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Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as their new manager, following a turbulent beginning to the Premier League season.

The 54-year-old Englishman, previously in charge at Burnley and Everton, has signed a contract running until the summer of 2027. He becomes Forest’s third manager of the campaign, taking over from Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed after just 39 days in charge.

Postecoglou’s short stint ended abruptly following a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. The Australian failed to secure a victory in any of his eight matches at the helm, recording two draws and six losses.

He had been appointed as the successor to Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked after only three games into the new season.

Forest currently sit 18th in the Premier League table, with just one win from eight matches, as Dyche takes on the task of steering the club away from the relegation zone.

Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first active footballer to attain billionaire status, with a net worth estimated at $1.4 billion, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index.

Ronaldo’s wealth stems largely from over $1.25 billion in career earnings, complemented by a $400 million tax-free contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, signed in June 2025.

In addition to his playing income, the 40-year-old star earns more than $100 million annually from lucrative endorsement deals with global brands such as Nike and Armani.

Despite his age, Ronaldo continues to perform at an elite level, having scored over 900 career goals and remaining a key figure for Portugal’s national team.

His achievement distinguishes him from sports legends like Michael Jordan, whose billionaire status came after retirement, underscoring Ronaldo’s unprecedented financial success while still active in professional football.

Bayer Leverkusen sacked Dutch manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after just two Bundesliga matches, where the team earned only one point from a loss to RB Leipzig and a draw with Werder Bremen.

The decision followed a major squad overhaul, with key players like Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah leaving, leading to reported dressing-room tensions and tactical failures.

This marks one of the fastest managerial dismissals in Bundesliga history, amid growing frustration over the club’s inability to maintain momentum from their previous title-winning season.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is set for a warm welcome when he returns to Old Trafford for the first time as a Fiorentina player on Saturday.

The Red Devils made this known in a statement posted on their official website on Tuesday, ahead of their final pre-season fixture of the 2025/26 campaign against the Italian club.

De Gea, who left Manchester United in 2023 after 12 years of service, joined Fiorentina earlier this summer.

Signed from Atlético Madrid in 2011 as a long-term successor to Edwin van der Sar, the Spaniard made over 500 appearances for United, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, Europa League, and two Golden Glove awards during his time at the club.

His return is expected to evoke fond memories among supporters, who are preparing to give the veteran shot-stopper a rousing reception at the Theatre of Dreams.