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Man United Decides to Keep Amorim as Manager Despite Carabao Cup Defeat
Manchester United have decided to stand by manager Ruben Amorim despite their shocking Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town earlier this week.
United were stunned on Wednesday night as the League Two side, who are in England’s fourth division, knocked them out of the competition. Grimsby went into half-time with a two-goal advantage, before late strikes from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire dragged the game to penalties. The underdogs, however, held their nerve in the shootout to seal a famous win and move into the third round.
The loss marked the first time in history that Manchester United have been dumped out of a competition by a fourth-tier team. It also extended Amorim’s winless run since the season began, with United yet to record a victory in three matches.
This dismal start has fueled speculation about the Portuguese coach’s future at Old Trafford. But according to BBC Sport, the club’s leadership remains firmly behind the 40-year-old. The board reportedly believes in giving him time and are reluctant to make rash decisions so early in the campaign.
For now, Amorim keeps the backing of United’s hierarchy, even as pressure continues to mount from fans frustrated by the team’s performances.
Former footballer Thierry Henry has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s match following their loss to Atlético Madrid on October 13.
Speaking during a brief interview on CBS Sports, Henry criticised the practice of players or coaches expressing certain opinions through the media instead of addressing issues directly within the dressing room.
“I’m not a coach anymore, but I always say, whoever speaks like that, out. Keep that in the dressing room, it’s as simple as that,” Henry said on CBS Sports.
“That is the only way it can work. You have to say those things to a person’s face… going through the press, I am not really a fan of that.”
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, revealing that he hopes the winner will come from his team.
The manager spoke about how hard his players have worked and expressed his belief that they deserve the recognition.
“What I hope is that we win this trophy. We have players who deserve it.”
“Last year, we were the best team. We showed that it wasn’t just Ousmane Dembélé who deserved it.”
French football pundit Walid Acherchour has named Lamine Yamal as his pick to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, sparking reactions among football fans.
Acherchour’s choice came as a surprise to some fans, who expected him to support fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappé instead.
Speaking about his prediction, Acherchour expressed confidence in Yamal’s chances of winning the prestigious individual award.
“For me, Lamine Yamal, he is going to get it [2026 Ballon d’Or]. For me, there’s no doubt anymore,” Acherchour said, as quoted by Actu Foot. That start to the season shows that in fact, he was injured during the World Cup. He was the best player in La Liga, and he won the World Cup.
“Even if, for me, in fact, he doesn’t have the Ballon d’Or unanimously because his World Cup was average, even being average, he won it with Spain. He won La Liga with Barça.”
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