Roberto Mancini has once again been tasked with revitalizing an Italy team in crisis, almost exactly three years after he bolted from the national team. Italian soccer federation president Giovanni Malagò announced Mancini as the new Italy coach on Tuesday, adding that Claudio Ranieri will become the new technical director after Paolo Maldini stepped down … Read more
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team. Didier Deschamps, France’s longest-serving manager, ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation’s semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been out of management … Read more
Former France international Karim Benzema has offered his total institutional and personal backing for Zinedine Zidane ahead of his expected appointment as head coach of Les Bleus. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner labeled his former Real Madrid boss a true “legend” and a “big brother”. Benzema Rolls Out The Red Carpet For ‘Big Brother’ Benzema … Read more
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s four-man transfer wishlist is dependent on a large Champions League bonus. Jurgen Klopp’s four-man transfer wishlist may be dependent on their Champions League triumph this Saturday. Liverpool will meet Real Madrid in a rematch of 2018 final, which the Reds lost. Liverpool has big plans for the transfer window, but winning … Read more
Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to coach the Italian national side. Earlier this week, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago said talks had been held with Guardiola, who left Manchester City this summer after 10 years, and that “exceptions” could be made for his salary. On Thursday, FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini … Read more
Former England striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an “eye-opening experience” following his exit from National League side Woking after just four months and six league games in charge. The 43-year-old was named the replacement for Neal Ardley in March and won two of those six matches to guide the club … Read more
Kevin Keegan, the former England and Newcastle manager who was twice European football of the year and a stalwart member of Liverpool’s serial First Division and European champions in the 1970s, has died aged 75. Keegan’s family revealed in January that he had cancer, and in June he revealed himself that it was stage four, … Read more
Thomas Tuchel is expected to stay on as England manager despite heavy criticism after the Three Lions World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon’s goal early in the second half put England on course for a first final since 1966, but defensive substitutions and a low block allowed Argentina to dominate the … Read more
The Los Angeles Angels announced that general manager Perry Minasian has been relieved of his duties, and that John Mozeliak has been named interim general manager of the club. Minassian’s departure was announced through a press release from Angels team president Molly Jolly. “Perry has been an important leader who has worked tirelessly over the … Read more
Brewers skipper Pat Murphy could find himself on the injured list in the near future. Murphy told reporters Saturday that he plans to have back surgery on Thursday and an additional hip procedure during the All-Star break. Although he did not reveal details about the surgeries, Murphy said the back pain is related to the … Read more