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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has finally spoken about his altercation with teammate Federico Valverde, insisting he never threw a punch during the training ground incident that made headlines worldwide.