Michael Carrick has come out fighting ahead of a decisive week for his Manchester United tenure, insisting he remains energized despite the intense speculation surrounding his job. The under-fire manager finds himself in a precarious position following a dismal run of results that has left the Red Devils' season in a state of crisis.
Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini praised his side's supreme confidence after a rampant 5-2 victory over Udinese took their tally to 28 goals in ten league matches. Gasperini highlighted the squad's shared responsibility as the Giallorossi put pressure on the Serie A leaders.
Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan is facing a requested two-year jail term and a €105,000 penalty after Brussels authorities accused him of financial offences. The legal proceedings against the 38-year-old ex-Serie A midfielder stem from his arrest in January 2025 during a wider anti-narcotics investigation in Antwerp.