Turkey national team, Sergen Yalcin and Vincenzo Montella
19 October 2026

Former Besiktas manager Sergen Yalcin is reportedly close to becoming Turkey’s new national-team coach following the dismissal of Vincenzo Montella. Turkish media claim the 53-year-old has agreed to take the position, with an official announcement possible after a federation board meeting.

Montella lost his job following Turkey’s disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign and subsequent Nations League defeats. Arda Turan was reportedly approached but preferred to remain at Shakhtar Donetsk, while Abdullah Avci was also unavailable. Yalcin subsequently emerged as the leading candidate. The Turkish Football Federation had not formally confirmed his appointment in the supplied article.

Brentford, Liverpool and local police
19 October 2026

Brentford have referred a potentially dangerous incident to police after a rugby ball was kicked from a nearby rooftop towards the pitch during Saturday’s Premier League match against Liverpool. The club warned that the stunt could have endangered players, spectators and match officials.

Videos circulated on social media showing a person kicking a rugby ball from a height near the Gtech Community Stadium. Another recording showed stadium staff removing the ball while play continued. Brentford confirmed that it is supporting the authorities in identifying those involved and said the incident could lead to criminal prosecution. No arrests were reported in the supplied articles.

Duncan Ferguson and Glentoran
19 October 2026

Former Everton striker Duncan Ferguson has officially been appointed manager of Northern Irish Premiership club Glentoran on a multi-year contract. His appointment confirms earlier reports linking him with the Belfast side, which has not won a league championship since 2009.

Ferguson was unveiled on Monday and pledged to develop a hardworking, more attacking team capable of challenging the league’s leading clubs. Glentoran sit 11 points behind leaders Coleraine. The 54-year-old previously managed Forest Green Rovers and Inverness Caledonian Thistle and served in coaching roles at Everton. Ferguson said he was encouraged by the club owner’s ambitions and willingness to invest.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Jorge Jesus and Pedro Proenca
18 October 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Portugal’s national team remains uncertain as head coach Jorge Jesus reportedly refuses to change the conditions that contributed to their recent disagreement. Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca is attempting to arrange talks between the two before November’s international fixtures.

The dispute began when Ronaldo remained on the bench against Norway in September and subsequently left the national-team camp after learning he would not start against Denmark. Ronaldo later apologised and cited disagreements over assurances concerning playing time and public communication. Reporting attributed to Saudi newspaper Arriyadiyah says Jesus wants Ronaldo back but insists on maintaining his conditions. No meeting or reconciliation has been confirmed.

Richarlison, Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham Hotspur and Duncan Ferguson
18 October 2026

Tottenham forward Richarlison has renewed his public dispute over being excluded from the club’s Premier League squad. After receiving support from former Everton coach Duncan Ferguson, the Brazilian responded on social media, while manager Roberto De Zerbi suggested the decision to exclude him was made above his level.

Richarlison has not featured for Tottenham’s senior side since August and has been playing with the Under-21s following unsuccessful summer transfer negotiations. Ferguson publicly questioned his exclusion, prompting Richarlison to endorse the criticism on Instagram. De Zerbi subsequently told reporters that he had not made the decision and directed questions towards the club’s leadership. Richarlison’s future remains uncertain.