Germany, Julian Nagelsmann and Jurgen Klopp
Friday after Germany’s World Cup exit

Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany manager after the four-time champions were knocked out by Paraguay in the World Cup last 32. The DFB accepted his request and ended his contract immediately after days of internal review.

The German FA said it will seek talks with Jurgen Klopp, who has signalled willingness to consider the job. Nagelsmann said Germany need a fresh start, while officials admitted the tournament performance fell short of national standards.

Napoli and Massimiliano Allegri
Friday

Napoli have appointed Massimiliano Allegri as head coach on a contract running until June 2029. The 58-year-old replaces Antonio Conte, who left after two seasons and a league title followed by second place last term.

Napoli waited for Allegri to resolve his Milan contract before finalising the move. The six-time Serie A winner returns to the club where he briefly played, bringing heavyweight domestic pedigree after spells with Milan and Juventus.

England supporters, FIFA and the Football Association
Before Monday’s World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico

Tickets bought through England’s official supporter ballot for the Mexico match have appeared on FIFA’s resale portal for huge markups, with four seats listed at £26,220 each after buyer fees, around 57 times face value.

The FA confirmed the tickets came from the England Supporters’ Travel Club allocation but cannot block resale because FIFA permits it. The Football Supporters’ Association criticised FIFA’s platform and fans listing tickets at extreme prices.

Nottingham Forest and Vitor Pereira
Thursday evening

Nottingham Forest have confirmed Vitor Pereira’s departure, with Oliver Glasner still poised to replace him. The club activated a break clause after Pereira kept Forest in the Premier League and reached the Europa League semi-finals last season.

Pereira said the decision came without warning and left him disappointed. Forest also removed his coaching staff, making another sharp change after months of instability and clearing the path for Glasner to become their fifth manager in under 12 months.

Julian Nagelsmann and the DFB
After Germany’s World Cup exit to Paraguay

Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly close to leaving as Germany manager after DFB leaders advised him to resign. The recommendation followed a post-World Cup summit reviewing Germany’s shock round-of-32 penalty defeat by Paraguay in North America.

Nagelsmann attended a long meeting with senior DFB officials and was asked to explain Germany’s tournament failure. Reports say a formal dismissal is expected if he refuses to step down, with Jurgen Klopp linked as successor.

Forest Green Rovers Women and former captain Hattie Jones
After the club closed the women’s side for next season

Former captain Hattie Jones says Forest Green Rovers’ decision to close their women’s team sends a message that women’s football is not valued. The side finished second last season but will not return in 2026-27.

Forest Green said resources must be focused on getting the men’s team back into the English Football League. The closure also ends a girls’ training partnership, leaving players searching for new clubs despite hopes of a future return.

The United States men’s national team, Fox and Telemundo
After the World Cup win over Bosnia-Herzegovina

The USMNT’s 2-0 World Cup knockout win over Bosnia-Herzegovina drew 24.43 million viewers on Fox, making it the most-watched English-language soccer telecast in United States history, according to initial Nielsen data released after the game.

Telemundo reported 9.1 million total viewers, putting the match on track for another Spanish-language record. The audience was boosted by a prime-time kickoff, a tense red-card storyline and the United States reaching Belgium next.

The Football Association of Ireland and Republic of Ireland members
Ahead of a July 8 extraordinary general meeting

The FAI says boycotting Nations League fixtures against Israel would cause lasting damage to Irish football and cost about €10.3m. Members triggered an extraordinary meeting after pressure grew to refuse the games over the Israel-Palestine conflict.

The FAI board warned a boycott could bring UEFA disciplinary action, automatic forfeits, lost revenue, Nations League relegation and future qualification damage. The meeting is non-binding, with both fixtures currently set for neutral venues later this autumn.

England and Thomas Tuchel
Before the World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico

England are keeping their Mexico City base undisclosed before facing Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. The squad will arrive two nights before the game, with staff trying to prevent noisy local supporters from disrupting players’ rest and sleep.

The precautions follow Ecuador’s complaint to FIFA after Mexico fans used loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles outside their hotel. England players will be offered sleep aids, white noise machines and natural remedies as Tuchel prepares for altitude and hostility.

Barcelona and La Liga
During the summer transfer window

Barcelona have reportedly returned to La Liga’s 1:1 spending rule, ending years of restrictive transfer controls. The change allows the Spanish champions to reinvest player-sale income normally as they plan new arrivals this summer.

The shift means funds from deals such as Ansu Fati and Inaki Pena can be fully used for recruitment. Barcelona’s board now gains far greater flexibility after years of financial limits shaped by aggressive accounting and squad-cost pressure.