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Carrick survives sack threat to lead Manchester United against Chelsea after eight-game winless run

Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager for Saturday's trip to Chelsea despite serious consideration from the club hierarchy following eight games without a win, including heavy defeats to Como and Bournemouth.

Football Oct 27

Rooney demands 'firework' in United dressing room after spineless 3-0 Bournemouth defeat

Wayne Rooney has launched a furious attack on Manchester United's players for lacking emotion and effort following Sunday's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, United's eighth game without a win, with manager Michael Carrick under severe pressure.

Football Oct 27

Carrick survives the sack to lead Manchester United at Chelsea despite eight-game winless run

Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager for Sunday's Premier League trip to Chelsea, after high-level talks between chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox, and co-owners the Glazer family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe concluded in his favour.

Football Oct 27

Maresca backs Guehi to bounce back despite four errors in two weeks

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has ruled out resting Marc Guehi despite the defender being culpable for four goals in recent matches against PSG, Ipswich and Aston Villa, and the centre-back could start against Brighton in the Carabao Cup.

Football Oct 27

Bruno Fernandes' Atletico Madrid move accelerating after Manchester United fallout with Carrick

Bruno Fernandes is edging closer to a January exit from Manchester United, with Atletico Madrid reported to be accelerating a move for the club captain after he was benched following public criticism of manager Michael Carrick.

Football Oct 27

Ballon d'Or judge explains why Messi ranked three places above Yamal on his ballot

Australian judge Daniel Garb, who voted Harry Kane first in this year's Ballon d'Or, has defended placing Lionel Messi third and Lamine Yamal sixth, citing Messi's "abnormal" World Cup campaign and the greater output of the players ranked above the Barcelona teenager.

Football Oct 27

Godts scores first goal and reassures PSG after Kvaratskhelia injury

Paris Saint-Germain dominated Lyon 2-0 on Monday evening in their first match since Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's serious injury. Mika Godts scored his first goal in a PSG shirt, providing an encouraging response from Luis Enrique's side.

Football Oct 27

Bayern confirm Kompany making progress weeks after training ground collapse

Assistant manager Aaron Danks visited Vincent Kompany in hospital and confirmed the Bayern Munich head coach is improving daily, though no return date has been set following his collapse during a reserve-team training session last Friday.

Football Oct 27

AFC refers Jordan FA chief Prince Ali to judicial bodies after Infantino criticism

The Asian Football Confederation has escalated its dispute with Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein, referring him to its judicial bodies after he accused Gianni Infantino of hijacking the AFC Congress for political purposes.

Football Oct 27

Maresca backs Donnarumma to recover after costly errors against Villa and PSG

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has publicly backed goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma despite recent high-profile mistakes against Aston Villa and PSG, insisting the Italian is a strong character who recognises his own errors.

Football Oct 27

Howe emerges as frontrunner for Man Utd job after ruling it out seven months ago

Eddie Howe flatly rejected any interest in managing Manchester United in January, insisting he was "one hundred per cent" committed to Newcastle. Seven months on, he has left St James' Park and is now the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.

Football Oct 27

Ballon d'Or: Juror Removed After Ignoring Top Five Finalists

In 2018, a Ballon d'Or jury member submitted a vote without any of the five actual finalists, naming Neymar, Ramos, and Alisson instead of Modric and Ronaldo. He was not reappointed.

Football Oct 27

Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or after record-breaking Bayern season

Harry Kane claimed the Ballon d'Or in London on Monday, becoming the first Englishman to win the award in 25 years after scoring 61 goals for Bayern Munich. The striker celebrated with family, former Tottenham teammates and Bayern staff at a Soho nightclub.

Football Oct 27

Haaland and four others rested for Man City's Carabao Cup tie with Brighton

Erling Haaland is among five Manchester City players given three days off ahead of the Carabao Cup clash with Brighton, with Enzo Maresca confirming Geronimo Rulli will start in goal.

Football Oct 27

Harry Kane Wins Ballon d'Or 2026, Mbappé Takes the Blow Without Rising

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or 2026 at the ceremony held in London on Monday evening, ahead of Kylian Mbappé. The Real Madrid striker, who remained seated when the verdict was announced, did not hide his disappointment.

Football Oct 27

Mbappe loses three Chinese sponsors after calling Mao Zedong a dictator on chat show

Kylian Mbappe has been dropped by at least three Chinese companies — Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground — after footage emerged of the Real Madrid forward apparently describing Mao Zedong as a dictator during a French online chat show appearance.

Football Oct 27

Ballon d'Or winner Kane rules out Premier League return to chase Shearer's record

Harry Kane says he has no intention of returning to England to break Alan Shearer's all-time Premier League scoring record, insisting his focus remains on winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich and a major trophy with England.

Football Oct 27

Three Chinese sponsors drop Mbappé as LaLiga broadcasts suspended over meme clip

Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground have terminated their commercial deals with Kylian Mbappé after a clip surfaced of the Real Madrid forward referencing a Mao Zedong meme. China Media Group has also reportedly suspended LaLiga broadcasts involving the Frenchman.

Football Oct 27

Kane pips Mbappe to Ballon d'Or by fewer than 41 points in one of the closest votes in modern history

Harry Kane has been crowned the world's best player at the London Palladium, becoming the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or in 24 years. Reports reveal Kylian Mbappe led the rankings for much of the voting process before Kane's 73 goals and Bayern Munich's team success proved decisive.

Football Oct 27

Gerrard singles out six Manchester United players who are no longer good enough

Steven Gerrard has delivered a scathing verdict on Manchester United's squad, naming six players he believes are not of the required standard as the club sit 16th in the Premier League after their worst start in 40 years.

Football Oct 27