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Manchester United — English football club appearing in coverage of transfers, player movements, and coaching appointments in 2026.
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… He made an immediate impact when arriving from Bournemouth, after City beat interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham to his signature. …
From non-league to FA Cup hero – Semenyo caps rise with ‘incredible’ goalJoy Online
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club’s permanent head coach. …
Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick managerDaily Guide
… The Ghanaian attacker is shortlisted alongside some of the biggest names in English football, including Manchester City teammate, Erling Haaland, Arsenal trio Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya, Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, Brentford striker, Igor Thiago, and Nott …
Antoine Semenyo Shortlisted For Premier League Player Of The Season AwardThe Ghanaian Times
… The Ghana international is nominated alongside his City teammate Erling Haaland, Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal trio Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya, and Declan Rice, Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, and Brentford striker Igor Thiago. …
Semenyo shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Season after historic campaignThe Ghanaian Times
… Always I learned you have to do it better, do it better, be in a position to do it better because you blame yourself for what you have to do, because (VAR) is a flip of a coin.” City were beaten 2-1 by rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final two years ago, with Guardiola bel …
Guardiola urges City players to make VAR irrelevantJoy Online
… Parts of his diagnosis of the situation, as at Manchester United, were spot on – but he possibly used the wrong medicine. …
An iron fist joining a broken team: Inside Mourinho’s Real returnJoy Online
Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the permanent boss of Manchester United by the club’s senior executives. …
Man Utd chiefs to recommend Carrick for permanent jobJoy Online
… Elsewhere, Manchester United left-back Shaw could yet earn an international recall in time for the tournament. …
Tuchel submits 55-man provisional World Cup squadJoy Online
Manchester United’s former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro says Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer he has played with – but that Gareth Bale is the “most complete”. …
Bale more ‘complete’ than Ronaldo – CasemiroJoy Online
… That came after City were left aggrieved following the previous year’s loss to Manchester United, believing they should have been awarded two penalties in the game. …
VAR is a flip of a coin, says GuardiolaFormer England captain John Terry, now a SuperSport FIFA World Cup analyst, believes England have a genuine opportunity to win the 2026 World Cup, citing a strong squad and the importance of keeping Harry Kane fit. England begin their campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, 17 June.
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Former England captain John Terry, now a SuperSport FIFA World Cup analyst, believes England have a genuine opportunity to win the 2026 World Cup, citing a strong squad and the importance of keeping Harry Kane fit. England begin their campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, 17 June.
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Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who has one year left on his current contract. The deal includes a significant sell-on clause for Brighton.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been appointed head coach of AC Milan on a two-year contract to replace Massimiliano Allegri. The 41-year-old Portuguese coach will forego remaining pay from Manchester United following his January dismissal.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Ivory Coast over Ecuador in a FIFA World Cup Group E match in Philadelphia, ending Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten streak and boosting Ivory Coast's hopes of reaching the knockout stages for the first time.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 41-year-old has agreed to replace Massimiliano Allegri and is expected to sign a two-year contract later this week. Amorim is reportedly forgoing his remaining Manchester United salary following his dismissal in January.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Carlos Queiroz will match the record of five consecutive World Cup tournaments as a coach when Ghana begin their Group L campaign against Panama on Wednesday, continuing a run that began with Portugal in 2010 and included three successive tournaments with Iran in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Queiroz was appointed Ghana coach in April after Otto Addo was fired.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Uruguay's Maxi Araujo scored in the final 10 minutes to earn a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in a World Cup Group H match, denying the Saudis a second successive opening-game victory after their 2022 win over Argentina. Uruguay dominated with 28 shots on goal.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their World Cup opener in Philadelphia. The victory marks Ivory Coast's return to the World Cup after 12 years and gives them a chance to qualify from Group E.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, and Neymar are stepping onto that stage for what is understood to be the very last time in their careers.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City's second offer of £120m (£106m initial plus add-ons) for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has been rejected. The 23-year-old England international prefers a move to City over Manchester United, and the two clubs continue negotiations despite Anderson's World Cup preparations.
12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Real Madrid have confirmed Jose Mourinho's reappointment as head coach on a three-year deal, with the 63-year-old Portuguese coach beginning work when the squad return for pre-season on 13 July. Madrid paid Benfica £13m in compensation, clearing the way for Mourinho's return 13 years after his first stint ended.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Roy Keane and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes have reconciled after Keane misquoted Fernandes on a podcast, leading Fernandes to accuse him of lying. The pair had what Keane described as a "lovely chat" to resolve the matter.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United await Barcelona's decision on whether to trigger a £26m clause to make Marcus Rashford's loan move permanent by June 15. Speculation suggests Barcelona may not complete the signing, potentially leaving Rashford in a difficult position given his lucrative contract running until 2028.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City and Chelsea remain in talks over Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola at City, with negotiations at an advanced stage over a compensation package. Chelsea expect payment under Maresca's contract terms, as he left Stamford Bridge in January despite being contracted until 2029.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a Denmark match against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday but is now at home with his family and says he is "doing well." The 34-year-old midfielder, who was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator after a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, says his ICD "did exactly what it was designed to do" and his recovery has begun.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil full-back Wesley has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a thigh injury, with Manchester United-bound midfielder Ederson called up to replace him. Wesley suffered an adductor muscle injury in Brazil's 2-1 preparation match against Egypt.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco drew 1-1 with Norway in a friendly in New York, with Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard equalising in the 75th minute, but Morocco will be sweating on the fitness of Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui and Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli after both went off injured.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Feyenoord have dismissed manager Robin van Persie after 16 months in charge, despite securing a second-place finish and Champions League qualification in his only full season. The technical director cited a declining trend in points and style of play as reasons for the change.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Scotland qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a 4–2 victory over Denmark at Hampden Park, their first appearance at the tournament since 1998. Manager Steve Clarke faces the challenge of a squad with aging players and limited goal-scoring depth outside of midfielders, though recent defeats without scoring against Japan and Côte d'Ivoire have tempered early euphoria.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense after 65 minutes but regained consciousness quickly. Denmark's national team doctor said the pacemaker Eriksen had fitted after a 2021 cardiac arrest "responded as it should," and he walked off the pitch; he is undergoing hospital examinations to determine the cause.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have agreed a £35 million deal with Atalanta for 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Ederson, who is expected to undergo a medical in coming weeks with the transfer likely finalised in early July. The signing comes as United seeks to strengthen midfield following Casemiro's departure.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City have made an opening bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, which Forest have rejected. Anderson is reported to be leaning towards a move to City over Manchester United, and a potential transfer fee could be a record for a British player.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, 26, who will sign a four-year contract with an option to extend by 12 months. The transfer, subject to £3.9m in additional payments, is expected to be completed in early July and will be United's first signing under new permanent head coach Michael Carrick.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mason Greenwood, currently at Marseille, is the top transfer target for both presidential candidates at Turkish club Fenerbahce. Marseille's sporting director said the club was willing to listen to offers for the 24-year-old forward, who has three years remaining on his contract and scored 16 goals in Ligue 1 this season.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup, and has prioritized learning Portuguese through intensive lessons to win over the fanbase and local staff.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England forward Anthony Gordon has signed with La Liga champions Barcelona until 2031 after a transfer from Newcastle United worth more than 80m euros. Gordon, 25, said he had dreamed of playing for Barcelona since he was three years old.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Forbes' annual list values Real Madrid as football's most valuable club at $9.5bn, with Barcelona second at $7.5bn and Manchester United third at $7.2bn. The Premier League has the most clubs in the top 30 with 11 sides.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Pep Guardiola shed tears during his final match as Manchester City manager when captain Bernardo Silva was substituted out in the 59th minute. City lost to Aston Villa, marking the end of Guardiola's decade of dominance at the club.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League single-season assist record and scored as Michael Carrick's United won at Brighton. Brighton finished eighth and secured a place in the Uefa Conference League, their second European campaign in history, after being overtaken by Sunderland but staying ahead of Brentford.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →