Nottingham Forest Sack Nuno Espírito Santo

Premier League side Nottingham Forest have officially parted ways with manager Nuno Espírito Santo, making him the first managerial casualty of the 2025–26 season.
The decision came after Forest’s 3–0 defeat to West Ham at the City Ground, which further worsened tensions between Nuno and club owner Evangelos Marinakis. Reports suggest the relationship had been under strain for weeks due to differences in football philosophy and team management.
The sacking is significant because Forest are competing in the Europa League this season, and Marinakis wants a manager who can balance domestic stability with European ambitions.
Angelos Postecoglou, who was surprisingly dismissed by Tottenham earlier this year despite winning the Europa League title, is the leading candidate to replace Nuno.
Postecoglou reportedly turned down an offer from Turkish giants Fenerbahce, signaling his preference to stay in England. His attacking style of football, strong track record in Europe, and Greek heritage (shared with Marinakis) put him in pole position for the Forest job.
If appointed, Postecoglou’s immediate challenge will be to stabilize Forest ahead of their next big Premier League fixture against Arsenal, while also preparing them for Europa League group matches.

🥇 Australia Beat New Zealand to Lift Soccer Ashes

In Auckland, the Socceroos (Australia) defeated the All Whites (New Zealand) 3–1 in the second friendly of their historic Soccer Ashes series, winning the trophy on aggregate.
Mohamed Toure was the star of the night, scoring in the 34th minute to give Australia the lead and then adding a second in the second half. It marked his first goals for the national team at senior level.
Rising star Nestory Irankunda dazzled with a brilliant strike in the 54th minute. He almost added another through a curling free kick that rattled the crossbar.
For New Zealand, veteran striker Chris Wood pulled one back in the 57th minute, but it was not enough to stop Australia’s momentum.
Paul Izzo, the Australian goalkeeper, made several crucial saves to deny New Zealand a comeback.
There was drama in the 70th minute when New Zealand’s Tyler Bindon was shown a red card for a dangerous challenge, but VAR reviewed the incident and downgraded it, allowing him to stay on the pitch.
Luke Brooke-Smith made his senior debut for the All Whites, becoming their 645th capped international player.
With this win, Australia not only retained bragging rights over their regional rivals but also showcased a promising new generation of talent under their coach.

Scotland secured a 2–0 victory over Belarus in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, with the match played behind closed doors in Hungary due to ongoing sanctions against Belarus.
Striker Ché Adams opened the scoring with a neat finish just before half-time, giving Scotland control of the game.
The second goal came in the 68th minute when Belarus defender Zakhar Volkov scored an own goal under pressure from Scotland’s Scott McTominay, sealing the win for the Scots.
Scotland’s performance was disciplined and clinical, ensuring they took 4 points from their first two matches, following their earlier draw with Denmark.
This result strengthens Scotland’s position in Group C of UEFA World Cup qualifying, where they are aiming to secure an automatic spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Manager Steve Clarke praised the team’s defensive solidity and work rate, while also highlighting that Scotland need to be more ruthless in finishing chances if they want to compete with Europe’s top-tier nations.

Headline	Key Details
Nottingham Forest shake-up	Nuno sacked after 3–0 loss; Postecoglou in line as replacement
Australia vs New Zealand	Socceroos win 3–1; Mohamed Toure scores twice, Irankunda shines
Scotland vs Belarus	Scotland win 2–0 in World Cup qualifiers; Adams scores, Volkov own goal

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