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A no-fuss, loyal, safe option: How Man United chose Carrick as head coach
A breakfast meeting set the course for the former Man United star to return as their new head coach through the end of the season. How did he get the gig, and what is expected of him?
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How Carrick's 'hands-on coaching' could succeed at Man United
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TOP HEADLINES
THE VAR REVIEW
VAR review: Explaining five-minute decision to rule out Semenyo goal
VAR ruled out Antoine Semenyo's second goal in Man City's win over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semifinals. Why? And why did it take so long?
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Delay in disallowed Antoine Semenyo goal due to lack of offside technology
The delay in ruling out a Manchester City goal for offside in Tuesday's Carabao Cup win at Newcastle was extended because semi-automated offside technology could not be used in the incident.
CANCELO LANDS AT BARCELONA
Cancelo isn't the center back Flick wanted, but might be the fullback Barça need
João Cancelo's return to Barcelona began in confusion, but his loan move for the rest of the season could give the team a boost in a number of ways.
FC Barcelona
ARBELOA REPLACES ALONSO AT MADRID
Real Madrid fired Xabi Alonso after 233 days. Where did it all go wrong?
Xabi Alonso returned to Real Madrid as a club legend and one of the most sought-after coaches around, but he lasted less than a year. What happened?
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Why Alonso successor Arbeloa will bring a bit of Mourinho back to Real Madrid
Álvaro Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso's successor as Real Madrid coach, was a 'Mourinhista' as a player and has adopted his former boss's mentality and approach.
1st Leg
Brilliant in blue, Man City's Semenyo proving the right man in the right place
Man City's win over Newcastle has them on track for the Carabao Cup final, and new arrival Antoine Semenyo made it possible.
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Has Semenyo already made himself undroppable at Man City?
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man City prepare Guehi offer, won't meet £35m asking price
Manchester City are readying an offer for Marc Guéhi, and N'Golo Kanté is close to a return to Europe. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Men's transfer grades: Barcelona get A+ for Cancelo
The 2026 winter transfer window is now open. Here is how we rated the biggest deals.
Predicting the Premier League table: How will all 20 teams finish the season?
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS
SEMIFINALS PREDICTIONS
Mane to end Salah's quest for maiden title again? Nigeria to overwhelm hosts Morocco?
Here's the definitive AFCON semifinal preview and predictions ahead of two utterly mouthwatering ties
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What does Wilfred Ndidi's suspension mean for Nigeria vs. Morocco?
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2025-26 English FA Cup
FA Cup run could provide source of positivity for Liverpool this season
Liverpool advanced to the next round of the FA Cup after their win over Barnsley, which could be the competition that helps get their season back on track.
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Nicol 'not impressed' by Liverpool's win over Barnsley
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Top Headlines
- Sources: Utd not planning Jan. transfers for Carrick
- Ajax sign Zlatan's son on loan from AC Milan
- Sources: West Ham to discuss lowering Paquetá price
- Aussie teen makes stunning start on debut for Roma
- Pep rants over VAR on disallowed Semenyo goal
- Rosenior plans talks with Chelsea exile Sterling
- Man United name Carrick boss until end of season
- Gabon reinstate Aubameyang in AFCON debacle
- Greenwood hat trick leads 9-goal rout by Marseille
ASEAN Club Championship
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How to watch the ASEAN Club Championship
12 teams will vie to be kings of Southeast Asian club football when the ASEAN Club Championship returns from Aug. 20 to May 27.
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