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Pogba announces imminent return after months without a club
Released by AS Monaco this summer after just 115 minutes of play, Paul Pogba posted a cryptic "Tic Tac" on Instagram from Monaco's training grounds, signaling an imminent signing. The MLS and Saudi Arabia are among the leading options.
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Megnan-Pavé extends at Montpellier until 2029 and escapes PSG
Courted by Paris Saint-Germain over the summer, Montpellier prospect Laciné Megnan-Pavé (16) has signed a contract extension with MHSC until 2029, ending speculation over his future.
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Conte demands transfer control and backroom autonomy to take Manchester United job
Antonio Conte has given Manchester United the green light to pursue him as manager but is insisting on full control over transfers and the right to appoint his own backroom staff, according to reports in Italy.
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Bruno Fernandes' Cheshire home robbed by masked gang during Man United's 4-1 loss to Como
Three masked intruders broke into Bruno Fernandes' £4 million Cheshire home on Wednesday evening while the Manchester United captain was in Italy for the club's Champions League defeat to Como. Police confirmed a burglary at the Nether Alderley address, with several items stolen.
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Celtic host Celta Vigo in Europa League clash both sides desperately need to win
Celtic welcome Celta Vigo to Celtic Park in the Europa League league phase, with both clubs yet to register a point after two defeats apiece. The Bhoys have lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros and 4-1 to Benfica, while Celta fell to late goals against Omonoia and Juventus.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Only One Person Knows the Winner Before the Ceremony
Four days before the ceremony at London Palladium, the name of the Ballon d'Or 2026 winner remains a closely guarded secret. Only Vincent Garcia, editor-in-chief of France Football, already knows the result.
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Bruno Fernandes publicly questions Carrick's tactics as Manchester United's crisis deepens
Michael Carrick is under mounting pressure at Manchester United after a humiliating Champions League defeat at Como left the club closer to the Premier League relegation zone than the top four, with captain Bruno Fernandes openly criticising the manager's tactical decisions.
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Nagelsmann, Howe and McKenna emerge as Man Utd targets after 4-1 humiliation by Como
Manchester United are weighing up potential replacements for Michael Carrick after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Serie A side Como. Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe, Kieran McKenna, Fabian Hurzeler and Antonio Conte have all been linked, though Carrick is said to be safe for now.
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Bruno Fernandes' £4m Cheshire mansion raided by masked gang while he played for Man Utd
Three masked thieves broke into Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' £4 million home in Nether Alderley, Cheshire, at 8.30pm on Wednesday while he was away playing in United's 4-1 defeat to Como in Italy.
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Manchester United will not strip Fernandes of captaincy after Carrick criticism
Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned manager Michael Carrick's tactical decisions following Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, but the club has decided against punishing their captain.
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Solskjaer knew United would sack him at half-time before Watford defeat sealed his fate
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he sensed his Manchester United tenure was over at half-time during the 4-1 defeat to Watford in November 2021, telling players it was likely their last session together before Harry Maguire's red card ended any hope of a comeback.
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Guimaraes hails 'unbelievable' Rice after late equaliser rescues Arsenal at Bayern
Bruno Guimaraes praised Declan Rice as an 'unbelievable player' after the England midfielder's 82nd-minute goal earned Arsenal a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, keeping the Gunners unbeaten in the Champions League.
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Pogba trains at Monaco and stirs social media with mysterious 'Tic Tac'
Free since AS Monaco terminated his contract on August 19, Paul Pogba continues training at the club's facilities and has sparked intrigue on Instagram with an enigmatic message hinting at an imminent signing.
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Walker warns he may remove tattoo if Man City's Premier League titles are stripped
Kyle Walker says he would consider removing his 'Four in a Row' leg tattoo if Manchester City's Premier League titles are taken away following the club's guilty verdict on 114 rule breaches. An appeal remains ongoing and sanctions are yet to be determined.
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United chiefs split on Carrick successor as boardroom tensions follow 4-1 Como humiliation
Manchester United's director of football Jason Wilcox and recruitment director Christopher Vivell are reportedly at odds over who should replace Michael Carrick, who has won just two of his 11 games in charge.
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Shearer blasts Fernandes and Martinez for criticising Carrick after 4-1 Como defeat
Alan Shearer has demanded Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez focus on their own performances after both publicly criticised Manchester United's coaching staff following back-to-back defeats in the Champions League.
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Solskjaer reveals he knew Man Utd had sacked him at half-time against Watford
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has recalled the moment he realised his Manchester United reign was over — at half-time during the 4-1 defeat to Watford in November 2021, before anyone had officially told him.
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Homophobic chants against ASSE: Lyon condemned to €20,000 by UEFA
UEFA has sanctioned Olympique Lyonnais following homophobic chants directed at AS Saint-Étienne, sung by supporters during the club's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the Europa League. Lyon has been fined €20,000 and faces a partial closure of the Virage Nord with a suspended sentence.
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Fernandes tells Man Utd to stop living in the past after 4-1 humiliation in Como
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes publicly called out his club's obsession with past glories following Wednesday's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, openly questioning manager Michael Carrick's tactics in a second consecutive candid interview.
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Struggling at Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold weighs Premier League return with Chelsea leading the chase
Trent Alexander-Arnold has fallen to third-choice right-back at Real Madrid under José Mourinho, logging just 343 minutes this season, and is reportedly weighing a return to the Premier League with Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool all linked.
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