January 2026

The Côte d’Ivoire winger was his nation’s best player in Morocco, but his place in a post-Amorim world is uncertain It’s often easy to forget that Amad Diallo is only 23. In the five...

Our cartoonist looks back on a glorious day for the non-league side as they knocked out the FA Cup holders Buy a cartoon | David’s favourite work of 2025 And his latest book, Chaos...

Carrick to be confirmed as interim manager on Tuesday Darren Fletcher returns to job with United’s under-18s Michael Carrick has handed Steve Holland and Jonathan Woodgate roles on his staff at Manchester United. Carrick...

Today’s rumours are misty-eyed The fun has only just begun at Old Trafford where Michael Carrick will become the head coach until the end of the season. As someone who knows a thing or...

Former England midfielder needs to avoid the same pitfalls as Ruben Amorim, but he showed a dogmatic streak at Boro In many ways Michael Carrick is the antithesis of Ruben Amorim but Manchester United’s...

Keeper opted to join City rather than Newcastle in July ‘I’m a big fan of his,’ says Eddie Howe before semi-final The prospect of James Trafford joining Newcastle from Manchester City in the summer...

A late Florian Wirtz-inspired flourish gave a convincing look to Liverpool’s margin of victory but Barnsley made their hosts battle for a place in round four. The League One club were a credit as...

⚽️ FA Cup updates from the 7.45pm GMT kick-off at Anfield⚽️ Fourth-round draw | Talking points | Send Michael a mail Some Liverpool adjacent news here, in case you’ve been living under a rock...

⚽️ Draw for the last 32 to begin at 6.35pm GMT at Anfield⚽️ Read Football Daily | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail Mark One of the subplots at Anfield tonight will be the...

Super Cup final defeat by Barcelona spells the end Madrid are four points off Catalan club at top of La Liga Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid after just over seven months as the...