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Manchester United have opened talks with Michael Carrick over continuing as head coach beyond the end of the season. It is understood that, even though there is still much to complete in legal and contractual issues, an agreement could be reached before United’s game against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The club’s hierarchy, director of football […]

Gabriel Gudmundsson could return for Leeds after a two-match absence with a thigh injury. Pascal Struijk is a doubt after hobbling off during Monday’s 1‑1 draw at Spurs. Full Leeds’ team news will be provided by the manager, Daniel Farke, in his press conference later on Friday. Kaoru Mitoma is set to miss the final

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has confirmed he still dreams of doing more to boost his legacy at the club. Despite recently being crowned the FWA Footballer of the Year after a stunning campaign at Old Trafford, Fernandes continues to be linked with a high-profile exit from the club in a deal that would help

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale reveals he will ‘review’ the club’s organisation during the summer and that he has already sat down with coach Massimiliano Allegri, but warns: ‘If we don’t qualify for the Champions League, it’s a failure.’ Milan have only won one of their last five Serie A matches, losing three times and

Unai Emery says he can be happy about Aston Villa’s season as he does not see his team as a top-seven side, and there were even concerns from the Spaniard that the club could be in the relegation fight this season. Emery’s Villa face a crucial final week of the season – facing Liverpool and

The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch on September 9 when champions Seattle Seahawks open up against the New England Patriots. The Seahawks dominated the Patriots in a 29-13 victory in February that secured the franchise’s second NFL title, with the 2026 season-opener – taking place on a Wednesday night

“It’s a disappointment and, from my point of view, it saddens me,” says Howard Wilkinson, now 82 and officially retired from the sport that has shaped his life. “All we can do is keep our fingers crossed and hope at some point we turn a corner in the right direction.” Wilkinson is talking to The

Real Madrid is the most supported soccer club in the world, with fans all over the globe, not just in the Spanish capital. With a record number of Champions League and La Liga titles, plus some of the greatest players in soccer history—past and present—there’s plenty for fans to cheer about. From classic club anthems

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe kicks the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Real Oviedo in Madrid, Spain, May 14, 2026. (PHOTO / AP) MADRID – Kylian Mbappe was greeted with a chorus of boos and whistles from Real ​Madrid’s own fans as he returned from ‌a hamstring injury during

Defending champion Luke Humphries beat Gerwyn Price to win his first night of the Premier League season, but the pair both sealed play-off spots in Birmingham. Humphries, who was in his third successive night final, overcame the Welshman 6-4 after an impressive 6-0 win over Stephen Bunting and 6-3 comeback win over Luke Littler. The

Both Chelsea and Manchester United are expected to be active in the summer transfer market, and a battle could be brewing between the pair of Premier League giants for the signature of in-form Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea. The 24-year-old winger has enjoyed a very solid season in Spain, helping Real Sociedad in their run

FLORENCE, ITALY – APRIL 13: Maurizio Sarri manager of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Artemio Franchi on April 13, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Now that Roma vs. Lazio has been scheduled for Sunday at midday local time, will

Polymarket on Thursday reached an exclusive multiyear agreement with Serie A, marking the third major soccer league to partner with Polymarket this year after MLS and LaLiga. Serie A is the highest tier of soccer in Italy. Under the deal, Polymarket will be the “official and exclusive” prediction-market partner of Serie A in the U.S.

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – APRIL 01: Keep Racism Out logo is seen prior to the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and Udinese Calcio at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on April 01, 2024 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) Serie A Week 37 games Roma-Lazio, Como-Parma, Genoa-Milan, Juventus-Fiorentina

With no national team representation, India will once again watch the FIFA World Cup from the outside in 2026. As always, most football fans across the country will split their loyalties between Brazil and Argentina, while European heavyweights like Germany, England and France will command their own loyal followings. But this time, there will also

PSG’s players celebrate after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, unseen, scored the opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Lens and Paris Saint Germain, in Lens, northern France, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias) PARIS— Paris Saint-Germain ended up with the title again, but at least it had a rival for most of the

This year’s battle for the Premier League player of the season award is an intriguing one. There is no clear frontrunner. There have been several seasons in years gone by when the standout performer across the campaign has been blindingly obvious. No one was going to challenge the record-toppling iteration of Mohamed Salah last term,

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 25: Michael Kayode of Brentford dries the ball with a towel before taking a long throw-in during the Premier League match between Brentford and Liverpool at Gtech Community Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Michael Kayode is among eight players nominated for the

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi continued his hot start to the 2026 MLS season, scoring twice in a 5-3 win over FC Cincinnati on Wednesday. Messi delivered the opener in the 24th minute and then equalized in the 55th after Miami fell behind 2-1. The Herons trailed again deep into the second half until goals