Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the head coach of Senegal, according to a statement from the Senegalese football association. The confirmation comes from The Guardian Football, which reported on the development.
Xabi Alonso, the current Chelsea coach, and Andoni Iraola, the current Liverpool coach, have revealed they played together in their youth at Antiguoko KE, a club from San Sebastian. The three coaches shared the same training facilities in the Basque region in the 1990s.
Flamengo has requested an analysis of Vasco's economic and financial situation from the National Agency for Football Regulation and Sustainability (ANRESF) due to Vasco's difficulties in meeting its financial obligations.
Talleres, the Argentine football club, have suffered their fourth loss in five games under the management of Jorge Sampaoli, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The team, led by Sampaoli since July, was defeated 3-1 by Gimnasia Mendoza on Monday, leaving them bottom of their group in the Torneio Clausura.
Michiel Kramer, a 37-year-old former professional footballer, has started his new career as a trainer at his old club RKC, following the end of his playing career.
The Houston Dynamo have achieved a new record of consecutive games without conceding a goal, securing a "clean sheet" in their 1-0 victory over the LA Galaxy. This feat has been confirmed by a reputable source.
Robert Lewandowski made a memorable start to his Chicago Fire career, scoring a brace on his home debut against Charlotte FC. The 37-year-old Poland international's goals sealed a 2-1 comeback victory for the Fire, who are now in third place in the 15-team Eastern Conference table.
Racing will face Belgrano in the Copa Argentina 2026, according to Olé. The match will be played on 2026-08-19 at 19:15 hs in the Estadio Único del Parque La Pedrera.
The São Paulo club will receive US$ 700,000 (R$ 3.6 million) if they advance to the Sul-Americana quarterfinals, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. This potential windfall comes as the club navigates a challenging financial situation, with a debt of R$ 858 million.
Sheffield United's owners, COH Sports Bidco Limited, face a winding-up order in the High Court on 18 August 2026, related to the purchase of the club in December 2024.