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Sacked Man Utd man labelled 'extremely arrogant' was the real target of Bruno Fernandes' anger (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Bruno Fernandes broke ranks at Manchester United and one of the sources of his anger has departed the club

How Ferguson-inspired Pochettino can succeed where Carrick failed at Man Utd (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

With Mauricio Pochettino set to become Man Utd manager, we analyse if he can clear the tactical hurdles others haven't.

Pochettino to take over at Manchester United; Grealish apologises to Everton fans: football – live (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

USMNT head coach is due to speak later on Friday

Man City are 'messier', but are they more dangerous than ever? (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Trying to find a chink in Manchester City's armour is like looking for a needle in a haystack. If it does exist, it's barely detectable. Andree Jeglertz's impact has been profound in that sense.

In a clash of the top two, should Chelsea be considered underdogs? (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

To consider Chelsea as underdogs in domestic competition feels alien. To a club so endowed with silverware and success over such a long period, it's like a dirty word. Something reserved for opponents, not them.

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England crowned Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup champions (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

England Wheelchair have been crowned Rugby League World Cup champions with a 50-38 victory over France in Wollongong, Australia.

England crumble in Perth again as Australia win first ODI amid sandpaper storm (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

England capitulated in Perth for the second year running as an Australia side engulfed by the 'Sandpapergate' storm cruised to a seven-wicket victory in a series-opening ODI in which debutant Mahli Beardman recorded a…

Daizen Maeda tells Celtic the 'different level' found at Ipswich as he fronts up to Premier League struggles (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

The forward left Celtic Park last summer after playing a key role in a Premiership and Scottish Cup double

Beckham to be inducted into US Soccer Hall of Fame (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Former England captain David Beckham is set to be inducted into the United States' National Soccer Hall of Fame as part of its 2027 class.

Who makes your Northern Ireland XI against Ukraine? (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Ahead of Northern Ireland's Nations League outing with Ukraine in Belfast, who would you pick in your starting team at Windsor Park?

From postcards to texts, the different ways a manager gets the sack - Pulis (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains some of the different ways a manager can leave a club, whether they have been sacked or resigned.

How do you stop Haaland? Wales show how it's done (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Erling Haaland can seem unstoppable - but Wales managed it a month ago. In Norway on Saturday, they hope the plan will work again.

Inside big Andy Robertson decision as Scotland landmark brings Liverpool legend comeback quip (opens The Scotsman in a new tab)

McLeish reveals the qualities that made Robertson his ideal Scotland captain

The beautiful game: revived art prize gives football its creative due once more | Emma John (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

Football and the art world have long remained distant but the breadth of entries for this year’s award revivals a healthy revival

Commanders dig deep to save season with late rally against Giants (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

The Washington Commanders stunned the New York Giants 24-21 to keep their season alive.

I caught Andy Robertson's eye amid media frenzy and boss having kittens - the five minutes that showed me his true class (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

Record Sport's Scott McDermott was the only Scottish journalist in Madrid when Robertson won football's ultimate prize

Podcast: Domination from start to finish required as Scots face North Macedonia (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Scotland v North Macedonia preview

Man Utd news LIVE: Mauricio Pochettino contract details leaked with announcement imminent (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Mauricio Pochettino is set to be confirmed as manager of Manchester United after the club parted ways with Michael Carrick

Pocognoli courts potential new Scotland players - gossip (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli attempts to increase player pool as former Aberdeen player hints at Pittodrie return.

McIlroy out to capitalise on fast start, as Luiten leads in Dubai LIVE! (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Scotland half-centurion issues Pocognoli warning and reveals why misfiring striker should keep starting berth (opens The Scotsman in a new tab)

Former Scotland international calls for patience with Pocognoli.

How big a problem is central defence for Pocognoli? (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Amy Canavan assesses Scotland's central defensive dilemmas before Friday evening's must-win match against North Macedonia.

'It's the match people wanted' - Pegula to face Andreeva at WTA Finals (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Jessica Pegula saved a match ‌point en route to a gritty 7-6 (7-2) 4-6 7-5 win over Linda Noskova to advance to the semi-finals at the WTA Finals and ​send fellow American Coco Gauff packing from the season-ending…