Manchester City saw its Premier League title hopes all but vanish this weekend, losing 3-1 away to relegation-threatened Southampton, while league leader Manchester United beat Everton 2-0 at OldTrafford to extend its lead over City to 12 points with just 12 games remaining. In the end, the game at St. Mary’s was decided by individual […]
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Man United: World's First $3 Billion Sports Team
Manchester United, the world’s most valuable sports team according to Forbes, is now the first sports team in history to be valued at morethan $3 billion. As Forbes reports, shares of the English Premier League giant have soared over the past few days due to strong earnings, new Asian sponsorship deals with Kansai of Japan […]
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Report: Man United to Sign Zaha and Loan Him Back to Former Club
The Guardian is reporting that Manchester United will sign 20-year-old Wilfried Zaha for $19 million from Crystal Palace before the end of the week with the aim of loaningthe winger back to the Championship club for the remainder of the season. Palace, which is embroiled in a push for promotion to the Premier League, has […]
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Ferguson Launches Linesman Tirade Following Draw
Alex Ferguson unleashed a tirade at linesman Simon Beck following Manchester United’s 1-1 draw against Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday. The Unitedcoach was angry that Beck did not raise his flag after Steven Caulker appeared to trip Wayne Rooney in the 62nd minute. “For me it was a poorperformance by [Beck],” Ferguson said. […]
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Former Chelsea Coach: Lampard 'Ideal' for United
Former Chelsea assistant coach Ray Wilkins has responded to recent speculation linking Frank Lampard with a move to Manchester United by saying Old Trafford wouldbe an “ideal” destination for the departing Blues midfielder given the way United coach Alex Ferguson has extended the careers of Ryan Giggs, 39, and PaulScholes, 38. With both players likely […]
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United, PSG Eye 'Complete' Ronaldo
Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson and Paris Saint-Germain Sporting Director Leonardo continue to lavish praise on unhappy Real Madrid forward CristianoRonaldo. On Thursday, Ferguson said the Portuguese has become “complete player” since leaving Manchester in 2009, while Leonardo said “everything is possible” whenreporters linked Ronaldo with a move to PSG. “Maturity brings many things,” Ronaldo […]
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“There is no one on the agenda, but somebody will have to replace me. I’m hoping to stay on for a bit of time, anyway.” — Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who celebrated his 71st birthday on New Year’s Eve by revealing he has no plans to retire in the immediate future. (Daily Mail)
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Fergie Hails Man United's 'Championship Performance'
Manchester United moved seven points clear of Manchester City at the top of the English Premier League standings on Wednesday with a 4-3 win over Newcastle United. The Red Devils went behind onthree separate occasions and responded three times until finally taking the lead through a 90th minute strike from Javier Hernandez. After the game, […]
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Coaches Divided Over Williams-Van Persie Incident
Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson claimed that Swansea City defender Ashley Williams nearly killed Robin van Persie when he kicked a ballinto the back of the Dutchman’s head after play had already been stopped for a foul during the 1-1 draw between United and Swansea at Liberty Stadium. “In the Van Persie situation youcan […]
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Report: Scholes to Call it Quits Again at Season's End
The Sun is reporting that Manchester United legend Paul Scholes will retire for good at the end of the 2012-2013 season. The 38-year-old midfielder has apparently toldpeople close to him that this time there is no going back. Scholes retired at the end of the 2010-2011 season, which saw United win a record 19th title, but […]