1 hour ago Gerhard Struber replaces Liam Manning as Bristol City manager

Bristol City has appointed Gerhard Struber as the club’s new men’s Head Coach on a three-year contract.

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3 h. ago How the US men’s national team values diversity, even in the Trump era

With World Cup 2026 on the horizon, the team has been reluctant to weigh in publicly as one of their pillars is politicizedLos Angeles will be in the spotlight during the 2026 World Cup. It’s where the US men’s national team will begin their World Cup campaign, and it’s where they’ll wrap up the group stage. It’s a city in the news lately due to the Trump administration’s deployment of Ice and the national guard, but it’s also a metro area synonymous with diversity. This US men’s national team, more than ever, reflects that diversity.“It’s not that there’s a record or anything of how many minorities have been on the national team before, but I feel like this has been the most diverse generation of national team,” said center back Chris Richards, who is poised to be a leader along the backline for the US next year. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Carlos Cuesta makes Mikel Arteta feelings clear in parting message before Arsenal exit

Arsenal and Mikel Arteta will see a change to the club's backroom team as Carlos Cuesta departs the Emirates for Italy as he is expected to take the head coach role at Parma

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7 h. ago How 'proven winner' Andy Farrell became British Lions head coach despite first tour disaster

Andy Farrell arrives in Australia as one of the pre-eminent international head coaches in world rugby - but things were very different for the British and Irish Lions' coach on his first tour as part of a very different Lions side

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8 h. ago Mikel Arteta backed at Arsenal as Cuesta Carlos exit confirmed in emotional statement: 'Best is yet to come'

Arteta’s assistant leaving to take over as Parma head coach in major blow

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11 h. ago Xabi Alonso sends Arsenal transfer message over £67m Real Madrid star

Arsenal have been heavily linked with Rodrygo but Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has hinted that the Brazil international is poised to stay in the Spanish capital

Economics

19 h. ago Scottish Rugby chief wants Gregor Townsend to remain head coach beyond 2026 Six Nations

Desire for ‘continuity’ extends to Edinburgh and Glasgow coaches

Sport

22 h. ago Thomas Frank makes Spurs style promise amid message to Daniel Levy

Tottenham Hotspur's new head coach Thomas Frank is promising a team that will take risks in words that echo the sentiments shared by his predecessor Ange Postecoglou

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26 h. ago The fixtures Premier League’s Afcon stars will miss – including one huge potential title clash

The 2026 African Cup of Nations takes place across December and January this season

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30 h. ago Mikel Arteta poised to lose key Arsenal assistant Carlos Cuesta to Parma

Cuesta due to become Italian club’s head coach at 29Arsenal preparing to make move for Sesko or GyökeresMikel Arteta is poised to lose one of his key lieutenants at Arsenal, with his 29-year-old assistant Carlos Cuesta expected to join Parma to take a first head coach’s role.The Spaniard, regarded as one of the world’s best young coaches, flew to Italy on Wednesday to finalise his appointment. Cuesta is in line to replace Cristian Chivu, who left for Inter to take over from Simone Inzaghi, and would become the second-youngest head coach in Serie A history. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Fifa again under scrutiny for World Cup’s increased carbon footprint

The 2026 tournament will feature more teams and more air miles travelled than ever, casting doubt upon ambitious climate goalsAs next summer’s World Cup approaches, excitement is building for the biggest global soccer tournament ever held, but so too are concerns over the viability and environmental sustainability of the vastly expanded competition.Held across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 World Cup will see the tournament expand from 32 nations to 48 competing for soccer’s most coveted prize. It will be a tournament of unprecedented scale both in terms of the number of teams, and the vast geographical expanse it will cover. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Lions enjoy rare status as heavy favourites as Australia fight for credibility

Captain Maro Itoje and head coach Andy Farrell are out to mastermind a series win for the British and Irish Lions.

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50 h. ago Man Utd star's 'arguments' with Ruben Amorim as transfer on the cards for 'bad character'

Alejandro Garnacho is set to leave Manchester United this summer and there have been fresh claims that clashes with head coach Ruben Amorim on the training pitch are to blame

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3 d. ago Rangers boss took the hump over Cyriel Dessers question but the main man didn't dig me out – Scott McDermott

If Dessers goes, he’ll be a big loss for Rangers and their new head coach Russell Martin

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4 d. ago Former Rangers star appointed new head coach of Italian national team

47 y/o ‘symbol of Italian football’ handed top job

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4 d. ago ‘A symbol of Italian football’: Azzurri appoint Gennaro Gattuso as head coach

Former midfielder replaces Luciano Spalletti‘The blue jersey is like a second skin for him,’ says FIGCThe former Milan and Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Italy’s national-team coach, the Italian football federation (FIGC) confirmed on Sunday.Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked last week as a result of a 3-0 defeat by Norway in a World Cup qualifier. Gattuso will be formally introduced as head coach on Thursday at Rome’s Parco dei Principi hotel. Continue reading...

Sport

4 d. ago Leicester coach Cheika hits out at Cole yellow card after final defeat by Bath

Forward sent to sin bin after collision with Finn RussellBen Spencer believes ‘sky is the limit’ for BathMichael Cheika, the Leicester head coach, took issue with the officiating after his side’s playoff final defeat by Bath, describing the late yellow card shown to Dan Cole after an aerial collision with Finn Russell as “embarrassing for the game” and “hardly even a penalty”.The Australian was also less than impressed with how the scrum was refereed. “I’ve never seen it before in my life, dominating like that and getting nothing, zero. In fact, getting penalised against. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Thomas Frank gives green light to first Tottenham transfer with £30m deal close

Thomas Frank was named as Tottenham Hotspur's new head coach earlier this week and the first signing of the Dane's tenure is close to being agreed after fresh transfer talks

Economics

5 d. ago Wales coach left with difficult decisions ahead of big announcement next week

Wales now head to Italy for the World Championship with their head coach given lots of options to pick from

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5 d. ago Bryan Mbeumo responds immediately as Tottenham trump Man Utd with huge transfer offer

Bryan Mbeumo is keen to leave Brentford this summer after a standout season for the Bees and is a wanted man, with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur - where Thomas Frank is the new head coach - both very keen

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