Manchester United are in advanced talks to appoint former Hearts manager Eva Olid as their new women's team head coach, replacing Marc Skinner following his departure.
Matt King has been named the new head coach of the New South Wales Blues, succeeding Laurie Daley. Despite lacking first-grade head coaching experience, King was selected for his deep involvement in the team's recent programs and his established rapport with the NSWRL.
Former England cricket captain Ben Stokes has revealed an ambition to coach the national team in the future, while expressing surprise that Harry Brook was overlooked for the Test captaincy in favour of Joe Root.
Trevoh Chalobah is leaving Chelsea to join Como in a deal worth up to £30.8m, while Chelsea sign Jordan Henderson on a free transfer. Meanwhile, Fulham complete the signings of Gonzalo García and César Palacios from Real Madrid.
Former NSW State of Origin player Matt King has been named the new head coach of the Blues, succeeding Laurie Daley who stepped down on Monday.
Mauricio Pochettino has re-signed with the US men's national team through the 2030 World Cup, following a successful initial spell. The decision, however, faces skepticism due to Pochettino's potential interest in club jobs, the changed nature of the USMNT's upcoming schedule, and historical struggles of second-cycle managers.
US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has extended his contract with the US Soccer Federation through 2030, despite the team's last-16 World Cup exit. The deal, primarily funded by Ken Griffin, includes an expanded role for Pochettino.
US head football coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to extend his contract with US Soccer, leading the men's national team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. This follows his guidance of the team to the round of 16 in the recent World Cup, where they achieved their highest-ever group stage points.
Marc Skinner has left his role as Manchester United Women's head coach after five years, following a disagreement over transfer market investment. Skinner sought further spending, but the club aims to develop homegrown talent, ending his tenure despite winning their first major trophy.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany lauded defender Kim Min-jae's work ethic, stating it inspires teammates, despite Kim's reduced playing time. Kim expressed commitment to Bayern amidst competition from Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah during the team's Asian tour in South Korea.
Sione Fukofuka has resigned as Scotland Women's head coach, citing the stress of being apart from his family in Australia and his wife's parents' illness. Dave Butcher will take over as interim coach as the team prepares for the WXV Global Series.
Andoni Iraola's first Liverpool pre-season tour in the US concluded with a defeat, highlighting challenges in implementing his vision due to missing key players and squad gaps. Young talents like Nyoni impressed, while established players like Jones struggled to adapt, and Szoboszlai emerged as a fan favorite and leader.
Marc Skinner has left his role as Manchester United Women's head coach by mutual consent after five years, partly due to disagreements over the club's transfer strategy focusing on youth development rather than competing with high-spending WSL rivals. He led the team to their first major trophy.
Leeds United inflicted Liverpool's first pre-season defeat under new head coach Andoni Iraola, staging a convincing comeback from 2-0 down at half-time to win 4-2 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin (twice), Brenden Aaronson, and Sean Longstaff secured the victory for Daniel Farke's side.
Lionel Messi has rejoined Inter Miami training after Argentina's World Cup final appearance, with coach Guillermo Hoyos confirming his return but no decision yet on his competitive comeback. He and Rodrigo De Paul are in the squad pool for Saturday's match against Columbus Crew, as the club manages their workload amidst a heavy schedule.
Andoni Iraola is driving Liverpool's pre-season with urgency in Chicago, pushing for faster play amidst a squad depleted by injuries and post-World Cup breaks. The club faces defensive cover issues and transfer market needs, with key players like Wirtz and Isak set to feature.
Eddie Howe has departed as Newcastle United manager after nearly five years, with Matthias Jaissle set to take over. The club is finalizing Jaissle's four-year contract and an £8m compensation for Al-Ahli, while key player Bruno Guimarães's future remains uncertain amid Arsenal transfer links.
Former South Korea national football coach Hong Myung-bo, following his resignation after the World Cup and a parliamentary grilling, urged critics to actively join the Korea Football Association to fix problems instead of only criticizing on social media platforms.
Eddie Howe has resigned as head coach of Newcastle United after nearly five years, citing a need to step away and recharge. His departure follows a season where the Magpies finished 12th in the Premier League, despite his previous successes including two Champions League qualifications and a Carabao Cup win.
Hong Kong will compete in the inaugural Fifa Asean Cup's "Challenge Division" in September and October, drawn in Group A with Myanmar, led by former Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen, and Brunei.
Christian Vieri supports Roberto Mancini's reappointment as Italy's football coach, citing his focus on youth development as key to revival after a chaotic search that saw several candidates and federation officials exit. Vieri also believes China will eventually host the World Cup.
The Korea Football Association (KFA) has opened applications for the vacant men's national team head coaching position, with a deadline of Aug. 9. The temporary staff will oversee two FIFA international match windows, and the KFA aims to finalize the process by late August.
Inter Milan coach Christian Chivu highlights financial disparity between English and Italian clubs after signing John Stones on a free transfer, contrasting with Manchester City's £116 million spend on Elliot Anderson.
Zinedine Zidane succeeds Didier Deschamps as France's head coach on a four-year contract, aiming to leverage the team's 'extraordinary players' to maintain a winning streak through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.
