s injury, Tyler Fletcher’s surprise call-up and selection calls before Bolivia.
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Thomas Tuchel backs Arsenal quartet after title win and final defeat
Tuchel praised Arsenal's title-winning season, eased Champions League final pain and confirmed Saka, Rice, Eze and Madueke join England on Saturday.
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Martin O'Neill set to stay at Celtic after double-winning return
Martin O'Neill is set to stay at Celtic after winning the Premiership and Scottish Cup, with a league points rate matching his 2000-05 spell.
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France World Cup 2026: Mbappé, Dembélé and Olise headline an attack worth more than €800m
France head to the 2026 World Cup with a squad worth more than €800m, a refreshed attacking structure and Didier Deschamps chasing a historic farewell.
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Australia World Cup 2026: Popovic reset is paying off
Australia reach the 2026 World Cup direct for the first time since 2014 after seven wins and a draw in their final eight qualifiers under Tony Popovic.
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Romelu Lukaku will not start for Belgium against Egypt, says Garcia
Romelu Lukaku scored his 90th Belgium goal, but Rudi Garcia says he will not start against Egypt as Belgium manage his return carefully.
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Ecuador World Cup 2026: defence strong, attack short
Ecuador have 18 unbeaten under Sebastian Beccacece, but only 17 goals in 19 matches. The defence looks elite, the attack still does not.
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Lawrence Shankland moved first, Scotland came after
Lawrence Shankland says he got his Rangers move done before joining Scotland so there would be no club uncertainty hanging over his World Cup.
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Mexico vs Serbia is Aguirre's final real World Cup audition
Mexico vs Serbia is Javier Aguirre's last real World Cup rehearsal before June 11, with spots still open and Alvaro Fidalgo under focus.
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Fulham’s manager search is already taking shape
Fulham’s manager search is moving fast, with Arne Slot, Thomas Frank and Kieran McKenna linked as Shahid Khan says a replacement will be named soon.
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Thomas Frank rules out a summer return after Tottenham exit
Thomas Frank says this summer is not the right time to return to management after leaving Tottenham, despite links to Fulham and Crystal Palace.
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Erling Haaland is carrying Norway's World Cup hopes into 2026
Erling Haaland scored 16 goals in 8 qualifiers and has 55 in 49 for Norway as they head to a first World Cup finals since 1998.
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Marcus Rashford vs Anthony Gordon for England left wing
Rashford and Gordon are pushing Thomas Tuchel into an England left-wing call, with No11 and 18, Rashford's Barcelona output and Dallas looming.
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Tottenham rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi already has a clear shape
Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham rebuild is already taking shape, with defensive transfer targets, uncertain senior futures and early signs of backing.
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Real Madrid transfer news: Pérez’s €150 million election promise
Florentino Pérez says Real Madrid will make a record €150 million bid for a mystery Champions League player, while ruling out Haaland, Kane, Doku and Olise.
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Bayer Leverkusen appoint Carles Martínez Novell for another reset
Carles Martínez Novell joins Bayer Leverkusen on a deal to June 2028 after a sixth-place Bundesliga finish and another coaching reset.