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Last updated: June 5, 2026, 8:52 AM ET

Managerial Appointments

Liverpool confirmed Andoni Iraola as head coach following Arne Slot's sudden departure, with the new manager signing a two-year contract amid questions about the short tenure. Iraola faces immediate challenges at Anfield, including fixing the defence and getting Isak firing while working to end fan unrest. Meanwhile, Benfica have reached an agreement with Marco Silva to replace José Mourinho, who remains embroiled in legal battles after taking Türkiye to court over disciplinary sanctions. In Scotland, St Mirren have appointed Craig McLeish as permanent boss after he successfully led the team to Scottish Premiership survival through the play-offs.

World Cup Warm-up Matches

Spain were left frustrated in their first World Cup warm-up as they labored to a 1-1 draw with Iraq at the Estadio de Riazor, missing the suspended star Lamine Yamal. In contrast, Mexico wrapped up their preparations with a dominant 5-1 victory over Serbia in front of a roaring home crowd, exactly one week before their tournament opener against South Africa. Manchester United forward Amad scored a late winner to give Ivory Coast a shock 2-1 victory over a much-changed France in their World Cup warmup match in Nantes. Switzerland striker Breel Embolo received visa approval after a two-day delay, clearing the way for him to join his teammates in the United States, while Brazil's preparations were hit by news that Neymar will miss their final pre-World Cup friendly against Egypt due to injury.

PFA Player Awards

Bruno Fernandes is on course to seal a prestigious award double after being shortlisted for the 2026 PFA Player of the Year prize, joining an exclusive list of nominees including Arsenal trio Declan Rice, Gabriel, and David Raya, plus Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki. On the women's side, Manchester City duo Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Yui Hasegawa are shortlisted for the Professional Footballers' Association's Women's Player of the Year award. The PFA has released the shortlists for its Men's and Women's Player of the Year