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🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Heartfelt Message to Lionel Messi After the Passing of Jorge Messi:

🗣“I felt truly heartbroken when I heard the news about the passing of Messi’s father, Jorge Messi. It hit me hard. First and foremost, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

After the initial shock, the first thing I did was call Leo. I told him that I understand exactly how it feels to lose someone so special especially your dad. I reminded him that he has to stay strong, to keep his head high. I know this is one of the lowest points anyone can face, but he needs to find the strength not only for himself, but for his family who need him now more than ever.

Behind closed doors, Leo and I have shared many meaningful moments over the years. He’s one of the people I consider a true friend in this world of football. Because of that, I can feel the pain he’s going through right now. No rivalry, no competition just two men who respect each other, and one of them is hurting.

My thoughts and support are fully with Leo, his mother Celia, and the entire Messi family during this difficult time.”

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@ChinoUTD what an amazing player nice one

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🚨 Diego Forlan on sitting beside Ronaldo before the world knew what he would become:

“John O’Shea, Eric Djemba-Djemba and I were talking on the bench. Watching the game, discussing what was happening, waiting for our opportunity.

We were footballers at Manchester United. Of course we had confidence. Everybody wanted to get on, impress the manager, give the supporters something to remember.

You can imagine the conversation.

‘If you get on, there’s space there.’

‘Yes, but somebody has to make that run.’

‘Then make sure you find me.’

And beside us was Cristiano. Quiet, watching the pitch. Watching us. Couldn’t talk.

We were talking about what we could give United. Little did we know how much the quiet boy sitting there would eventually give football.

We knew he was talented. But you don’t sit beside an 18 year-old and casually think, ‘Millions of children will spend their afternoons trying to move like him.’

You think, ‘New teammate. First game. Hope he does well.’

Everybody is having an ordinary afternoon, and somebody’s extraordinary story is about to begin.

He was waiting for the same thing we were.

His name to be called.

Then the manager sends him on against Bolton.

He gets the ball and runs at somebody. The defender tries to settle himself, and Cristiano is moving again.

On the bench, you start leaning forward.

‘He’s going at him again.’

‘Of course he is. He got past him the first time.’

‘Yes, but look. He’s asking for it again already.’

That was the joy of watching him. A defender might stop him, but the next time he received the ball, he was preparing another attempt.

After a debut like that, everybody has something to tell you.

‘Well played.’

‘Great start.’

‘Keep going.’

But that last one is the difficult part.

Lots of young players have an afternoon people remember. What Cristiano built afterwards required him to keep arriving at training willing to improve.

Imagine the conversation after a good game.

‘You must be happy with that.’

‘Yes. But I should have done better with the last ball.’

‘You’ve just had the whole stadium on its feet.’

‘And if the cross is better, we score.’

That is how a player begins turning excitement into something a team can depend on.

At first, you enjoy the tricks. Then you notice the decisions. When he releases the pass. The run that takes him closer to goal. The strength to stay on his feet when somebody tries to stop him.

The same hunger, with more ways to hurt you.

I left United before his greatest years there. So I watched the young teammate I remembered become more complete.

You would see him score and think, ‘He has added that now.’

Then another match.

‘And that.’

Eventually, the boy waiting on the bench was the player opponents spent their week preparing for.

There is something beautiful about having known somebody before all those achievements. You remember the ordinary parts. The training clothes. The waiting. A seat beside the pitch.

The footage doesn’t change. He is still sitting there, with a whole career ahead of him.

What changes is everything you understand when you watch it again.

You want to reach into the picture and tell that boy, ‘Keep going. You have no idea how many people will fall in love with football watching you.’

Although, knowing Cristiano, he would probably look towards the pitch and ask, ‘Am I going on yet?’

That was where he wanted to be.

And once he got there, he spent years giving people reasons to keep watching.”

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🚨 Lisandro Martínez breaks silence Respect for Carrick, but the club needs change:

🗣️"Michael treated me well and gave me trust when things were tough. I’ll always respect that.

"But the results have been clear. When the atmosphere changes and the pressure builds, you feel it as a player. Michael isn’t stupid he knows how this club works.
Pochettino’s name doesn’t surprise me. As an Argentine I know what he demands

"intensity, discipline, and players who take responsibility. That could be what we need.
But changing the manager doesn’t fix everything. He needs authority, proper support, and players who are ready to work.
No coach fixes Manchester United alone.

"I feel for Michael. At the same time, this club can’t keep waiting forever.

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@ChinoUTD but he tried his best, but changed need to be done

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Carrick’s only request before his United departure:

Michael Carrick had already been informed of the decision before the games against Roma and Aston Villa. His request was never to have those results decide his future. He knew that part had been settled.

What he asked for was the opportunity to take charge of the final two home games, with the understanding that the Villa match would be his last, regardless of whether United won, drew or lost.

For Carrick, the difficult part was accepting how his time at the club might be remembered. He didn’t want his final appearance in the home dugout to be defined by a defeat, with no opportunity to face the supporters again. He wanted a chance to give them a better ending.

He understood the frustration. But he also hoped there would still be room to remember the player who had given United so much, and the manager who had taken the team to third place last season.

There was no demand for a public farewell or a guarantee of how the crowd would receive him. He simply wanted to lead the team out at Old Trafford knowing it was the last time, rather than discover afterwards that his goodbye had already happened.

Carrick also made himself available to continue taking training while the club arranged his replacement ahead of the Liverpool game. Even after accepting that he would no longer be the manager, he wanted the players prepared and the handover handled properly.

Within that context, portraying him as blindsided by the decision misses the point. Knowing an ending is coming doesn’t make it painless. Any emotion would have been about leaving a club that has shaped so much of his life, rather than discovering a verdict he had already accepted.

He wasn’t asking United to change their minds. He was asking for the chance to finish his part properly.

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@Sage_FCB that's just the fact from keane

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🚨 Roy Keane speaks on Manchester United’s talks with Deschamps over the managerial job:

🗣️“When are Manchester United going to wake up and realise that changing managers every two years isn’t going to fix this football club? How many more managers do they need to bring in before they understand where the real problem is?

They need to stop messing around and give someone the responsibility of rebuilding this team. If they believe Carrick is the man to take them forward, then back him and give him time. You can’t keep bringing in managers, expecting miracles and then throwing them out when things go wrong.

Look at Arsenal. Arteta went through difficult years. He was criticised, results weren’t always good, but the club stood by him and allowed him to build his team. Now they’re seeing the benefits of that patience. That’s what United need, some direction and a bit of common sense.

And now they’re looking at Deschamps. I’m not convinced. Managing France and managing a Premier League club are two completely different jobs. France had an unbelievable group of players during his time. You could argue their individual quality and mentality played a massive part in their success.

But United seem determined to make the same mistakes over and over again. Bring in another manager, give him a squad full of problems, expect him to fix everything and then sack him when he can’t. Honestly, it’s embarrassing. Until they fix the problems at the club, it doesn’t matter who they appoint. They’ll end up in exactly the same position.”

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🚨 Eden Hazard Questions Pochettino's Record:

🗣️ I had already left Chelsea for Real Madrid when Pochettino arrived. He only had one season at the club, and unfortunately, it didn't produce the outcome Chelsea wanted.

To be fair, I was a little disappointed because I thought he was a good coach and had the qualities to do something special.

But when you evaluate a manager, you also have to look at his achievements.

At PSG, he had Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé in the same team. Imagine the attacking quality available to him, yet he couldn't deliver the Champions League.

Now Manchester United are considering him? Well, all I can say is good luck!

He's an experienced manager, and I wish him well, but Manchester United is a completely different challenge. Managing big names is one thing; building a team that consistently wins trophies is another."

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🚨 Carragher United Never Gave Carrick a Fair Chance After Champions League Return:

🗣️"Carrick hasn’t been treated fairly since the moment he was given that contract.

"This is a coach who stabilised the side and got Manchester United back into the Champions League, yet the club still couldn’t find a way to give him even a handful of the players he needed to compete at that level.

"Instead of backing him properly, it felt like they just told him to get on with it and manage seriously with whatever he had. That lack of support was glaring.

"I’m not happy with the Pochettino situation at all. I’m still trying to work out what the actual difference is supposed to be.

" If the club isn’t prepared to back the manager with the players he wants and needs, then what’s the point of bringing in a new coach in the first place? You can’t keep changing the man in the dugout while refusing to change the level of ambition and support behind him.

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@City_Dren they treated him badly

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🚨 Rio Ferdinand on Michael Carrick's treatment at Manchester United:

🗣️ Honestly, I think Manchester United need to come out and explain themselves. We deserve answers. The supporters deserve answers, and Michael Carrick deserves some clarity.

How have we reached this situation?

Let's get something straight. Michael Carrick is still the Manchester United head coach. He's turning up at Carrington, preparing for training, working with the players and carrying the responsibility of managing this football club.

Yet, at the same time, we're hearing reports that the club are already holding discussions with Mauricio Pochettino about taking over.

How is that supposed to work?

Imagine being in Carrick's position. You arrive at training, you prepare your sessions, you speak to your players and you are expected to lead the team with confidence, while rumours about your replacement are dominating the headlines.

What message does that send to the dressing room? What message does that send to the supporters? And, more importantly, what does it say about how the club treats one of its own?

Michael isn't some outsider who walked into Manchester United yesterday. He knows this football club. He understands its culture. He has been part of its history, first as a player and then as a coach.

Let's not forget what happened when he was previously asked to step in during a difficult period. He took responsibility when the club needed someone, steadied things and helped guide Manchester United to third place.

And now look at what he has achieved in this current situation.

He has beaten Pep Guardiola. He has beaten Mikel Arteta. He has delivered important results against Tottenham. He has given supporters reasons to believe again.

So what exactly has changed?

Is it the manager? Is it the players? Is it the club's expectations? Or has the board already made a decision that they haven't properly communicated?

These are legitimate questions.

If the club believes Carrick isn't the right man to take Manchester United forward, then come out and explain why. Nobody is saying he must be manager forever. That's football. Managers are appointed and managers leave.

But there is a proper way to handle these things.

You cannot expect a man to continue working as head coach, preparing the team and maintaining authority in the dressing room, while the same club is reportedly discussing a long-term appointment with somebody else.

And if Pochettino is the preferred candidate, fine. Explain the direction. Explain the project. Tell the supporters what the plan is and why the club believes that is the right decision.

But don't leave everybody guessing.

Manchester United have made too many decisions in recent years without giving supporters a clear understanding of where the club is going. We cannot continue operating like this.

I played with Michael. I know the kind of person he is. He's professional, he understands the demands of this club and he knows what it means to represent Manchester United.

He deserves honesty. He deserves respect. And he deserves to know where he stands.
"This isn't just about whether Michael Carrick keeps his job. It's about the way Manchester United conduct their business.

Because if you can treat someone who has served this club as a player, coach and interim manager this way, what does that say about the culture we're trying to rebuild?

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@ChinoUTD I love these deal so well

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🚨 Ashley Young doesn’t hold back on INEOS potentially replacing Carrick with Pochettino:

“If Pochettino is the answer, somebody at INEOS needs to explain the question.

Because if the question is, ‘Who gives Manchester United the best chance of winning the biggest trophies?’ I need more than another presentation about a project.

I played with Michael. I know what standards he understands. That doesn’t make him untouchable. But if you’re sacking him, show me the upgrade.

Imagine sitting in that meeting.

‘We need somebody who can develop players.’

‘Fine. What about winning?’

‘He has Premier League experience.’

‘So have the managers we’ve already sacked. What are we actually changing?’

Pochettino left Tottenham without a trophy. At Chelsea, sixth and a lost cup final. He had Messi, Neymar and Mbappe together at PSG and didn’t deliver the Champions League.

Now we’re supposed to accept that United is where everything comes together?

Based on what?

If that’s the choice, I’d rather keep Carrick, set him clear targets and make the players answer for their performances as well.

Against Roma and Villa, they showed fight. That doesn’t wipe out the poor results. It gives you something to test before you throw the whole thing away.

‘Michael, this is what we need from the next seven games. These are the standards. Deliver.’

At least everybody knows where they stand.

Instead, we get another name, another reset, another request for patience.

I’ve heard enough versions of that conversation since Sir Alex left.

‘The new manager needs time.’

Then time passes.

‘The squad isn’t right for him.’

Then money gets spent.

‘We need a different direction.’

And somehow the people choosing the direction always get to choose another one.

What exactly are INEOS doing differently?

And before somebody says United have never tried proven winners, I played under Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho. We won trophies. I was there.

That makes the questions upstairs even louder.

You have already employed men who knew how to win. Why did the club still fail to build something that lasted? What did you learn? Where is that learning visible now?

You cannot keep pointing at the dugout as though nobody appointed the man sitting in it.

My preference would be a manager with a repeated record of turning expectations into league titles. Somebody who has walked into a dressing room and made winning the standard.

Then support the decisions that come with appointing him.

‘He wants changes to the squad.’

‘Then explain which ones and get the work done.’

‘He’s demanding.’

‘Good. We’re demanding that he wins. Why should everybody else be comfortable?’

If even that manager struggles in the same ways, after proper backing, the people running United should have nowhere left to hide.

But you don’t need another failed appointment to start examining them. The evidence is already there.

The supporters have spent years being asked to believe the next change will fix what the previous change didn’t.

If INEOS believe Pochettino is a clear improvement, put the reasons on the table. Explain why his record makes him the man to restore United to the top.

Don’t just tell us he fits the structure.

If the structure keeps producing this, why is fitting into it a recommendation?

I’d rather give Carrick a clear test than restart the same argument with a different face.

United need people who can win. And people upstairs prepared to be judged when their decisions don’t.”

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@tomisinfcb Gordon is feeling lonely

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🚨Pedri González on his relationship with Anthony in the Barcelona dressing room:

🎙️ Reporter: “Pedri, people have noticed how close you and Anthony have become. Some even suggest your relationship goes beyond ordinary friendship. What’s really going on between you two?”

🎙️ Pedri: “Anthony is probably the person I’m closest to in this squad. But honestly, I don’t even know if best friends is the right description anymore. It’s becoming something much stronger.

We spend so much time together. We talk about almost everything, share personal moments, and understand each other in ways that are difficult to explain.

He’s someone I look forward to seeing every day. Even when football isn’t going well, having him around makes things easier.

🎙️ Reporter: “Does it bother you that people are beginning to question the nature of your relationship?”

🎙️ Pedri: “Not really. Why should it?

I don’t understand why people feel entitled to judge something they don’t fully understand.

I’m happy. He’s happy. What exactly is the problem?

People should be free to engage in whatever relationship they feel comfortable with. It’s their life, their feelings and their decision. Not everybody has to follow the same expectations.

🎙️ Reporter: “So you’re saying Anthony is more than just a best friend to you?”

🎙️ Pedri: “Let’s just say he’s become incredibly important to me. I don’t want to put a label on everything.

Sometimes you meet someone expecting nothing more than friendship, but as time goes on, the connection becomes deeper. You start seeing that person differently, and suddenly they occupy a very special place in your life.

That’s what happened with Anthony.

🎙️ Reporter: “Would you say you’re prepared for whatever comes next between you two?”

🎙️ Pedri: “Absolutely. I’m not going to allow public opinion to dictate my personal life. People can speculate, people can talk, but they don’t know what happens between us.

At the end of the day, I’m the one living my life, not them.

And if Anthony makes me happy, I don’t see why I should apologise for that.”

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@tomisinfcb that's a great choice though

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🚨N’Golo Kanté on why he chose Fenerbahçe over other European teams:

🗣️Reporter: You’ve played in the Premier League, won major trophies and experienced some of football’s biggest stages. Why Fenerbahçe? Why the Turkish league?

🎙️ Kanté: “I think people underestimate the Turkish league because they don’t follow it closely enough.

Honestly, I would even say it’s a little harder to play here than in the Premier League. The intensity, the pressure and especially the atmosphere are incredible.

I’ve played in England for years, so I understand what that league demands. But here, every match feels personal to the supporters. They expect you to fight for every ball, every tackle and every opportunity.

And I actually love that.

🗣️Reporter: Was Fenerbahçe always a club you wanted to play for?

🎙️ Kanté: “Absolutely. People don’t know this, but I’ve secretly admired Fenerbahçe since I was much younger.

I loved their style of football. I loved the supporters, the atmosphere and the passion surrounding the club.

I used to watch their games and imagine what it would feel like to play in front of those fans.

Now I’m actually here. It’s a special feeling.

🗣️Reporter: So this wasn’t simply about money or finding a new challenge?

🎙️ Kanté: “Not at all. I’ve played in England, experienced the Champions League and won some of the biggest trophies in football.

At this stage, I wanted something that genuinely excited me.

I didn’t want to choose my next destination simply because of the reputation of its league.

I wanted a club I could connect with. A club whose ambitions matched mine.

Fenerbahçe gave me that feeling.

🗣️Reporter: What can the supporters expect from you?

🎙️ Kanté: “The same N’Golo they’ve always known.

I’m coming here to fight for this badge, help the team win trophies and give everything I have.

I understand what this club means to its supporters. I want them to be proud of having me here.

I didn’t come to Fenerbahçe because I had nowhere else to go. I came because it’s a club I’ve admired for years, and now I finally have the chance to wear its shirt.”

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@Sage_FCB they need to work on that

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🚨 Samuel Eto’o on Toni Kroos’ comments about Barcelona’s defensive approach:

🗣️“We can’t look at what Kroos said and pretend he was wrong. Everything he said was spot on, and this is exactly what I’ve been saying about Flick.

The defenders he had at Bayern are not the same as the ones he has at Barcelona. That’s something he needs to understand. At Bayern, he had strong, fast defenders who could recover quickly and deal with the spaces behind them. Barcelona don’t have that same quality in their defence.

I’m not saying Barcelona’s defenders are weak, but you cannot compare the quality he had at Bayern with what he has at Barcelona.

If he wants to continue playing this way, then the club has to sign defenders who can handle that kind of football. If that’s not possible, then he has to change his approach. You cannot keep playing with such a high defensive line against top teams and expect everything to work out.

Madrid and PSG exposed those weaknesses weeks ago. That should have been enough of a wake-up call. Now Kroos, another German football legend who understands this style of football, is pointing out the same problem.

He has explained exactly where the problem is and what Flick needs to do about it. I don’t know why anyone would find his comments difficult to accept.”

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@City_Dren manchester united making another error