Italy U19 2-0 Serbia U19: Liberali and Iddrissou secure winning start
Mattia Liberali and Jamal Iddrissou found the net as Italy defeated Serbia 2-0 in their European Under-19 Championship Group B opener in Wales.
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Leeds Powerchair FC lift first EE Disability FA Cup after 3-1 final win
Leeds Powerchair FC secured their maiden EE Disability FA Cup trophy with a 3-1 victory over Teesside Powerchair Football Club in the final. Captain Dylan Kelsall led the comeback with two goals after Mitchell Tinkler had opened the scoring.
Liam Rosenior agrees to become Paris FC manager as Kombouaré faces exit
Liam Rosenior has reached an agreement to become the new manager of Paris FC, with the Ligue 1 club delaying their pre-season return to finalise the appointment.
Eliaquim Mangala retires and joins Saint-Étienne coaching staff
Former Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala has ended his playing career at 35. He immediately moves into coaching with Ligue 2 side AS Saint-Étienne.
Dennis Schmitt set to take charge of Monaco Groupe Élite
Dennis Schmitt is poised to become the new manager of AS Monaco’s Groupe Élite. The 33-year-old German recently served as interim boss at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Wallsend Boys: The Grassroots Club Behind £116m Anderson Deal
Elliot Anderson’s potential £116m move to Manchester City highlights Wallsend Boys Club, the North Tyneside grassroots outfit that produced Alan Shearer and focuses on community wellbeing.
Boniek emerges as alternative to Maldini for Italy technical director role
Former Juventus and Roma striker Zbigniew Boniek has emerged as a candidate for the Italy national team technical director position, offering an alternative to Paolo Maldini.
Mostafa Mohamed Missing as Nantes Begin Ligue 2 Pre-Season
Egypt striker Mostafa Mohamed was absent as FC Nantes returned for pre-season training, with the club unable to locate the player ahead of their Ligue 2 campaign.
Capello backs Conte over Mancini for Italy role
Fabio Capello has endorsed Antonio Conte ahead of Roberto Mancini for the Italy managerial vacancy, arguing the Azzurri need “shock therapy” only the former Juventus boss can provide.
WSL to Allow Alcohol in Stands from September After Successful Trial
WSL clubs may permit alcohol consumption in view of the pitch from September after an 18-month trial. The move distinguishes the women’s game from the men’s top five leagues, where the practice remains banned.