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Xabi Alonso’s departure from Real Madrid came as a surprise to the players, as revealed in the club’s official statement. Kylian Mbappé was the first to react, publicly bidding farewell to his coach. “Although it was a short time, it was a pleasure to play for you and learn from you. Thank you for trusting me from the first day,” the Frenchman wrote on Instagram. “We will remember you as a coach with clear ideas and who knows a lot about football. Good luck in the new stage.”Messages from Real Madrid players expressing their love for their coach continued to…

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Arsenal and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, but Manchester City appear to be the only clubs willing to make a deal this month.Manchester City are set to sign Marc Gehi this month (Image: Stuart Leggett/NurPhoto)Manchester City would not be opposed to signing Marc Guehi this month, but Arsenal and Liverpool plan to wait until the summer to sign the England defender on a free transfer.Guehi, 25, has emerged as a serious target for some of the Premier League’s top clubs after impressing for Crystal Palace in recent years. And the former Chelsea…

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The press conference was held in Carrington ahead of Michael Carrick’s appointment as Manchester United’s interim manager until the end of the season. The former Red Devils midfielder has emerged as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS’ first choice following face-to-face negotiations.Ratcliffe and the INEOS executives ended Ruben Amorim’s ill-fated reign as United manager earlier this month following a 1-1 draw with lower-league side Leeds United. Darren Fletcher was appointed caretaker manager for United’s Premier League game against Burnley and most recently in the FA Cup third round match against Brighton.The former Scotland international failed to win in either of his…

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Manchester United are set to approve Michael Carrick as interim head coach shortly after signing the former midfielder following the departure of Ruben Amorim.09:35, January 13, 2026Updated January 13, 2026 10:11Michael Carrick returns to Manchester United as interim head coach (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)Manchester United’s Michael Carrick is set to be announced as interim head coach until the end of the season. The appointment of Carrick and his coaching team has been agreed in principle and all parties are currently working to finalize the deal.Confirmation of Carrick’s appointment could be announced later on Tuesday, with Saturday’s Manchester derby likely to…

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After his victory, first golden globe awardTimothée Chalamet said it was a good start to the new year.But it will take more than just the acting talent of a French-American movie star to make 2026 the perfect year.Asked by French magazine Paris Match during the ceremony whether this year would be Chalamet’s year, he was quoted as saying: “For 2026 to be truly perfect, Saint-Étienne need to be promoted to Ligue 1 next season.”Chalamet was referring to the soccer team he supports. The famous French team has lost its former luster and was relegated to the second division last season.Ten-time…

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Tottenham Hotspur are close to signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. Spurs are eyeing a move for the former Chelsea star despite strong competition from Premier League rivals Aston Villa. The north London club’s search for midfield reinforcements has taken on added urgency following news that Rodrigo Bentancur will be sidelined for three months due to hamstring surgery. Spurs and Atletico are now thought to have agreed a deal worth around 40 million euros (approximately 3.45 billion yen), leaving Villa, who had hoped to sign Gallagher on loan with an option to buy, in a desperate situation.Gallagher is expected to…

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Michael Carrick is set to be named caretaker manager of Manchester United, with the former player having impressed a number of key figures so far, including Bruno Fernandes08:40, January 13, 2026Updated January 13, 2026, 08:41Michael Carrick’s qualities impressed Bruno Fernandes (Image: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)Bruno Fernandes believed Michael Carrick would be a “really good manager” if given the chance, despite being upset that he was left out of Manchester United’s starting eleven.The former Old Trafford assistant has been out of work since being sacked by Middlesbrough, but is expected to remain in charge in Manchester until the end of the season…

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Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has put pen to paper for star-studded Sunday League outfit Wythenshawe Betts’ over-35s squad. The Ecuadorian legend is preparing to lace up his boots once again, along with a number of Premier League icons in the Cheshire Veterans Football League. The Greater Manchester amateur club attracted worldwide attention by assembling an extraordinary squad of some of the brightest talents and talents in the top flight. Former Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland has contributed to the influx of former professional players.Valencia is a recent high-profile addition, but was absent from Manchester’s recent FA Veterans County…

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Manchester United are set to announce Michael Carrick as their new caretaker manager on Tuesday and could soon sign the former midfielder in January. The 44-year-old has been in talks with United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, and it looks like he will lead the Red Devils until the end of the season. Carrick has agreed to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager until the end of the season.Carrick’s appointment is expected to be officially announced on Tuesday. Darren Fletcher, who has managed two games since manager Ruben Amorim was sacked last Monday, is expected to join the coaching team.…

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Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai had a rollercoaster night as the Reds secured a place in the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-1 win over League One side Barnsley at Anfield.Arne Slott addresses Szoboszlai’s mistake against Barnsley (Image: TNT Sports)Liverpool manager Arne Slott has confirmed he will question Dominik Szoboszlai about his verbal abuse against Barnsley. The Hungarian endured a rollercoaster night at Anfield on Monday night.He put the Reds ahead with his sixth world-class shot of the season, before Jeremy Frimpong doubled Liverpool’s lead with an outstanding goal of his own.But after that, things went downhill for Szoboszlai and…

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