Man Utd hold emergency talks to sack Michael Carrick after disastrous run

Man Utd hold emergency talks: Michael Carrick's job hangs by a thread

The Manchester United board have called an emergency meeting to decide the future of under-fire manager Michael Carrick following a dismal eight-match winless run. Humiliating defeats—3-0 against Bournemouth and 4-1 to Como—have dragged the Red Devils down to 16th in the Premier League and 21st in the Champions League. Old Trafford chiefs have already made contact with Eddie Howe and Unai Emery as potential replacements, with a £20 million compensation package prepared.

Barcelona face defensive crisis after Xavi Espart injury blow

Barcelona's season has been thrown into disarray after defender Xavi Espart suffered a serious ankle injury during El Clasico, ruling him out for seven weeks. This devastating blow leaves the Catalan giants without four key defenders, with Espart joining Andreas Christensen, Jules Koundé, and Eric García on the sidelines. Consequently, back-to-back defeats against PSG (4-2) and Real Madrid (2-1) have seen them slip to eighth in the Champions League table.

Como 1907 tie down star striker Tasos Douvikas until 2031

Como 1907 have officially tied down star striker Tasos Douvikas to a long-term contract extension running until the summer of 2031. The forward has been in sensational form, netting eight goals in 11 appearances during the 2026/27 campaign, including three in the Champions League and five in Serie A. This takes his impressive tally to 27 goals in 68 appearances for Como since his arrival in February 2025.