The call-up to the Russian national team in 2025 was a shock for the striker Artem Dziuba. He told Sport Express.

In March Dzyuba scored against the Grenada team (5:0) and passed Alexandra Kerzakova scored for the Russian national team. Dzyuba reached the milestone of 31 goals, Kerzhakov scored 30 goals. Dzyuba played for the Russian national team for the first time since the summer of 2021, when he played for them at the European Championships.

“I didn’t believe it until recently, the invitation to the national team was a shock for me. When Valery Georgievich (Karpin, coach of the Russian national team – approx.) called and asked me if I wanted to join the national team, it was even funny – of course I want it,” said Dzyuba. “After they talked to him, I stared at one point for an hour and thought, ‘Am I dreaming?’

“The responsibility became greater as we got closer to the match. I knew that the Grenada national team is not the strongest team, but when I saw that all the players were healthy, under two metres, I understood that it would not be easy,” he added.

Artem Dzyuba

English Michael Carrick appointed head coach of Manchester United. This was reported by the Mancunian press service.

The agreement is valid until the end of the current season.

On January 5, the Portuguese resigned as head coach of Manchester United. Reuben Amorim. In the previous two matches the interim manager was the Scotsman Darren Fletcher. Under him the team drew with Burnley (2:2) in the English championship match and was eliminated from the FA Cup, losing to Brighton (1:2).

Carrick is 44 years old. He previously served twice as Manchester United’s interim head coach, in 2018 after leaving Jose Mourinho and in 2021 after his resignation Ole Gunnar Solskjaerwhere the specialist worked. From 2022 to 2025, Carrick was head coach of Middlesbrough.

As a Manchester United player, Carrick won the English championship five times, winning the Champions League, Europa League and Club World Cup.

After 21 rounds, Manchester United has scored 32 points and is in 7th place in the English championship table. In the next match on January 17, the team will host Manchester City.