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Manchester United terminated the contract of head coach Michael Carrick on Thursday following the club's poorest start to a Premier League campaign. Carrick collected just eight points from ten matches, leaving the club in the relegation zone, prompting the decision to change direction at the technical level.
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Cristiano Ronaldo launches inaugural television production — Portuguese striker announced the launch of "Day 1s," a new television program produced through UR•Marv Studios in collaboration with British director Matthew Vaughn, featuring appearances from Thierry Henry, Dave, and Damian Lewis.Mauricio Pochettino approaches Manchester United agreement — The Argentine coach, currently managing the United States national team, is closing in on terms to become Manchester United's next manager, contingent on Carrick's departure, following recommendations from sporting director Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada to minority owner Jim Ratcliffe.Kylian Mbappe absent from France training — The Real Madrid forward missed France's training session on Wednesday due to a hamstring issue and will not participate in Thursday's European Nations League match against Italy in Milan, though potential availability exists for Sunday's fixture against Turkey.David Alaba's future at Udinese questioned — The 34-year-old Austrian defender, who joined Udinese in late September on a one-year contract following his Real Madrid departure, faces recurring injuries that cast doubt over his continued presence with the Italian club.Lebanon under-17 squad defeats Oman — The Lebanese youth national team secured a 2-1 victory over Oman on Wednesday in Salalah during qualifying round two for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Uzbekistan, marking their second consecutive win.NBA Basketball School launches annual program in Lebanon — The NBA Basketball School Lebanon officially inaugurated its comprehensive annual development program at Champs Sports Complex in Hazmieh on November 1, introducing new training structures, international and Lebanese coaching staff, and year-round player development pathways.What to Watch:
Syria faces Kuwait in a friendly match on Friday evening at Friendship and Peace Stadium, continuing a historical rivalry spanning 34 meetings between the two Arab national teams.
FIFA confirmed receipt of the United States Soccer Federation's withdrawal from the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar 2026, citing travel advisories, and stated it will enforce competition regulations accordingly while maintaining security assessments remain unchanged.