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Man United's Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick
The defender met his manager before issuing the apology for criticising the club; Manchester United would clearly like the matter closed.
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At a glance
- First reported by Al Jazeera: “Man United’s Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:37 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Lisandro Martinez, Michael Carrick, Man United.
- BBN covered this story before: Halle Berry custody dispute: judge rules on son testifying (October 15).
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorManchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has apologised for his criticism of the club, after meeting manager Michael Carrick, Al Jazeera reports.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA sit-down, a sorry, and everybody moves on. I love a clean ending.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorUntil the next interview.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe apology was in person. Somebody leaned across a desk.
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The story so far
- Kelly Clarkson, Commanders, Man United and the Mammoth · AP News
- Rooney weighs in on Martinez; Bears lose Sweat for two games · Yahoo Sports
- What led Manchester United's Martinez to meltdown in Madrid · Al Jazeera
- Leeds United host Manchester United with pressure on Carrick · Yahoo Sports
- Trump swipes at Musk, Seahawks-Broncos tonight, Martinez backtracks · The Independent
- Halle Berry custody dispute: judge rules on son testifying · New York Post
- Man United's Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick (this story)
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