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Carrick urges consistency from 'fantastic' Man Utd after derby win

Carrick urges consistency from 'fantastic' Man Utd after derby win

Michael Carrick has challenged Manchester United to match the standards they set in a dominant 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester City on Saturday -- giving him a dream start to his reign as interim boss.

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Man City well beaten by 'better' Man Utd, concedes Guardiola

Man City well beaten by 'better' Man Utd, concedes Guardiola

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City were outplayed by an inspired Manchester United in a 2-0 defeat that further dented their Premier League title challenge on Saturday.

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Real Madrid overcome Bernabeu boos to record Arbeloa's first win

Real Madrid overcome Bernabeu boos to record Arbeloa's first win

Angry Real Madrid fans jeered their own team before they went on to beat Levante 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday to record new coach Alvaro Arbeloa's first win at the helm.

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Man Utd dominate Man City in dream start for Carrick

Man Utd dominate Man City in dream start for Carrick

Manchester United gave Michael Carrick the dream start to his interim tenure as manager on Saturday, beating Manchester City 2-0 to deal a huge blow to their local rivals' Premier League title aspirations.

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CAF boss backs Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to hold successful AFCON in 2027

CAF boss backs Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to hold successful AFCON in 2027

African football chief Patrice Motsepe on Saturday admitted that Morocco's hosting of the Cup of Nations had raised the bar for the tournament but dismissed doubts about East Africa being ready to host the 2027 edition.

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Swiss ace Odermatt romps to Wengen downhill win

Swiss ace Odermatt romps to Wengen downhill win

Marco Odermatt won a shortened Wengen downhill Saturday to win the event for a fourth year and pad his overall World Cup lead.

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'We can hunt': Greenlanders weigh drastic options as US threatens

'We can hunt': Greenlanders weigh drastic options as US threatens

Ulrikke Andersen has already made a plan. If the United States invades Greenland, she will flee her home with her daughter.

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Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term as observers denounce intimidation

Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term as observers denounce intimidation

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in office on Saturday after an election marred by violence and an internet shutdown, with African observers saying arrests and abductions had "instilled fear".

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Barca's Flick calls for more loyalty after Dro exit reports

Barca's Flick calls for more loyalty after Dro exit reports

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick showed his disappointment on Saturday after reports that talented teenager Dro Fernandez is poised to leave the club and said youngsters needed to "live for" the club's colours.

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Senegal hope Morocco final will not be Mane's AFCON goodbye

Senegal hope Morocco final will not be Mane's AFCON goodbye

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw on Saturday said he hoped the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco would not be Sadio Mane's last ever game at the tournament, insisting the former Liverpool star could not consider walking away from the team.

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