Paul Scholes said Mauricio Pochettino was the right man to take charge of Manchester United but questioned whether the club had missed his best years, ESPN reported on Thursday.
Scholes said Pochettino had the “presence” to manage United. His support for Pochettino came with a reservation about the timing of a potential appointment, rather than an announcement of a managerial change.
Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho said he hoped Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti would give Endrick playing time during the international break. Mourinho said on Tuesday he would be “grateful” if Ancelotti gave the forward minutes.
Mourinho's comments concerned opportunities with Brazil for a player seeking more time on the field. The Madrid coach may be unable to give Endrick the opportunities the forward wants at club level.
Former England manager Gareth Southgate said on Wednesday that Harry Kane had more belief in himself than he did two years ago. Southgate said that did not necessarily mean Kane had become a better player.
Southgate's assessment drew a distinction between Kane's ability and his confidence. He attributed the change to greater self-belief rather than describing an improvement in the player's footballing qualities.
Everton's Jack Grealish issued a public apology to the club's fans after returning to action in a friendly against Derby, ESPN reported on Friday. The match took place behind closed doors.
Dirk Kuyt left Fenerbahce on Wednesday, a week after guiding the team to a Champions League victory over Liverpool as interim coach. Liverpool are Kuyt's former club.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer suffered a partial ligament tear in his right foot, the club said in a statement on Sunday. Bayern said he would be unavailable for “the time being”.
AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim questioned his own performance and criticised his players after a 2-0 home defeat by Hungarian club Ferencvaros on Nov. 5. Amorim said there were “no excuses” for the loss.
A day earlier, Amorim said he was dissatisfied with Milan's start to the season in both Serie A and the Europa League. “We can do better,” he said.
Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football with Portugal after coach Jorge Jesus left him on the bench. His retirement followed the selection decision, with no further explanation supplied for his departure.
Barcelona are also offering supporters a place at their stadium after death. From 2027, the club will offer commemorative plaques and a columbarium, a space where families can deposit urns containing ashes, at Camp Nou.
