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Manchester United management decided to retain Michael Carrick as head coach following back-to-back losses, choosing to give him additional time to correct the team's trajectory rather than make an immediate managerial change, according to reporting from Fabrizio Romano.
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Manchester United — The club informed players of the decision to keep Carrick in place after defeats to Bournemouth and Como, opting for patience over replacement and backing the manager to restore competitive form heading into the Chelsea fixture on Saturday at Stamford Bridge.Paris Saint-Germain — Khvicha Kvaratskheliia underwent successful surgery at Aspetar hospital in Doha for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee sustained during the 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona; no timeline for return was disclosed.Al-Nejmah (Lebanon) — The club accepted the resignation of technical director Lassaad Al-Dridei and appointed Armenian manager Vardan Minasyan, who arrived to finalize the contract and begin leading training sessions.Lebanon National Football Team — Technical director Majid Boughera will arrive in Beirut on Saturday to observe league matches before the squad departs for Iraq to compete in a four-team international tournament (Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, Iran) from November 9-17.Rafael Nadal — The Spanish tennis legend, aged 40 and a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will make an exhibition return at the MGM Slam in Las Vegas on February 28, 2027, his first competitive appearance since retirement over two years ago.Luis de la Fuente — The Spanish manager received the Johan Cruyff Award for best male coach after leading Spain to the 2026 World Cup title, adding to his honours of two European Nations League titles and Euro 2024 victory.What to Watch:
Manchester United hosts Chelsea on Saturday at Stamford Bridge in a critical Premier League encounter for Carrick's credibility. Spain's Lyon tournament group draw takes place in Cairo with African clubs positioned for continental competition in 2026-27.