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Manchester United

English Premier League club currently experiencing worst league start in 40 years under manager Michael Carrick.

2022-05-222026-10-22

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds

    Source

    “Earlier, Manchester United travelled to the home of bitter rivals Leeds desperate to find a spark but were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw after Dominic Calvert-Lewin cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo's first-half opener.”

    Arsenal snatch late win to keep pressure on Man City as Man Utd held
  3. The Namibian

    Manchester United are off to their worst league start in 40 years

    Source

    “United are off to their worst league start in 40 years and were plunged further into chaos by defender Lisandro Martinez's attack on the club's hierarchy over a lack of investment in the squad after Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid.”

    Man Utd lurching towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League
  4. The Namibian

    Manchester United was Nanguloshi Eve Kamutushi's final club before retirement

    Source

    “Kamutushi, who also starred for Tigers before ending her club career at United, retired from the national team in 2023, but she never walked away from the game she loves.”

    Eve Kamutushi: From wing-attack to game-changer
  5. September 2026
  6. The Namibian

    Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fulham, just two points outside relegation zone

    Source

    “United head into a three-week international break just two points outside the relegation zone as they failed to ease the pressure on manager Michael Carrick in a 1-1 draw.”

    Man City outgun Sunderland, Man United rescue Fulham draw
  7. August 2026
  8. The Namibian

    Manchester United lost 4-2 to AC Milan in pre-season friendly

    Source

    “Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a decisive 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in the Polish city of Wroclaw on Saturday.”

    Man Utd beaten by former boss Amorim’s AC Milan in friendly finale
  9. June 2026
  10. The Namibian

    Manchester United contributed striker who scored two goals in Brazil's 3-0 victory over Haiti

    Source

    “Two goals from Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha and a Vinicius Junior strike sealed a comfortable win for the Brazilians in a one-sided game at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.”

    Brazil romp, Scotland stumble
  11. May 2026
  12. The Namibian

    Manchester United rallied under Michael Carrick to rise to third place and qualify for Champions League

    Source

    “Fernandes has been a key figure for United this term, with the Red Devils rallying under Michael Carrick to rise to third place and so secure qualification for next season's Champions League.”

    Man Utd’s Fernandes sets new outright Premier League assist record
  13. The Namibian

    Michael Carrick's third-placed team secured qualification for next season's Champions League

    Source

    “The 31-year-old has also scored eight league goals for United this term, helping Michael Carrick's third-placed team secure qualification for next season's Champions League.”

    Man Utd’s Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
  14. The Namibian

    Manchester United finished third in the Premier League

    Source

    “Maguire has played a major role for United since Michael Carrick took charge at Old Trafford in January, helping the team finish third in the Premier League.”

    Maguire ‘shocked’ to be omitted from England World Cup squad
  15. The Namibian

    Manchester United finished third despite sacking Ruben Amorim mid-season

    Source

    “Liverpool's title defence imploded while Manchester United finished third despite sacking Ruben Amorim mid-season.”

    Five factors in Arsenal’s Premier League title triumph

Sunday 18 October

  1. Arsenal beats Forest, Manchester City leads Premier League

    Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest with a late goal from Noni Madueke to keep pace with Premier League leaders Manchester City, who won their seventh consecutive home game. Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds in a winless run.

    18 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Manchester United faces pressure as City uncertainty clouds Premier League

    Manchester United travels to Leeds with manager Michael Carrick under mounting pressure following their worst league start in 40 years and a 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid, while Manchester City aims to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over sanctions for breaking financial rules.

    17 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 9 October

  1. Manchester City faces Liverpool after Premier League financial breach verdict

    Manchester City was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules involving "sham" sponsorship deals that inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million; City have appealed and proclaim their innocence, and face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in their first match since the verdict.

    9 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 5 October

  1. Portugal reaches Nations League quarters, Germany draws with Greece

    Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to become the first team to reach the Nations League quarter-finals without Cristiano Ronaldo, while Jurgen Klopp's Germany drew 0-0 with Greece in their latest matches.

    5 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 2 October

  1. Former Namibian netball star Eve Kamutushi retires, remains in sport

    Nangulushi Eve Kamutushi, a former University of Namibia and senior national netball player who retired from the national team in 2023, has remained involved in the sport after a career that included club play for Tigers and United and continental competition. Her netball journey began at Ongha Secondary School under coach Erwin Nawarab, who developed her into a goal-attack player and prolific scorer.

    2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after dropping

    Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus announced he would be dropped for Thursday's Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo had remained on the bench in Portugal's win over Norway on Sunday.

    30 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Manchester City faces Premier League charges verdict fallout

    Manchester City has been reported found guilty of widespread financial misconduct in a Premier League case involving 115 charges; potential sanctions could include points deductions, fines, or expulsion, while rival clubs may seek compensation and City could face stripping of titles.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 25 September

  1. Manchester City found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League charges

    Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018, according to reports. No sanctions have been decided and the club is understood to be set to appeal.

    25 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Manchester City beats Sunderland 5-3 despite hat-trick

    Manchester City went top of the Premier League after a 5-3 win over Sunderland on Sunday, with Enzo Fernandez scoring from a free-kick and Erling Haaland sealing the three points despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick. Matheus Cunha rescued Manchester United from defeat at Fulham.

    20 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 18 September

  1. Namibian teenager Floyd Samba scores twice on City debut

    Floyd Samba, 17, scored twice on his Manchester City debut in a 5-0 League Cup win over Norwich, helping set up a last 16 match against Brighton.

    18 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Haaland secures Man City's controversial 10-man victory over United

    Erling Haaland scored the winning goal as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with 10 men after Phil Foden's first-half red card, with the goal controversy involving Enzo Fernandez's position. The victory extended Enzo Maresca's perfect start to his City reign while United manager Michael Carrick disputed the officiating.

    13 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 7 September

  1. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with Inter reunion

    Jose Mourinho, now beginning his second stint at Real Madrid, faces his former club Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday at the Bernabeu. Mourinho led Inter to Champions League glory in 2010 before joining Madrid, but neither he nor Inter have replicated that European success since.

    7 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. PSG pursue historic third consecutive Champions League title

    Paris Saint-Germain bid to join a small group of clubs to have won the UEFA Champions League three years running, after winning back-to-back titles by defeating Arsenal on penalties last season and winning for the first time in their history 12 months before that. Real Madrid (2016–18), Ajax (1971–73), and Bayern Munich (1974–76) are the only other teams to achieve three consecutive titles.

    7 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Haaland scores as Manchester City beat Coventry 1-0

    Erling Haaland's first-half header gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry at the Etihad, maintaining the team's perfect start under manager Enzo Maresca despite an unconvincing performance that required late saves from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

    5 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 4 September

  1. Isak scores twice as Liverpool beats Ipswich 2-0

    Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to give Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Ipswich on Friday, the club's first win under new manager Andoni Iraola. The result lifts Liverpool to fifth in the table and maintains an unbeaten start for the new manager.

    4 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Four NRU Premier League teams secure 2026 semi-final spots

    Round 13 of the Namibia Rugby Union Premier League produced decisive results, with Kudus, Grootfontein, United, and Wanderers securing their places in the 2026 semi-final play-offs. Defending champions Kudus beat Unam 35-26, Grootfontein defeated Dolphins 54-22, and Wanderers lead the log with 69 points from 13 matches.

    1 September 2026 · New Era →

Friday 28 August

  1. Serie A asserts Europe's second financial rank ahead transfer deadline

    Italian Serie A clubs have spent more than one billion euros this summer, placing the league second among Europe's 'Big Five' leagues and significantly ahead of La Liga and the Bundesliga. English Premier League clubs have spent 3.2 billion euros, more than the other four leagues combined.

    28 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Savio scores on Spurs debut in 5-1 League Cup win

    Tottenham defeated Charlton 5-1 in the League Cup, with Brazilian winger Savio scoring after coming off the bench in his debut for the club. Spurs advanced to a third-round tie against Liverpool.

    27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Moroccan midfielder Bouaddi joins Manchester City for £85.6 million

    Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million). The 18-year-old, who helped Morocco reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup, made 96 appearances for Lille after breaking into their first team at age 16.

    27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 21 August

  1. Arsenal begin title defense against Coventry in Premier League

    Arsenal, who won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season, face Coventry in the opening match of the new Premier League season on Friday. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals and is confident Arsenal can cope with the pressure of defending their title.

    21 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Kudus advance to semis as Western Suburbs withdraws financially

    Defending champions FNB Kudus have sealed their knockout-stage place in the Rugby Premier League after FNB Western Suburbs withdrew from their scheduled match in Walvis Bay due to severe financial difficulties.

    21 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Kane wins second European Golden Shoe, pursues Ballon d'Or

    Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season, with 36 in 31 Bundesliga games. Kane said his "best season ever" — during which he scored 73 goals for club and country — positions him to compete for the Ballon d'Or.

    19 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Manchester United loses 4-2 to AC Milan in preseason

    Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat to Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw on Saturday. United led twice but conceded three goals from close range before Ruben Loftus-Cheek added a fourth.

    15 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Amorim takes over AC Milan, faces Inter in Perth derby

    New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has vowed to honour club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he begins his tenure with a Milan derby against Inter in Perth on Wednesday. The Portuguese coach aims for a top-four Serie A finish after AC Milan missed the Champions League last season, and will have veteran midfielder Luka Modric available after his contract extension.

    4 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Teenage Liverpool striker Ngumoha scores in New York friendly

    Liverpool defeated Wrexham 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium in New York, with teenage forward Rio Ngumoha scoring in the 75th minute. The victory was Liverpool's second under new manager Andoni Iraola.

    30 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Rashford thanks Barcelona, prepares Manchester United return

    Marcus Rashford has completed his season-long loan at Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists in 49 appearances, and is preparing to return to Manchester United with his future uncertain after Barcelona chose not to make the deal permanent.

    30 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 July

  1. Retired netball player says she played for love of sport

    Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played top-flight netball for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played for the love of the sport and not to please others. She excelled playing in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first black girl to play for Windhoek High School's netball team.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Retired netball player: 'I played for the love of sport'

    Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played netball for the love of the sport rather than to please others. She excelled in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first Black player on Windhoek High School's netball team.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 July

  1. Namibian Welwitschias prepare for Vodacom Blue Bulls friendly

    The Namibian Welwitschias will face the Vodacom Blue Bulls in a rugby friendly at Hage Geingob National Rugby Stadium tomorrow. The teams last met two years ago when the Bulls won 92-8; the new-look Welwitschias, mostly local-based players with few foreign professionals, recently beat Zambia 71-12 and their assistant coach says the team is ready for the challenge.

    10 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Belgium defeats USA 4-1 in World Cup knockout stage

    Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match at Seattle's Lumen Field, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a goal. The result ended USA's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final between Belgium and Spain.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

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