Man United sack Michael Carrick with Pochettino lined up
The club says a change was necessary after its worst league start in 40 years. United sit 18th, and USA coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to take over.
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Mbappe ruled out of France’s Nations League clash with Italy
Zidane says his captain has a minor hamstring problem and could be back for Sunday. A win in Milan would put France in the quarter-finals.
US eye Guardiola if Pochettino leaves for Man United, reports say
US Soccer has begun discussing a successor to Pochettino, who has agreed in principle to join Manchester United. No offer has been made to Guardiola.
Kane set to pass Shilton as England’s most-capped player
The Ballon d’Or winner will earn his 126th cap against Croatia at Wembley on Thursday, ending a record that has stood since 1990.
US pulls team out of U-17 World Cup in Qatar over safety fears
A letter to players cited the State Department’s Level 3 travel advisory for Qatar. The US had been drawn with Montenegro, Chile, and Algeria.
Man United agree deal in principle with Pochettino as Carrick waits
The USA coach is ready to accept once United make it official. His US contract has a $10m release clause, and Michael Carrick remains in charge for now.
Gaza Sports Club goalkeeper, 20, killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City
Mahmoud Kamal Abdel Malek had just played in the Thousand Martyrs Cup. The Palestinian Football Association says 1,017 sports figures have now been killed since October 2023.
Pakistan reach SAFF Championship semi-finals after India beat Maldives
The Green Shirts finished second in Group B after a 3-2 loss to India and a 3-0 win over Maldives. Five diaspora players have now joined the squad.
Man United open talks with Pochettino as Carrick faces the sack
United are 18th, their lowest at this stage since 1986-87. Club bosses met in Monaco on Wednesday to decide Carrick’s future, and the USA coach is in talks to replace him.
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal after 23 years, 234 caps and 146 goals
The 41-year-old hands back the number 7 shirt, weeks after walking out of the national camp
