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France to unveil new coach on July 28 as Zinedine Zidane waits in wings

Former French football player Zinedine Zidane attends the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.  (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Former French football player Zinedine Zidane attends the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.  (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Trump administration fires US attorney minutes after his appointment

Unlike in similar Trump administration firings, Roger Rogoff has retained an employment law firm and is weighing a legal fight over his dismissal.
Unlike in similar Trump administration firings, Roger Rogoff has retained an employment law firm and is weighing a legal fight over his dismissal.

Ex-Manchester United attacker Diego Forlan set to replace Marcelo Bielsa as interim Uruguay coach

(FILES) Former Uruguayan footballer Diego Forlan arrives for the draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on April 1, 2022. The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) is on July 13, 2026, on the verge of finalising an agreement with Diego Forlan for him to take charge of the Under-20s and act as interim manager of the senior team, following its failure at the World Cup with Marcelo Bielsa in charge. The former striker is the third-highest goalscorer in La Celeste’s history, behind Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. Winner of the Ballon d’Or in South Africa, the forward was crowned champion of the 2011 Copa America in Argentina, the senior national team’s most recent major achievement. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
(FILES) Former Uruguayan footballer Diego Forlan arrives for the draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on April 1, 2022. The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) is on July 13, 2026, on the verge of finalising an agreement with Diego Forlan for him to take charge of the Under-20s and act as interim manager of the senior team, following its failure at the World Cup with Marcelo Bielsa in charge. The former striker is the third-highest goalscorer in La Celeste’s history, behind Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. Winner of the Ballon d’Or in South Africa, the forward was crowned champion of the 2011 Copa America in Argentina, the senior national team’s most recent major achievement. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Criminal Investigation Department to get new director on July 20

Commissioner of Police How Kwang Hwee (centre), with Deputy Commissioner of Police Zhang Weihan (left) and Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Julius Lim Wei-Yang during the Change of Command Ceremony.
Commissioner of Police How Kwang Hwee (centre), with Deputy Commissioner of Police Zhang Weihan (left) and Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Julius Lim Wei-Yang during the Change of Command Ceremony.

New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says club need more signings ahead of new season

Soccer Football - Liverpool Press Conference - AXA Training Centre, Liverpool, Britain - July 13, 2026
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola poses for a photograph before the press conference REUTERS/Phil Noble     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Soccer Football - Liverpool Press Conference - AXA Training Centre, Liverpool, Britain - July 13, 2026
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola poses for a photograph before the press conference REUTERS/Phil Noble     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Austrian finance minister has cancer, plans to keep working

Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer gives his annual budget speech to parliament in Vienna, Austria, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner
Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer gives his annual budget speech to parliament in Vienna, Austria, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

Soon Su Lin to step down as Frasers Property Singapore CEO; Tan Wee Hsien named successor

Tampines Rovers’ new coach Nazri Nasir wants to restore winning standard, ‘stop revolving door’

Former Singapore skipper and ex-Tampines Rovers captain Nazri Nasir is the Stags’ sixth coaching appointment in 13 months.
Former Singapore skipper and ex-Tampines Rovers captain Nazri Nasir is the Stags’ sixth coaching appointment in 13 months.

Manchester City hire Enzo Maresca to start new era after Pep Guardiola’s departure

Enzo Maresca applauding fans after a Conference League match against FC Copenhagen while he was manager of Chelsea in March 2025.
Enzo Maresca applauding fans after a Conference League match against FC Copenhagen while he was manager of Chelsea in March 2025.

UEFA names trailblazing official Frappart as refereeing officer

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Olympique de Marseille v FC Metz - Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France - April 10, 2026 Referee Stephanie Frappart talks to FC Metz's Sadibou Sane and Olympique de Marseille's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang REUTERS/Alexandre Dimou
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Olympique de Marseille v FC Metz - Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France - April 10, 2026 Referee Stephanie Frappart talks to FC Metz's Sadibou Sane and Olympique de Marseille's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang REUTERS/Alexandre Dimou

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