Cliftonville have confirmed that Jim Magilton will stay on as manager despite Glentoran’s approach to replace their departing boss Declan Devine. The 57‑year‑old will lead the Reds when they host Glentoran in the Irish Premiership later this week.
Hibernian have dismissed head coach David Gray after a 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock, leaving the club ninth in the Scottish Premiership. The decision also saw assistants Liam Craig and Craig Samson depart, with John Potter taking charge for the upcoming game against Aberdeen.
London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signed a new contract that will keep her at the club until 2029. The 24‑year‑old has been a key player since joining from Barcelona and was voted club player of the season. Her deal reflects the club’s ambition as they build on a sixth‑place finish in their debut WSL campaign.
England advanced to the quarter‑finals of the 2026 World Cup by beating Mexico 3‑2 at the Azteca Stadium, despite being reduced to ten men after Jarell Quansah’s dismissal. Coach Thomas Tuchel later reflected on the match, humorously saying he regretted not eating the stadium grass, and praised the squad’s unity after Jordan Henderson’s injury.
Philippe Coutinho, the former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder, signed for Santos FC for the remainder of the season, linking up with his Brazil teammate Neymar. The move marks the first time the two friends will play together at club level after Neymar returned to Santos earlier last year.
Noni Madueke, the 24‑year‑old England forward currently at Arsenal, has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus for a potential January loan. The move would see the young winger head to La Liga or Serie A, adding depth to the Spanish and Italian clubs’ attacking options.
Bayern Munich have been reported to be keeping a close eye on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Florian Wirtz, 23, as a possible signing for the summer. The interest comes amid other transfer rumours involving Premier League clubs, but Bayern remain focused on securing the German talent.
Glentoran entered the 2026‑27 Irish Premiership with high expectations but have only secured two wins from six matches, sitting eighth and nine points behind leaders Coleraine. Manager Declan Devine faces mounting pressure as coach Tim McCann and owner Ali Pour demand greater accountability from the squad ahead of a decisive clash with Coleraine.
Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara said he has turned the page after his £47.1m move to Chelsea fell through just before the transfer window closed. The deal collapsed despite a completed medical, and Camara is now focusing on Monaco’s Ligue 1 campaign.
Watford announced the free‑transfer signing of 36‑year‑old Jamaican international Michail Antonio, who joins the Hornets on a one‑year contract after training with the squad. The move comes as Watford look to strengthen their attack ahead of a Championship home game against Stoke City.