By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Newtimes
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager for the team’s trip to Chelsea this weekend. The 45-year-old former England midfielder will therefore continue to lead the team for the match, according to sources cited by BBC Sport.
Manchester United have decided to retain Michael Carrick as manager despite the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League. The club's management is giving him more time to turn the team around, according to the British newspaper The Telegraph.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: Daily Post ·
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United players are not meeting the club’s standards and must show greater commitment after their 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth. The former club captain also defended manager Michael Carrick, according to comments reported by 3news on 27 October 2026.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: 3news ·
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Brazilian striker João Pedro will be unavailable for a few weeks. He will miss Chelsea’s upcoming matches against Liverpool and Manchester United, Alonso told the media ahead of the League Cup match against Liverpool.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: Daily Post ·
South Africa’s under-15 team beat France 3-2 in the group stage of the first Under-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. They finished second in Group A with 10 points and will compete in the next stage in the second tier, according to their coach, Mogale.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Safa ·
Thousands of Portuguese protest housing crisisThousands demonstrated outside Portugal’s Parliament in Lisbon against the housing crisis and police violence during camp evictions. Activists cited 60 injuries, compared with seven minor injuries according to police, while President António José Seguro called for dialogue and awaited investigations.
Pape Gueye targets African Ballon d'OrSenegalese midfielder Pape Gueye says he wants to win the African Ballon d’Or in an interview broadcast on Canal+ Sport Afrique on 26 October 2026. He also discusses his development at Villarreal and his temporary withdrawal from the national team after the World Cup, Lesoleil reported. Senenews adds that his ambition follows a decisive goal in the Africa Cup of Nations final and a season marked by several collective targets.The week in Africa
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