Football News
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Football: Penrice, from part-time League One to Scotland
At 27, Rangers loanee James Penrice has his first Scotland call-up. He says he once looked at courses for life after football.
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Premier League: Pochettino open to Man Utd as Carrick wobbles
Sky Sports News reports Mauricio Pochettino would talk to Manchester United if approached, with Michael Carrick’s job under review and no decision made yet.
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Ligue 1: Lens fire Cahuzac after a week of collapse
Lens have dismissed Yannick Cahuzac two months after promoting him, following a 1-0 derby loss to Lille, a 9-1 Champions League hammering by Como and a 2-1 defeat to Marseille.
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Football: Tom Brady walks away from Birmingham City stake
The NFL great is leaving his minority ownership at Birmingham with no reason given, just as the club tops the Championship.
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MLS: Toronto FC fire Robin Fraser after two seasons
Two seasons, two 12th-place finishes and no playoffs. Toronto FC has dismissed Robin Fraser and three assistants.
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Ligue 1: Antoine Arnault formally takes over as Paris FC chief
Paris FC’s board has made it official: Pierre Ferracci steps down and Antoine Arnault becomes president.
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Serie A: Sassuolo dismiss Aquilani, sixth coach out this season
Sassuolo have parted with Alberto Aquilani and his staff after 11 matchdays, making him the sixth Serie A coach to lose his job this season.
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Ligue 1: Lyon name Carlos Vicens as Fonseca’s successor
Lyon have ended the search. Carlos Vicens, the Spaniard who coached Braga, takes the first-team job on a deal running to June 2028.
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Premier League: Man Utd in no hurry to decide Carrick’s fate
Manchester United will use the international break to review their season before deciding on Michael Carrick, according to Sky Sports News. The 4-4 draw with Aston Villa left them in the relegation zone.
