Former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has reacted to a viral challenge involving United fan Frank Ilett, popularly known as United Strand, who vowed not to cut his hair until Manchester United win five games in a row. Carrick admitted he was aware of the challenge, revealing that his children were the ones who brought it to his attention, but insisted it would have no influence on professional matters. “I’m aware of it. My kids have made me aware of it, if anything, but it won’t go into the team talk from a professional level,” Carrick said. “It does make...

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has played down reports of a heated exchange between Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen during Nigeria’s AFCON campaign, describing the incident as a normal part of elite football and evidence of the duo’s competitive mentality. Chelle praised both attackers for their relentless desire to score, explaining that their shared obsession with excellence was at the heart of the moment. “In front of goal, those two guys are top level. Victor is a machine. If he doesn’t do his specific striker drills, if he doesn’t score in training, it drives him crazy. He wants to...

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