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The Wild Card All-Time 11 · so far
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LWThierry HenryHenry
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AMDennis BergkampBergkamp
CMN'Golo KantéKanté
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LBAshley ColeCole
CBJohn TerryTerry
CBNemanja VidićVidić
RBKyle WalkerWalker
GKEdwin van der SarVan der Sar
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● Updated 14 Nov, 06:44 EAT · refreshed throughout the day
Manchester United
Photo: The Athletic

Pochettino in tears as he leaves the USA for Manchester United

The new United boss broke down as he said goodbye to the US job.

Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as Manchester United head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal that runs to the end of the 2028-29 season. When he spoke for the first time since choosing United over the USMNT, he was visibly emotional. He thanked the US Soccer Federation and described leaving as the toughest decision of his career, but said he couldn't turn down United.

The gossip columns say he will get backing in the transfer market, with Como midfielder Nico Paz reported as a United target. BBC Sport has also spoken to Toby Alderweireld, who played under Pochettino at Spurs, about what United can expect from him.

The Wild Card take: Grown men crying over a job move. Wait until he sees how we cope with a bad VAR call.

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Spanish football

Goalkeeper Jesus Owono handed 12-match ban after fatal collision

Photo: BBC Sport

Spain's football federation has ruled on the incident that led to Jesus de Miguel's death.

Jesus Owono has been given a 12-match suspension by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee. It follows his challenge that resulted in the death of Jesus de Miguel.

The collision happened during a match between Tenerife and Andorra. De Miguel died in hospital on November 3, the day after the match.

Scotland

McGinn double rescues ragged Scotland against North Macedonia

Photo: Sky Sports

A 2-1 win keeps their Nations League promotion hopes alive.

Scotland toiled, but John McGinn's two goals got them a 2-1 win over North Macedonia. It keeps their Nations League promotion hopes alive.

A penalty award was a big talking point. On Sportscene, Leanne Crichton and Scott Brown debated the decision that led to Scotland beating North Macedonia.

The Wild Card take: Ugly wins still count. Ask any Scotland fan.

Afcon 2027 qualifying

Afcon 2027 qualifiers: Salah scores twice for Egypt, Nigeria beat Tanzania

Photo: BBC Sport

Two big names took a step towards the Africa Cup of Nations.

Mohamed Salah scored twice as Egypt cruised past Malawi in their Afcon 2027 qualifier.

Nigeria also won, beating Tanzania to boost their hopes of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Wild Card take: Salah with a double and Egypt cruising. Calm Saturday work.

Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho, 46, set for first competitive start since 2015

Photo: BBC Sport

The Brazil great plays for Ravenna against local rivals Forli on Sunday.

Ronaldinho is set to make his first competitive start in more than a decade. Ravenna face local rivals Forli in Italy's third division on Sunday.

It's the Brazil great's first game since 2015.

The Wild Card take: Warm-up stretches: still optional, we assume.

Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes turns down Man Utd's second contract offer

Photo: BBC Sport

The captain's current deal runs out at the end of the season.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected the club's second offer of a new contract. His current deal is due to expire at the end of the season.

It lands just as Pochettino arrives at Old Trafford, so the new boss has something to sort out already.

The Wild Card take: Two offers down. Somebody should check whether the pen is working.

Stories are rewritten in our voice from each outlet's headline and summary, and always link to the original. Sources: Premier League, BBC Sport, Sky Sports, ESPN and The Athletic.

The tables

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Premier League

2026-27
#ClubPWDLGDPts
1Arsenal10901+1027
2Brighton & Hove Albion10712+1922
3Manchester City10703+821
4Liverpool10532+418
5Chelsea10514+316
6Everton10442+216

Kenyan Premier League

2026-27 · as of 8 Nov
#ClubPWDLGDPts
1Gor Mahia6411+413
2KCB6411+413
3AFC Leopards6240+310
4Kenya Police6231+19
5Shabana6231+19
6Mara Sugar623109

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