Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Friday, 12 June 2026
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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.
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Edin Dzeko one figure in Bosnia's World Cup return
Edin Dzeko’s 148 caps and 73 goals sit behind Bosnia & Herzegovina’s World Cup return, with his war-shaped story still central.
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Christian Pulisic enters home World Cup with weight finally shared
Pulisic joins only four generational talents hosting a World Cup in their prime. Robinson returns from injury, but USMNT's defense is reshuffled.
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Rob Edwards sacked as Wolves trigger Kieran Trippier's crisis
Rob Edwards sacked via social media 36 hours after unveiling summer signing Kieran Trippier, triggering the defender's contract crisis at Wolves.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
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Harry Kane enters the World Cup in career-peak form
Harry Kane arrives at the 2026 World Cup in career-peak form with 61 goals in 51 games, determined to end England's 60-year major-trophy drought.
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Jose Mourinho confirmed on three-year Real Madrid deal
Jose Mourinho confirmed as Real Madrid head coach on three-year deal. Manager arrives from Benfica's unbeaten season to lead second-place Madrid.
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Raphinha backs Vinicius to deliver Brazil's sixth World Cup
Raphinha publicly backs rival Vinicius to deliver Brazil's first World Cup title since 2002, with both in-form wingers primed to end the nation's 24-year
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Bellingham as England's No. 9: how Tuchel is reshaping the attack
How Tuchel's Bellingham No. 9 experiment and the omission of Foden and Palmer reshape England's World Cup approach with athleticism and pressing.
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Spain World Cup preview: Yamal fitness and a rare squad shape define the case
Spain head to the 2026 World Cup as joint favourites, with Lamine Yamal's fitness, a unusual squad and a tricky bracket shaping the story.
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Liverpool transfer targets World Cup watchlist is shaped by realism
Liverpool's World Cup coverage doubles as a transfer watchlist, with Nico Schlotterbeck, Yan Diomande and Rayan among the standout names and price tags
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Fulham manager search widens with Arbeloa and Amorim in the frame
Fulham have opened talks with Alvaro Arbeloa and are discussing Ruben Amorim as they search for a replacement for Marco Silva.
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Premier League world cup players lead 2026 field
Premier League leads all leagues with 154 players at the 2026 World Cup, well ahead of the Bundesliga's 94, with City and Palace prominent.
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Germany players pay for 600 fans to travel to Ecuador match
Germany's players are paying for buses for 600 fans to the Ecuador group match in New Jersey after World Cup transport prices sparked backlash.
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John McGinn carries Scotland's World Cup story better than anyone else
John McGinn heads into Scotland's World Cup return after lifting Aston Villa's first major silverware in 30 years and finishing the season strongly.
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Thomas Tuchel picks form over names in a ruthless England World Cup squad
Thomas Tuchel leaves Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold out of England's World Cup squad and recalls Ivan Toney.
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Craig Gordon one world cup appearance from history
Craig Gordon says making the World Cup at 43 is already a triumph, and if he plays he could become the second-oldest player in World Cup history.
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Cole Palmer omission is Rio Ferdinand's main England squad gripe
Rio Ferdinand says Cole Palmer should have been in Thomas Tuchel's England squad as an impact option, despite being left out for the World Cup.
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Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with a long list of problems
Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid return comes with questions over Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Trent Alexander-Arnold and squad unity.
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Martin O'Neill gets permanent Celtic job after restoring order
Martin O'Neill is Celtic's permanent manager on a one-year deal after two interim spells brought a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.
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Lionel Messi back in training as Argentina manage his fitness before the World Cup
Lionel Messi says he feels great after a muscle issue, and Scaloni says the Argentina captain will play against Iceland with his minutes managed.
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Manchester City compensation claims gather pace after Burnley ruling
Burnley’s £35million-plus award against Everton has set a precedent that could expose Manchester City to £100million-plus claims from four rivals.
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Anthony Gordon backed to start for England against Croatia
Roy Keane says Anthony Gordon should start for England against Croatia after a strong warm-up showing, while Thomas Tuchel admits a penalty mix-up against
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Declan Rice sunburn and England’s World Cup heat problem
Declan Rice joked his mum was 'killing' him over World Cup sunburn, while saying England's 30C training heat hits you in the face.
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Kim Min-jae, Bayern and South Korea's World Cup lead
Kim Min-jae started all 34 Bayern Bundesliga matches in 2025/26, won two domestic trophies and heads to World Cup 2026 with key praise.
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Declan Rice under heat and leadership pressure
Declan Rice jokes about being sunburnt in Florida, while Thomas Tuchel, Stuart Pearce and Roy Keane discuss his England vice-captain role.
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Rob Edwards sacked by Wolves after seven months and an abrupt rebuild reset
Rob Edwards has been sacked by Wolves after seven months in charge, with César Peixoto in talks as the relegated club consider a reset.
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Thomas Tuchel says England set the tone for World Cup bid in Costa Rica win
Thomas Tuchel said England set the tone after a 3-0 win over Costa Rica and an hour-long thunderstorm delay in Orlando.
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Canada World Cup preparations are about depth, not certainty
Canada’s final World Cup tune-ups have put Moïse Bombito’s fitness, Maxime Crépeau’s No. 1 role and Luc De Fougerolles’ rise under scrutiny.
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Josko Gvardiol contract battle grows with City, Real Madrid and Barcelona in play
Josko Gvardiol has a City renewal offer on the table, while Real Madrid’s interest is concrete and Barcelona have also made contact.
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Chris Richards says he is ready for Paraguay after ankle scare
Chris Richards says he is ready for the USMNT opener against Paraguay less than four weeks after a significant left ankle injury.