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Carrick insists he needs no assurances after United keep faith despite eight-game winless run
Michael Carrick says he was not surprised to keep his job after Manchester United's hierarchy decided against sacking him following eight games without a win, with the manager now preparing for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
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Valencia double Otorbi's release clause to €60m to block Liverpool's move for teenage winger
Valencia have activated a renewal option in 19-year-old winger David Otorbi's contract ahead of schedule, doubling his release clause from €30m to €60m after Liverpool were linked with a move for the Spanish under-18 international.
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Carrick admits he has no assurances from Man Utd board ahead of crunch Chelsea fixture
Michael Carrick has spoken publicly for the first time since Manchester United opted to keep him in charge despite a poor run of form, revealing the board offered him no guarantees over his future ahead of Saturday's game against Chelsea.
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Arsenal target 17-year-old Cruzeiro star Eduardo Pape as Zubimendi's future grows uncertain
Arsenal are reportedly pursuing Cruzeiro teenager Eduardo Pape, a midfielder compared to Rodri, as Martin Zubimendi slips to fourth in the pecking order following the arrival of Bruno Guimarães.
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Rulli saves two penalties to rescue Man City in Carabao Cup shootout against Brighton
Geronimo Rulli denied Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk in the shootout as Manchester City edged Brighton 4-3 on penalties in the Carabao Cup fourth round, having twice come from behind during normal time.
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Carrick insists he needs no assurances after United keep faith despite eight-game winless run
Michael Carrick says he is 'not surprised' to retain his role as Manchester United head coach after the club's board reviewed his position following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, with United sitting one point above the relegation zone.
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Carragher tells Aston Villa fans to 'shut the f*** up' over Emery to Man Utd link
Jamie Carragher has defended his claim that Unai Emery would be an ideal fit for Manchester United, dismissing Villa fans' backlash by insisting the Red Devils will always hold greater appeal than Aston Villa.
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Beckham hugs five-year-old fan Huddy and walks him out as Inter Miami mascot
David Beckham welcomed five-year-old Huddy, who has Down's syndrome, to Inter Miami's locker room at Miami Freedom Park on Wednesday, giving him a tour, a seat in Lionel Messi's chair, and a walk-out onto the pitch alongside the Argentine star.
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Kane open to knighthood after Ballon d'Or win but draws the line at 'Sir'
Harry Kane has said he would be honoured to receive a knighthood following his historic Ballon d'Or victory but insists he would not want people calling him 'Sir Harry'. The Bayern Munich striker became the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
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Lacroix injured, Gadou or Lukeba could enter Zidane's squad
Maxence Lacroix suffered a thigh injury during Chelsea's League Cup exit against Liverpool on Wednesday and could miss France's next international break. Zinédine Zidane will announce his squad on November 6 for Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey.
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Carragher claims Carrick secretly wants United to end his misery before Chelsea clash
Jamie Carragher believes Michael Carrick privately wants to be relieved of his Manchester United duties, with the club sitting 16th in the Premier League after winning just one of their opening eight matches.
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Neville demands Glazers sell Manchester United now as £1.2bn debt mounts
Gary Neville has renewed his call for the Glazer family to sell Manchester United, citing £1.2 billion in club debt, 13 years of on-pitch failure, and the owners' near-total absence from Old Trafford across two decades.
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AC Milan target £40-50m Leny Yoro reunion with Amorim in summer defensive rebuild
AC Milan are planning a summer move for Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, with reports valuing the 20-year-old Frenchman at between €40m and €50m. The Rossoneri hope agent Jorge Mendes can facilitate a deal as Yoro struggles for a settled role at Old Trafford.
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Luis Enrique relieved Ballon d'Or is finally over: "I'm very happy it's finished"
At a press conference ahead of PSG's trip to Le Havre, the club's manager summed up his opinion on the 2026 Ballon d'Or, won by Harry Kane, in a single word: "Nothing." Before adding that he was "very happy it's finished."
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Gary Neville demands Glazers sell Manchester United immediately after Ineos failures
Gary Neville has called on the Glazer family to sell Manchester United without delay, citing 14 years of footballing failure, a £1.3bn debt pile, and growing frustration between the American owners and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos operation.
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Diallo confirms break between Deschamps and Zidane eras at helm of France
FFF president Philippe Diallo fully embraces the change of direction with Zinédine Zidane's arrival, describing a "break" at all levels after fourteen years under Didier Deschamps.
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West Brom captain Campbell declares Baggies 'desperate' to end six-year Premier League exile
Club captain George Campbell has set the play-offs as West Brom's minimum target this season, insisting the Baggies are 'desperate' to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2021.
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Tevez reveals he 'wanted to kill' Neville after acrimonious Manchester United exit
Carlos Tevez has opened up on the bitter fallout from his 2009 move to Manchester City, admitting Gary Neville's public criticism left him determined to exact revenge on the pitch against his former United teammate.
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Kai Rooney nets four as Gabriel celebration link raises eyebrows at Man United
Kai Rooney scored four goals in Manchester United Under-18s' 6-0 rout of Burnley, with his second-goal celebration drawing comparisons to JJ Gabriel amid the winger's reported push for an exit from the club.
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Kompany discharged from hospital after collapse rules out heart attack or stroke
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been released from hospital after collapsing at the club's training ground on Friday. Doctors ruled out a heart attack or stroke, with meningeal irritation identified as the likely cause.
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