The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has officially confirmed that Roberto Mancini will return as head coach of the "Azzurri" after a three-year absence, while Claudio Ranieri has been appointed as technical director.

Although the Premier League season is still nearly a month away, Andoni Iraola is already facing a series of personnel challenges at Liverpool. The defense is thin and lacks depth, while a clear replacement for Mohamed Salah on the right flank has yet to be found.

Coach Kim Sang Sik will have little reason to drop striker Dinh Bac from the starting lineup against Singapore. The return of Tai Loc is good news for the Vietnam national team, but it should be a way to increase squad depth rather than replace a player who is in great form.

Becamex TP.HCM is accelerating the process of completing its squad. Alongside welcoming striker Hà Đức Chinh back, the team from the "Land of the Capital" has also started reducing its roster to prepare for the official registration list for the 2026-2027 National First Division (V-League 2) season.

According to European media reports on July 28, Russell Westbrook has received recruitment interest from Greek club Panathinaikos and Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv. With no job likely in the NBA, is Westbrook really going to Europe to play? Previously, renowned reporter Sidery reported that Westbrook is virtually unwanted in the NBA free agent market.

On July 28, 2026, Beijing time, French football witnessed a historic moment. The French Football Federation officially announced that 54-year-old legendary figure Zinedine Zidane would become the head coach of the French national men's football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps, the meritorious coach who had led the team for 14 years. Zidane and Deschamps were once teammates.

After a dramatic and turbulent coaching selection "soap opera," the suspense over Italy's new manager has finally been resolved. On July 28, Beijing time, Italian Football Federation interim president Malago officially announced that 61-year-old legendary coach Roberto Mancini will return to helm the Azzurri for a second stint.

On the evening of July 28 Beijing time, Italian Football Federation acting president Malago announced that the 61-year-old Mancini will once again coach the Italian national team: "I am in communication with him, hoping he will accept the position of new head coach. We are waiting to sign the contract." Renowned transfer expert Romano later confirmed that Mancini has agreed to become the new head coach of Italy. This will be the second time the 61-year-old takes charge of the Azzurri.

Manchester United gets a positive signal as Lisandro Martinez's injury is less severe than expected; the Argentine center-back could be back in time for the opening round of the 2026/27 Premier League.

According to multiple sources from Italy, FIGC President Giovanni Malagò is considering appointing Claudio Ranieri as Technical Director, while Roberto Mancini is seen as the top candidate for the head coach position of the Italian national team.