Kick Off: Carrick set for permanent MU move; Man City sweep Palace to fuel title race

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Top Headlines

Carrick primed to be named permanent MU head coach as recommendation ready to Sir Ratcliffe

Manchester United's leadership team are set to recommend the club appoint Michael Carrick as permanent head coach at a meeting later this week.

Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace: Foden shines with 2 assists to keep title hopes alive

Manchester City kept the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race, moving within two points of the Gunners with a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium.

Match Report

Alaves 1-0 Barcelona: Flick's side off form as hosts climb out of relegation zone

Barcelona's pursuit of a 100-point season in LaLiga was halted by a 1-0 defeat to Alaves, who hauled themselves out of the relegation zone thanks to Ibrahim Diabate's goal.

Lens 0-2 PSG: Kvaratskhelia & Mbaye score to cliche 5th straight Ligue 1 title for PSG

Paris Saint-Germain were crowned Ligue 1 champions for the fifth consecutive season as goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ibrahim Mbaye sealed a 2-0 win over Lens.

Lazio 0-2 Inter: Thuram & Lautaro's goals help Nerazzurri win their 10th Coppa Italia

Inter claimed a first domestic double since 2010 – when head coach Cristian Chivu was a player – after a 2-0 win over Lazio in the Coppa Italia final.

These Things Happen

Former Arsenal star Torreira punched in shopping centre as suspect 'jealous of his relationship'

Lucas Torreira is pursuing charges in Turkey after being attacked in a shopping centre by a man allegedly jealous of the former Arsenal star's relationship.

Romano: Robert Lewandowski and Barça, new deal talks are completely on stand-by

According to Fabrizio Romano, Lewandowski's leave seems to be definite this summer.

UEFA changed Champions League rule after Arsenal criticism of PSG advantage

Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will lock horns for the fourth time in two seasons when they face off in the Champions League final, and their last meeting drew heavy criticism.

Man Utd to be handed transfer boost as club face being 'KICKED OUT of Europe’'

Manchester United could be handed a boost to their hopes of signing Afonso Moreira, with his current club, Lyon, facing the possibility of being kicked out of European competitions. 

World Cup 2026 squad lists: England, Scotland, Brazil, USA, Spain, France, Germany, Netherlands, Argentina, Portugal and more

Countries have begun naming their squads for the 2026 World Cup ahead of this summer's tournament, with England and Scotland set to follow.

Ridiculous goalkeeper howler denies Ronaldo his first trophy in years

It could have been the night Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr had been waiting for; they were literally about 15 seconds away from glory.

Man Utd deny Andre Onana transfer wish ahead of Old Trafford return

Andre Onana has spent the last season on loan with Turkish side Trabzonspor but as it stands he is set to return to Manchester United ahead of next term.

Manchester United: Academy director Stephen Torpey on JJ Gabriel, FA Youth Cup final and creating an elite environment

Manchester United's academy came under scrutiny earlier this season when Sir Jim Ratcliffe said it had "slipped".

'A clear vision': Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher announces surprise career move

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has joined non-league club Marine FC to help out in an advisory capacity.

Tottenham favourites to secure Premier League survival but do West Ham have better fixtures in relegation shoot-out?

West Ham and Tottenham remain locked in a battle against relegation ahead of the final two rounds of Premier League fixtures. Which side will survive?

What They Say

'It is absolutely b*******' – Ancelotti slams rumours of players controlling Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti believes suggestions Real Madrid players make it hard for new managers are "absolutely b*******".

Al-Nassr 'have a second chance' at Pro League title, says Jorge Jesus

Jorge Jesus calmed emotions at Al-Nassr as he believes they "have a second chance" to win the Saudi Pro League title.

'I just can't wait' – Mbeumo relishing Man Utd's Champions League return

Bryan Mbeumo expressed his excitement about Manchester United's Champions League campaign next season after securing a return to UEFA's flagship competition. 

Fixtures of the Day

La Liga

Valencia VS Rayo Vallecano 2026/05/14 17:00 UTC

Girona VS Real Sociedad 2026/05/14 18:00 UTC

Real Madrid VS Real Oviedo 2026/05/14 19:30 UTC