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Sunderland confirm Chris Coleman's appointment as new manager | Football | The Guardian
Chris Coleman has agreed to become the new Sunderland manager, ending a successful five-year spell in charge of Wales.

European roundup: Juventus stumble in Serie A title race with loss to Sampdoria | Football | The Guardian
Max Allegri rested Gianluigi Buffon but saw Sampdoria race into a 3-0 lead and hold on to dent Juve’s title chances, plus the rest of Europe’s headlines.

CONCACAF unveils League of Nations for all members including U.S. and Mexico - ESPN FC
CONCACAF is launching a new national team competition to begin play in September of 2018 that will include the United States and Mexico.

Mark Hughes recommends Ryan Giggs for Wales job as Coleman departs - ESPN FC
Coleman left the role on Friday to take over at Championship strugglers Sunderland, and Giggs has now been installed as favourite.

Antonio Conte is first choice for Italian Football Federation boss - BBC Sport
Italian FA president Carlo Tavecchio hints that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte would be his first choice to be the new Azzurri coach.

Pogba: If Man Utd can't win the league, I'll hang up my boots - Football365
Football365 - Paul Pogba is a believer and a fighter, so don't count Manchester United out just yet.

What now for the Portland Timbers? 5 candidates to replace Caleb Porter | FourFourTwo
One of MLS' best head coaching jobs is open. Here are five names who should be linked with the post.