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Erik ten Hag knows what it is like to be in the eye of the storm at Manchester United.
@LaurieWhitwell spent two evenings with the Dutchman in his hometown of Enschede, in the east of the Netherlands, to peel back the curtain on his two-and-a-half years at Old Trafford.
In part one, Ten Hag talks about:
▪️ The broken “promises” that led to his sacking
▪️ Why he had to act on Cristiano Ronaldo, a player who “let the team down”
▪️ His desire to sign Harry Kane and Declan Rice
▪️ The “toxic culture” and the "Madrid connection" that brought player power to the club
🔗 nyti.ms/4z9cp9d
Ben Burrows retweeted
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7049721…
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BREAKING @TheAthleticFC
Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium with his one-game red-card ban suspended. Extraordinary development.
Story with @Dan_Sheldon_
nytimes.com/athletic/7423410…
Ben Burrows retweeted
Exclusive @TheAthleticFC
US Soccer has made Pochettino an offer to extend contract by four years & lead USMNT at 2030 World Cup.
Proposal made pre-tournament to signpost interest in keeping Poch. All parties agreed to make final decision after ‘26 WC
nytimes.com/athletic/7397682…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ivory Coast starting striker Elye Wahi arrested on suspicion of alleged fixing offences just two weeks before World Cup.
The 23-year-old has not been charged but remains subject of an active investigation.
nytimes.com/athletic/7366275…
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A day after The Athletic broke the news that Canada had denied Thomas Partey a visa on the basis of “maintaining safety and security”, the Ghana midfielder was filmed interacting with children during a community event on Saturday at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
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Ben Burrows retweeted
🚨 Exclusive: Thomas Partey is unavailable to play in Ghana’s opening World Cup match against Panama in Canada on June 17 as he has been denied entry to the country. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7354492…
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🚨 Andoni Iraola clear favourite to succeed Arne Slot as Liverpool boss. #LFC may talk to other candidates like Stuttgart’s Sebastian Hoeness & Pierre Sage of Lens but 43yo Spaniard leading contender post #AFCB exit + close to Richard Hughes @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7195913…
Ben Burrows retweeted
Exclusive: Southampton have lost their appeal and the players have been informed. #SaintsFC Full story w/ @mjshrimper @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7293882…
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🚨 Pep Guardiola to leave position as Manchester City manager at end of this season. 55yo Spaniard departing after trophy-laden decade & set to be replaced by Enzo Maresca. No official confirmation yet from #MCFC. W/ @SamLee @TheAthleticFC after @MailSport nytimes.com/athletic/6269334…
Ben Burrows retweeted
The Beast is here!
The 2026 NFL Draft Guide is now available (interactive and PDF).
nytimes.com/athletic/interac…
RT @David_Ornstein: 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Frank sacked as Tottenham Hotspur head coach. #THFC working through various possible contingency pl…
Ben Burrows retweeted
How Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United reign ended in turmoil and toxicity:
🔺 Row with Jason Wilcox over tactics & transfers
🔺 Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanted switch to back four
🔺 Glazers uneasy since August
🔺 Training-pitch argument with Lisandro Martinez
🔺 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in frame as caretaker, Jonny Evans could return
✍️ @lauriewhitwell, @AdamCrafton_ and @mjcritchley
🔗 nytimes.com/athletic/6942339…
ALT Two photos of Ruben Amorim.
Ben Burrows retweeted
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim as head coach. 40yo Portuguese informed of decision & goes with immediate effect after 14 months following breakdown in relations. Darren Fletcher expected to take over #MUFC on interim basis @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/6594285…
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🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea & Enzo Maresca part company - head coach leaves with immediate effect. Position deemed untenable. #CFC expect to name replacement from small number of candidates in next few days; Rosenior contender, Glasner not in frame @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/6933487…
Ben Burrows retweeted
🚨 EXCL: Enzo Maresca high among candidates Manchester City considering in case Pep Guardiola exits next summer. #MCFC advancing contingency work for possibility of manager change - 45yo #CFC coach prominent alongside other potential options @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/6896778…
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🚨 ADAM WHARTON INTERVIEW 🚨
⚽️ Delight at England selection
⚽️ Physicality & G/A no problem
⚽️ Rise of set-pieces + long throws
⚽️ #CPFC chasing more silverware
⚽️ Speculation around club future
⚽️ “Massive” blow if Glasner/Guehi go
➕ More @TheAthleticFC
nytimes.com/athletic/6788321…
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🚨 Newcastle United reach total agreement with Liverpool to sell Alexander Isak. Deal for 25yo striker worth £130m to #NUFC with solidarity, £125m cost to #LFC. Medical to be done on Monday before #DeadlineDay switch for Sweden international @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/6574042…
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Exclusive @TheAthletic;
What *really* happened at Michel Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which owes athletes millions
💰GST never had $30m+ cash in 1st place
💵Todd Boehly’s Eldridge backed away from non-binding term sheet to rescue GST after Jamaica meet
nytimes.com/athletic/6577959…
Ben Burrows retweeted
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal make move for Eberechi Eze + 27yo wants them. Tottenham lined up deal with #CPFC today & player but after Havertz injury + #AFC now closing in on England in’l. If he proceeds with choice, #THFC will pursue other targets @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/6565385…
