The transformation of Manchester United under Michael Carrick has been nothing short of remarkable, and even the club’s most vocal supporters are finding the current trajectory hard to process. Gary Neville, a man who has seen every high and low at Old Trafford over the last three decades, has admitted to being stunned by the sudden shift in expectations.

Bruno Fernandes has been informed that Manchester United can afford to lose him, despite his obvious value to the collective cause, with Lee Sharpe telling GOAL why a summer transfer elsewhere could happen. Portugal international Fernandes has been a talismanic presence across six years at Old Trafford, but questions continue to be asked of his short and long-term future.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that the club's marquee summer signing Florian Wirtz is set for a further spell on the sidelines. The Germany international, who has become a pivotal figure at Anfield since his high-profile arrival from Bayer Leverkusen, is battling a back injury that has already seen him miss key victories over Nottingham Forest and West Ham. With the Reds preparing for a double-header against Wolves at Molineux, Slot suggested the playmaker remains a major doubt for both the Premier League and FA Cup fixtures.

Lionel Messi bagged a brilliant brace for Inter Miami as the Herons secured their first competitive victory of 2026 and got the defence of their MLS Cup crown up and running. The Argentine GOAT helped to inspire a 4-2 derby victory over Florida neighbours Orlando City, with Javier Mascherano’s side rallying from a two-goal deficit to pick up three precious points at Inter & Co Stadium.

German striker Timo Wener came off the bench to assist on his San Jose debut, as the Quakes saw off Atlanta United with a comfortable 2-0 win. Werner, who penned a multi-year Designated Player deal with San Jose, did not start in his first available game after moving from RB Leipzig. However, his impact was immediate, as he needed little time to grab his first goal involvement.

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Manchester City are reportedly ready to break the world-record transfer fee for a full-back to secure the services of Newcastle United star Tino Livramento. After a period of transition in the defensive wide areas, Pep Guardiola has identified the former Chelsea academy graduate as the essential piece of his tactical puzzle heading into the next campaign.

Legendary football manager Neil Warnock has dramatically come out of retirement once again at the age of 77. The veteran boss has answered an SOS call from seventh-tier side Torquay United after the dismissal of Paul Wotton. Warnock, who holds the record for the most promotions in English football, will take interim charge as the Gulls push for promotion.

Manchester United’s senior stars have reportedly delivered their verdict on the club's managerial future, with the majority of the squad throwing their weight behind Michael Carrick. The former Red Devils midfielder has enjoyed a sensational start to life in the Old Trafford dugout since taking over on an interim basis following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim. After a period of significant instability, the 44-year-old has seemingly unified a fractured dressing room, leading the side to five wins from his first six Premier League matches in charge.

Lionesses star Georgia Stanway has revealed that she is "very close" to signing for her new club after announcing that she will be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season. It has been widely reported that the midfielder is primed to return to England and sign for Arsenal, with the confirmation of as much clearly not far away now.

As soon as Jess Park received the ball on the edge of the Atletico Madrid box, Marc Skinner knew. She took one touch, then another to get it out of her feet and set herself up for a perfect strike with her right foot, which would send the ball over the heads of every Atleti defender, out of the reach of goalkeeper Lola Gollardo and into the top corner, giving Skinner's Manchester United an unassailable 5-0 lead on aggregate, one that secured their place in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals for the first time.

No uncapped players for once, a sister-sister reunion between Alyssa Thompson and Gisele Thompson, and five keys for the USWNT as they take Argentina in the first game of the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.