Rob Edwards, Wolves, Cesar Peixoto
11 June 2026

Wolves have sacked Rob Edwards after seven months in charge, despite previously backing him for a Championship rebuild. Edwards reportedly first became aware his position was under threat through social media reports linking Cesar Peixoto with the job.

The decision stunned staff after technical director Matt Jackson had recently spoken of alignment behind Edwards. Wolves finished bottom of the Premier League, but the sacking disrupts plans after Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez joined partly because of him.

Fulham, Ruben Amorim, Alvaro Arbeloa, Marco Silva
11 June 2026

Fulham have opened talks with former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa and discussed Ruben Amorim as they search for Marco Silva’s replacement. The club are weighing several candidates before pre-season plans and summer recruitment accelerate.

Arbeloa’s short Madrid spell ended before Jose Mourinho’s return, while Amorim’s willingness to take the job is unclear. Fulham also have Abel Ferreira, Frank Lampard and Hugo Oliveira under consideration after Silva’s move to Benfica.

U.S. Soccer, Mauricio Pochettino, Kenneth C. Griffin
11 June 2026

U.S. Soccer’s hiring of Mauricio Pochettino was made possible partly by billionaire and corporate backing, according to The Athletic. Kenneth C. Griffin, Scott Goodwin and commercial partners helped fund a salary package beyond the federation’s normal coaching budget.

The move followed frustration after the USMNT’s Copa America failure and reflected a push to think bigger before a home World Cup. Federation leaders saw Pochettino as a credibility boost for players, fans and American soccer’s wider ambitions.

Martin O’Neill, Celtic, Dermot Desmond
11 June 2026

Martin O’Neill has been confirmed as Celtic’s permanent manager after two interim spells last season produced a Premiership and Scottish Cup double. The 74-year-old has signed a one-year deal with an option for another season at Parkhead.

O’Neill returned after Brendan Rodgers’ exit, stepped aside for Wilfried Nancy, then came back when Nancy’s spell collapsed. Celtic chose stability after his domestic run, with Robbie Keane and Jens Berthel Askou among names previously linked.

Mexico City, Mexico, South Africa, FIFA
11 June 2026

Mexico City is preparing for the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa, but public protests have cut through the celebration. Teachers and other workers used the tournament spotlight to criticise pay, pensions and the cost of hosting.

Protesters argued the World Cup is serving wealthy interests more than local people, even translating chants into English for visitors. The unrest adds a sharper edge to the opening match atmosphere around Azteca Stadium and the wider host-city debate.

Women’s National League clubs, Football Association, Women’s Super League
11 June 2026

Fifty-two Women’s National League clubs have written to the Football Association opposing plans to introduce Women’s Super League academy teams into the third tier from 2027. The clubs argue the proposal threatens competition balance and independent pathways.

The letter says academy sides entering senior leagues could damage club sustainability, promotion routes and local identity. The FA wants to improve elite youth development, but the scale of opposition shows a serious governance fight in the women’s game.