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Last updated: June 12, 2026, 8:46 AM ET

Coaching Moves & Club Plans Benfica’s hierarchy confirmed that José Mourinho would have departed regardless of external pressure, noting that even a loss for Florentino Pérez in Madrid’s presidential race would not have altered the club’s course Benfica would have left. Across the Premier League, Manchester City completed a low‑cost acquisition by securing England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal, bolstering their attacking depth ahead of the upcoming season City sign Mead. Sky Sports reiterated the signing, emphasizing the swift paperwork finalisation that allows Mead to join training immediately Mead joins City.

International Ambitions & Player Fitness Former United States manager Gregg Berhalter praised Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, asserting that the team possesses the quality to achieve “big things” at the World Cup and to further expand the sport’s profile in North America Berhalter backs USMNT. In South America, Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez completed his first full glove session after a finger injury, a milestone that should restore confidence ahead of the nation’s World Cup campaign Martínez trains.

Euro 2024 Camp Controversy England midfielder Jude Bellingham criticised the off‑field environment at the Euro 2024 camp, claiming that internal issues distracted the team from on‑pitch performance and could hinder tournament results Bellingham flags issues.

Scotland’s Striker Evolution Veteran forward Lawrence Shankland, now in his early thirties, has finally hit a stride that many Scottish fans have awaited, delivering a consistent goal‑scoring rate that could prove decisive in upcoming qualifiers Shankland emerging.

Club & National Team Logistics The Football Association of Ireland announced that the Nations League fixture against Israel will be relocated to a neutral venue, a decision driven by security considerations and aimed at preserving competitive integrity Ireland venue change. In English football, the community mourned the loss of former Watford and Swansea manager Kenny Jackett, who died at, remembering his contributions to both club and Wales international football Jackett passes. Sky Sports echoed the tribute, highlighting his managerial stints at Wolves, Millwall and Portsmouth and his lasting impact on the game Jackett remembered.