Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Monday, 1 June 2026
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Arne Slot Liverpool farewell letter feels more like gratitude than grievance
Arne Slot’s open farewell to Liverpool ties the title win, Water Street tragedy and Diogo Jota’s death to a thank-you message to the club.
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Carlo Ancelotti wins trust before Brazil's World Cup test
Ancelotti has 41% approval in Brazil after six wins in 11 games. Portuguese lessons, staff protection and a bold attack have shifted the mood.
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Liverpool vs Bournemouth has become a stress test under Andoni Iraola
Liverpool's meetings with Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth have become chaotic, high-stakes contests shaped by late goals and disallowed strikes.
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Neco Williams on Wales' World Cup miss and the reset toward Euro 2028
Neco Williams says Wales' World Cup miss still hurts, but the reset starts with Ghana and a push toward Euro 2028.
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Tomas Soucek leads Czech Republic's World Cup squad on experience and form
Tomas Soucek leads Czech Republic's World Cup squad with 89 caps. Hugo Sochurek, 17, is the youngest pick and Slavia Prague supply 10 players.
Sunday, 31 May 2026
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Harry Kane contract talks turn to 2029 versus 2030
Harry Kane and Bayern Munich are in contract talks, with the club wanting an extension to 2029 and the striker pushing for 2030.
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Arsenal title parade marks end of 22-year wait
Hundreds of thousands lined north London as Arsenal marked their Premier League title with a parade after a 22-year wait.
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Uruguay World Cup squad: Ugarte in, Suarez out
Uruguay named Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentancur and Santiago Bueno in their World Cup squad, but Luis Suarez was left out by Marcelo Bielsa.
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Scotland World Cup: Christie says Euro pain can drive the squad on
Ryan Christie says Scotland's Euro 2024 hurt has left the squad with a chip on their shoulder as they head to the World Cup.
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Andoni Iraola future turns into a race between Liverpool, Palace and Leverkusen
Andoni Iraola is weighing up Liverpool, Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen after Bournemouth's 6th-place finish and Europe-qualified season.
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Ivan Toney backed as England's World Cup back-up option
Marc Richards says Ivan Toney has the mindset and goal threat to be England's impact option at the 2026 World Cup.
Saturday, 30 May 2026
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Dieter Hecking returns to Wolfsburg as managing director sport
Dieter Hecking returns to VfL Wolfsburg as managing director sport, on a deal to 2028, after relegation into Bundesliga 2.
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Kai Havertz justified Arteta's call before Arsenal's final slipped away
Kai Havertz scored after seven minutes after Arteta picked him over Gyokeres, but Arsenal still lost the Champions League final on penalties.
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Steve Clarke's four-year bet on Scotland's evolution
Steve Clarke says Scotland's four-year extension is about evolution, with the senior core still backing the 2028 and 2030 cycles and young players coming in.
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Neymar World Cup availability still in play after calf injury
Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar remains in Brazil's World Cup plans after a Grade 2 calf injury, with the opener against Morocco still possible.
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Christian Pulisic under the microscope as the USMNT try to reset before the World Cup
Pochettino says Christian Pulisic will score at the World Cup as the USMNT try to revive his confidence after a 19-game club drought.
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Luke Graham pursuit shows Rangers' defensive rebuild is already under way
Rangers are pushing for Luke Graham as Dundee brace for offers. Steven Pressley says it is hard to see him staying, while Scotland call-up momentum grows.
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Arsenal vs PSG: why Arsenal believe this final is there to win
Arsenal vs PSG Champions League final: Arsenal arrive unbeaten in Europe with 8 wins, 23 goals and 4 conceded before Budapest.
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Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid return puts the Vinícius question front and centre
Jose Mourinho Real Madrid return is signed but delayed by the 7 June election, with Vinicius Junior now the relationship that matters most.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Enzo Fernández one to watch in Real Madrid’s election-linked chase
Real Madrid's push for Enzo Fernández is being driven by presidential politics, Chelsea's £120m-plus asking price and talk of a player-plus-cash deal
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South Africa's World Cup squad shows Broos trusts the local core
South Africa World Cup squad is set: 19 of 26 play domestically, with Lyle Foster the only British-based player before Mexico on 11 June.
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Arsenal move quickly to make Mikel Arteta contract talks the priority
Mikel Arteta new contract talks are a priority for Arsenal, with Josh Kroenke backing a two-year extension before Saturday's PSG final.
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Manchester City face early upheaval after Pep Guardiola exit
Manchester City have lost five staff with Pep Guardiola, while reports put Rúben Dias and Kalvin Phillips among the uncertain futures.
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Samir Nasri withdraws from Champions League final pundit role after PSG abuse fears
Samir Nasri has withdrawn from his Champions League final punditry role after saying PSG supporters insulted his mother, with PSG still his pick against
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Adam Wharton one final away from turning England omission into a bigger debate
Adam Wharton's man-of-the-match final for Crystal Palace reignited the England World Cup squad debate after Thomas Tuchel left him out.
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Chelsea summer arrivals: Alonso already has five new faces to plan around
Chelsea have already lined up five summer arrivals for Xabi Alonso. The key question is who can help immediately and who needs time, travel or a loan.
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Steve Clarke’s new Scotland deal is a vote for continuity, not sentiment
Steve Clarke has agreed a new Scotland deal until the 2030 World Cup after leading the national side to three major tournaments.
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Arsenal's mentality monsters label explained
BBC explores why Arsenal are being called 'mentality monsters', with Rodri, Jurgen Klopp and Ashley Cole among the voices behind the label.
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Crystal Palace Europa League return after Conference League win
Crystal Palace’s Conference League win restores their Europa League place after the July UEFA demotion and August CAS appeal failure.
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Andoni Iraola one answer away from a Palace and Milan tug-of-war
Andoni Iraola is weighing a move as Crystal Palace want an answer by the weekend and AC Milan step up talks in London.