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Howe leads the race to replace Carrick as United weigh managerial options

Manchester United are preparing for a potential fourth permanent managerial change in three years under Ineos, with Michael Carrick under severe pressure after a seven-game winless run and a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como.

Football Oct 23

Wilcox favours Howe, Emery and Conte over Nagelsmann as United weigh manager shortlist

Manchester United's technical director Jason Wilcox reportedly prefers candidates with Premier League experience over Julian Nagelsmann, with Eddie Howe, Unai Emery, Fabian Hurzeler and Antonio Conte all ahead of the German on his personal shortlist.

Football Oct 23

Asian football chief backs Infantino for re-election in sharp reversal of stance

AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa publicly endorsed Gianni Infantino for another FIFA term at an extraordinary congress in Tokyo, just two months after the confederation accused him of a fundamental breach of trust over the now-scrapped $4.2bn World Cup deal.

Football Oct 23

Kvaratskhelia out with injury: Nuno Mendes repositioned as winger to fill void at PSG

Victim of an anterior cruciate ligament rupture during the clash against Barcelona, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is ruled out for the rest of the season. Luis Enrique is considering repositioning Nuno Mendes as left winger to compensate for the Georgian's absence.

Football Oct 23

United face £12m compensation hurdle as Emery emerges among top Carrick replacements

Manchester United are weighing a move for Aston Villa's Unai Emery to replace under-pressure Michael Carrick, but the Spaniard's £12m-a-year salary and contract until 2029 could force a record-breaking compensation package from Old Trafford.

Football Oct 23

Amorim's AC Milan humiliated 3-0 at Bournemouth as red card chaos compounds Europa League misery

Ruben Amorim's return to English football ended in a 3-0 Europa League defeat at Bournemouth on Thursday, with goalkeeper Mike Maignan sent off and Amorim himself causing confusion by attempting to bring on a replacement keeper without removing an outfield player.

Football Oct 23

UEFA Coefficient: Ligue 1 Wastes Golden Opportunity Against Portugal

While Portuguese clubs suffered three defeats during the third week of European competitions, French representatives delivered an almost identical record. France's lead in fifth place in the UEFA coefficient has shrunk to 3,660 points.

Football Oct 23

All four UFC 333 champions make weight as Caliari misses by 4.5 pounds in Abu Dhabi

Volkanovski, Evloev, Yan, and Dvalishvili all hit their marks ahead of UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Strawweight Nicolle Caliari overshadowed the clean sweep, registering 120.5 pounds — 4.5 pounds over the non-title limit — and will forfeit 30 percent of her purse.

MMA Oct 23

Wallabies call ends Teddy Wilson's wait after deliberate Australia A snub

NSW Waratahs scrum-half Teddy Wilson, 23, has been named in the Wallabies squad for the November Nations Championship Tests after being deliberately left out of the Australia A setup — a decision made personally by head coach Les Kiss to fast-track him to the senior side.

Rugby Oct 23

Walker backtracks on tattoo removal as Man City face points deduction, fine or expulsion

Kyle Walker has clarified he has no plans to remove his Manchester City tattoos after comments suggesting otherwise caused controversy. Meanwhile, City's appeal against 114 Premier League financial charges is under way, with a points deduction considered the most likely sanction if the guilty verdict stands.

Football Oct 23

TF1 and M6 enter the race for Coupe de France broadcasting rights

As France Télévisions seeks a 50% reduction in its contract, TF1 and M6 have approached the FFF to acquire Coupe de France broadcasting rights, according to L'Équipe. The final would be the prized centerpiece coveted by TF1.

Football Oct 23

Coupe de France TV rights: TF1 circles as France Télévisions struggles

As France Télévisions seeks to halve its contribution to free-to-air Coupe de France rights from 8 to 4 million euros, TF1 is closely monitoring the situation and could secure at least the final.

Football Oct 23

Ballon d'Or 2026: Lamine Yamal Already Planning Private Jet and Paris Celebration

According to Spanish media, the FC Barcelona prodigy has reportedly organized his trip to London by private jet and planned a celebration in Paris if he wins the Ballon d'Or 2026 ceremony.

Football Oct 23

Third defeat in three matches, Genesio's OM mathematically eliminated from Europa League

Beaten 1-0 away at Sturm Graz on Thursday, Marseille remain on zero points after three matchdays of Europa League. Since the new format was introduced, no team in this situation has qualified.

Football Oct 23

Favard reignites feud with Riou: "Hated everywhere he goes"

Nearly ten years after their on-air altercation on L'Équipe's channel, Gilles Favard has reopened hostilities in a podcast, targeting commentator Yoann Riou over his football knowledge and interpersonal relationships.

Football Oct 23

Luca Zidane threatened with fresh exclusion from Algeria squad in November

Already suspended during September's international break, Luca Zidane is not guaranteed a place in coach Brahim Hemdani's next squad list for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Togo.

Football Oct 23

Nagelsmann open to United approach as Hurzeler rules himself out of Old Trafford vacancy

Julian Nagelsmann has signalled he would listen to Manchester United following his Germany resignation, while Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler is understood to have no interest in replacing under-pressure manager Michael Carrick.

Football Oct 23

Maresca backs Cherki's showboating but urges City star to find the right balance

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca praised Rayan Cherki's flair and creativity after his performance against AEK Athens, but stressed the Frenchman must combine his natural showmanship with better positioning to maximise his impact.

Football Oct 23

Walker tips Alexander-Arnold for United or City move as Chelsea battle Liverpool for Camara

Kyle Walker has suggested Trent Alexander-Arnold could return to the Premier League with Manchester United or City rather than Liverpool, while the Reds are reportedly tracking Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara alongside Chelsea.

Football Oct 23

Deschamps to Manchester United: A Baseless Rumour Among Supporters

Following Manchester United's heavy 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League, Red Devils supporters are calling for Didier Deschamps to replace Michael Carrick. The former French national team manager, however, has no intention of rushing into a new role.

Football Oct 23