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Slot claims VAR has worked against Liverpool all season

Arne Slot has fiercely criticised the officiating standards following Liverpool's painful 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, claiming a "complete pattern" of VAR decisions have gone against his side this season. The frustrated manager highlighted a controversial Benjamin Sesko goal that involved a suspected handball, lamenting his team's recurring defensive errors and bad luck.

Huge Sesko injury concern for Man Utd as Carrick delivers update

Manchester United are facing a nervous wait over the fitness of Benjamin Sesko after the striker was forced off at half-time during Sunday's dramatic victory over Liverpool. Despite finding the net in the first half, the Slovenian international was unable to continue after a collision left interim boss Michael Carrick with a significant selection headache.

PL explain why Sesko's controversial goal for Man Utd vs Liverpool was allowed

Manchester United’s high-stakes clash with Liverpool was ignited by a moment of massive VAR controversy at Old Trafford. Benjamin Sesko doubled the Red Devils' lead in the first half, but only after a lengthy review regarding a potential handball left fans and players alike waiting in suspense. The Premier League have released a statement explaining why the goal was allowed to stand.

Sesko wants 'unbelievable' Carrick to stay on as Man Utd boss

Benjamin Sesko has sent a clear message to the Manchester United hierarchy, urging the club to hand Michael Carrick the manager's job on a permanent basis. The Slovenian striker has flourished under the interim boss and believes the former midfielder has completely transformed the atmosphere at Old Trafford.

'We have a great spirit' - Benjamin Sesko targets trophies at Man Utd

Benjamin Sesko has set his sights on silverware at Manchester United after a productive debut season at Old Trafford. The Slovenia international believes the club is heading in the right direction under the guidance of interim manager Michael Carrick.

A stunning squad worth £600 million failed to qualify for the World Cup

Major teams were eliminated from the qualifiers to their great disappointment

Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now just over two months out from the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams now locked in following the culmination of the various play-offs during the March international break. All of the pre-tournament favourites made it safely through qualifying, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

Butt urges Man Utd to swoop for 'gettable' Osimhen

Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has urged the Old Trafford hierarchy to pursue a summer deal for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. The former midfielder believes the Nigeria international would be an upgrade on Benjamin Sesko, who he does not believe has what it takes to be United's long-term No.9.

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Slovenia boss warns Man Utd over Sesko

Slovenia head coach Bostjan Cesar has sent a clear message to Manchester United, insisting he will not be "pushed around" regarding Benjamin Sesko’s international availability. The highly-rated striker has withdrawn from the current squad to manage a fitness issue, but his national team boss is demanding more respect from the Old Trafford giants.

Sesko bringing 'fear factor' to Man Utd - Berbatov

Benjamin Sesko is beginning to live up to the hype at Manchester United, with club legend Dimitar Berbatov claiming the striker now possesses a genuine "fear factor". After a slow start to life at Old Trafford, the Slovenia international has emerged as a key figure in United's resurgence under Michael Carrick.

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Owen urges Man Utd to find 'upgrade' on Sesko

Michael Owen has cast doubt over Benjamin Sesko’s long-term future as Manchester United’s primary centre-forward, despite the Slovenian's recent resurgence under Michael Carrick. The former England striker believes the £74 million signing lacks the elite quality required to anchor a sustained Premier League title challenge. While Sesko’s form has improved significantly in recent weeks, Owen insists an "upgrade" will be necessary if the Red Devils want to return to the summit of English football.

Sesko's agent vents fury over Man Utd striker's 'super-sub' tag

Benjamin Sesko’s representative has hit out at the "super-sub" label currently attached to the Manchester United forward. Despite a prolific start to 2026 as mainly an impact player from the bench, Elvis Basanovic insists the Slovenian is a complete striker who deserves more respect.

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Man Utd injury update: Red Devils confirm Sesko & Mbeumo blows

Manchester United duo Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo have withdrawn from international duty with injuries, the club has confirmed. The pair have been crucial to the Red Devils' recent turnaround, helping to fire Michael Carrick's side up to third in the Premier League, but will now spend the March break at home rather than represent Slovenia and Cameroon respectively.

Ex-Spurs boss apologises for scathing Sesko criticism

Ex-Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood has apologised for his previous criticism of Benjamin Sesko amid the Manchester United forward's improved form under Michael Carrick. Having once claimed that Sesko was "not good enough" for a club the size of United, Sherwood admitted he has been proven wrong by the 22-year-old’s recent performances. The pundit praised the "attitude" shown by Sesko during his resurgence.

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How Sesko was convinced to snub Newcastle and move to Man Utd

Manchester United made a special pitch to Benjamin Sesko which convinced him to join the Red Devils over Newcastle despite the Magpies offering him a higher salary. Sesko was the subject of interest from Arsenal and Newcastle last summer before opting to move to Old Trafford in a £74 million ($99m) signing and after a slow start he is beginning to pay off the fee with a spate of goals since January.

Carrick reveals true feelings on Man Utd fans singing his name

Michael Carrick’s audition for the permanent Manchester United job received a further boost on Sunday as the Old Trafford faithful made their feelings clear during a gritty 2-1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace. Since stepping in as interim boss, the former midfield maestro has overseen a remarkable transformation in fortunes, with the Red Devils now climbing into third place in the Premier League table. Supporters serenaded their former captain towards full-time of the contest, with United having extended his unbeaten run to seven matches.

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: Carlo Ancelotti ist am 10. Juni 1959 in einer kleinen Gemeinde in der Emilia-Romagna namens Reggiolo zur Welt gekommen.
: Ja – und das auf höchstem Niveau. Genauer gesagt als zentraler Mittelfeldspieler, der schon vor Jahrzehnten das Spiel aus dem Zentrum heraus verstanden hat.
: Seine Karriere hat im Jugendbereich von der Reggiolo und Parma begonnen. Bei den "Ducali" hat er damals in der Serie C auch drei Jahre lang in der ersten Mannschaft gespielt, ehe es ihn jeweils fünf Saisons zum AS Roma und zum AC Milan verschlagen hat.
: Carlo Ancelotti hat in jeder der fünf Top-Ligen die Meisterschaft geholt – das ist ihm konkret in Italien (Milan), England (Chelsea), Frankreich (PSG), Deutschland (Bayern) und Spanien (Real Madrid) gelungen. Weitere nationale Trophäen und eine ganze Reihe internationaler Erfolge sind in der Sammlung hinzugekommen.
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: Nur um einige Namen zu nennen: Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Vinícius Jr. und Didier Drogba.
: Carlo Ancelottis Nettovermögen wird auf rund 50 Millionen US-Dollar geschätzt. Sein aktuelles Jahresgehalt liegt bei etwa 10,5 Millionen US-Dollar – zudem würde er bei einem Titel bei der WM 2026 einen Bonus von fünf Millionen Euro erhalten.
: Er hat zwei Kinder aus erster Ehe: Katia und Davide. Letzterer hat in den Jahren 2012 bis 2025 durchgehend im Trainerstab seines Vaters gearbeitet. Anschließend hat er erstmals als Chefcoach bei Botafogo unterschrieben.
: Ancelotti ist mit der Kanadierin Mariann Barrena McClay verheiratet. Die beiden führen seit Jahren eine stabile und so gut es geht medienferne Partnerschaft.
: Ja, und das mehrfach – unter anderem 2003, 2007, 2014 und 2022, jeweils durch die IFFHS.
: Ja, gleich zwei, die unterschiedlicher kaum sein könnten – nämlich "Carletto" und "Dottore". Letzterer hängt mit einem Ehrendoktorat seitens der Universität Parma zusammen.

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