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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
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.
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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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Predicting the Premier League table: How will all 20 teams finish the season?
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye summer move for Anderson
Manchester City are reportedly looking to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. 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.
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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FA CUP REVIEW
From Wrexham to Macclesfield, FA Cup reminded us why we love soccer
Thanks to Macclesfield springing one of the biggest upsets ever and Wrexham passing their Premier League test, the FA Cup third round really delivered.
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Mikel Merino: Arsenal squad is ready for a long season
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BALOTELLI MOVES TO UAE
Mario Balotelli's wildest moments: Fireworks, a pet pig and 'Why Always Me?'
Mario Balotelli has given us so many memorable moments. For every incredible goal he scores, there is an equally unbelievable act of mischief.
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Top Headlines
- Man United not planning January transfers for Michael Carrick - sources
- Man United name Carrick boss until end of season
- Pep rants over VAR on disallowed Semenyo goal
- Klopp: Xabi's Madrid exit 'nothing to do with me'
- Madrid coach Arbeloa backs players to deliver
- Rosenior plans talks with Chelsea exile Sterling
- Gabon reinstate Aubameyang in AFCON debacle
- Greenwood hat trick leads 9-goal rout by Marseille
- Barça's Araújo 'stronger' after mental health break
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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