FIFA, Shaun Evans, Germany, Curacao
16 June 2026

FIFA has cleared Australian VAR official Shaun Evans after investigating an upside-down OK-style hand gesture shown before Germany’s 7-1 World Cup win over Curacao. FIFA said there was no evidence of a disciplinary breach or intentional racist message.

Evans said the movement was an involuntary subconscious twitch and denied trying to signal any belief, affiliation or game. He remains available for selection, although FIFA changed VAR broadcast routines after the incident drew heavy online scrutiny.

Rafael Mir, Pablo Jara, Sevilla, Elche, Valencia
16 June 2026

Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker Rafael Mir has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault and assault causing bodily harm by a Valencia court.

Mir denied the allegations and said he will appeal, while Sevilla issued a statement condemning violence, abuse and sexual assault. His friend Pablo Jara also received prison terms linked to a second victim and moral integrity offence.

Russell Martin, Leicester City, Gary Rowett
16 June 2026

Leicester City have appointed Russell Martin as manager on a three-year contract after back-to-back relegations left the former Premier League champions in League One. Martin replaces Gary Rowett and becomes Leicester’s seventh permanent boss since Brendan Rodgers left.

Martin arrives after a short Rangers spell and previous promotion success with Southampton, giving Leicester a possession-based coach for a major rebuild. The club says he will be backed by a structure focused on alignment, accountability and standards.

Sabri Lamouchi, Tunisia, Sweden, Tunisian FA
15 June 2026

Sabri Lamouchi expects to be sacked as Tunisia coach after their 5-1 World Cup defeat by Sweden, sources told ESPN. The Tunisian FA said only that it had a problem with the coach, with no official decision announced.

Lamouchi was already under pressure after a 5-0 friendly loss to Belgium and tension inside camp. The Sweden defeat, marked by errors and visible frustration from Yan Valery, may trigger a change after just one group match.

Manchester United, Amazon Prime, INEOS
15 June 2026

Manchester United will feature in Amazon Prime’s All or Nothing series for the 2026-27 campaign, with filming set to begin in pre-season. The club says it has agreed a record access fee for a comparable football documentary.

The series will cover United’s men’s, women’s and academy teams at Old Trafford, Carrington and beyond. It marks a major change after earlier internal hesitation, with the club now choosing to open behind-the-scenes access globally.