Manchester United have come up with a four-man shortlist of potential candidates to replace Ruben Amorim as the club’s next permanent head coach.

Fans of two of Africa’s top soccer nations have had their World Cup plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration.

A breakfast meeting set the course for the former Man United star to return as their new head coach through the end of the season. How did he get the gig, and what is expected of him?

DOMINIC KING AT ST JAMES’ PARK: City have control of the semi-final, having won the first leg at St James’ Park 2-0 thanks to goals from new signing Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki.

Raheem Sterling could be offered a way out of Chelsea’s so-called ‘bomb squad’, with new boss Liam Rosenior insisting he will hold talks with the winger, for whom he has ‘huge respect’.

Knocked out of the Carabao Cup in August, Antoine Semenyo may be taking Manchester City to the final of it. And if that made little sense, the rule change that allowed players to represent two clubs in the competition this season had irritated Eddie Howe even before Manchester City’s latest signing threatened to end Newcastle’s defence of their first major trophy since the 1960s.

Alonso was sacked as Madrid boss on Monday after just a matter of months at the helm on the back of his side’s 3-2 defeat by arch rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final

Latest Gunners recruit details role that previously made him a valuable weapon for Liverpool

Here’s the definitive AFCON semifinal preview and predictions ahead of two utterly mouthwatering ties

Antoine Semenyo has taken to life seamlessly at Manchester City by hitting the ground running and is already beginning to repay the £62.5m fee Pep Guardiola handed to Bournemouth to sign him.

Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid’s Gallagher to address their dwindling options in midfield

Holders face tricky two-legged semi-final to secure Wembley return

Chelsea sensationally sacked Italian coach Enzo Maresca earlier this month following a stunning outburst but it appears that the writing was on the wall for the former Leicester boss before then

Mikel Arteta said it is his “mission” to knock Chelsea out of the Carabao Cup and deliver Arsenal’s first major trophy in almost six years.

Barcelona are reluctant to activate Marcus Rashford’s £26m buy clause after his loan spell but experts say he represents the best financial deal available as Man United hold talks over permanent transfer

Rangers are close to agreeing personal terms with Andreas Skov Olsen as they look to complete a loan move for the Wolfsburg winger.

Martin O’Neill admits Celtic’s attempts to secure his first January signing have been complicated by the fact  he only returned as boss last week.

The 30-year-old was replaced before half-time during Newcastle’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg

EXCLUSIVE Bonnie Blue has claimed she wants to bonk the entire Manchester United team after Bruno Fernandes’ hacker said they wanted to “collab” with the adult star

Man City handed favourable home tie in FA Cup fourth round

CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES’ PARK: The scale of Newcastle’s task gets harder when set against history. No Magpies manager has won at the Etihad in more than a decade.

Adelaide United have robustly denied the accusations

Dominik Szoboszlai apologised for the error that led to Barnsley’s goal in Liverpool’s 4-1 FA Cup victory at Anfield, which the away side didn’t appreciate and considered it disrespectful

TOM COLLOMOSSE: The clubs have been working on an agreement that would see Harrison spend the rest of the campaign in Italy.

Former Liverpool star Sadio Mane has been married to Aisha Tamba since January 2024, and the forward is now preparing to clash with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations

Australian soccer has a dazzling new star to follow, with teenager Antonio Arena making a stunning — and immediate — impact for Italian side Roma.

New Blues boss also reveals ‘scary thing’ about Cole Palmer

Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.

Real Madrid announced the departure of manager Xabi Alonso following their Spanish Super Cup final loss to rivals Barcelona.

Carrick is likely to be appointed as the club’s interim manager until the end of the season within the next 48 hours, Daily Mail Sport understands, after Ruben Amorim was axed a week ago.

The BBC, which first aired radio coverage from Wimbledon 100 years ago, will see its current broadcast deal end after the 2027 tournament.

Manchester United are closing in on an interim boss after a week with Michael Carrick set to return whilst ex-Liverpool man Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid and Tottenham pursue Conor Gallagher

Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 in FA Cup fourth round but it was Dominik Szoboszlai’s first-half error that had lots of people talking.

Re-live Daily Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest news and updates of the fourth round draw of the FA Cup.

Arsenal are challenging for the Premier League title and still fighting in the Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Champions League as Mikel Arteta’s side look to strengthen their squad in January

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing further moves in the January transfer window before the February 2 deadline, with two huge plans emerging

Josh Cavallo says his opportunities were blocked ‘because of who I choose to love’

Rangers await a decision from Wolfsburg on their bid for Denmark winger, while Celtic turn to alternate wing targets after a deal for Jocelin Ta Bi collapses.

Stand-in skipper salutes strength in depth and Kai Havertz return as Mikel Arteta’s Gunners challenge on four fronts

Pep Guardiola said lifting the Carabao Cup could help inspire Manchester City to beat Arsenal to the Premier League title.

John Stones, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Savinho and Oscar Bobb are out injured.

The Gunners boss unlocked fresh option in big FA Cup win at Portsmouth

The German giant has spent 15 years at Arsenal as both player and staff member

Barcelona are set to announce the signing of former Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season.

Rangers confirm the appointment of St Mirren vice-chairman Jim Gillespie as chief executive.

Red Devils winger was dismissed late after coming off the bench during 2-1 defeat by Brighton at Old Trafford

CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has bemoaned the rule change that allows Antoine Semenyo to play for Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final.

David Gowans threw the seat onto the pitch following Aberdeens game at Dundee United in May 2025; the 32-year-old was also given a ten-year football banning order; Jack MacKenzie has been left permanently disfigured after being struck

Two days on from Macclesfield’s stunning FA Cup third-round win over Crystal Palace, the heroics are still sinking in for manager John Rooney.

The club explained Fernandes had been hacked after his account posted ‘let’s get rid of Ineos’ following the FA Cup defeat against Brighton