It is surprising to see the sheer scope of events that are given importance without fair confirmation. This idea of causation is usually taken from common sense. Like the notion that being stripped away from an honor will lead to some amount of unhappiness. It was precisely this that much of the media postulated when…
With the first leg having ended 1-0 in favour of the visitors, Juventus are now set to host Manchester United for the return fixture of the Champions League group stage encounter on Wednesday night. The clash of the two European juggernauts has not just been an enjoyable on-field prospect, but it has also led to…
Italy is all set to welcome Manchester United as Juventus look to take their Champions League dominance to the top. Jose Mourinho’s side will face the Old Lady with a point to prove, and on the back of two decisive victories, even though the one against Bournemouth almost wasn’t. Juventus, for their part, are riding…
Manchester United wrapped up their final training at home on Tuesday morning, ahead of their trip to Turin to play against Juventus in the Champions League group stage encounter. The likes of Antonio Valencia and Marouane Fellaini made a comeback from their respective injuries, whereas Romelu Lukaku remained absent from the session. The Belgian international’s…
Shakhtar Donetsk manager Paulo Fonseca has advised Jose Mourinho on how to get the best out of his former player, Fred. The central midfielder completed his big £52.5 million move to Manchester United in the summer of 2018, and has since been trying his best to find his feet and adapt to English football. Fred has dropped…
Tuesday morning’s training session saw two Manchester United stars return from their respective injuries, but one high-profile player remained absent nonetheless. Romelu Lukaku, who picked up an injury last Friday and subsequently missed the weekend Premier League fixture against Bournemouth, was once again a no-show today. Manager Jose Mourinho had expected the Belgian international to…
It’s not an easy affair to establish oneself at any single club, and it is harder still to try and excel at various destinations. However, that is precisely what Zlatan Ibrahimovic successfully achieved all across Europe. Stints in Italy, Spain, France, and England all dotted the striker’s highly successful career, and he still continues to…
It is well known that Manchester United are in the hunt for defensive recruits, and there could be a new arrival or two in the month of January. Jose Mourinho is not happy with his defensive line, which has already shipped in 17 goals in just 11 Premier League matches so far this season. The…
Manchester United‘s woes this season haven’t just been limited to being on the pitch, as things stand. As much as the club has struggled on the field, it is their issues off the field that have given the Red Devils an extra headache. The Mancunian giants were fined after they reached the stadium late during…
AC Milan are targeting a January move for Manchester United defender Eric Bailly, report ESPN. The Ivory Coast international is believed to be largely unsettled at the Theatre of Dreams, as he believes manager Jose Mourinho has lost faith in him completely. Bailly produced a shambolic display in the Red Devils’ 3-2 defeat at the…
Jose Mourinho is looking to get rid of two centre-backs come January, ESPN have revealed. The Portuguese tactician pursued several defensive targets quite vigorously in the summer transfer window, but despite handing a list of preferred candidates to the club hierarchy, no central defenders were brought in throughout the window. Jose let his frustrations show…
The next Premier League encounter for the Mancunian giants of England is against each other in the much awaited Manchester derby. The disparity between the two sides is quite prominent, with the Sky Blues sitting atop the league table, still undefeated and having a recent 6-1 thrashing of Southampton under their belt, with a prominent…
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has explained why he decided not to sport the poppy during his side’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth. The Serbian international was the only player without the poppy on his shirt during the Premier League match-up on Saturday, for which he received flack from the fans present in the Vitality Stadium…
Real Madrid sacked Julen Lopetegui after a disastrous start to the 2018-19 campaign. He was appointed as coach in June 2018, which had led to him being sacked by Spain on the eve of the FIFA World Cup. Real, who are currently languishing at sixth place in La Liga table after 11 matches, have appointed Santi…
There might be Neymar and Mbappe, Salah and Mane, Suarez and Messi, and so on, but there is one duo from the past that when compared to, really stands out in terms of the quality shown and the achievements bagged. Manchester United ruled England and also Europe for a great number of years, and while…
An exciting top-four clash between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw. The game was predictably electric, and the result has ensured that Liverpool still remain unbeaten and atop the Premier League table, with the Reds enjoying a stunning goal from James Milner that was raptly equalized by the efforts…
Individual players play a vital role in the overall dynamic of their squads. Particularly when potent talents function in pivotal positions, a drastic change can be brought about in the identity of their team. Of course, the impact can often be a negative one as well, and such a detrimental showing isn’t to be seen…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic appears to be on the verge of returning to AC Milan in January. The veteran striker is reportedly far from happy with life in the United States, and is looking to secure a return to Europe as soon as the winter transfer window reopens. He was linked with a sensational return to Manchester…
Manchester United left it late against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, needing Marcus Rashford to come off the bench and score the winner in stoppage time. The victory will come as a sigh of relief for the Reds’ fans and indeed their manager Jose Mourinho, who were staring down the barrel within the…
Manchester United are prepared to let Ander Herrera leave for a discounted price come January. The Spaniard is currently in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, which allows him to start negotiating with clubs from the January transfer window as well as sign a pre-agreement with interested parties. The Red Devils are…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has admitted to having adopted a more attacking approach. The Portuguese tactician has been under intense criticism since the start of the ongoing campaign, not just due to his team’s poor results, but also due to the boring and inconsistent manner in which his players have functioned on the pitch.…
Alexis Sanchez was pried away from Arsenal last winter with much hope pinned onto him. However, the Chilean forward has failed spectacularly at doing justice to the illustrious no.7 jersey, with the club almost regretting its expensive investment. His cameo on Saturday as a false no.9 did show great hope, with the former Barcelona man…
Jose Mourinho has shed light on his half-time team talk during Manchester United’s encounter with Bournemouth on Saturday. The Red Devils started their Premier League game against the Cherries very poorly. They failed to close down their opponents as well as create any major chances in the initial stages, and ended up conceding the opener…
Retirement is always a mixed bag for those players that rewrote the history books during their reigns on the field. The game of football offers retirement in many forms, from leaving a fond club, parting from one’s homeland, to even retiring from international service for one’s country. Wayne Rooney is a player whose career has…
Manchester United left it late on Saturday night, but eventually managed to get all 3 points against Bournemouth in the Premier League. The Red Devils were trailing from an early Wilson strike, but a spirited second half effort saw them turn things around in typical United style. Anthony Martial found the back of the net…