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Michael Carrick emerges as favourite for Manchester United interim role

Michael Carrick has emerged as the favourite candidate to be Manchester United’s interim manager for the rest of the season after the interview process, with the club’s executive expected to finalise the decision on Monday. Omar Berrada, the chief executive, and Jason Wilcox, the director of football, are

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Olise and Díaz likened to Robben and Ribéry after Bayern’s 8-1 win

According to Goal, Michael Olise and Luis Díaz were compared to Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry after both wingers stood out in Bayern Munich’s 8-1 demolition of Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena on Sunday evening. The pair combined for five goal involvements as Bayern returned from the winter break,

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Man v Fat soccer league expands in U.S., drawing hefty players in Dallas suburbs

Man v Fat, a soccer league founded in Britain in 2014 that is reserved for heavier players, has expanded to the United States and now operates leagues in states including New York, New Jersey, Florida and Texas. In suburban Dallas, teams such as Fat Man United and Totten-Ham and Cheese

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Raphinha double sees Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 for 16th Super Cup

Goal reports Barcelona claimed a record-extending 16th Spanish Super Cup title by defeating Real Madrid 3-2 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as Hansi Flick's side registered a fifth victory in their last six meetings with their bitter rivals. Raphinha scored twice and Robert Lewandowski also found the

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Real Madrid outclassed by Barcelona in 3-2 Spanish Super Cup final

Goal reports Real Madrid were outclassed by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, losing 3-2 in a result that will increase pressure on manager Xabi Alonso. The match featured early struggles for Madrid, with mishaps from Rodrygo and errors from Raul Asencio as they failed to gain a foothold

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Brighton knock Manchester United out of FA Cup as Gruda and Welbeck score

Brighton eliminated Manchester United from the FA Cup at Old Trafford after goals from Brajan Gruda and Danny Welbeck, leaving the 13-time winners out of the competition in January. Gruda opened the scoring after Georginio Rutter had a header cleared off the line, and Welbeck added a second in the

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Ricardo Pepi to miss weeks after broken arm, USMNT March spot in doubt

Goal reports Ricardo Pepi will require surgery on a broken arm after injuring himself while scoring in his first match of 2026; the club says he is expected to miss around two months, putting his place in the USMNT’s March friendlies in doubt. Pepi finished tidily but landed awkwardly,

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U.S. names 16 skaters for 2026 Milan Winter Olympics

People reports Team USAs figure skating roster is set: on Sunday, Jan. 11, 16 athletes were named after the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan next month. The delegation comprises three men, three women, three

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Shea Lacey sent off in final minute of FA Cup defeat to Brighton

Goal: Manchester United youngster Shea Lacey received the first red card of his career as United lost 2-1 to Brighton in the FA Cup at Old Trafford, being dismissed in the final minute. Lacey had been introduced in the 62nd minute for Mason Mount and looked like United's

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Tim Weah adopts 'alone against everyone' mindset after joining Marseille

Goal: USMNT winger Tim Weah says he is embracing an “us against the world mentality” after returning to France with Marseille. Weah, who began his professional career with Paris Saint-Germain and returned to France in the summer of 2025 after two seasons with Juventus, has said he is happy to

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Darren Fletcher says 15-year-old JJ Gabriel will not be fast-tracked into Manchester United first team

Goal reports on Jan 11, 2026 that Darren Fletcher has explained why 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, though eligible for FA Cup selection, will not be fast-tracked into Manchester United’s first-team squad for their third-round tie with Brighton. Gabriel has been playing up with United’s U18s this season, registering 11

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How to watch Bills vs. Jaguars live free via TVNZ+ and a VPN

Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars meet at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, at 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 11, and the game is available to live-stream for free on TVNZ+. The matchup pairs the AFC No. 6 seed Bills against the No. 3 seed Jaguars. The outlet describes the

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Pallister says Solskjaer return could affect Marcus Rashford's Man United future

Goal reports that former United defender Gary Pallister says a decision on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returning to Manchester United could influence whether Marcus Rashford comes back to Old Trafford from his season-long loan at Barcelona. Rashford is spending this season on loan in La Liga, and Pallister suggested a reunion

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Tottenham reject Roma loan approach for Radu Dragusin

Goal reports Tottenham Hotspur have rejected a loan bid from Roma for centre-back Radu Dragusin, who recently returned from nearly a year out with an ACL injury and had been linked with a return to Serie A. The 23-year-old has been included in Thomas Frank's last six matchday

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Chargers vs. Patriots Wild Card available free on TVNZ+, reachable with a VPN

Los Angeles Chargers will face the New England Patriots in a Wild Card playoff game that Mashable says can be livestreamed for free on TVNZ+. The article adds the free stream can be accessed from anywhere by using a VPN service such as ExpressVPN. Mashable notes New England finished 14-3

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Arsenal hire former Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark

According to Goal, Arsenal have hired former Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark as they seek to strengthen their bid to win the Premier League title. Per the Standard, the Gunners — who have scored 12 goals from dead-ball situations and sit six points clear of Manchester City — recruited Gronnemark as Mikel

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Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United wanted him to leave

Bruno Fernandes has expressed a desire to leave Manchester United, according to Goal. He told Canal 11 in his native Portugal in an interview publicised in December that he felt the club were willing to let him go last summer and that the after-effects "hurt" him deeply. Fernandes

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AFCON 2025 semi-finals: teams, dates, venues and ticket prices

Goal reports that four teams remain in the Africa Cup of Nations, with Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt set to contest the semi-finals in Morocco: Morocco vs Nigeria and Senegal vs Egypt. The semi-finals are scheduled for 14 January (Egypt vs Senegal, 5:00 PM local) at Grand Stade de

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Bayern host Wolfsburg at Allianz Arena — kick-off time and team news

Goal says Bayern Munich return to Bundesliga action today as they host VfL Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena; kick-off is at 11:30 am ET and 4:30 pm GMT. Bayern sit nine points clear at the top after 15 matches, with a 13-win, two-draw record and a +44 goal

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Jaguars host Bills in AFC Wild Card at EverBank Stadium — TV, kick-off and team news

According to Goal, the Jacksonville Jaguars will host the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium in an AFC Wild Card showdown this Sunday. In the United States the game will be broadcast on CBS, with streaming options including Paramount+ — which offers new customers a seven-day free trial — while Fubo and DirecTV

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Patriots host Chargers in AFC Wild Card — kickoff time, TV and team news

Goal reports the New England Patriots host the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium in an AFC Wild Card clash scheduled to kick off at 8.15pm Eastern Time. In the United States the game will be shown live on NBC and streamed on Peacock, while a variety of broadcasters

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Macclesfield reborn club beats Crystal Palace in FA Cup upset

Macclesfield’s phoenix club celebrated a shock FA Cup victory over holders Crystal Palace at Moss Rose as fans lingered on the pitch, recalling not long ago when many feared they might never return to the ground. The original club’s gravestone read "Macclesfield Town FC, 1874-2020" after

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Jorrel Hato praises Liam Rosenior after Chelsea's 5-1 FA Cup win

Goal reports Jorrel Hato praised new Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior after the Blues thumped Charlton 5-1 in the third round of the FA Cup. The 19-year-old opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time, powering home a bouncing ball from the edge of Charlton's area with a fierce

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Manchester City rout Exeter 10-1 as Antoine Semenyo scores and assists on debut

Goal reports Manchester City opened their FA Cup campaign with a 10-1 victory over Exeter City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. City survived an early scare when James Trafford saved Ed Turns' header, then took control as Max Alleyne bundled home after a scramble. Rodri added a long-range

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Guehi could still win FA Cup after Macclesfield upset due to rule change

Goal reports that Marc Guehi could still win the FA Cup despite Crystal Palace's 2-1 defeat at Macclesfield, because of a recent change to the FA's player eligibility rules. Previously the rule read: "A Player shall only play for one Club in the Competition during