Qatar's Al-Sailiya sign former West Ham striker Antonio on free transfer

West Ham United's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer has signed for his first club since undergoing surgery following a serious car accident, with Al-Sailiya confirming the arrival of Michail Antonio on a free transfer on Monday, Reuters reported. 

The Qatari club announced the deal on X, posting a photo of the 35-year-old Jamaica international in their shirt along with a video of his goals and training highlights. The length and financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Antonio left the Premier League side in August after the London club opted not to renew his contract, according to Reuters. 

Manchester United climb to third in Premier League table with come-from-behind win over Palace

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty before delivering a free kick that Benjamin Sesko nodded home for a 2-1 comeback win over 10-man Crystal Palace that moved the hosts into third in the Premier League standings on Sunday, Reuters reported. 

Interim boss Michael Carrick's unbeaten run since his appointment in mid-January stretched to seven matches, his side now sitting on 51 points from 28 games. Palace slumped to 14th, stuck on 35.

United remain unbeaten since the January 5 sacking of Ruben Amorim and having won six of their last seven matches under Carrick, they moved up to third for the first time since May 2023, according to Reuters. 

Spain-Argentina 'Finalissima' in Qatar at risk amid US, Israel attacks on Iran

The "Finalissima" match between Spain and Argentina in Doha is in doubt after the Qatar Football Association suspended soccer tournaments indefinitely, following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory missiles fired at the Arabian Peninsula, Reuters reported. 

The contest between European Championship winners Spain and Copa America champions Argentina was scheduled for March 27 at Doha's Lusail Stadium, with potential big-name draws including Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.

"Qatar Football Association announces the postponement of all tournaments, competitions and matches, effective from today and until further notice," the association said in a statement on Sunday, according to Reuters. 

Michael Carrick thrilled to steer Manchester United back into Premier League top three

Manchester United's interim boss Michael Carrick allowed himself a brief smile when asked about the sound echoing around Old Trafford on Sunday of thousands of fans chanting his name as he made his way along the touchline, Reuters reported. 

United had come from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1, and for a man who spent more than a decade patrolling the club's midfield, the chant was appreciated.

Under their interim boss, United are unbeaten in seven and back in the Premier League's top three for the first time since May 2023, according to Reuters.