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Carrick given Manchester derby baptism of fire, Frank in the firing line
AFP, Published on 16/01/2026
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City's Premier League title challenge on Saturday.
Villa's FA Cup win at Spurs leaves Frank on the brink
AFP, Published on 11/01/2026
» LONDON - Aston Villa pushed Tottenham boss Thomas Frank closer to the sack with a 2-1 win over the Dane's troubled side in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
Fletcher asked for Ferguson's advice before taking Man Utd interim role
AFP, Published on 07/01/2026
» LONDON - Darren Fletcher revealed Tuesday he asked for former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson's advice before accepting the role of interim head coach.
In Frank we trust! Lampard enjoying a big change of fortune
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/10/2025
» It is no secret that former great footballers do not necessarily enjoy the same success in their role as managers or coaches. The most recent example has been Wayne Rooney, who has discovered being a gaffer can be a very demanding job.
Attack and never give up: Inside Japan's deadly boxing scene
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» TOKYO — Drastic weight loss, ferocious sparring and lax regulation have created a dangerous environment in Japanese boxing, as the sport battles for its future in the country after two fighters died.
Too young? 12-year-old has swimming world talking
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» SINGAPORE - Swimming is a sport well used to talented teenagers, but Yu Zidi's participation at age 12 at the world championships has sparked debate about how young is too young.
E-sports help Ukrainian war vets get back to normal
AFP, Published on 26/06/2025
» PARIS - Esports is helping Ukrainian war veterans, who "often feel out of place" when they return from the front line, to reintegrate into society, the head of Ukraine's Esport Commission has told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Mixed emotions on Ange's departure from Tottenham
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/06/2025
» There have been differing reactions to the departure of Ange Postecoglou as manager of Tottenham Hotspur. However, the reality was that winning the Europa trophy was not enough to disguise what had otherwise been a grim season with Spurs finishing 17th in the Premier League.
Man United shares slide after Europa League Final defeat
Reuters, Published on 22/05/2025
» BILBAO — Manchester United Plc shares are set for their steepest drop in more than eight months after the football club lost an all-or-nothing Europa League final against English rival Tottenham Hotspur.
Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid for Brazil job
AFP, Published on 12/05/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will leave the club at the end of the season to take charge of the Brazil national team, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Monday.