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Journalist Ben Jacobs revealed on The United Stand podcast that club officials held internal talks about the 53-year-old Spaniard, whose contract runs until the 2026 World Cup. This follows Ruben Amorim's sacking in January, with interim boss Michael Carrick unbeaten in the Premier League so far and earning Manager of the Month. Other names on the list include Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto De Zerbi, though fans heavily oppose Martínez, citing his Everton and Belgium records, while showing more enthusiasm for Nagelsmann.

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Manchester United's board has quietly discussed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez as a potential summer hire, stirring surprise amid their ongoing search.

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South African radio host George Mnguni shared his frustration on Friday: wearing football jerseys invites chats from fans about players he doesn't know, spotlighting his early '90s Arsenal away kit. Arsenal supporters fired back with roasts and pop quiz ideas, while Mnguni trolled by spelling Fàbregas right and joking he's never watched a match—the jerseys are just cool. Fans chimed in with similar stories from Man City debates to PSL grilling, all amid Arsenal's Premier League lead and an upcoming Chelsea clash.

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George Mnguni rocked a vintage Arsenal kit for the style, then tweeted about dodging soccer fans' random player quizzes—like who Cesc Fàbregas is.

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Amorim took charge on November 11, 2024, after Ten Hag's dismissal, but United finished 15th last season with just 42 points—their worst Premier League placing. This season, after 17 matches, they sit seventh, three or four points off fourth-placed Chelsea, with Amorim at 1.20 points per game amid injuries and squad issues. Fans debate fiercely if sacking Ten Hag was wrong, as some see attacking gains and green shoots, while others fixate on the 48-point swing and demand results ahead of Boxing Day at Newcastle.

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Manchester United supporters are poring over a tough stat: Rúben Amorim's 14 Premier League wins in his first 44 games fall far short of Erik ten Hag's 30 over the same span.

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The U.S. has set June as the target for Ukraine and Russia to agree on peace, Zelenskyy announced after UAE-hosted talks in Abu Dhabi that delivered a swap of 314 prisoners—the first in five months—and restarted U.S.-Russia military dialogues. Zelenskyy highlighted Ukrainian intelligence on Russia's 'Dmitriev package,' a proposed $12 trillion economic deal with the U.S. that draws widespread skepticism for exceeding Russia's entire GDP many times over. While no breakthroughs occurred on core issues like Donbas status or the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, upcoming Miami talks signal continued U.S. pressure, as Zelenskyy calls for strong security guarantees amid ongoing Russian strikes.

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In a closed briefing, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a surprising U.S. push: a June deadline to end the war, amid fresh prisoner swaps but unresolved disputes over land and security.

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Forest lost 2-1 at home but progressed 4-2 on aggregate thanks to their 3-0 first-leg win in Istanbul. Kerem Aktürkoğlu dazzled for Fenerbahce with a 22nd-minute counter goal and a 47th-minute penalty, but Callum Hudson-Odoi's 67th-minute equalizer sealed the Reds' advancement. Fans vented frustration at loanee striker Lorenzo Lucca for missed chances, calling him the worst they've seen in a Forest shirt amid rainy conditions. The result marks a milestone in Forest's first deep European run since returning to the Premier League.

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Nottingham Forest clung on through a stormy night at the City Ground, watching Fenerbahce claw back but falling short of overturning the tie.

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Roland Gunn's post compared New Zealand's past progressive policies under Jacinda Ardern—strict COVID lockdowns, gun bans, and Māori co-governance—to Oregon's issues, sparking over 1,500 likes and lively replies. Defenders pointed to the current center-right government under Christopher Luxon, the only other Anglosphere leader besides Donald Trump leaning right, while others nominated Canada or Australia instead. The back-and-forth comes ahead of New Zealand's November 7 election, amid economic pressures and debates over homelessness policies.

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An American called New Zealand 'politically deranged, like if Oregon was independent,' praising its landscapes but slamming its politics. Kiwis and others jumped in with concessions, defenses, and counter-jabs.

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Oscar Piastri achieved the world number one driver status. Lando Norris secured a podium finish at the Austria Grand Prix. McLaren drivers' successes prompted fan celebrations on social media.

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Sheffield United beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 on February 22 despite playing with 10 men, confirming the Owls' drop to League One—the earliest in English Football League history—after 18 points deducted for financial issues left them on minus-seven points from 33 games. Wilder spent nearly six minutes praising Pedersen, who took over amid chaos last July with departing stars, injuries, and weak loans, yet kept inspiring everyone from players to staff. He urged judgment on Pedersen next season with a proper squad, earning nods from fans, journalists, and even Michael Vaughan, though some rivals stayed skeptical.

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After sealing Sheffield Wednesday's relegation with a gritty derby win, Chris Wilder turned his presser into a heartfelt tribute to rival boss Henrik Pedersen.

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