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.
Spain defender Marc Cucurella has gotten a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente to celebrate Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup win, fulfilling a promise made during the tournament.
Andrea Pirlo's potential appointment as Italy's head coach is facing political backlash due to his ambassadorial role with Russian betting company Fonbet, prompting evaluation by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall admits the team needs to address slipping standards but denies a culture problem amid reports of vaping in the gym and a public dispute with player Adam Doueihi, who has apologized for his actions.
Justin Langer expresses doubt over England's proposed coaching setup for red-ball cricket, suggesting it can only succeed if the Test coach and Brendon McCullum share an identical approach.
Kansas City Chiefs' OC Eric Bieniemy is absent from training camp after his wife, Mia, was shot by their son, Elijah, at their Virginia home. Mia is recovering, but no return timeline is set for Bieniemy, with Joe Bleymaier and Andy Heck covering his responsibilities.
Roberto Mancini, who led Italy to Euro 2020 glory, returns as coach after a 3-year absence, tasked with reviving a team in crisis following consecutive World Cup qualification failures.
Spaniens Fußball-WM-Held Marc Cucurella hat sich das Gesicht seines Trainers Luis de la Fuente tätowieren lassen, um ein vor dem Turnier gemachtes Versprechen einzukhalten.
Roberto Mancini, reappointed as Italy's coach after the team's 2026 World Cup qualification failure, apologizes for his abrupt 2023 departure, taking full responsibility and promising to restore the team's former glory.
Roberto Mancini apologizes for leaving Italy's national team for Saudi Arabia in 2023, citing a lack of communication with former federation president Gabriele Gravina. Reappointed as head coach, Mancini aims to redeem the team after three failed World Cup qualifications and faces a potentially divided fanbase in his first match against Belgium on September 25.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to his late coach Ramakant Achrekar on Guru Purnima, visiting his memorial at Shivaji Park and expressing gratitude for the foundational role Achrekar played in his career.
Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old South African midfielder, found football as his 'safe space' amidst a life marked by socioeconomic challenges and personal tragedies, ultimately rising to international acclaim before his sudden death.
St Kilda defeated North Melbourne 13.15 (93) to 8.14 (62) at Docklands Stadium, but the win was marred by Max King's early exit due to hamstring tightness in his first AFL game in 757 days. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera starred with a four-goal, 46-possession performance.
Hong Kong's reigning foil champion, Choi, defends his title at the Kerry Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, with his coach emphasizing mental strength as key due to recent injury and limited training.
Jürgen Klopp, newly appointed Germany manager, threatens to resign if his family is targeted by public scrutiny, as he takes over a team seeking rebound from another disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.
Former England fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt discusses balancing her coaching career with motherhood, aiming to become a franchise head coach while managing 'mum guilt'
Jürgen Klopp, 59, has been officially confirmed as the new coach of the German national football team by the DFB in Frankfurt. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann and is tasked with improving the team's performance after a disappointing World Cup showing, with his debut set for September 24.
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has outlined the roles of his backroom staff, including Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, and discussed their focus on improving the team's set-piece performance. He also expressed gratitude for inheriting a talented coaching team at Bournemouth.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente condemned the "intolerable, unacceptable" behavior of Argentina players Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, who attacked Spain's Rodri, Eric García, and confronted Gavi after Spain won the World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium.
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy revealed fast bowler Alzarri Joseph declined selection for the two-Test home series against Pakistan due to undisclosed reasons, despite being picked. Sammy expressed confidence in the available bowling attack for the series starting July 25.
Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany's national football coach by the DFB, signing a contract that extends through the 2030 World Cup. He is tasked with rebuilding the struggling team following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after recent disappointing tournament exits.
Jürgen Klopp has been confirmed as Germany's new head coach, vowing to revive the national team and its relationship with the public, aiming to "change a country" through football. He also warned the media against hounding his family, threatening to resign without compensation if their privacy is violated.
India's stand-in bowling coach Sunil Joshi lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his record-breaking T20I fifty against Zimbabwe, emphasizing focus on his batting while planning gradual bowling development. Joshi also urged patience with emerging all-rounder Suryansh Shedge and praised Ravi Bishnoi's effective run-up adjustment.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri, named World Cup's best player, will undergo back surgery next week, coach Enzo Maresca confirmed. Maresca, unveiled as City's new manager, expressed desire for Rodri to stay despite transfer speculation.
