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'Hire and fire': The exhausting job of a soccer manager in 2026 'Hire and fire': The exhausting job of a soccer manager in 2026

Europe's coaching merry-go-round is in full swing. So, what's it like to be on the receiving end of that pressure? ESPN spoke to some coaches who survived it -- and some who didn't.

What are Vinícius Júnior's options as his Real Madrid contract runs down? What are Vinícius Júnior's options as his Real Madrid contract runs down?

Vinícius Júnior has returned to form for Real Madrid, but what should he do about his future at the club? Here are his options.

Transfer rumors, news: Man United explore Loftus-Cheek loan Transfer rumors, news: Man United explore Loftus-Cheek loan

Manchester United are exploring their options over a move for AC Milan's Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Transfer Talk has the latest.

WSL admits 'serious concerns' over Women's Club World Cup scheduling WSL admits 'serious concerns' over Women's Club World Cup scheduling

WSL Football has admitted "serious concerns" over the scheduling of the Club World Cup, set to run Jan. 5 - Jan. 30 2028 which could have "catastrophic" consequences for the Women's Super League and player welfare.

Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono: Criticism makes me stronger Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono: Criticism makes me stronger

Real Madrid teenage playmaker Franco Mastantuono said the criticism he has received in recent months has only made him stronger.

Premier League players out of contract: Who could leave your team on a free this summer? Premier League players out of contract: Who could leave your team on a free this summer?

ESPN takes a look at the players who are out of contract in 2026 across all 20 Premier League clubs.