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Manchester City were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018 by an independent panel, and the club has appealed. As the Premier League resumes after the international break, rival managers have spoken publicly for the first time since the verdict, with reactions ranging from calls for patience to frustration over the length of the process.
Mike Hussey, the former Australian batsman, has said he is open to becoming England's batting coach for next year's Ashes after an informal approach from new coach Stephen Fleming. Hussey, who has previously worked with England at the 2022 T20 World Cup, admitted the prospect feels 'a bit strange' but emphasized his love for coaching.
Patrick Vieira has been named Senegal's new head coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw, who was sacked after a poor World Cup run. The federation calls the appointment a strategic step toward major goals.
Jose Mourinho has signed a three-year contract to return as Real Madrid head coach, marking his comeback 13 years after leaving the club. The move comes after Florentino Perez’s re-election, with the 63-year-old replacing Alvaro Arbeloa at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid have endured two trophy-less seasons, including a La Liga defeat to Barcelona in the decisive El Clasico.
The South African national football team, Bafana Bafana, has departed for Mexico to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, but assistant coach Helman Mkhalele was left behind due to a U.S. visa problem. The flight was delayed one day because of the slow visa process.
Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City after a decade with 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and an unprecedented four in a row. This article compares his record with English football legends Sir Alex Ferguson, Bob Paisley and others.
Michael Carrick, who took over as Manchester United's interim manager in January, has been officially appointed head coach after guiding the team to a dramatic revival – climbing to third in the Premier League and securing Champions League qualification. His calm, methodical approach has stabilised the dressing room, restored key players to form, and ended a period of instability under predecessor Ruben Amorim.
The Japan Football Association has officially appointed Michihisa Kano as the permanent head coach of the women's national team. Kano had been serving as interim coach since Nils Nielsen was fired. The JFA cited his competence and the stability he brought during his temporary leadership.
