Peter Schmeichel criticised Manchester United on Wednesday for their treatment of Michael Carrick as the club pursued U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement, ESPN reported.
Schmeichel called United's treatment of Carrick "disrespectful" amid the links with Pochettino. His criticism concerned the club's handling of their current manager while they pursued another coach to take his place.
United contacted U.S. Soccer ahead of triggering Pochettino's $10 million release clause, ESPN reported on Nov. 11. The club were closing on a deal to hire him, but the reported contact did not amount to a completed appointment.
Arsenal's Martín Zubimendi denied on Wednesday that he was considering leaving the club during the January transfer window. His denial followed reports linking him with Atlético Madrid, with the midfielder rejecting the suggestion that he wanted to leave Arsenal.
Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho said he hoped Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti would give Endrick plenty of playing time during the international break. Mourinho said he would be "grateful" if Ancelotti gave the forward minutes with the national team.
Mourinho's comments on Nov. 10 concerned opportunities for Endrick to play for Brazil while the forward sought more time on the pitch. The Madrid coach may be unable to give Endrick the playing opportunities he wants at club level.
AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim questioned his own performance and criticised his players after their 2-0 home defeat by Hungary's Ferencvaros on Nov. 5. Amorim said there were "no excuses" after the loss, directing criticism at himself as well as his team.
Dirk Kuyt left Fenerbahce on Wednesday, a week after guiding the team to a Champions League victory over Liverpool as interim coach. The win came against his former club, but his spell in charge ended a week later.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer suffered a partial ligament tear in his right foot, the club said in a statement on Sunday. Bayern said Neuer would be out for "the time being," without giving a date for his return.
Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football with Portugal after coach Jorge Jesus benched him. His departure followed a selection decision by Jesus, adding an international retirement to the week's developments involving coaches and players.
Barcelona centre-back Pau Cubarsí won the 2026 Golden Boy award on Nov. 9. The prize recognises the world's best men's player under 21, giving Cubarsí an individual honour alongside the week's news about managerial changes, injuries and selection.
