Softfootball wishes all football fans, lovers of the game, analysts, and the general public a happy new month as we welcome March 2026.
March, the third month of the year, arrives after an action-packed start to 2026. Between 1 January and the end of February, the football world witnessed significant managerial shake-ups across Europe.
The January window was not only busy for players but brutal for managers. Between January 1 and February 11, several high-profile coaches were either sacked or left their roles amid mounting pressure and internal challenges.
- At Chelsea, Enzo Maresca was dismissed on January 1, 2026, after 18 months in charge, despite earlier success including winning the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup.
- Rúben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United on January 5, 2026, following a fiery press conference after a draw with Leeds United.
- After returning to Real Madrid in June 2025, Xabi Alonso departed by mutual consent seven months later.
- In Germany, Ole Werner was sacked by SV Werder Bremen on 1 February 2026. Meanwhile, Habib Beye left Stade Rennais F.C. on February 9.
- At Olympique de Marseille, Roberto De Zerbi departed by mutual agreement on February 11,
- While Thomas Frank was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur after a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United F.C. left Spurs 16th in the Premier League table.
Beyond managerial changes, Softfootball also recorded major milestones. In February 2026, we entered a strategic advertising partnership with Dochase Adx, finalised on Friday, 6 February, covering the monetisation period from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Additionally, Softfootball achieved recognition as a preferred source on Google. As of 2 February 2026, users can select Softfootball as a trusted news source, ensuring our stories appear more frequently in Top Stories and the “From your sources” section.
As we step into March, we remain committed to delivering accurate, engaging, and timely football coverage. Happy new month once again to everyone in the football community.
