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Manchester United have officially confirmed the permanent appointment of interim head coach Michael Carrick on a two-year contract keeping him at Old Trafford until 2028. The 44-year-old former midfielder successfully stabilised the club following Ruben Amorim's January dismissal, subsequently securing vital elite European qualification ahead of schedule.

Former Germany international Lars Bender is set to become the new coach of FC Bayern Munich's U17 side. The German record champions announced the appointment on Friday.

Al-Nassr launched an ambitious approach for Pep Guardiola prior to the manager's newly confirmed announcement that he will officially step down from Manchester City at the end of the season. The pursuit by the Saudi Pro League champions opens up the sensational possibility of a historic tactical partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo.

So there we have it: England's 2026 World Cup squad is confirmed and it will go down as one of the most contentious of all time. Manager Thomas Tuchel has made it abundantly clear from the outset that he isn't afraid to ruffle some feathers with his decisions, and he has stayed true to his word with his divisive selections for the Three Lions' latest bid to end an agonising wait for a first major trophy since 1966.

Corinthians forward Zakaria Labyad has publicly implored club officials to secure a contract extension for marquee teammate Memphis Depay. Following his crucial equaliser in the Copa Libertadores, the Moroccan playmaker highlighted the Dutch international’s immense influence in South America and stressed that retaining his services is vital for the club's progression.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has refused to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will feature in Sunday's crucial season finale at Anfield, casting doubt over a final home appearance for the departing forward. The 33-year-old Egyptian icon is set to end his legendary nine-year spell on Merseyside this summer amidst an increasingly tense relationship with his head coach.

Thomas Tuchel has defended his decision to leave Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer out of England’s World Cup squad. The England boss admitted the calls were “painfully difficult” but insisted he wanted a balanced group built on “hunger and excitement”.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has issued a defiant response to Florentino Perez, describing the Real Madrid chief’s recent accusations regarding the Negreira case as "grotesque." The Blaugrana leader suggested that the explosive claims from the capital are merely a smokescreen to distract from Los Blancos' lack of silverware over the last two seasons.

Manchester United, England's record-breaking football champions, are continuing to rely on team manager Michael Carrick.

Jose Mourinho's spectacular return to Real Madrid is drawing ever closer. On Friday, the club's current manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, announced he will leave the club at the end of the season.

Manchester City have confirmed that Pep Guardiola will step down as manager this summer, bringing an end to a transformative decade at the Etihad Stadium. The Catalan tactician, who has secured 20 major trophies during his tenure, will transition into a Global Ambassador role within the City Football Group.

In the end, Manchester United probably didn't have much other choice; after leading the club back into the Champions League during a remarkable interim tenure, Michael Carrick has been appointed head coach on a permanent basis. However, having already played down the achievement of returning to European football's top table, he will know the real work starts now.

Barcelona prodigy Marc Bernal has expressed profound gratitude towards manager Hansi Flick for protecting his development following a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The 18-year-old midfielder also revealed he is intentionally refraining from making any summer holiday plans as he anxiously awaits a potential senior international call-up for Spain.

Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has announced his retirement from professional football. The veteran defender shared an emotional farewell message after bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned 20 seasons across Europe.

In his Netflix documentary, James Rodríguez discussed his time at Bayern Munich and, among other things, questioned Niko Kovac's methods.

All you need to know about England's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson has defended record signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz after difficult first seasons at Anfield. The departing left-back insists both players will become major successes despite criticism surrounding their huge transfer fees.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Jude Bellingham and Noni Madueke among those to get the nod as Phil Foden and Cole Palmer miss out. Harry Kane captains the Three Lions in their bid to bring 60 years of international trophy heartache to a close, with Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins and Marcus Rashford providing support and competition in the attacking department.

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has addressed a sensational squad selection storm after confirming defender Antonio Silva accidentally leaked a full starting line-up during a major tournament. The manager fiercely defended the Benfica centre-back’s integrity, clarifying that his omission from the upcoming 2026 World Cup was purely tactical.

Jorge Jesus has confirmed his departure from Al-Nassr after winning the Saudi Pro League title and insisted Pep Guardiola should be “proud” to replace him amid rumours linking the Manchester City boss with the club. The Portuguese coach also opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in his move to Saudi Arabia.

Manuel Neuer's rollercoaster week has taken another dramatic turn as Bayern Munich confirmed the veteran goalkeeper will miss the German Cup final against Stuttgart through injury. The news comes less than 24 hours after the 40-year-old was sensationally named as Germany's first-choice shot-stopper for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

The wait is over. Cristiano Ronaldo has finally done it. He's won the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr. The news will doubtless provoke nothing more than a shrug of the shoulders from an awful lot of people. Others will actually be quite bitter about it. What's interesting, though, is how much lifting a first major trophy with Al-Nassr clearly meant to Ronaldo.

Former England international Mark Hateley has lauded Harry Kane's foresight, claiming the prolific striker used his elite footballing intelligence to anticipate Tottenham Hotspur's dramatic downfall before completing his big-money move to Bayern Munich. The 32-year-old forward has found silverware and stability in Germany while his former side have fallen into a relegation battle.

Catch every goal of the 2025–26 Indian Super League season as it returns this February 14, with all 91 matches available to live stream exclusively on FanCode.

The next generation of global superstars is heading to Qatar! From the shock absence of defending champions Portugal to the return of heavyweights like Brazil, Argentina, and Spain, here is everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup groups, dates, and venues.

Barcelona have identified Cristian Romero as their leading defensive target this summer. Tottenham are demanding at least €60 million for the Argentina international, but Barca are hoping the defender’s desire to leave could reduce the fee.

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has broken his silence regarding his future as he prepares to leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. The decorated Portuguese midfielder admitted he has a specific plan in mind for his next career move, heavily fuelling transfer speculation while confirming he would not be returning to Benfica.