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Vincent Kompany has risen rapidly as a head coach, reaching a milestone that puts him on par with one of the most respected managers in modern football. Luis Diaz is 29 years old and living his best life at Bayern MunichAfter Bayern Munich’s 8-1 win over Wolfsburg, Kompany averaged 2.52 points per game in his first 50 Bundesliga games, equaling the league’s all-time record he shared with former Bayern manager Josep Guardiola.Despite the importance of the accomplishment, Kompany was quick to deflect credit. “These are not my points, but the players’ points,” the Belgian said when asked about his record.…
Barcelona are reluctant to trigger Marcus Rashford’s £26m buyout clause at the end of his loan spell, but experts say he is the best financial deal available to Man United as they continue negotiations over a permanent transfer.Marcus Rashford is keen on a permanent move from Manchester United to Barcelona (Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images)Barcelona are reportedly in talks with Manchester United over the possibility of signing Marcus Rashford on a permanent transfer this summer. The 28-year-old’s loan spell is coming to an end and the Catalan giants are keen to secure his permanent move, but there is a…
IIs the 2026 FIFA World Cup in jeopardy? Alarm bells were sounded at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, on Tuesday after thousands of fans reportedly canceled tickets to attend games in the United States following calls for a boycott on social media.The tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Scheduled to open on June 11th and end on July 19th, there will be 104 games, 78 of which will be played in the continental United States.In late December, media reports said FIFA had received 150 million ticket requests. The group estimates that actual ticket sales could…
Michael Carrick’s appointment at Old Trafford could affect the future of Koby Mainu, who has been linked with a move from Manchester United after failing to feature consistently in recent years.Koby Mainu could be on the move this month (Image: Getty Images)Michael Carrick may have little time to convince Coby Mainu to stay at Manchester United if rumors stir up truth. The 44-year-old was announced on Tuesday night as interim head coach of the Red Devils, replacing Ruben Amorim, who was sacked earlier this month.Carrick is keen to lead United to the strongest possible finish in the Premier League for…
However, Carrick is seen as a stopgap measure following Ruben Amorim’s sacking at the start of the year, and speculation has swirled over the coming months about his long-term appointment as United’s manager. There are several candidates in contention for this position, including Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Xavi, Zinedine Zidane and Luis Enrique. However, it appears that four of those five have recently been discounted due to their lack of experience in English first-class football.Manager David Ornstein reported earlier this month that United are exclusively pursuing a Premier League manager to replace Amorim. It represents a shift in strategy after both…
West Ham are eyeing the possibility of losing their place in the Premier League and the club’s current stars will see their bank balances hit if the Londoners drop to the second tier.West Ham are 7 points from safety (Image: Getty Images)If West Ham are relegated from the Premier League, the players will face a 50 per cent pay cut. Londoners have endured a harrowing season this season.They sit in 18th place, seven points from safety heading into this weekend’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo was replaced by Graham Potter at the start of this season and…
Álvaro Arbeloa sat for the first time as Real Madrid’s new manager in a nearly full press room in Valdebebas ahead of tomorrow’s Copa del Rey opener against Albacete (9pm CET, Carlos Belmonte). The former Castilla manager has already bid farewell to the club on his social networks, giving hints about what he wants from the team following the departure of Xabi Alonso.The manager revealed that his friendship with Xavi remains intact, revealing that in their first meeting he reminded his players that Madrid is their best stage as players, and also made clear his commitment to Vinicius. “I want…
Michael Carrick has returned to Manchester United as head coach for the remainder of the season following the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim, and has given his first interview since being appointed.January 13, 2026 20:47Updated January 13, 2026 20:48Michael Carrick gives his first interview as Man United caretaker manager (Image: MUTV)Michael Carrick has described his return to Manchester United as an “incredible feeling”. The club announced on Tuesday night that Carrick would be appointed manager for the remainder of the season.Carrick has been out of work since being sacked by Middlesbrough in June last year. He led Boro to the…
Carrick is no stranger to Old Trafford, having previously served as interim manager during the 2021/22 season. His short spell saw wins against Villarreal and Chelsea, as well as a draw against Arsenal and an unbeaten record.Carrick said in a statement: “It’s an honor to take on the responsibility of leading Manchester United. I know what it takes to succeed here. I’m now focused on supporting my players to reach the standards we expect at this great club, and I know this team is more than capable.””I have already worked with some of the players and have naturally continued to…
Xabi Alonso was sacked in January, but the manager began leaving Madrid in early November. By that time, the team’s divorce with Xabi Alonso was already noticeable behind closed doors. The distance that had brought daily life to its limits in Valdebebas continued until it exploded. “I didn’t expect you to come to kindergarten to practice!” the coach shouted during practice.It wasn’t a typical warning to get a player’s attention, nor was it a one-off outburst at work. It was a cry of despair, exhaustion, and boredom. Xavi had long been frustrated by players not following his demands at every…