Roberto Mancini apologised during his first public appearance since returning as Italy’s head coach, three years after leaving the position to accept a highly paid role with Saudi Arabia. “I deeply regret it,” Mancini said. “It felt like losing the love of your life, and that tells you that you made a serious mistake. I […]
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United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer are reportedly “close to completing” an agreement that would extend his contract through the 2030 World Cup, according to several people familiar with the negotiations. The individuals asked not to be identified because they did not have permission to discuss the talks publicly. […]
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Zinedine Zidane has been named the new manager of the French national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps and taking charge of the side he once inspired to major success as one of the country’s finest players. Philippe Diallo, president of the French football federation, confirmed Zidane’s arrival at the FFF headquarters in Paris on Tuesday and […]
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Zinedine Zidane, the former Real Madrid boss, has officially been appointed head coach of the French national team. Didier Deschamps brought his 14-year tenure, the longest of any France manager, to an end after his team lost to Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, who lifted the World Cup with France […]
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Belgium have named former Netherlands skipper Mark van Bommel as their new head coach, with his deal set to run until Euro 2028. The 49-year-old replaces Rudi Garcia, who left his position following Belgium’s quarter-final defeat by eventual champions Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Van Bommel is scheduled to begin his new role on […]
Continue ReadingSpain’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, has condemned the “intolerable, unacceptable” conduct of Argentina’s players immediately after Sunday’s World Cup final. Leading the altercations were Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, who went after Rodri and Eric García respectively at New York New Jersey Stadium while Spanish players were celebrating their nation’s second World Cup title. […]
Continue ReadingDiego Forlán, previously a forward for Manchester United, is set to step in as the interim head coach of Uruguay following Marcelo Bielsa’s departure after a disappointing World Cup showing. La Celeste exited the tournament during the group phase, managing only two draws across three matches, with Bielsa accepting responsibility for the underwhelming outcomes and […]
Continue ReadingFormer defender Slaven Bilić has been brought back as head coach of the Croatian men’s national team. Bilić, who first led his country from 2006 to 2012, takes over from Zlatko Dalić. Dalić resigned after nearly nine years in charge, following Croatia’s elimination by Portugal in the World Cup round of 32. “I have the […]
Continue ReadingForward Haaland has found the net seven times during Norway’s remarkable journey to the last eight. It marks their first appearance at the global finals since 1998 and the deepest they have ever advanced. The tournament has become an unforgettable summer following victories over Iraq, Senegal, Ivory Coast and Brazil, with Haaland hitting a rich […]
Continue ReadingBurnley have named Nicky Hayen, formerly of Genk, as their new manager on a contract that runs for three years. The 45-year-old from Belgium takes over from Scott Parker, whose departure was confirmed at the close of April following the team’s drop from the Premier League. Hayen, who previously coached Welsh club Haverfordwest County from […]
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