Top 10 Highest-paid manager in world football in 2026

Three Premier League managers feature in the 10 highest-paid managers in world football in 2026 and there are a couple of surprise entries too. Surprisingly, only eight of the top 10 highest-paid managers are currently managing in Europe.

1. Simone Inzaghi – £22.5million per year
After agreeing to leave Inter to join Saudi giants Al-Hilal last summer, Inzaghi became the Highest-paid manager in world football. Earns £22.5million per year in Saudi Arabia, the equivalent of £454,000 per week.

2. Diego Simeone – £20.3million per year
Having been at Atletico Madrid since 2011, Simeone is one of the longest-serving managers in world football and he’s also the second-highest-paid.

3. Mikel Arteta – £15million per year
The Spanish coach signed a new three-year deal with Arsenal back in December 2024, which made him one of the highest-paid managers in world football.

4. Oliver Glasner – £13million per year
Oliver Glasner earns £13 million per year as the manager of Nottingham Forest, making him one of the highest-paid bosses in the Premier League.

5. Xabi Alonso – £11.3million per year
Xabi Alonso earns an estimated annual salary package reported around £11.3 million in certain managerial ranking evaluations, though other widespread reports cite lower figures such as €7–9 million or €9 million during his tenure in top-flight European management.

6. Jose Mourinho – £10.3million per year
Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid is accompanied with a £10.3million annual pay packet and we assume the inevitable pay-off when he’s sacked will be round about the same.

7. Luis Enrique – £10.3million per year
Following PSG’s back-to-back Champions League triumphs, Enrique will probably be demanding a pay rise when his contract comes up for renewal. The Spanish coach has completely changed the culture at PSG and he played a key role in them becoming the best club in Europe.

8. Andoni Iraola – £10.3million per year
Liverpool made Iraola the second-highest-paid Premier League manager when they appointed the Spaniard in June.

9. Luciano Spalletti – £9.7million per year
Juventus are sparing no expense to restore their former glory days, hiring Spalletti last summer after growing tired of Thiago Motta and Igor Tudor.

10. Matthias Jaissle – £9.6million per year
Aged 38, Jaissle is by far the youngest manager on this list. He beats Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti (£8.1million) to make it into this top 10.

Football superstars who retired after FIFA World Cup 2026

The end of a major tournament often represents the end of a cycle for some players and their international careers.

All eyes are on whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo will bow out from international football after the culmination of the 2026 World Cup, which saw Messi finish as a runner up with Argentina and Ronaldo suffer elimination in the round of 16 with Portugal – both nations, coincidentally, being defeated by champions Spain.

01. Neymar – Brazilian

02. Manuel Neuer - Germanian

03. Riyad Mahrez - Algerian

04. Sadio Mane - Senegalese

05. Guillermo Ochoa - Mexico

06. Nicolas Otamendi - Argentina

07. Marko Arnautovic - Austria

08. Patrik Schick - Czech Republic

09. Craig Gordon - Scotland

10. Enner Valencia - Ecuadorian

11. Fernando Muslera - Uruguay

12. Jean Michael Seri - Ivory Coast

FIFA World Rankings 2026 update

FIFA World Rankings updated after the Fifa World Cup Final on 19th July 2026.

Following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on 19th July 2026, La Roja have claimed the top spot in FIFA's updated World Rankings on Monday, dated 20th July 2026.

 

France bans social media for children

France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children.

French lawmakers voted on 21st July 2026 to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, making it the first country in the European Union to introduce such an age limit.

French lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of the bill, which was strongly backed by France’s President Emmanuel Macron. He will now sign it into law.

“Social media will be banned for children under 15 starting this school year,” he posted on X after the vote as he thanked lawmakers for passing the bill.

The new law will be enforced by Arcom, France’s audiovisual and digital communications regulator. It is expected to apply to all the major platforms.

According to Arcom, children aged 12 to 17 in France spend an average of 1 hour and 21 minutes a day on TikTok. The regulator says the platform’s recommendation algorithm tends to promote the most “extreme” content, exposing teenagers to a continuous stream of anxiety-inducing or otherwise harmful videos.

Australia made history late last year when it implemented the first ban on social media for under-16s. The British government announced similar restrictions last month, expected to come into effect next year. Spain, Greece and Denmark are also planning to impose minimum age limits for social media use.

Macron had ordered the French government to expedite the bill’s passage through parliament, with the aim of having legislation in place for the beginning of the new next school year in September.

Mbappe becomes first player to win Golden Boot twice

France's star player Kylian Mbappe has created a historical record in the 2026 World Cup by winning the Golden Shoe twice.

* Scored 10 goals in 8 games in the 2026 football series and took first place.
* Won the Golden Shoe in the 2022 Qatar World Cup by scoring 8 goals.

Accordingly, Mbappe, who has scored a total of 22 goals in the history of the World Cup, is the top scorer in the World Cup series, surpassing Lionel Messi (21 goals).

Argentina's Lionel Messi, who played in the final, took second place with 8 goals.

England's Jude Bellingham and Norway's Erling Haaland have also scored 7 goals each.

Mbappe has become the first player in world football to win the UEFA Champions League Golden Boot, FIFA World Cup Golden Boot, and the European Golden Shoe.

SPAIN WON THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

SPAIN ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!

Congratulations to Spain on a well-deserved win! ***fantastic achievement*** “let’s bring in the new champion to celebrate!”

SPAIN HAS WON THE FIFA WORLD CUP IN 2010 & 2026.

After 120 minutes of football drama, Spain edge Argentina 1-0. thanks to F. Torres’ 106th-minute winner in extra time! What a battle, what a finish!

A historic victory, unforgettable moments, and football glory on the biggest stage. Champions of the world! 

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 FINAL - SPAIN VS ARGENTINA

The biggest match in football has arrived!

"One Match. One Trophy. One Champion"

Spain vs Argentina

Two legendary nations. One historic final. One champion.

* Spain is chasing another World Cup title with its exciting, attacking football.
* Argentina is aiming to make history once again by lifting football's most prestigious trophy.

WHO WILL WIN THE CUP??

England secured 3rd place at FIFA World Cup 2026

What a thrilling game it was!
England has secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 6-4 victory over France.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff between England and France turned into one of the most thrilling matches of the tournament, with England defeating France 6–4 in a spectacular, goal-filled encounter.

Match Highlights:
- England finished the tournament in 3rd place after an outstanding attacking performance.
- Bukayo Saka stole the spotlight by scoring a remarkable hat-trick.
- Kylian Mbappé scored twice and continued to add to his impressive World Cup goal scoring record.