1 hour ago Michael Carrick failed at Middlesbrough but has every chance to seal permanent Man Utd role

Former United and England midfielder might be employed as an interim manager but there is every chance he could seal a permanent deal by taking the club into the Champions League

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4 h. ago Charlie Hebdo tried to humiliate me. Instead it debased the freedom of speech it symbolises | Rokhaya Diallo

The satirical title targeted in an Islamist attack 10 years ago published a racist, sexist caricature of me that speaks volumes about its valuesThe day before Christmas Eve, just as France readied itself to slip into the holiday slowdown, something abruptly shook me out of any festive torpor. The satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, known globally and tragically for being the target of an Islamist attack in 2015 published a caricature – of me. And it was appallingly racist. A huge, toothy grin, an enormous mouth, the cartoon depicts me dancing on a stage before an audience of laughing white men, adorned with a banana belt on a largely exposed body. The headline: “The Rokhaya Diallo Show: Mocking secularism around the world.”Stunned by the violence of this grotesque cartoon, I shared it on social media with a brief analysis: “In keeping with slave-era and colonial imagery, Charlie Hebdo once again shows itself incapable of engaging with the ideas of a Black woman without reducing her to...

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5 h. ago Bruno Fernandes decision and Michael Carrick snubbing close Man United pal speaks volumes

Michael Carrick is expected to be named Manchester United's interim manager until the end of the season, with the 44-year-old previously showing he's not afraid to make tough decisions on star players

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6 h. ago Michael Carrick adds Steve Holland and Woodgate to staff at Manchester United

Carrick to be confirmed as interim manager on TuesdayDarren Fletcher returns to job with United’s under-18sMichael Carrick has handed Steve Holland and Jonathan Woodgate roles on his staff at Manchester United. Carrick will be confirmed on Tuesday as the club’s interim manager until the end of the season and four spots on his backroom team have been filled.Holland was the assistant to Gareth Southgate with England and more recently the manager of the Japanese club Yokohama F Marinos, who sacked him last April. Woodgate coached alongside Carrick at Middlesbrough and had a spell there and at Bournemouth as manager. Retained on the staff after working with Darren Fletcher are Travis Binnion, who was promoted from his role as under-21s lead coach, and Jonny Evans. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Kylian Mbappe's farewell message to Xabi Alonso speaks volumes after brutal Real Madrid exit

Xabi Alonso has departed Real Madrid by mutual consent after less than eight months in charge and been replaced as head coach by Alvaro Arbeloa

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9 h. ago Carrick must shake off tactical rigidity to taste success with Manchester United | Louise Taylor

Former England midfielder needs to avoid the same pitfalls as Ruben Amorim, but he showed a dogmatic streak at BoroIn many ways Michael Carrick is the antithesis of Ruben Amorim but Manchester United’s soon-to-be-appointed interim head coach does have something significant in common with his Portuguese predecessor.Like Amorim, Carrick has proved remarkably resistant to tactical change. So much so that at Middlesbrough the former United and England midfielder’s determination not to compromise a philosophy constructed around a patient, possession-heavy passing game arguably cost him his job. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago I watched Michael Carrick at Middlesbrough – what he did speaks volumes for Man United

EXCLUSIVE: Middlesbrough reporter Craig Johns provides an insight into Michael Carrick's tenure at the club and what Manchester United fans could expect with his arrival

Politics

26 h. ago Sir Alex Ferguson's call to Danny Welbeck after FA Cup goal speaks volumes

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson personally reached out to Danny Welbeck in response to the former Old Trafford star's winning moment for Brighton in a tense FA Cup clash

Politics

3 d. ago Antoine Semenyo's classy final Bournemouth act speaks volumes about Man City star

Antoine Semenyo's move to Man City had been in the works for a while, but even that hasn't stopped him from taking a moment to show some class to AFC Bournemouth after his exit.

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5 d. ago I watched Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Besiktas – what he did speaks volumes for Man United

EXCLUSIVE: A Turkish football expert provides an insight into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's eight months in charge of Besiktas and why he didn't deserve to be sacked

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5 d. ago Morgan Rogers comments sends clear message to Man United dressing room about Michael Carrick

Morgan Rogers spent a season playing under Michael Carrick at Middlesbrough and he has since spoken about the influence he had on his young career.

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5 d. ago Antoine Semenyo transfer: Andoni Iraola comments speak volumes as he confirms £65m move

Antoine Semenyo scored an injury-time winner with what is likely to be his final touch as a Bournemouth player as they got the better of Tottenham on the south coast

Economics

6 d. ago Michael Carrick's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer comments speak volumes as Man Utd make decision

Manchester United are set to hold talks with Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they look to appoint an interim head coach in the wake of Ruben Amorim's dismissal, after snubbing one Red Devils icon

Politics

6 d. ago Sir Alex Ferguson's comment about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks volumes after Ruben Amorim sack

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer earned praise from Sir Alex Ferguson for something Ruben Amorim was reluctant to do

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7 d. ago Scott McTominay's thoughts on Man Utd interim boss Darren Fletcher speak volumes

The former Manchester United midfielder had plenty to say about the new interim boss after working with him in 2021

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8 d. ago Harry Maguire breaks Man United silence with Ruben Amorim message that speaks volumes

Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United on Monday morning, and Harry Maguire has now broken his silence on the Portuguese tactician's exit

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8 d. ago Enzo Maresca's verdict on Man Utd job and false position under Ruben Amorim: 'No doubts'

Enzo Maresca is reportedly one of the names in the frame to succeed Ruben Amorim following his sacking by Manchester United - and his recent comments on the club speak volumes

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8 d. ago What Bruno Fernandes told Man Utd boss after sacking speaks volumes as Ruben Amorim axed

Bruno Fernandes apologised to his Manchester United boss after he was sacked by the club and now faces a similar situation in the wake of Ruben Amorim's dismissal

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8 d. ago Oliver Glasner comments on Ruben Amorim and Man Utd change speak volumes

Oliver Glasner's comments about Man Utd and Ruben Amorim spoke volumes earlier on this season, but the Portuguese has been sacked by the Old Trafford hierarchy.

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9 d. ago Luke Littler's girlfriend's reaction speaks volumes as darts sensation lands £1m prize

Luke Littler defended his PDC World Championship title on Saturday thanks to a 7-1 thrashing of Gian van Veen, and his girlfriend's reaction to the feet spoke volumes about their relationship

Economics