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Michael Carrick is keen to build strong links between Manchester United’s academy and first team and gave the young defender a chance this week.January 16, 2026, 12:40Updated January 16, 2026 16:13Manager Michael Carrick welcomed Habib Oghanyi, who has been appointed as Manchester United’s interim head coach, to a training session this week. Carrick has been preparing his players for Saturday’s Manchester derby, but he also took the opportunity to observe the club’s academy players.The former United midfielder was announced as the new manager on Tuesday night and has been handed a daunting starting job against City. He quickly assembled a…
Enrique took charge of the Ligue 1 giants in July 2023 following a spell with the Spanish national team. His trophy haul includes two league titles in France, two Coupe de France titles and the club’s first ever Champions League title.His existing contract is due to expire in 2027 and there were whispers that he might look for a new challenge this summer. However, iPaper reports that Enrique is happy in Paris and feels he has more to achieve at the club.Despite this, the same report suggests that leaving Selhurst Park has not increased his chances of landing a job…
Stephen Curry has made a career out of redefining what’s possible on the basketball court, but every once in a while he still finds a way to surprise everyone. During a relaxing warm-up period before the game, Curry hit a soccer-style skill shot that instantly went viral, and Draymond Greenson’s reaction said it all. A young fan watched in disbelief from a few feet away as Curry completed his creative turn.The scene unfolded near the three-point line. Mr. Curry noticed the child watching him carefully and subtly approached him, as if inviting him into the moment. Calm and confident, he…
Wayne Rooney believes Thomas Tuchel, who managed England at the World Cup, has all the qualities to become Manchester United’s next full-time manager.Rooney gives his opinion on who should be United’s next manager (Image: Marco Luzzani, Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has told Manchester United to make Thomas Tuchel their next permanent manager.United have appointed Michael Carrick on an interim basis until the end of the season. Club owners the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are considering appointing a full-time manager in the summer.Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, Luis Enrique, Mauricio Pochettino and Xabi Alonso are all attracting United’s attention. But United legend Rooney…
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco will host the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations again less than a year after hosting it last time and just two months later. Hosted the ongoing men’s tournament.The 16th Women’s Africa Cup will be the third consecutive tournament hosted by Saudi Arabia, with the March 17-April 3 tournament being held eight months later. Nigeria surprises Morocco The final match of the previous tournament was delayed by one year.The 2025 edition has been postponed from 2024 due to scheduling conflicts.Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe said when the June 2024 dates were announced: “There have…
The Premier League is back after an unforgettable weekend in the FA Cup, which saw Macclesfield’s shock win over Crystal Palace and Manchester United’s red card at Old Trafford.On Saturday afternoon, Nottingham Forest host league leaders Arsenal and every game they play at the City Ground will be available to watch live on TNT Sports and Discovery+.The Gunners could have a chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to nine points if United win the derby against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City earlier in the day.It was one of the most interesting Fridays of the season as…
Manchester United are reportedly in talks with a ‘mystery midfielder’ over a potential loan deal until the end of the season, and Mirror Football has narrowed down the candidates.Michael Carrick could receive reinforcements in the middle of this month (Image: PA)Manchester United are in a fluid situation, with rumors flying around in the January transfer window. Michael Carrick will be interim head coach until the end of the season, after which there will be major changes to the club’s hierarchy.Ruben Amorim was sacked earlier this month and the club are currently looking for a way forward after yet another failed…
Novak Djokovic has jokingly banned Lionel Messi from asking him for tennis advice, claiming the soccer icon will “ultimately rule tennis”. The Serbian will return to the court next week when he faces Pedro Martinez in the first round of the Australian Open.The 38-year-old has been a major icon in the tennis world for decades, winning 24 Grand Slams and Olympic gold medals in a 23-year career. But Djokovic is adamant that had he chosen tennis over soccer, one new star would have “dominated” him. Djokovic met Messi in 2023 after the Argentine joined Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain.The soccer…
PARIS (AP) — Ousmane Dembélé put aside talk of a transfer and scored two crucial goals for Paris Saint-Germain on Friday against Lille, returning to the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-0 victory.French media reported last week that the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner had rejected an offer of a new contract.Manager Luis Enrique called the speculation fake news and Dembele’s concentration was sharp in a match between two of the league’s top four players.His shot from over 20 meters out in the 12th minute gave Lille’s goalkeeper no chance, and his goal 18 minutes into the second half was…
ZInedine Zidane took part in the Slow Motion Talk program on Hamid Musaidi’s YouTube channel together with David Bettoni and spoke about his football experiences.Arrival in the first team: “I joined Madrid in 2014. I started in the first team on January 3 or 4, 2016. It was quick for me. In six months I found myself in the first team with Dawn. The transition will be natural. You know the dressing room and the way the players work. I know…we worked a lot at first. We arrived at 9 o’clock on Tuesday and left at 11 o’clock at night…