Written by Han Bing Although he served Manchester United for 12 years, even Ferguson thought that compared to other players more suited to managing United, Carrick was too “quiet,” always a “shy and reserved boy, sometimes even needing to be shaken awake.” Yet this very person, often overlooked due to his silence, consistently achieved surprising success quietly while others shone brightly.

Written by Han Bing. Since Carrick’s debut victory in the Manchester derby, the question of whether to officially appoint this interim coach has been a hot topic among British media and fans. As Carrick and his Manchester United team continue to win, the debate has only intensified. Although most legends and media support giving Carrick more time, the United management, mindful of Solskjaer’s past, remains cautious about making an early decision.

On February 9th Beijing time, the Snooker World Grand Prix concluded, with Zhao Xintong overcoming hardships to storm the final with five century breaks, defeating Zhang Anda 10-6 to seize the championship and return to his peak. This victory led to an update in the world rankings, showing noticeable changes. The top four remained unchanged, but Selby rose to fifth, Zhao Xintong jumped to seventh after his win, Mark Allen dropped to tenth, and Ding Junhui ranked 13th.

Nan Nan reporting from Xingyi, Guizhou: On February 4th, in Lutun Football Town, Xingyi, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, a thin mist spread. The fog originated from light rain late at night on the 2nd. “This isn’t the usual winter weather in Xingyi; we rarely get rain in winter. Fortunately, the fog wasn’t heavy, so the matches were barely affected,” said Luo Dihu, staff member of the Qianxinan Football Association.

Nan Nan reporting from Xingyi, Guizhou: Among the 36 teams participating in the 2026 Guizhou Province Football Youth Training “Winter Training and Competition,” many are long-established local social clubs and youth coaches who have never before witnessed such a large-scale winter event for Guizhou’s youth football.

Written by Han Bing Carrick achieved a Premier League four-game winning streak for Manchester United in just four matches, a feat the club hadn’t seen in two years! The last time the Red Devils had such a streak was on February 18, 2024, when Ten Hag was still the manager. However, that streak was against Wolves, West Ham, Aston Villa, and Luton, whereas now they have beaten Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham, and Tottenham — three of the traditional Premier League top six.

Nan Nan reporting from Xingyi, Guizhou: On February 3rd, at the home ground of the China League Two team Guizhou Xufengtang, Bijie Xinliliang’s number 10, Wang Yucheng, left the field with a face full of regret. Just moments ago, they lost 2-5 to Guizhou Police Academy, a strong team in the U15 age group of Guizhou Province. Wang’s frustration stemmed from his team missing multiple good chances while trailing 2-3, failing to equalize and instead conceding two counterattack goals in the final stages.

On February 9th Beijing time, an international friendly kicked off as scheduled last night, with the U17 Chinese team facing off against Indonesia’s U17. The Chinese team unleashed incredible energy, dominating the entire match and smashing Indonesia 7-0, securing a commanding victory. Honestly, this match was a bit too ruthless. As a third-tier team, we demolished a second-tier Indonesian side 7-0. At last, we experienced what it means to be a strong team, aiming for global success.

At 01:30 on February 9th Beijing time, the 23rd round of La Liga featured a high-profile clash as Atletico Madrid hosted Betis. In the first half, Anthony broke the deadlock with a spectacular long-range strike from the right flank. Atletico’s new signing Lucman had a goal disallowed. At halftime, Betis led 1-0. In the second half, Cerlot hit the crossbar with a header, and Griezmann forced Llorente into an own goal, but it was ruled offside.

Round 13 continuously featured matches with unbelievable outcomes, where the weaker teams emerged victorious.