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MANCHESTER, England (AP) – U.S. midfielder Sam Coffey joined Manchester City from the Portland Thorns on Wednesday, signing a three-and-a-half year contract. The fee was reportedly worth $800,000.Coffey won an Olympic gold medal and a SheBelieves Cup. USWNTCity described him as one of the best players in the world. Therese Chaugran, Director of City Football, said: “Sam is at her best and I think her decision to come here shows the incredible progress we have made as a club and our ambition to continue moving forward.” City will be hoping the 27-year-old Coffey can help guide the club to the…
You can’t question Michael Carrick’s pedigree as a midfielder. The former England international won every major accolade with Manchester United, including five Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League trophy.But what can Manchester United fans expect from him as manager? The 44-year-old has managed three games for United so far and is unbeaten since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked as manager in November 2021.This short but impressive spell undoubtedly convinced Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson to hand Carrick his first permanent role as head coach in October 2022.The next two and a half years were a rollercoaster for Boro fans.…
RReal Madrid star Kylian Mbappé was one of the club’s first players to send a farewell message to former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso.The Frenchman came on as a substitute in the Spanish Super Cup match against Barcelona as he was still recovering from an injury. However, according to L’Equipe, the player played a few minutes in the second half of the final in an effort to save Xabi Alonso from a possible red card, which ended up happening.Florentino Prez and Xabi Alonso’s post-Supercopa meeting breaks Real Madrid fans’ heartsMbappe always tried to save Xabi Alonso even when he was…
Manchester United were promptly expelled from the Carabao Cup and FA Cup and appointed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season.Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Carrick may be planning a potentially lucrative reunion (Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick has made an unexpected reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo that could net the club £10m. According to The Sun, the Reds are considering holding a mid-season friendly in Saudi Arabia to bridge the club’s financial gap, which would reunite two United icons.It has been suggested that the trip to Saudi Arabia could earn…
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has backed Michael Carrick’s former first-team coach following the decision to appoint him as Manchester United’s interim manager for the remainder of the season. Solskjær and Carrick were the favorites to temporarily take over the reins at Old Trafford following Ruben Amorim’s departure earlier this month. Solskjær, who managed United from 2018 to 2021 and initially made a strong impression as caretaker manager, was seen by many as a possible successor.However, it emerged at the weekend that Carrick was the frontrunner after impressing the United board during negotiations, despite Solskjaer’s clear experience advantage. The 44-year-old was formally…
○Considered one of German soccer’s biggest prospects, he could surprisingly join a Major League Soccer franchise next season.Striker Timo Werner, who won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 and the UEFA Europa League with Tottenham Hotspur last season, could soon leave Europe for the United States.Lionel Messi and Thomas Muller share unexpected verbal exchange during MLS finalSan Jose Earthquakes considering signing Timo WernerTimo Werner, a 29-year-old striker who currently plays for Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, is reportedly close to signing with the San Jose Earthquakes, according to a reporter from The Athletic.The striker is reportedly very keen on…
Conor Bradley suffered a season-ending injury during Liverpool’s draw with Arsenal last week, but the defender gave an update on his progress on social media.Conor Bradley had to be carried off on a stretcher at Arsenal last week (Image: Getty)Conor Bradley admits his latest injury was a “huge blow” but says “the comeback is about to begin” as the Liverpool star looks to recover from yet another injury after being stretchered off against Arsenal.The Northern Irishman made a big impression every time he took to the pitch, but since making his debut for the Reds he has been out for…
Hansi Flick spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Copa del Rey match against Racing Santander. The manager assessed the situation in the Blaugrana’s dressing room after last Sunday’s Supercopa de España victory in Jeddah in preparation for a place in the last 16, but also referred to the arrival of Cancelo and the sacking of Xabi Alonso.”They will be full of motivation. They are a young, brave, well-playing team…The stadium will be excited to welcome us. This is a cup game and we have to be ready from the start.”Ramin Yamal reveals teammate during live streamRacing is…
Michael Carrick is set to take over his second term as Manchester United manager, serving as caretaker manager until the end of the season, but his spell at Middlesbrough will provide hints about his style.07:00, January 14, 2026Updated January 14, 2026 08:33Michael Carrick will manage Manchester United until the end of the season (Image: PA)Michael Carrick has been appointed as Manchester United’s new interim manager, taking charge until the end of the season on an interim basis, just seven months after being sacked by Middlesbrough.His career at Old Trafford has been a positive influence on him. The midfielder was part…
Manager Josep Guardiola took the opportunity to rant about Manchester City’s controversial decision to lose 2-1 to Newcastle United in the Premier League at St James’s Park last November, but only after City returned to the same stadium to beat the Magpies in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.When asked about Antoine Semenyo’s goal being ruled out for Erling Haaland’s offside on Tuesday night and the lengthy decision-making process, a bewildered Guardiola referred to the incident between Fabian Schaal and Phil Foden in the previous game. Guardiola also touched on the controversial red card decision in the FA…