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Rulli confirmed to start as Ait-Nouri faces uncertain role under Maresca at Man City

Geronimo Rulli is set to start in goal for Manchester City's Carabao Cup tie against Brighton, while Rayan Ait-Nouri's position at the club remains unclear after Enzo Maresca shifted his view of the Algerian from winger back to full-back.

Football Oct 27

Manchester United face significant compensation bill to appoint Eddie Howe as Carrick replacement

Manchester United are closing in on Eddie Howe as their preferred managerial target, but appointing the former Newcastle boss could cost the club millions in compensation owed to his former employers.

Football Oct 27

United face £70m demand for Lewis Hall as Howe emerges as Carrick's likely successor

Manchester United have been quoted more than £70 million to sign Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall in January. The fee could become a priority if Eddie Howe, who worked closely with Hall at St James' Park, takes over from under-pressure Michael Carrick.

Football Oct 27

Micoud leaves L'Équipe channel after twelve years and explains his departure

Johan Micoud ended his twelve-year collaboration with L'Équipe channel in 2025, citing a loss of the « human side » in his work. The former Girondins playmaker now works as a consultant on Ligue 1+.

Football Oct 27

Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, his wife Kate targeted by hateful online comments

Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal in a closely contested edition. His victory was marred by a flood of inappropriate comments targeting his wife Kate Goodland on social media.

Football Oct 27

Xabi Alonso confirms Joao Pedro faces weeks out with thigh injury ahead of Liverpool cup tie

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that forward Joao Pedro will miss several weeks with a thigh injury, dealing a further blow to a side already without Cole Palmer for the Carabao Cup fourth-round tie at Liverpool.

Football Oct 27

Kane edges Mbappe in tightest Ballon d'Or vote for years to become first English winner since Owen

Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or by the narrowest of margins, with France Football's editor-in-chief confirming the gap between Kane and Kylian Mbappe was smaller than the 41-point margin that separated Rodri and Vinicius Jr in 2024.

Football Oct 27

Harry Kane pips Mbappé and Yamal to claim Ballon d'Or at London Palladium

Harry Kane was named the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner at the London Palladium on Monday, edging out Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to claim the most prestigious individual prize in football.

Football Oct 27

Mbappe apologises to China after Mao meme remarks cost him multiple sponsorship deals

Kylian Mbappe has issued a public apology after several Chinese brands cut commercial ties with the Real Madrid forward following comments he made about a meme featuring Mao Zedong, describing his words as 'ill-judged'.

Football Oct 27

Chicharito jokes hair transplant cured his 'bad persona' in playful comeback video

Javier Hernandez has shared a humorous video documenting his hair transplant recovery, joking that baldness was behind all his past misdemeanours. The former Manchester United striker also confirmed he signed for USL Championship side Atletico Dallas in July 2026.

Football Oct 27

Aston Villa scout Fenerbahce winger Oguz Aydin as Garnacho's future grows uncertain

Aston Villa have sent a delegation to Istanbul to watch Fenerbahce winger Oguz Aydin, with talks reportedly held over a potential January move. The development adds to doubts over Alejandro Garnacho's long-term future at the club, where he is already struggling for minutes.

Football Oct 27

Scholes names Conte as the clear frontrunner to replace Carrick at Manchester United

Paul Scholes has declared Antonio Conte 'miles ahead' of Julian Nagelsmann, Unai Emery and Eddie Howe as his preferred choice to become Manchester United's next manager, even as Michael Carrick remains in the role following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.

Football Oct 27

Rooney unleashes X-rated blast at Man Utd players who 'look like they don't care'

Wayne Rooney has delivered a furious, expletive-laden attack on Manchester United's current squad after their 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, saying he would storm into the dressing room and demand to know what the players think they are doing.

Football Oct 27

Eight goals in ten matches: Barcelona target Yassir Zabiri, Rennes' Moroccan gem

On loan at Racing Santander, 21-year-old Moroccan striker Yassir Zabiri has scored eight goals in ten Liga matches. According to Fichajes, Barcelona sporting director Deco has reportedly taken note of him, but Stade Rennais is demanding more than €20 million.

Football Oct 27

Yamal's uncle slams Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win and claims age bias cost Barcelona star

Lamine Yamal's uncle Abdul Abdellaoui has hit out at Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or victory, arguing that voters favoured the 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker because Yamal, 19, is seen as having time on his side.

Football Oct 27

Carrick survives United sacking despite 3-0 Bournemouth humiliation to face Chelsea

Manchester United have reversed course and retained Michael Carrick as head coach despite a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth that left the club hovering above the relegation zone. The decision followed crisis talks between CEO Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox, and co-owners the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Football Oct 27

Carrick survives Manchester United crisis talks to face Chelsea in Premier League

Michael Carrick has been handed a reprieve by Manchester United after crisis talks at Carrington on Monday, keeping his job ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea despite a run of just two wins in 12 matches.

Football Oct 27

Maresca rests Haaland and four City starters for Carabao Cup clash with Brighton

Enzo Maresca has sent Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Elliot Anderson on a brief holiday ahead of Manchester City's Carabao Cup last-16 tie against Brighton on Wednesday, with Geronimo Rulli set to start in goal.

Football Oct 27

Mbappé apologizes for Mao Zedong remarks that upset China

Kylian Mbappé issued a public apology on Tuesday to the Chinese community after his comments about Mao Zedong sparked a major controversy in China and led to the termination of several sponsorship contracts.

Football Oct 27

Ballon d'Or 2026 slips from Yamal's grasp: his uncle Abdul blasts Kane choice

Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London on Monday evening, denying Lamine Yamal the trophy for the second consecutive year. The Barcelona prodigy's uncle, Abdul, did not hold back his frustration after the ceremony.

Football Oct 27