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Howe open to Old Trafford role as United weigh £3m compensation amid Carrick pressure
Eddie Howe is reportedly willing to consider becoming Manchester United manager, with the club understood to have made initial contact and facing a £3m Newcastle compensation fee. United sit 17th in the Premier League after one win from their opening eight fixtures.
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Glasner threatens to quit Nottingham Forest unless club makes major changes after Brentford defeat
Oliver Glasner warned Nottingham Forest he could walk away after a 2-0 loss at Brentford left the club second from bottom in the Premier League, saying a 'same s*** situation' as last season demands immediate change or a sixth manager will follow.
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Sage vows 'I will never give up' as Crystal Palace slide into relegation zone
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage struck a defiant tone after a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham left the Eagles in the Premier League relegation zone, with Jean-Philippe Mateta's 13th-minute red card effectively deciding the contest.
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Suzuki's costly howler denies Aston Villa victory as Fulham snatch point at Villa Park
Zion Suzuki spilled a corner over his own line to gift Fulham a 1-1 draw at Villa Park on Saturday, cancelling out Nicolas Jackson's fifth goal in five games and continuing Villa's inconsistent start to the season.
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Lizarazu appeals to silent Griezmann since his MLS departure
Since signing with Orlando City in July, Antoine Griezmann has deliberately avoided French media. Bixente Lizarazu made a public appeal to him, suggesting possible resentment linked to Euro 2024.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Moroccan Juror Claims He Was Pressured to Change His Vote
Mustapha Badri, general director of Al Mountakhab and member of Morocco's Ballon d'Or 2026 jury, reveals he was contacted in the final hours of voting to vote against Achraf Hakimi. He says he resisted these influence attempts.
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McCourt's camp denies OM sale despite Adidas return
As the early agreement with Adidas fueled speculation about a change of ownership at OM, a club executive formally ruled out this hypothesis, reaffirming Frank McCourt's commitment to his Marseille project.
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Bradley Lowery's mother speaks out after Coventry fan uses late son's photo to taunt Sunderland supporters
Gemma Lowery has released an emotional statement after footage emerged of a Coventry supporter using a photograph of her late son Bradley to taunt Sunderland fans, calling for the six-year-old's memory to be honoured with love rather than cruelty.
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Simeone equals Aragonés's La Liga wins record as Atlético's seventh straight victory stuns Levante
Diego Simeone matched Luis Aragonés's all-time La Liga wins record for an Atlético Madrid coach as his side beat Levante 2-0 in Valencia on Saturday, a seventh consecutive league win that briefly lifted them to the top of the table.
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Glasner warns Nottingham Forest players to buy in or face sixth manager in a year
Oliver Glasner has issued a blunt ultimatum to his Nottingham Forest squad after a 2-0 defeat at Brentford left them second bottom of the Premier League, admitting he could be sacked if results do not improve.
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United board's private agreement delays Carrick sack decision after ninth winless game
Manchester United's hierarchy privately agreed to wait until the November international break before acting on Michael Carrick's future, but a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea — leaving the club outside the relegation zone only on goal difference — has forced another round of crisis talks.
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Saint-Étienne Collapse 0-3 at Guingamp: Cathro Slams Tactical Chaos
Saint-Étienne suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat at Guingamp on Saturday in Ligue 2 matchday 11, ending a three-game winning streak. Manager Ian Cathro expressed his anger at a press conference, denouncing a "chaotic" team too focused on attacking.
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Olise Injury at Klassiker: Bayern Hold Their Breath Ahead of Medical Tests
Michael Olise limped out of Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, joining Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry on the injury list from a costly evening for the Bavarians. While sporting director Max Eberl expressed cautious optimism about Olise's condition, he was far more pessimistic regarding the other two players.
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Man United insiders back Kai Rooney after four-goal haul in under-18s rout
Kai Rooney, 16, scored four goals including a second-half hat-trick as Manchester United's under-18s beat Burnley 6-0. Club insiders say the son of Wayne Rooney is progressing well after a season disrupted by injury.
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Man City's Noel Gallagher 'Definitely City' shirt drops to £24 in pre-Black Friday deal
Manchester City's limited-edition fourth shirt, designed by Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher to mark the 30th anniversary of Definitely Maybe, has fallen from £125 to £24 through a cashback offer at Pro:Direct Sport.
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Micoud leaves L'Équipe after twelve years over human disagreement, lands at Ligue 1+
Johan Micoud ended his twelve-year collaboration with L'Équipe channel this summer, citing a loss of the "human side" in his work. The former Girondins playmaker now works as a consultant on Ligue 1+.
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Arteta vows to end Arsenal's 13-year Premier League drought at Anfield
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are finally ready to win at Anfield in the Premier League for the first time since September 2012, as the defending champions look to bounce back from a Carabao Cup defeat to League Two Fleetwood Town.
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Four-goal Kai Rooney earns United insiders' backing for step up at 16
Kai Rooney scored four goals, including a second-half hat-trick, as Manchester United's under-18s beat Burnley 6-0. Multiple club insiders say the 16-year-old son of Wayne Rooney is ready to take on greater responsibility after a bright start to the season.
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Mourinho stunned by Bellingham's 11th-place finish at 2026 Ballon d'Or
José Mourinho expressed his bewilderment at Jude Bellingham's 11th-place ranking at the 2026 Ballon d'Or, won by Harry Kane ahead of Kylian Mbappé. "What leaves me speechless is seeing Bellingham in 11th place," said the Portuguese manager.
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Gareth Barry reveals why he snubbed Liverpool and Arsenal to join Man City in 2009
Gareth Barry has dismissed claims his £12m move to Manchester City was financially motivated, revealing that Liverpool and Arsenal offered him identical terms — but City's underdog appeal and ambition proved the deciding factor.
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