Laurent Blanc leaves Paris Saint-Germain

Aside from the fallout of Lionel Messi’s international retirement, the day’s big news is that Paris Saint-Germain have parted company with coach Laurent Blanc. The former coach of the French national team had spent three years at the helm of the French champions, though consistent disappointment in the Champions League had seen his future called into question in recent months. He looks set to be replaced by Sevilla coach Unai Emery.

In a statement on their website, PSG thanked Blanc for the work he has done at the Parc des Princes, though declared it a “new chapter in the development of the club”. Also departing PSG today is Blanc’s assistant coach, Jean-Louis Gasset, and fitness coach Philippe Lambert. The club will be hoping a shakeup in management will see them finally establish themselves as genuine contenders for European football’s biggest domestic prize.

Eden Hazard scored this solo screamer as Belgium dumped Hungary out of the Euros:

England manager Roy Hodgson is set to hand Raheem Sterling a recall for their clash with Iceland. (Guardian)

Martin O’Neill and his backroom staff are set to stay on at the Republic of Ireland after their impressive showing at Euro 2016. (Eurosport)

Schalke have completed the signing of Switzerland starlet Breel Embolo. (S04)

Southampton striker Sadio Mané is set for a medical with Liverpool, after a fee was agreed with Southampton. (BBC)

Sticking on the South Coast, Southampton are set to hire former Nice coach Claude Puel. (Telegraph)

Former Rennes and Real Sociedad coach Philippe Montanier is Nottingham Forest’s new boss. (NFFC)

Michael Cox on how England should have enough to see off Iceland. (ESPNFC)

Martin Mazur on Chile’s status as South America’s most dangerous outfit. (Guardian)

Jon Townsend’s excellent reading of the state of American soccer. (These Football Times)

Chile beat Argentina in the Copa América Centenario final courtesy of a penalty shootout.

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football, and could be joined by several teammates.

Over in Europe, Euro 2016 hosts France came from behind to beat the Republic of Ireland.

Germany turned in an excellent performance as they beat Slovakia.

And Belgium thrashed Hungary to qualify for the quarterfinals.