Marcus Rashford Return Could Hand Michael Carrick ‘Golden Nugget’

4 months ago

Marcus Rashford Return Could Hand Michael Carrick ‘Golden Nugget’

With Rashford’s Barcelona future still unresolved, Nicky Butt said a return to Old Trafford could boost Carrick’s squad. “If he comes back, that will be a little golden nugget for Michael Carrick,” Butt said. He added Rashford is “really tough to handle” from the left and still has the ability to “blow the club away” if he returns.

By Nischay Rathore

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Liverpool Scout Bazoumana Toure as Anthony Gordon Race Gets Tougher

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Liverpool Scout Bazoumana Toure as Anthony Gordon Race Gets Tougher

Liverpool’s pursuit of Gordon has hit resistance, with TeamTalk reporting Arsenal appeal strongly to the Newcastle winger. As Slot plans for life after Salah, Hoffenheim’s Bazoumana Toure has emerged as an alternative. Christian Falk said Liverpool scouts watched the $47M-rated Ivory Coast winger during the international break, while Bayern reportedly admire him but do not view him as a priority.

By Nischay Rathore

Lionel Messi Denied Late as Inter Miami Stay Winless at New Stadium

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Lionel Messi Denied Late as Inter Miami Stay Winless at New Stadium

Messi saw a stoppage-time free kick saved as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with the Red Bulls, extending their winless start at Nu Stadium. He helped set up Germán Berterame’s first Miami goal, which briefly made it 2-1, before 17-year-old Adri Mehmeti equalized in the 77th minute. Miami is unbeaten in six MLS matches but still awaits first home win.

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Diego Simeone Jabs Real Madrid Amid Barcelona Referee Protest

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Diego Simeone Jabs Real Madrid Amid Barcelona Referee Protest

After Barcelona filed a UEFA complaint over István Kovács’s calls in Atléti’s 2-0 Champions League win, Simeone dismissed the outrage with a pointed swipe: “We live in Madrid, so we are used to these type of situations.” Pressed on whether he meant Real Madrid’s referee influence, he added, “I’m not complaining.” Tuesday’s second leg now carries extra edge.

By Nischay Rathore

Union Berlin Sack Steffen Baumgart, Turn to Historic Interim

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Union Berlin Sack Steffen Baumgart, Turn to Historic Interim

Union Berlin have dismissed Baumgart after a 3-1 defeat to bottom-side Heidenheim, leaving the club with one win in six matches. Maria-Louise Eta will now take charge on an interim basis, becoming the first female coach in the history of the men’s Bundesliga. The move comes as the Union sit 11th in the table with five more games to go.

By Tanish Chachra

Pep Guardiola Says It’s All or Nothing for Manchester City at Stamford Bridge

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Pep Guardiola Says It’s All or Nothing for Manchester City at Stamford Bridge

“If we don’t win at Stamford Bridge, maybe you don’t need to make the press conference before Arsenal, because it will be over,” Guardiola said ahead of Manchester City’s trip to London. The manager said, “Everybody knows it." Man City trail Arsenal by nine points but have two games in hand, which is keeping them alive in the title race.

By Tanish Chachra

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