Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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Real Madrid Schalke debuts for Cucurella and Diomande
Real Madrid could hand first minutes to Marc Cucurella and Yan Diomande against Schalke, with Jude Bellingham back in training and Espanyol next.
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Brahim Diaz makes a case for more Real Madrid minutes
Brahim Diaz’s four-assist World Cup and sharp pre-season return have strengthened his case for a bigger role under Mourinho at Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid defensive rebuild built around Mourinho's physical brief
Real Madrid's defensive rebuild is built around Jose Mourinho's demand for greater physical capacity, with Diomande's record-label fee and new arrivals.
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Manchester United vs Milan: Torriani saves Fernandes as Milan win a wild friendly
Milan beat Manchester United in a chaotic final pre-season friendly, with Lorenzo Torriani saving Bruno Fernandes’ penalty and Terracciano errors shaping it.
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Alexis Ciria to stay with Castilla after Real Madrid pre-season impresses
Jose Mourinho wants Alexis Ciria to stay with Castilla after one goal and one assist in pre-season, while staying close to Real Madrid’s first team.
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Arsenal title defence faces history and injuries
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence with history, William Saliba's injury and stronger rivals all complicating the challenge.
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Manchester United vs Hull preview: nine spots nearly set
Michael Carrick has nine near-certain starters for Manchester United’s opener against Hull, with two spots still open and Senne Lammens impressing.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Monchi says the Championship is one of football's least understood leagues
Monchi says the Championship is one of football’s least understood leagues, explains how data now shapes recruitment, and backs Espanyol’s UK scouting.
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Celtic vs Dundee United: Nygren drives cup win
Benjamin Nygren was involved in all four Celtic goals as Dundee United hit the woodwork five times in a cup tie at Tannadice.
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Igor Thiago stars as Brentford hit seven in Frankfurt friendly
Igor Thiago scored twice and set up another as Brentford hit seven in their final pre-season friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Mikey Moore gives Tottenham a real selection dilemma
Mikey Moore scored twice in Tottenham's 3-0 win over Hoffenheim, with Mathys Tel assisting both as his loan plan looks far less clear.
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Newcastle switch shirts in Bayer Leverkusen friendly
Newcastle United changed shirts in a pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen after a colour clash at St James' Park forced a switch to the lilac third kit.
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Chelsea vs Real Sociedad: Rogers scores on debut as Pedro stays hot
Morgan Rogers scored on debut and Joao Pedro added two as Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1, with the back three used again before Fulham.
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Sebastien Pocognoli leads Scotland manager search
Sebastien Pocognoli is Scotland's prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke, after title success with Union Saint-Gilloise and a brief spell at Monaco.
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Tottenham rebuild not finished, De Zerbi says
De Zerbi says Tottenham's rebuild is not finished, with Sandro Tonali cast as a leader and more signings still to come after a difficult season.
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Ferran Torres joins PSG in £42.7m move from Barcelona
Ferran Torres has joined PSG from Barcelona for about £42.7m on a deal until 2031 after scoring 21 goals in 49 games last season.
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Manchester United squad still needs three signings
Express argue Manchester United are three signings from a more complete Premier League squad, after £85m of summer arrivals and a 2025 third-place finish.
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Dean Huijsen’s case to start at Real Madrid is growing stronger
Dean Huijsen’s strong display against Deportivo and recent league form are boosting his case to start as Real Madrid’s left-sided centre-back.
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Roy Keane was wrong about three of Manchester United's four outcasts
Roy Keane's verdict on four Manchester United players now leaves Joshua Zirkzee as the last man standing, with McTominay thriving at Napoli.
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Ismael Saibari hasn't discussed his tactical role at Bayern yet
Bayern's €50m signing Saibari reveals he hasn't discussed his tactical role with Kompany — his World Cup form earned the move, but minutes at Bayern are
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Players now drive fandom more than clubs do
80% of football supporters follow a second team around a player. Messi and Ronaldo exemplify how elite stars transcend club loyalty and reshape fandom.
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Liverpool's squad arithmetic forces a September purge
Liverpool's 31 players exceed the 25-man Premier League limit. Andoni Iraola must offload at least nine by September 1 if he wants to pursue Bradley Barcola.
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Liverpool's new era begins with more questions than answers
Bezos and Saverin complete 30% stake in Liverpool as new era begins with managerial change, Salah's unfilled departure, and revenue constraints creating
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal contract talks are not a worry
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal fans need not worry about his future, with his deal in its final 12 months and a Community Shield date next.
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Rangers transfer news as Halliday blames recruitment
Andy Halliday says Rangers' issues stem from gross mismanagement and a badly balanced squad, while Couhaib Driouech's move collapsed.
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Bundesliga new head coaches led by Demichelis' Leipzig return
Bundesliga's summer coaching round-up spotlights five new head coaches, with M. Demichelis at RB Leipzig, Carlos Martínez at Bayer Leverkusen and Adi
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Alex Scott sale could hand Bristol City another Bournemouth windfall
Steve Lansdown says Bristol City could get a share if Bournemouth sell Alex Scott, after rejecting Chelsea's £64m bid.
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Bradley Barcola to Liverpool stalls as PSG move on replacements
Liverpool have paused talks for Bradley Barcola as PSG push ahead with a replacement plan led by Mika Godts, leaving the winger’s fee as the main obstacle.
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Shakhtar Donetsk eye Stamford Bridge for Champions League games
Shakhtar Donetsk are exploring Stamford Bridge as a Champions League home venue, with Chelsea's 40,000-seat ground and London ties central.
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Marcus Rashford back at Manchester United under Carrick
Marcus Rashford is back at Manchester United with 14 goals and 14 assists on loan for Barcelona. Carrick is trying to keep the return calm.