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Michael Carrick is back at Manchester United in interim charge - but which former player would our writers pick for each team?

FIFA will now conduct random draws for each of the World Cup's 104 matches and award tickets to the selected applicants in February.

A hat-trick from Republic of Ireland international striker Troy Parrott helped seal the Amsterdam club's joint-worst result this century.

After a tense game went the distance, Morocco held their nerve in the shoot-out to set up a final with Senegal ...

Tristan Blackmon is eyeing an improved deal from Vancouver after winning MLS Defender of the Year in 2025 ...

Jefte Betancor netted a dramatic lobbed winning-goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time after Gonzalo Garcia had equalised three minutes ...

The Athletic's writers analyse the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg from Stamford Bridge ...

In a tense and cagey encounter it was Senegal who came out on top, thanks to a late goal from Sadio Mane ...

Chris Richards emerged as a leader and had a knack for the big moment during 2025 for the USMNT ...

Would you have sacked Xabi Alonso? Would you renew Vinicius Junior's contract? How would you handle the hot topics at the Bernabeu?