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Ferdinand slams Carrick ‘disrespect’ from fellow Man Utd icons

Rio Ferdinand has accused fellow Manchester United legends Roy Keane and Gary Neville of showing “unbelievable disrespect” to the Red Devils’ interim manager, Michael Carrick. The former England international has overseen back-to-back wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, leading to calls for him to be handed the reins on a permanent basis. Not everybody associated with the Premier League heavyweights shares that opinion.

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‘Absolutely crazy' - Amorim labelled 'arrogant' amid Man Utd's resurgence

Alan Shearer has launched a scathing attack on former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, labelling the Portuguese coach "arrogant" for his refusal to adapt his tactics at Old Trafford. The Newcastle legend believes Michael Carrick's stunning start to life in the dugout highlights the failures of his predecessor, who was sacked earlier this month after refusing to abandon his back-three system despite poor results.

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Unshackled Man Utd must be considered title contenders

There haven't been many periods of great optimism at Manchester United in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, but for a brief moment at the start of 2019, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made supporters believe again. He delivered eight successive wins after replacing Jose Mourinho as interim manager, including a stunning 3-1 victory at Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round, bringing back the scintillating counter-attacking style Ferguson championed throughout his glorious 26-year reign.

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Endrick, Yamal, Slot and Europe's big winners & losers

Bayern Munich's unbeaten record in this season's Bundesliga is gone! The Bavarians were upset at the Allianz Arena by Augsburg, although the German champions are still eight points clear of Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table, meaning it's unlikely to adversely affect their chances of retaining their title. However, things are getting very interesting in England, where we thought Arsenal were almost home and hosed only to suffer a wobble that has made things very interesting, given Manchester City and Aston Villa are both closing in on the Gunners.

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Maguire praises 'brilliant' Carrick for 'galvanising' Man Utd

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has showered caretaker boss Michael Carrick with praise for "galvanising" the Red Devils following Sunday's 3-2 win over Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates. The win follows on from Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Manchester City in Carrick's first game in charge, making it a brilliant start to life back at Old Trafford for the former midfielder.

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Man Utd's academy aces thrilled Carrick has replaced Amorim

Manchester United's academy stars and their parents are reportedly delighted that Michael Carrick has replaced recently sacked head coach Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese hit out at the "entitlement" of some of the club's youth products, while defending his decision to keep young talent Kobbie Mainoo out of the first team. Now that Carrick is at the helm, some families have been encouraged by his "lovely and welcoming" style.

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Carrick reveals Solskjaer message after getting Man Utd job

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer congratulated him on pipping him to the position earlier this month. The former Middlesbrough manager got the nod over the Norwegian following the sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim. As the Red Devils prepare to face Arsenal, Carrick has opened up on his relationship with Solskjaer.

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How Carrick can finally give struggling Sesko lift-off at Man Utd

Michael Carrick’s first game back in charge of Manchester United was a euphoric occasion, with his side’s dominant win over Manchester City bringing a smile to every person present at Old Trafford. Well, almost every person. Benjamin Sesko did not get on the pitch during the 2-0 win, raising questions about his place in Carrick’s thoughts and his team for the rest of the season.

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Man Utd boss Carrick hails Mainoo's 'quality' after Amorim snub

Michael Carrick has hailed Kobbie Mainoo's "quality" and admits he is enjoying working with the young Manchester United midfielder. The 20-year-old was relegated to being a fringe player under former Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim as he did not quite fit into his 3-4-3 system. However, it appears that the England international will get more of a chance under interim boss Carrick.

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Carrick reveals role he played in Man Utd's Casemiro contract decision

Michael Carrick has confirmed he played no role in Manchester United's decision to release Casemiro at the end of the season. The Brazilian's contract with the Red Devils will expire at the end of the campaign and the club has confirmed he will not extend his stay at Old Trafford. Speaking in a pre-match press conference before United's clash with Arsenal, interim manager Carrick admitted Casemiro is "desperate" to finish on a high.

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Carrick shows up Amorim with six behind-the-scenes changes at Man Utd

Michael Carrick has wasted no time stamping his authority on Manchester United, implementing six key behind-the-scenes changes that have already highlighted the shortcomings of his predecessor, Ruben Amorim. From matchday routines to academy integration, the interim boss has impressed both players and staff in his first week, culminating in a morale-boosting derby victory over Manchester City and a clear shift in culture at Carrington.

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Mourinho aims 'no history' jibe towards Man Utd & Carrick

Jose Mourinho has aimed a thinly-veiled jibe at former club Manchester United after they named Michael Carrick as their new interim head coach until the end of the season. The Benfica boss has expressed his “surprise” at the appointment of the former Middlesbrough manager, who was part of the Portuguese’s coaching staff during his period in charge of the Red Devils.

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Six reasons why Man Utd WILL finish in the top four

Even though they had waited three years to beat Manchester City at Old Trafford and far longer to do so with such authority, Manchester United's emphatic victory in last weekend's derby was the easy part. Any team, especially one with a new manager who is steeped in the club's glorious history, can get up for a match with their biggest rivals and win it.

Frequently asked questions

Vinicius Jr. is an eccentric left winger who loves to dribble past players. He usually tugs the touchline on the left flank, but has shown immense capabilities to function in a two-man strike partnership up front.

Vinicius Jr. was born in the Sao Goncalo municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Vinicius Jr. inherited the iconic No. 7 jersey at Real Madrid ahead of the 2023-24 season, taking forward the legacy of the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul. He continues to be the franchise player of the club by donning their most legendary jersey number in history.

Vinicius Jr. stands at 1.76m (5ft 9in), using it to his advantage to become one of the fastest and most entertaining players in Europe.

Vinicius Jr. weighs 73kg (161 lbs), with his low weight a benefit on the pitch as he heavily relies on his pace and agility.

Vinicius Jr. started his youth career at Flamengo, spending 12 years at the club before arriviing at Real Madrid at the age of 18.

No, Vinicius Jr. hasn't become a father yet.

Vinicius Jr. hasn't married anyone yet, and there aren't any reports circling his relationship status.