Malago has been elected as the new president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), winning 68.58 percent of the votes against Giancarlo Abete during the federation's assembly held in Rome. This election follows Italy's absence from the World Cup for the third consecutive time.

Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid, where he will lead a talented squad amid high expectations from supporters. This marks a new chapter for the veteran coach at one of the world's biggest football clubs.

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has signed with Serie C club Ravenna. He expressed enthusiasm about returning to the field, stating, "New colours, same smile. I can’t wait to get back to dancing on the ball and write a new story together with Ignazio and the entire Cipriani family," according to Vanguard Sports.

Manchester City is reportedly nearing a £17 million agreement to appoint Enzo Maresca as the successor to Pep Guardiola. Maresca, an Italian coach, previously served as Guardiola's assistant during the club's treble-winning season in 2023 and is set to return to the Etihad Stadium.

Kigezi Home Boyz Football Club, a newly promoted team in the Uganda Premier League, has appointed former Uganda Cranes midfielder Joseph Harold Mutyaba as their head coach. The announcement was made on June 24, 2026, and the club expressed its support for Mutyaba as he takes on this new role.

Ekiti United is preparing to announce Jacob Vandi as their new head coach for the upcoming 2026-27 Nigeria National League season. He will replace Idris Bolarinwa, who departed the club after leading Ekiti United to a third-place finish in NNL Conference B last season, according to Daily Post (NG).