Man United’s Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has apologized to the club's leadership following his public criticism of the team's investment strategy. The apology followed a private meeting with manager Michael Carrick and senior officials, effectively closing the internal disciplinary matter.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between professional athletes and club management regarding squad investment and team performance in high-stakes European football.
Lisandro Martinez meets with his Manchester Untied manager Michael Carrick before apologizing for criticism of the club.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez was part of the Argentina side that reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 final [File: Jon Super/AP] By Reuters Published On 15 Oct 2026 15 Oct 2026 Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologised on Thursday for criticising the club’s hierarchy following their Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid, after holding talks with manager Michael Carrick and senior officials.
Martinez met Carrick and club executives after training, two days after saying the club needed greater investment to help the team compete at the highest level following Tuesday’s 2-0 loss .
“Today I met with the club’s leadership and the manager,” Martinez said in an Instagram post, in his second statement since the interview.
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