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Dan Gore returns to Carrington for treatment as Giggs watches United U19s fall to Como
Manchester United midfielder Dan Gore has been receiving injury treatment at Carrington during his season-long loan at Luton Town, where manager Jack Wilshere has praised his impact. Meanwhile, Ryan Giggs attended United's UEFA Youth League defeat to Como.
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Carrick on the brink at Man Utd after 4-1 Champions League humiliation by Como
Michael Carrick is facing the sack at Manchester United after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como exposed deep internal tensions, with Bruno Fernandes publicly criticising the manager's tactics in the aftermath.
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Nagelsmann open to Man Utd approach as Carrick's job hangs by a thread after 4-1 rout
Manchester United are weighing up Julian Nagelsmann as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick, who apologised to travelling fans after a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como left the club winless in seven games.
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Union Saint-Gilloise forced to host Hapoel Beer-Sheva in empty 55,000-seat Düsseldorf Arena over security fears
Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise will play their Europa League tie against Israeli club Hapoel Beer-Sheva behind closed doors at Düsseldorf Arena on Thursday, after security concerns led Leuven to ban the fixture from its original venue.
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Fabregas regrets telling Como to ease off after 4-0 lead in Champions League rout of Manchester United
Cesc Fabregas has admitted he told his Como players to slow down while leading 4-0 against Manchester United, a decision he regrets after Joshua Zirkzee pulled one back to make it 4-1 in Naples.
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Maresca reveals one-on-one meetings that reignited Phil Foden at Manchester City
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has disclosed that he held two or three private meetings with Phil Foden at the start of the season to reassure the 26-year-old of his importance — a personal touch that appears to be paying off with four goals in Foden's last two games.
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Under judicial examination for rape, Patrick Bruel reappears at Parc des Princes for PSG-Barcelona
Under judicial supervision following his indictment for rape and sexual assault, singer Patrick Bruel attended Tuesday evening PSG's victory over FC Barcelona (4-2) in the Champions League, his first appearance at the stadium since May 2025.
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Agbonlahor brands Fernandes 'horrible teammate' as United's dressing-room crisis deepens
Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has savaged Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes following his public criticism of manager Michael Carrick after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, calling him 'a disgrace' and questioning his suitability as captain.
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Fernandes publicly blames Carrick's tactics after Manchester United's 4-1 collapse at Como
Bruno Fernandes pointed the finger at manager Michael Carrick following Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, saying tactical decisions were 'on the manager and staff, not me' — drawing sharp criticism from former players.
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Canal+ conditions return to Ligue 1 TV rights on profitability
Maxime Saada, CEO of Canal+, does not rule out bidding in the next call for tenders for Ligue 1 TV rights, but sets a non-negotiable requirement: the operation must be profitable for the group.
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Keane dismisses Fernandes' apology to sacked Ten Hag as 'too little, too late'
Roy Keane rejected Bruno Fernandes' personal apology to Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman was sacked by Manchester United, accusing the captain of failing to show leadership when it mattered most on the pitch.
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Haaland fit for Aston Villa but Maresca sweating on three more City doubts
Enzo Maresca confirmed Erling Haaland is available for Manchester City's Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday, but Nico O'Reilly, Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kovacic remain injury doubts ahead of the lunchtime kick-off.
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Injured for three weeks, Dembélé at the heart of fresh PSG-France clash
Ousmane Dembélé suffered an injury in the 20th minute of PSG's 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona and is expected to miss around three weeks. His expected return around November 11 raises questions about his call-up by Zinédine Zidane and reignites historical tensions between PSG and the French national team.
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Nagelsmann among three available targets as Ineos weighs Man United managerial change
Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como has intensified scrutiny on Michael Carrick, leaving Ineos considering a growing list of managerial candidates — several of whom are currently without clubs.
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Vinicius replaced and « completely lost »: Diomandé steals the show against Leipzig
Started in the Champions League against RB Leipzig (4-1) due to his La Liga suspension, Vinicius delivered a poor performance before being substituted by Mourinho. His replacement, Yan Diomandé, scored Real Madrid's fourth goal.
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Carrick's Manchester United future in the balance after 4-1 Champions League collapse
Michael Carrick faces the sack at Manchester United after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como left the club without a win in seven games. Director of football Jason Wilcox, CEO Omar Berrada and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe are set to discuss his future ahead of Sunday's clash with Bournemouth.
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Klopp reveals he still cannot come to terms with Diogo Jota's death at 28
Jurgen Klopp has spoken publicly about the death of Diogo Jota for a new biography of the former Liverpool forward, who died aged 28 in a car crash in the summer of 2025. The former Reds manager admits he remains lost for words and has yet to fully process the loss.
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Como's £41m revenue club humiliates £678m United 4-1 in Champions League
Manchester United suffered a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como on Wednesday, with a £823m revenue gap between the clubs making the result all the more damaging. Michael Carrick apologised to supporters still inside the stadium at full-time.
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Flares at Bruges: RC Lens faces double UEFA sanction after heavy defeat
Beaten 3-0 by Club Bruges in the Champions League, RC Lens's evening turned to disaster: flares thrown onto the pitch by their supporters interrupted the match, exposing the club to an increased fine and closure of their away section in Leipzig.
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Carrick braced for swift United axe after 4-1 Como humiliation exposes dressing-room rift
Manchester United's 4-1 defeat to Como has left Michael Carrick clinging to his job, with Bruno Fernandes publicly blaming tactical errors and United's history of rapid sackings suggesting a swift verdict is likely.
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