Wednesday, 22 March 2017 : A deal between the clubs was agreed on Monday and is subject to a medical and visa being secured. The former Germany captain, 32, has signed a one-year contract with an option for a further year. “I am sad to leave so many friends at …
Read More »Manchester United finally move out of sixth as Valdes howler helps them beat Boro
Monday, 20 March 2017 : Having parted company with Aitor Karanka on Thursday, hopes were high at the Riverside that Boro could turn the corner against a fatigued United side who were playing their third game in just seven days. However those aspirations were dented when Marouane Fellaini scored his …
Read More »Marcus Rashford youngster striker called up to England senior squad
Thursday, 16 March 2017 : The 19-year-old was initially expected to feature for the England Under-21 side in friendlies against Germany and Denmark next weekend. But with England forwards Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney both ruled out through injury, Rashford will be called up. England face Germany away in a …
Read More »Paul Pogba targeted by ‘envious’ critics, Jose Mourinho says
Thursday, 16 March 2017 : Pogba, 24, re-signed with United for a world-record £89m fee from Juventus in August, having left for £1.5m in 2012. The midfielder’s performances have at times come under fire this season. “It is not his fault that some pundits are in real trouble while Paul …
Read More »Man United press charges with failing to control players against Chelsea
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 : Referee Michael Oliver was surrounded by several United players after sending off midfielder Ander Herrera 10 minutes before half-time. United lost the stormy tie at Stamford Bridge 1-0. An FA statement said United have until 18:00 GMT on Friday to respond. Spanish midfielder Herrera was …
Read More »FA Cup: Chelsea 1 – 0 Manchester United
Tuesday, 14 March 2017 : United manager Jose Mourinho was involved in touchline clashes with opposite number Antonio Conte and was verbally abused by Chelsea fans at the scene of many of his triumphs, including three titles. The Portuguese was furious when midfielder Ander Herrera was sent off 10 minutes …
Read More »FC Rostov and Man United share points after clash in Europe League
Friday, 10 march 2017 : On a challenging pitch at the Olymp-2 Stadium – which was criticised by United manager Jose Mourinho before the match – midfielder Paul Pogba miscued from inside the box early on. But United grabbed a vital away goal through Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s close-range finish following excellent …
Read More »Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings also to serve five-match ban
Thursday, 9 March 2017 : The 23-year-old landed with his studs on the forward’s head during Saturday’s fiery 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Ibrahimovic elbowed Mings shortly after, and accepted a three-match ban. Bournemouth said they are “extremely disappointed” with the FA’s decision. He said: “It was a good battle, …
Read More »‘This is what I came for’ said Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Monday, 27 February 2017 : “This is a team effort. This is what I came for – to win, and I am winning. The more I win the more satisfied I get.” “You appreciate it more the older you get. Wherever I have gone I have won. I think …
Read More »Manchester United beat Southampton in the EFL Cup final
Monday, 27 February 2017 : Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s late winner secured the EFL Cup and gave Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho his first success since his summer appointment, as brave Southampton were beaten at Wembley. Southampton were the better side for most of this final but were left heartbroken by …
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