Kolo Toure joins Pep Guardiola's backroom staff at Man City

IANS | July 15, 2025 7:11 PM

Manchester, July 15 (IANS) Manchester City have confirmed the permanent appointment of Kolo Toure to Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff. After performing the role of first team assistant coach during the Club’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign this summer, the 44-year-old will remain in the position on a full-time basis.

We won in first 10 minutes: Maresca explains Chelsea’s tactics in FIFA CWC victory

IANS | July 14, 2025 9:03 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca revealed the game plan his players used in their 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup. Maresca revealed why Chelsea opted to press the European champions high up the pitch and how he believes the London club won the game in the first 10 minutes of the match.

Manchester United appoint Fletcher as U-18s lead coach

IANS | July 14, 2025 4:28 PM

Manchester, July 14 (IANS) Manchester United have appointed Darren Fletcher as lead coach of the Under-18s squad. Fletcher returned to United in 2021, having previously spent 20 years at the club as a player, making over 340 appearances.