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National & Local

Man City could hand Pep Guardiola a new job once his exit is confirmed

Manchester City may offer Pep Guardiola a position as director of football after he steps down as manager, as speculation grows about his future with the team.

Feb 27 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Joel Lindpere takes on the role of FC Elva's development director

Former Estonian footballer Joel Lindpere has been appointed as the development director of FC Elva.

Feb 25 • 13:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Mourinho's Illusion is the Call Ancelotti Received in 2021 to Return to Madrid: Good Relationship with Florentino, Three Years that "Set the Foundations"...

The article discusses Carlo Ancelotti's return to Real Madrid in 2021 following a phone call from the club's director, José Ángel Sánchez, and compares this to José Mourinho's hopes of a similar opportunity.

Feb 24 • 21:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

"The challenges are quite serious": FCK says thank you and fires the sports director

FC Copenhagen has sacked its sports director Sune Smith-Nielsen effective immediately due to lack of expected results this season.

Feb 23 • 08:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

San Lorenzo loses its manager: 'La Roca' Sánchez will not continue at the Boedo club starting in March

Carlos 'La Roca' Sánchez will leave his position as sports director of San Lorenzo at the end of February after the club's provisional management decided not to renew his contract.

Feb 17 • 22:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The sporting director of Al Ahli Saudi talks about Ronaldo's role and his 'rebellion' against Al Nassr

The sporting director of Al Ahli, Rui Pedro, discusses Cristiano Ronaldo's impact on Saudi football and his recent decisions regarding playing for Al Nassr.

Feb 16 • 09:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Medhi Benatia resigns... four days after De Zerbi's departure, OM sinks into crisis

Medhi Benatia has resigned as football director of Olympique de Marseille just four days after the resignation of coach Roberto De Zerbi, marking a deepening crisis for the club.

Feb 15 • 13:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Negotiations are ongoing with those who are not here’, says Matías Oyola regarding Luis Cano's absence in training

Matías Oyola, the sporting director of Barcelona Sporting Club, commented on the absence of forward Luis Cano from training, noting ongoing negotiations regarding players not currently training.

Feb 12 • 20:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Pyramids criticizes the quality of stadiums for the team's matches in the Egyptian league

Pyramids FC's sports director Hani Said expresses strong frustration over the poor condition of the stadiums where his team plays in the Egyptian league, highlighting a lack of fair competition.

Feb 12 • 04:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

It is reported that Bayern wants Vušković. The director of the Bavarians has commented.

Bayern Munich has expressed interest in 18-year-old Luka Vušković, a promising defender currently on loan from Tottenham to HSV, especially after his standout performances in the Bundesliga.

Feb 7 • 10:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Alaves Director: Our Project in Istria is Bearing Fruits

The sporting director of Spanish first division club Deportivo Alaves stated that the collaboration with Istra 1961 is yielding results, highlighted by the signing of Finnish defender Ville Koski.

Feb 6 • 11:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

The Spanish Club is Satisfied with the Cooperation with Istria: 'We Are on the Right Path'

The sporting director of Spanish club Deportivo Alaves expressed satisfaction with their collaboration with Istra 1961, highlighting the successful transfer of Finnish defender Ville Koski.

Feb 6 • 09:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Gauseth becomes managing director of Kristiansund

Christian Gauseth has been appointed as the new managing director of Kristiansund, succeeding Kjetil Thorsen.

Feb 6 • 09:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Facundo Sava, the coach who unites psychology and football: "I believe that a 20-team tournament would have much more quality and be more sellable"

Facundo Sava, the director of Sarmiento and a former football player, discusses the intertwining of psychology and football, advocating for a more compact tournament structure.

Feb 6 • 08:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Hajduk really wants it, but has not sent an offer for the transfer: 'I believe he will stay'

The sports director of Istra 1961, Saša Bjelanović, confirmed that captain Dario Marešić remains with the club, with no new developments regarding a transfer to Hajduk.

Feb 6 • 06:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Serge Gnabry signs new contract with Bayern

Bayern Munich has officially announced the extension of Serge Gnabry's contract until June 2028, with sports director Max Eberl praising him as a key pillar of the team.

Feb 5 • 22:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Hajduk extended the contract with their first goalkeeper this season

Talented 21-year-old goalkeeper Toni Silić has extended his contract with Hajduk until the summer of 2029, with the signing taking place at Poljud in the presence of sporting director Goran Vučević.

Feb 5 • 21:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Sports Director of Istra: I believe Marešić will stay with us until summer

The sports director of Istra 1961, Saša Bjelanović, expressed confidence that captain Dario Marešić will remain with the club despite ongoing transfer speculation.

Feb 5 • 21:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Cholo Simeone at Atlético de Madrid: the arrival of the new sports director raises doubts about the coach's continuity

The appointment of a new sports director at Atlético de Madrid may jeopardize coach Cholo Simeone's position as discussions about potential replacements begin.

Feb 5 • 15:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Osijek Sports Director: We rejected Dinamo's offer for Matković

The sports director of Osijek, Alen Petrović, confirmed the rejection of Dinamo's official offer for 19-year-old forward Anton Matković, with plans to retain him until summer.

Feb 4 • 12:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Vinicius at the club where he started his career? Former director of Osijek wants him

Brazilian club Flamengo is dreaming of bringing back Vinicius Júnior, who left for Real Madrid in 2017, especially after successfully returning Lucas Paquetá.

Feb 4 • 10:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

It was expected that the firebrand would leave the club, but overnight he became an important part of the team

Croatian footballer Luka Sučić, previously rumored to be leaving Real Sociedad due to lack of playtime, is now a key player as confirmed by the club director Erik Bretos.

Feb 3 • 16:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Darío Benedetto is the 19th player to wear the jerseys of Barcelona SC and Boca Juniors

Darío Benedetto has become the 19th player to wear the jerseys of both Barcelona Sporting Club and Boca Juniors after agreeing to terms with director César Farías for the 2026 season, despite not scoring for two years and being inactive for several months after leaving Newell’s Old Boys.

Feb 2 • 15:43 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Sports

Draw between HSV and Bayern: A Touch of Overwhelm?

Bayern Munich was held to a 2-2 draw against HSV following their recent defeat to Augsburg, raising concerns about their performance this season according to sporting director Eberl.

Feb 1 • 14:07 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Sports

Sexism in Professional Football: A Male-Dominated Industry

The article discusses the pervasive sexism in men's football, citing the Hamburger SV case involving accusations against former sports director Stefan Kuntz as an example of the ongoing machismo in the sport.

Jan 16 • 18:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Darko Podnar has a new job

Darko Podnar has been appointed as the new executive director of the football club Karlovac 1919, taking on the role voluntarily until June 30.

Jan 14 • 18:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Dinamo's Sports Director: Another Player is Coming, We Expect Big Offers in Summer

The sports director of Dinamo announced the arrival of another player during the winter transfer window, while also hinting at significant offers expected next summer.

Jan 13 • 19:58 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Kuntz Case - "Of course we have talked about it in the team"

Hamburger SV addresses the allegations against former sports director Stefan Kuntz, who has denied the claims, and coach Merlin Polzin discusses the team's internal conversations and his future conduct on the sidelines.

Jan 12 • 17:53 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

"Accusations Credible" – HSV Comments on the Stefan Kuntz Case

Stefan Kuntz has resigned from his position as sports director at Hamburger SV amid accusations of sexual harassment made by club employees, prompting the supervisory board to confirm the claims.

Jan 12 • 08:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Ramón Planes: 'Pedri is a modern Valerón, I am sure he will be Ballon d'Or'

Ramón Planes, sporting director at Al-Ittihad, praises the talents of Pedri, likening him to Valerón while discussing the club's professional growth and recent successes in Saudi football.

Jan 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Peter Schmeichel fumes at Man Utd managerial decision as finger pointed - 'He has an ego'

Peter Schmeichel has criticized Manchester United's Director of Football Jason Wilcox for the timing of Ruben Amorim's sacking, linking it to ego issues.

Jan 9 • 21:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Do You Want to Become a Director? A Football Giant from the Neighborhood is Offering a Job, Here are the Conditions

The Bosnian football club Željezničar has uniquely advertised a position for a sports director through the Klix Posao platform, outlining requirements such as a high level of education, managerial experience, and proficiency in English.

Jan 8 • 22:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Stir around Karl's statement: The real mistake at FC Bayern is made by Max Eberl

Bayern Munich's top talent Lennart Karl dreams of Real Madrid, which sports director Max Eberl calls a mistake, yet he is the one making the real blunder.

Jan 8 • 14:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Leipzig's CEO Tatjana Haenni: The First Female Head in Men's Football

Tatjana Haenni, the new sports director for the US Women's Professional League NWSL, reflects on her experiences and the challenges of professionalizing women's football during a discussion at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 event in Sydney.

Jan 8 • 13:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

115 million for Vojta? I don't want to comment, said Rosický. A young Peruvian is also expected to come.

Tomáš Rosický, the sporting director of Sparta Prague, is pleased with the competition among strikers following the acquisition of Matyáš Vojta but hasn't ruled out potential departures among current players.

Jan 7 • 14:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Raić Sudar revealed that Rijeka has signed two players. Here they are

Rijeka's players began preparations for the second half of the season with Coach Victor Sanchez and Sports Director Darko Raić Sudar announcing the signing of two new players.

Jan 7 • 14:33 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Sports

Rosický is fully returning to the position of sports director of Sparta, the club announced. Sivok will continue with the team.

The club has announced that Tomáš Rosický is returning as the sports director of Sparta Prague, while Václav Sivok will remain with the team.

Jan 7 • 13:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Sports Director of Rijeka: We have agreed on two players

Rijeka's sports director announces the club has secured agreements for two players as the team begins preparations for the new season.

Jan 7 • 12:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Good news for Sparta. Rosický is back in office, Sivok's position is being canceled

Tomáš Rosický has returned as the sporting director of Sparta Prague after health issues, leading to the cancellation of Tomáš Sivok's interim position.

Jan 7 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ex-Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag returns to former club four months after brutal sacking

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been appointed as technical director of FC Twente after a four-month hiatus following his sacking from Bayer Leverkusen.

Jan 6 • 20:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Erik Ten Hag technical director of Twente

Dutch coach Erik Ten Hag returns to his hometown club, Twente, taking on a surprising new role at the age of 55 after his stints at Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen.

Jan 6 • 18:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Ten Hag signs with new club, but will not be the coach

Erik Ten Hag has become the new technical director of Dutch club Twente after being dismissed from Bayer Leverkusen, where he only managed two Bundesliga matches this season.

Jan 6 • 18:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Napoli chief makes Scott McTominay stance perfectly clear after Man Utd transfer claim

Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna has dismissed the prospect of Scott McTominay returning to Manchester United, despite his standout performances in Serie A since 2024.

Jan 6 • 15:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Mindaugas Nikoličius becomes the sports director of a regional giant?

Mindaugas Nikoličius is a leading candidate to become the sports director of FK ŽELJEZNIČAR, as the club undergoes significant changes.

Jan 5 • 15:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Football Transfer Ticker: Sports Director Kehl: These are the Winter Plans of BVB

Sebastian Kehl of Borussia Dortmund indicates that there will be no new signings this winter, focusing instead on outgoing transfers.

Jan 5 • 12:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd bosses lay out new demands to Ruben Amorim with 'tensions growing'

Tensions are escalating at Manchester United as director of football Jason Wilcox demands more tactical flexibility from manager Ruben Amorim, whose adherence to a 3-4-3 formation has resulted in poor team performance.

Jan 4 • 16:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Shock at HSV: Kuntz leaves Hamburger SV for family reasons

In a surprising move, Sport Director Stefan Kuntz has requested an immediate termination of his contract with Hamburger SV, citing more important matters than football.

Jan 2 • 09:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Mišković's trusted man on the club's jewel: There are no more like him

After winning the Croatian championship last season, Rijeka continues to be a model club in the Balkans, emphasizing a philosophy of scouting, youth development, and sustainability through their sports director Antonini Čulina.

Dec 30 • 17:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

The national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina has ruled out a star: 'As long as we are here, that won't change'

The national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, confirmed by director Emir Spahić, has decided against recalling defender Anel Ahmedhodžić, putting an end to speculation regarding his return.

Dec 29 • 16:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Šafarić: A historical season behind us, the focus is on stability and continuity

Nikola Šafarić, the sports director and coach of Varaždin, reflects on a successful past year marked by a historic placement in European competitions and looks ahead to plans for maintaining stability and continuity.

Dec 26 • 22:43 UTC

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