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Real Madrid steadied a turbulent week with a 2-0 home win over Levante, as Kylian Mbappé struck from the spot before Raúl Asencio sealed victory. Boos greeted kick-off after recent setbacks, but Mbappé’s 58th-minute penalty calmed the Bernabéu and Asencio’s header soon after gave new coach Álvaro Arbeloa breathing room. The result leaves Real second in La Liga, one point behind Barcelona, who have a game in hand. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said a decision on Marcus Rashford’s long-term future will wait, despite the forward impressing on loan from Manchester United. In Italy, Inter stayed top of Serie A with…

A familiar figure against a revolving door When Pep Guardiola walks into Old Trafford for Saturday’s 198th Manchester derby, he will once again face a different manager in the opposing dugout. Michael Carrick becomes the sixth Manchester United boss Guardiola has come up against since taking charge of City, stepping in as interim head coach following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim. It is Carrick’s first match in charge, another chapter in United’s ongoing search for stability. Calm blue, chaos red While upheaval continues to define life across the red half of the city, there is a sense of order and…

Ousmane Dembele scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with authority. The hosts controlled the match against Lille and looked sharp from the opening minutes. Early strike sets the tone Dembele opened the scoring early with a precise effort from distance. He curled a low shot into the corner from around 20 yards. Audacious finish at the Parc Dembele delivered his second just after the hour at the Parc des Princes. He lifted an audacious chip from inside the box and stunned the crowd. Late goal seals the win Bradley Barcola added a third goal…

A final loaded with history and ambition Morocco will take the field on Sunday knowing they are just one game away from ending a 50-year wait for a second Africa Cup of Nations title. Standing in their way are defending champions Senegal, as the continent’s two top-ranked teams meet in Rabat for the 2025 final. For Morocco, the match is about more than silverware — it is a chance to finally see years of heavy investment in football rewarded at senior international level. “We have been waiting for this trophy for 50 years,” defender Romain Saiss said. “It’s the dream…

Liverpool FC Women goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe has been given a six-game ban by the Football Association after being found to have made a racist remark involving reference to skin colour. Borggräfe has already served five matches of the suspension, accepted the sanction and has been ordered to complete an education programme. The comment was overheard by staff and teammates during pre-season preparations for a squad photograph. Liverpool investigated the matter internally before referring it to the FA. Further details of the case will not be made public on player-welfare grounds. Liverpool head coach Gareth Taylor confirmed the investigation has now…

Wayne Rooney says Michael Carrick is the right choice right now to steady Manchester United. Rooney believes the timing makes sense during a difficult period for the club. Manchester United confirmed Carrick will lead the team until the season ends. The club announced the decision on Tuesday after the departure of Ruben Amorim. Rooney and Carrick shared a long history at Old Trafford. They played together 366 times and won five Premier League titles. Rooney says the decision feels obvious because elite managers remain unavailable right now. He explains that the club needed stability more than ambition at this stage.…

Balancing talent and personality England manager Thomas Tuchel has emphasized that picking the World Cup squad is about more than just individual skill. With only two friendlies in March against Uruguay and Japan before finalizing his squad, Tuchel is focused on assembling a group with the right personalities and social dynamics. He believes that success in a major tournament depends on players feeling connected, understanding their roles, and being happy to spend extended periods together. Experience and squad choices Since taking over from Gareth Southgate, Tuchel has not shied away from leaving out high-profile names like Jude Bellingham and Phil…

West Ham United are willing to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if the deal includes a loan back for the rest of the season, but that condition is meeting resistance from Flamengo. The Brazilian club have had a €35m bid rejected and may raise their offer to around €40m, yet believe they could sign Paquetá more cheaply in the summer without agreeing to a loan. Paquetá wants to return to Brazil after a difficult spell in England following a spot-fixing investigation that collapsed a proposed move to Manchester City. West Ham, however, fear losing him could deepen their relegation…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes does not plan a move away from the club this month. The midfielder remains focused on his role at Old Trafford. He continues to see his future with the team despite recent instability. Managerial dismissal fuels speculation over future Recent reports suggested Fernandes was reassessing his future at the club. The speculation followed the dismissal of head coach Ruben Amorim. Observers linked the managerial change to uncertainty around key players. Fernandes met Amorim’s coach Carlos Fernandes after the dismissal. That meeting increased concerns among some supporters. Many feared the 31-year-old was exploring an exit route.…

Conor Gallagher has vowed to deliver “special moments” after joining Tottenham Hotspur in a £34.6m transfer from Atlético Madrid. Spurs moved quickly to secure a midfielder they have long admired following a serious hamstring injury to Rodrigo Bentancur, beating competition from Aston Villa. Gallagher, 25, has signed a contract until 2031 and returns to the Premier League after a frustrating spell in Spain, where he started only four La Liga matches. The former Chelsea academy graduate is also keen to revive his England career ahead of this summer’s World Cup, having last featured under Thomas Tuchel in June. Tottenham head…