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The Wild Card All-Time 11 · so far
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LWThierry HenryHenry
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AMDennis BergkampBergkamp
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CBJohn TerryTerry
CBNemanja VidićVidić
RBKyle WalkerWalker
GKEdwin van der SarVan der Sar
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Manchester UnitedPhoto: 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.
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.
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.
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.
