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Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick has been told that he simply must qualify for the Champions League if he is to earn the permanent manager's job at Old Trafford. The former England midfielder has enjoyed a sterling start to life since replacing Ruben Amorim, going unbeaten in his first five league games, to put himself in contention to remain in the United hotseat.

Brighton are refusing to take no for an answer in their pursuit of Koln sensation Said El Mala. The Seagulls, ever the masters of identifying Europe’s most exciting young talent, have lodged a fresh formal offer for the 19-year-old winger. Despite the Bundesliga side’s previous reluctance to sell, Fabian Hurzeler’s side is pushing harder than ever to secure the teenager's signature before his value spirals out of reach.

GOAL breaks down the key moments from USWNT players abroad, including Thompson helping Chelsea get back on track.

Athletic Club have been rocked by a major fitness blow as star winger Nico Williams has been sidelined indefinitely to deal with a persistent pubalgia issue. The Euro 2024 hero has been struggling with the abdominal problem since the start of the season. Despite attempts to manage the injury through a combination of tailored training and match minutes, the club finally decided to pull the 23-year-old out of action following the recent match against Real Oviedo.

Oleksandr Zinchenko has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious injury on his first home appearance for Dutch giants Ajax. Zinchenko was named in the starting XI for the Eredivisie side for the first time since his arrival from Arsenal at the start of February but his full debut was cut short as he was forced off with just minutes on the clock.

Jose Mourinho is bracing for a backlash, warning that Real Madrid will be "dangerous" as they prepare to face his Benfica side in a high-stakes Champions League play-off. The Special One finds himself on the opposite side of the touchline, looking to inflict more misery on his former employers following a shock victory in the League phase. However, despite the magnitude of the occasion, the Portuguese tactician insists he is unfazed, citing his lifetime of experience in Europe's elite competition as the key to navigating the tie.

The fallout from Inter's chaotic win against Juventus has taken a sinister turn. Referee Federico La Penna has been forced to involve the police after receiving sickening death threats targeting his wife and young daughters following the controversial dismissal of Pierre Kalulu. The official is also facing a lengthy suspension for the error as the Italian football authorities look to temper frustrations as the fallout continues.

Wayne Rooney has outlined how Thomas Tuchel’s new England contract, which is due to take him through to the summer of 2028, will impact international stars such as Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden. The former Three Lions captain believes that the demanding German tactician is now less likely to make contentious decisions in his World Cup squad selection.

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Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin is still processing the moment he became an unlikely Champions League hero. The Ukrainian shot-stopper opened up about the chaotic confusion in the dugout before his 98th-minute header secured a stunning 4-2 victory over Real Madrid, which earned a classy post-match gesture from Thibaut Courtois.

Jarrod Bowen may be poised to break Danny Dyer’s heart in 2026, former West Ham striker Bobby Zamora has told GOAL, with it impossible to rule out a transfer to another Premier League club. Hammers-mad Dyer has previously stated that he would begrudgingly accept Bowen joining Manchester City or Real Madrid, but he could be left disappointed in the next window.

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has issued a clear message regarding Manuel Neuer’s future at the Allianz Arena. With the legendary goalkeeper’s contract set to expire in 2026, the club faces a massive decision on whether to extend the 39-year-old’s stay. Eberl insists that sentimentality will not dictate the choice, emphasising that the World Cup winner must maintain world-class performance levels to earn a new deal, while also confirming a major defensive renewal to combat transfer market inflation.

Igor Tudor to Tottenham was the managerial move that nobody saw coming. After Thomas Frank's inevitable dismissal last week, all of the UK's leading bookmakers promptly published lists of the frontrunners in the race to succeed the Dane as head coach. Tudor's name didn't feature on any of them. He wasn't even considered a rank outsider for the role - he was a non-runner.

Borussia Dortmund speedster Karim Adeyemi has finally broken his silence regarding his future at the Westfalenstadion. With transfer speculation mounting and contract talks reportedly hitting a wall, the German international addresses the rumours linking him with a potential €60 million summer exit. As reports suggest BVB chiefs are increasingly irritated by his off-field activities, Adeyemi clarifies his stance on staying in the Bundesliga amidst the growing noise.

Ivan Toney has sent a World Cup message to England manager Thomas Tuchel, reminding the German tactician that he is still “hungry” for goals and international recognition after leaving the Premier League for a stint in the Saudi Pro League. The former Brentford striker has been competing with Portuguese GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo for Golden Boot honours in the Middle East.

Bayern Munich have suffered a major setback in their title pursuit. Captain Manuel Neuer has been sidelined for the foreseeable future after sustaining a significant muscle tear during the recent victory over Werder Bremen. The veteran's absence comes at the worst possible time, ruling him out of the high-stakes showdown against Borussia Dortmund. Vincent Kompany must now rely on his backup options to navigate a season-defining period without his talismanic leader between the posts.