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Wayne Rooney has been dismissed as Plymouth Argyle manager after just 25 matches in charge, with the club languishing at the bottom of the Championship table. The 39-year-old former England and Manchester United captain departs following a challenging seven-month tenure marked by poor results and personal struggles.

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Sao Paulo have announced the signing of midfielder Oscar, who was at Shanghai Port in China. After a spell at Chelsea, the 33-year-old has remained in Asian football for eight years. The three-year deal was confirmed by president Julio Cesares.

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For the first time in English football, referees will announce VAR decisions to fans inside stadiums during the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-finals. This trial will see referees announce to fans their final decisions after reviewing the VAR monitor or when rulings are based on factual matters like accidental handball by a goalscorer or offside, similar to announcements common in sports like rugby union and American football. The system was previously tested at the 2023 Women's World Cup.

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In an interview with DAZN's The Premier Pub programme, Ruben Amorim spoke about his experience at Manchester United and revealed that he spent Christmas alone in England.

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim acknowledged that his hefty price tag won't guarantee his job security if he doesn't deliver a winning team.

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Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, who has struggled for consistent playing time under manager Enzo Maresca this season. The 27-year-old Frenchman is said to be growing frustrated with his lack of opportunities in the Premier League, despite being a standout performer in cup competitions.

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Manchester City's search for a Premier League victory stretched to a fourth game after a 1-1 draw with Everton, following last week's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

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Manchester City have seemed unstoppable celebrating their sixth Premier League title in seven years until its recent slump. Having established themselves as a league powerhouse, they began this season aiming for a fifth consecutive title. However, the club is currently experiencing its worst form in 18 years, a slump highlighted by a recent 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. With only one win in their last eleven matches and six league defeats, they've fallen to seventh place, 12 points behind Liverpool with a game in hand. Furthermore, their Champions League knockout stage qualification is also at risk after just two wins in six matches.