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Martínez apologizes for outburst but Manchester United dissent persists
October 15, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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3 reports · 1 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 3 hours
AJAl Jazeera English
Man United’s Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
اعتذار لا ينهي الأزمة.. نجوم مانشستر يونايتد يصطفون خلف مارتينيز
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ESESPN
Man United's Lisandro Martínez issues apology for post-match outburst - ESPN
(opens the publisher’s site)Lisandro Martínez has apologized to Manchester United's leadership for criticizing the club's transfer policy after Tuesday's defeat, while teammates reportedly share his concerns.
- Martínez met United's leadership and head coach Michael Carrick on Thursday and apologized on Instagram for his post-match comments.
- United has not confirmed whether Martínez was disciplined; ESPN sources said he was fined and the matter is considered closed.
- Martínez said he expects more investment and defended Carrick, arguing repeated coaching changes will not solve the team's problems.
- United spent over $160 million on three midfielders in the summer window without addressing other positions, a factor behind teammates' reported support for Martínez's critique.
- The defeat that prompted Martínez's criticism was United's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid.
- In his apology, Martínez said his frustration got the better of him and his comments did not reflect the unity the club requires.