Manchester United forward Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez has paid for a frustrating season with his club by being relegated to the bench for Mexico’s opening World Cup clash with Cameroon on Friday. Hernandez started only six league games for a struggling…
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England striker Wayne Rooney said Wednesday that he expects Manchester United team-mate Danny Welbeck to be fit to face Italy on Saturday despite an injury scare. “Danny will be fine,” Rooney told a press conference at England’s Rio de Janeiro training…
England forward Danny Welbeck is a doubt for his side’s opening World Cup game against Italy on Saturday due to injury, according to British media reports on Tuesday. Several newspapers reported that the Manchester United player was forced to limp out…
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill admits he expects Roy Keane to “blow up” — but said he was relieved the former Manchester United skipper had opted to remain his assistant. Keane last week turned down an approach from Scottish champions Celtic…
Blackpool winger Tom Ince revealed on Friday that he has rejected a move to Italian giants Inter Milan and instead plans to play in England next season. Ince, the son of former Manchester United and Inter Milan midfielder Paul Ince, looked set to follow…
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on Monday revealed for the first time that he turned down the chance of taking charge at Tottenham last season. Van Gaal, who is currently on duty in his role as Netherland coach, will officially join United…
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has held talks with Scottish champions Celtic over their vacant manager’s job. Ireland manager Martin O’Neill confirmed on Thursday that former Manchester United and Celtic midfielder Keane had discussions…
Malcolm Glazer, the controversial American owner of English Premier League giants Manchester United, has died. He was 85. Glazer — the son of a Lithuanian immigrant who went on to build an diverse business empire — gained a global profile through…
Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck admits he is delighted by Louis van Gaal’s appointment as Old Trafford boss after falling out of favour last season. Welbeck considered leaving United after becoming frustrated at losing his place and then being…
A single bottle of wine belonging to legendary former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson sold for more than HK$1 million Saturday at a Hong Kong auction, part of a global 5,000 bottle sale. The wines being auctioned, which are part of Ferguson’…
Patrice Evra ended speculation that he was set to leave Manchester United by signing a one-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Friday. France left-back Evra was reportedly considering quitting United after eight years but, following…
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes was being investigated by police on Thursday over allegations he assaulted a man in a wine bar. An incident between Moyes, 51, and a 23-year-old man is said to have happened in the Lancashire town of Clitheroe…
Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward has something to prove after his role in David Moyes’s ill-fated reign as manager, former United midfielder Paul Scholes believes. Scholes, writing in a blog for a bookmaker, feels Moyes has been made too…
Manchester United’s new coach Louis van Gaal insisted Tuesday that he has “no fear” of living in the shadow of emblematic former manager Alex Ferguson. Van Gaal, 62, will take over as the new manager of the English Premier League giants after the Dutch…
Louis van Gaal promised to “make history” and return Manchester United to winning ways after being named Monday as manager of “the biggest club in the world”. One of the worst-kept secrets within football finally became public knowledge when the Netherlands…
Ryan Giggs announced Monday he was retiring from his career as a player following his appointment as assistant manager to newly-installed Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal. The 40-year-old one-club man revealed his decision in an open letter to…
Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has signed a one-year extension with Monaco that will keep him at the club until the end of next season, the Ligue 1 side announced Friday. The former Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Bayer Leverkusen striker…
David Moyes will receive a pay-off of “single-digit millions” following his sacking by Manchester United, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward revealed on Thursday. Speaking during a conference call to discuss United’s latest financial results, Woodward…
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal will have to wait until next week before being appointed as Manchester United’s new manager, British media outlets claimed on Thursday. Newspaper reports earlier in the day had suggested that the Dutchman’s appointment…
Rio Ferdinand sidestepped questions about his abrupt departure from Manchester United Thursday and said he was still considering his next move. The former England captain, taking questions in Singapore during a promotional visit, said he had already…