Themba Zwane, South Africa, FIFA, Hugo Broos, Mexico
17 June 2026

South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane has been given a three-match suspension by FIFA after his red card against Mexico. The ban rules him out of the rest of Bafana Bafana’s World Cup group stage.

FIFA increased the standard one-match suspension after ruling Zwane’s offence amounted to serious foul play. South Africa can appeal, but coach Hugo Broos must now adjust his attack before a must-win game against Czechia.

Elye Wahi, Ivory Coast, Nice, Ligue de Football Professionnel, Marseille prosecutors
17 June 2026

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi was arrested before the World Cup as part of a spot-fixing investigation in France. Authorities are examining suspicious betting patterns linked to his yellow card for Nice against Metz.

Marseille prosecutors confirmed a Ligue 1 player was arrested, questioned and released while investigations continue. Wahi has not been charged and later started Ivory Coast’s World Cup win over Ecuador, with FIFA and Ivory Coast approached for comment.

RB Leipzig, Ole Werner, Martin Demichelis, Jurgen Klopp, Marcel Schafer
17 June 2026

RB Leipzig have sacked head coach Ole Werner after one season despite qualifying for the Champions League. The club are expected to appoint former Argentina defender Martin Demichelis as his replacement.

Leipzig said a new approach was needed after reviewing the season, with assistants Patrick Kohlmann and Tom Cichon also dismissed. Demichelis is reportedly close to joining from Mallorca, as Jurgen Klopp’s Red Bull network reshapes its coaching structure.

Eric Roy, Brest, Nice, Sunderland, Watford
17 June 2026

Brest manager Eric Roy has died aged 58 after fighting pancreatic cancer for three and a half years. The former Sunderland midfielder had led Brest to historic Champions League qualification during the 2024-25 season.

Brest confirmed the news with tributes from the club and Roy’s family, who praised his kindness and honesty. His death ends a respected career that included playing and coaching spells in France and a sporting director role at Watford.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Feyenoord, Robin van Persie, Liverpool, Arne Slot
17 June 2026

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has returned to Feyenoord as head coach on a two-year contract, with an option for a further year. He replaces Robin van Persie, who was sacked after 16 months in charge.

Van Bronckhorst leaves Liverpool, where he had worked as part of Arne Slot’s staff before Slot’s dismissal. The former Rangers boss previously managed Feyenoord from 2015 to 2019, winning the Eredivisie title in 2017.