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How Carrick won the Man United job, then lost it 10 months later
Michael Carrick performed excellently as a caretaker and impressed the club hierarchy, but doubts over Manchester United's performances and identity never fully disappeared.
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Reaction as Man United sack Michael Carrick as manager
Manchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick after a poor run of results. Catch up on the latest reaction to the news.
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- Man United sack Carrick while in relegation zone; sources say Pochettino close
- Sources: Man United hope to seal Pochettino deal on Thursday
- Rock-bottom Crystal Palace dismiss manager Pierre Sage
- Man United fan group blame owners, not Carrick, for woes
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- Cristiano Ronaldo makes his first venture into television
- Son Heung-Min and key South Korea players deny rumors of feud
- Football Australia boss flies to Amman for crisis talks over Jordan friendly
- Source: Poch expected to coach U.S. games vs. Haiti amid Man United talks
- U.S.-led, UK bids for Women's World Cup cleared for FIFA vote
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Top Headlines
- Man United sack Carrick while in relegation zone; sources say Pochettino close
- Sources: Man United hope to seal Pochettino deal on Thursday
- Rock-bottom Crystal Palace dismiss manager Pierre Sage
- Man United fan group blame owners, not Carrick, for woes
- Socceroos camp in 'good spirits' as call to play in Jordan looms
- Cristiano Ronaldo makes his first venture into television
- Son Heung-Min and key South Korea players deny rumors of feud
- Football Australia boss flies to Amman for crisis talks over Jordan friendly
- Source: Poch expected to coach U.S. games vs. Haiti amid Man United talks
- U.S.-led, UK bids for Women's World Cup cleared for FIFA vote
ASEAN Club Championship
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The 2026-27 ASEAN Club Championship kicks off on Oct. 7 with 14 teams vying to become kings of Southeast Asia.
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