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Manchester United Not Planning January Transfers Under Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick, newly appointed as Manchester United head coach until season's end, will work with the current squad without new signings despite recent poor form. The club eyes midfield targets like Adam Wharton but none available this window, with players like Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo returning soon
. Outgoings unlikely for Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, and Kobbie Mainoo
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Jurgen Klopp Delivers Bold Response to Real Madrid's Interest for 2026-27
Jurgen Klopp, now Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull, responded firmly to reports of Real Madrid's interest ahead of the 2026-27 season. He voiced support for Xabi Alonso while criticizing Madrid amid ongoing rumors
. The statement follows Mbappé's farewell to Alonso after a guard-of-honor controversy
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Arsene Wenger's Offside Law Proposal Faces Strong Pushback from UEFA and FA
FIFA's Arsene Wenger pushes for offside changes where a player is offside only if their entire body is ahead of the defender, but faces resistance from UEFA and England's FA. Critics argue it would lead to deeper defenses and reshape gameplay, prompting calls for modifications
. The 'Wenger Law' won't apply to the 2026 World Cup due to insufficient testing
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Rijeka vs. Koper Club Friendly Underway Today
Croatian side Rijeka faces Slovenian Koper in an international club friendly on January 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Live scores, stats, and play-by-play available, with recent form showing draws and wins for both teams
. Highlights and odds tracked on Fox Sports
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US Soccer Federation Announces Major Youth Game Cooperation Initiative
U.S. Soccer takes a significant step toward unifying youth soccer with a new strategic cooperation announcement on January 14. The move aims to align the youth game direction nationwide
. Details focus on getting youth development moving cohesively
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Carrick Edges Out Solskjaer and Van Nistelrooy for Man United Role
44-year-old Michael Carrick confirmed as interim Man United head coach, bridging sacked Ruben Amorim to a summer permanent hire. He beat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ruud van Nistelrooy for the position
. United's squad nears full strength despite one win in last seven games
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Man United Eyes Wharton, Anderson, and Baleba But Holds Off Transfers
Manchester United interested in Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, and Brighton's Carlos Baleba to bolster midfield. No short-term signings planned as targets unavailable this January
. Injury returns provide sufficient depth for remaining Premier League matches
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FIFA Plans Player Scanning for 2026 World Cup Offside Precision
FIFA announces scanning of every 2026 World Cup player to enhance semi-automated offside technology for marginal decisions. This follows rejection of Wenger's offside rewrite without extensive trials
. IFAB deems it unfair to defenders with little adaptation time
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Klopp Backs Xabi Alonso Amid Real Madrid Transfer Speculation
Jurgen Klopp publicly supports Xabi Alonso while taking aim at Real Madrid's interest reports. Comments made during his Red Bull presentation on January 14, 2025
. Ties into Mbappé's viral farewell after guard-of-honor issue
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British FAs Lead Opposition to Wenger's Offside Overhaul
Britain’s football associations first voiced dissatisfaction with Wenger’s proposal, later backed by UEFA. They prefer modifications to avoid deep defending tactics
. IFAB requires further trials before any approval
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Man United Squad Depth Improves with Key Forwards Returning
Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo set to feature against Manchester City this weekend, boosting United's attack. Squad almost at full strength with injuries recovering
. Hierarchy confident for 17 remaining Premier League games
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