Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Friday, 22 May 2026
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England World Cup squad already split by late arrivals and omissions
Tuchel's England World Cup squad is split by late arrivals and surprise omissions, with Arsenal's finalists joining later and Alex Scott in camp.
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Yang Hyun-jun signs new Celtic deal until 2030
Yang Hyun-Jun says his future is at Celtic after signing to 2030. Martin O'Neill said he was at Birmingham City on deadline day before the move fell through.
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Tuchel's England squad puts cohesion ahead of reputation
Thomas Tuchel says England's squad was built on cohesion and chemistry, with Phil Foden and Cole Palmer left out and Ivan Toney included.
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Marcus Rashford's full-circle return is the story of England's World Cup call-up
Marcus Rashford called his England World Cup recall a full-circle moment, then clarified his post was not a dig at Manchester United.
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Thomas Tuchel's England squad is a gamble on roles over reputation
Thomas Tuchel England squad call is a team-first gamble, with Phil Foden and Cole Palmer out as specialists and role players get the nod.
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Pep Guardiola says rest comes first after Manchester City exit
Pep Guardiola says he will rest and not rush back into management after Manchester City confirmed his departure following 10 years and 593 games.
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Thomas Tuchel explains Harry Maguire omission after shocked England reaction
Harry Maguire says he was shocked and gutted by his England World Cup omission after Tuchel admitted he was surprised by the reaction.
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England World Cup squad shows Tuchel is picking for function, not reputation
England World Cup squad: Ivan Toney returns on the strength of his numbers, Marcus Rashford is back, and Tuchel has dropped big names.
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Manchester City turn Pep Guardiola's exit into a permanent Etihad tribute
Pep Guardiola will have Manchester City's North Stand renamed after him, with a statue planned after a 10-year, 20-trophy reign.
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Thomas Tuchel's England squad is built for a World Cup, not a popularity contest
Thomas Tuchel has explained his England World Cup squad calls, prioritising versatility, penalties and tournament planning over star power.
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Thomas Tuchel's England squad shows balance mattered more than star power
Thomas Tuchel defended his England squad by backing balance, clear roles and specialists over star power after several big omissions.
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Thomas Tuchel's England squad is built on tough calls, not reputation
Thomas Tuchel says England's World Cup squad was built on balance, continuity and hunger, leaving out Maguire, Foden and Palmer.
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England World Cup squad shows Tuchel values balance over star power
England World Cup squad debate centres on Tuchel leaving out Foden, Palmer and Alexander-Arnold while backing balance and role fit.
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England’s World Cup squad shows Thomas Tuchel is picking on merit
England World Cup squad: Tuchel cut 55 names to 26, with Bellingham and Madueke in while Foden, Palmer and Maguire miss out.
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Alexander Isak’s Liverpool debut season is under scrutiny, but the backing remains
Liverpool voices are urging patience over Alexander Isak's frustrating debut season after the £125m striker managed only 3 goals and 1 assist in 14
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Tuchel's England squad call is ruthless, and Palmer and Foden are the headline
England World Cup squad news: Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire are out, while Ivan Toney returns after 32 goals in 32 games.
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England World Cup squad announcement set for Maguire omission and Toney recall
England's World Cup squad is due at 9.45am BST with Harry Maguire out, Ivan Toney back and Cole Palmer among the notable omissions.
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Harry Maguire's England snub looks harsher after his best run of form
Harry Maguire has 22 Premier League appearances and a 6.88 rating this season, yet his England omission has sparked anger at Thomas Tuchel's call.
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England World Cup fixtures: Croatia first as group schedule takes shape
England's World Cup fixtures start with Croatia on 17 June, then Ghana on 23 June and Panama on 27 June.
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Arsenal title win: Arteta’s tree meeting and the reset behind it
Mikel Arteta says a players-only meeting next to a tree helped Arsenal reach a different level as they ended a 22-year wait for the Premier League title.
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Andy Robertson’s farewell is about more than the goodbye at Liverpool
Andy Robertson says Liverpool are in transition, reflects on the toll of Diogo Jota’s death and looks ahead to Brentford.
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Marcus Rashford Barcelona future hinges on £26million option
Frenkie de Jong wants Marcus Rashford to stay at Barcelona, but the £26million buy option and United’s stance keep the deal unresolved.
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Xabi Alonso Chelsea message is about keeping the squad together
Xabi Alonso’s first Chelsea comments back the project, reject Champions League doubts and hint he wants Enzo Fernández and Marc Cucurella to stay.
Thursday, 21 May 2026
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England World Cup squad: Palmer and Foden set to miss out
Tuchel is set to name his England World Cup squad on Friday, with Palmer and Foden reportedly left out and Southgate reflecting on selection pain.
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Celtic v Hearts ended in chaos, but O'Neill and Osmand got the title over the line
Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian ended 3-1 as Martin O'Neill's side won the title, but a pitch invasion left the finish confused and ugly.
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Enzo Maresca Manchester City successor problem
Enzo Maresca could inherit Manchester City after Guardiola’s 10 seasons, 17 major trophies and a squad still in transition.
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Jens Berthel Askou leaves Motherwell after a season that made Toulouse move inevitable
Jens Berthel Askou leaves Motherwell for Toulouse after a fourth-place finish, European qualification and defensive club records.
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Prince William and Aston Villa turn a final into a behind-the-scenes story
Prince William called Aston Villa's 3-0 win over SC Freiburg 'slightly surreal' and later went from the executive box to the dressing room.
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Harry Maguire left out as Tuchel makes England's centre-back call clear
Harry Maguire is out of England's World Cup squad after Thomas Tuchel said Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and others offer a different profile.
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Eberechi Eze returns to Crystal Palace as Arsenal title winner
Eberechi Eze returns to Crystal Palace as an Arsenal title winner, while Sky's final-day Radar also spotlights Castellanos and Maddison.