Arsene Wenger believes the decision behind bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United was not “100 per cent rational”. Ronaldo wasn’t in United’s transfer plans until the last week of the transfer window, with a new midfielder understood to be the club’s priority, depending on the outgoings. Nevertheless, once it seemed that he was destined…
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in England on Friday and was greeted by former teammate and the club’s technical director Darren Fletcher on arrival at Manchester airport. He’s expected to start training with his new teammates next week. Despite his 29 league goals for Juventus last season, the highest in Serie A and five more than Chelsea’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival to the Red side of Manchester has opened up the Premier League title race. It pegs the United attack on par with both City and Chelsea. Further, the Portuguese forward’s decision to snub Pep Guardiola’s side also keeps them in sight of other challengers as now the Sky Blues are left with…
Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the number 7 shirt at Manchester United. The Portuguese returned to Old Trafford after 12 years long, with the Red Devils agreeing to sign him from Juventus in the last week of the transfer window. The iconic shirt that he left in Manchester for Real Madrid’s number 9 in the summer…
Raphael Varane, for all his trophies and medals to show for, typically maintains a low-key figure, both on and off the pitch. During his Real Madrid career, the Frenchman was eclipsed by the presence of Sergio Ramos, who was usually in the spotlight for his defending, goal-scoring, and leadership skills at Santiago Bernabeu. Meanwhile, Varane’s…
Manchester United arguably blew all expectations out of the window now that this transfer window has come to a close. In terms of arrivals, the Red Devils got a dynamic combination of potential, experience, and commercial brilliance all wrapped up in a relatively smaller sum than that spent by most European giants on individual marquee…
Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest ever men’s international goalscorer on Wednesday, netting twice in a 2-1 win for Portugal over the Republic of Ireland. Before the World Cup qualifiers clash at Estadio Algarve, Ronaldo shared the record with Ali Daei after reaching the 109 mark earlier this year at the Euros and was anticipated to…
Man United ended deadline day in the summer of 2020 with five new signings, securing the signatures of Alex Telles, Willy Kambwala, Amad Diallo, Facundo Pellistri, and Edinson Cavani. In this window’s deadline day, however, things were very different as apart from Daniel James moving to Leeds United, no incomings or outgoings passed through the…
Manchester United fans will not be able to wait the excruciating international break after which Cristiano Ronaldo will hopefully play at Old Trafford during the September 11 clash against Newcastle United. Numerous seasons of this transfer being rumoured has led to the point where fans were arguably desensitised to the possibility until it finally did…
As clubs brace for the transfer deadline on Tuesday, there has been a significant update on Edinson Cavani, Anthony Martial and midfield situation at Manchester United. After the import of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, it always seemed likely that United would offload one or more of their forwards. Although the extension of Edinson Cavani’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to Manchester United is officially completed and he followed it up with a heartfelt message to the club and Sir Alex Ferguson. Man City looked set to sign the Portuguese international just last week but United managed to turn the tide with Ferguson reportedly making a personal phone call to him in…
The last time Cristiano Ronaldo played for Manchester United it was simply a magical era for the side. Sir Alex Ferguson’s transfer signings were at their peak and the club did not necessarily have to spend big in order to keep the silverware piling on their trophy shelves. Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a return to…
Manchester United’s reacquisition of Cristiano Ronaldo certainly sent ripples across the football world. Fans were ecstatic, to say the least when the deal went through in an almost unprecedented time frame. Further, players within the roster also expressed their delight at the opportunity to play alongside one of the finest players of contemporary times. Needless…
Manchester United have resigned CR7. However, whether or not Cristiano Ronaldo will don the illustrious no.7 jersey at Old Trafford still remains unknown, largely due to Premier League rules regarding the same. However, it is reported that the club has made a request to the League for the special dispensation under which a switch of…
Mason Greenwood has started the new campaign right where he left off at the end of last season. Registering 3 goals in 3 games so far, he is on joint-second when it comes to goal tally in the Premier League so far – which is impressive for a teenager. Moreover, what makes the forward special…
Raphael Varane left Real Madrid after a decade in Madrid, winning everything there’s to win in Spanish football and at the European stage, at the age of 28. The Frenchman took the decision, a rare one at a place like Santiago Bernabeu, to leave at the peak of his powers. One of the driving forces behind…
Raphael Varane has spoken about playing next to Harry Maguire and he seems to be enjoying it. Manchester United fielded their brand new centre-back partnership on Sunday during a hard-fought win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The pair put up a solid display and earned themselves a cleansheet. The addition of Varane to United’s backline was a…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford after 12 years away is seemingly set to spell the end for Daniel James’ career at Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attacking options have increased both in numbers and quality this summer with the early arrival of Jadon Sancho, followed by the stunning late signing of Ronaldo. Considering the…
Manchester United weren’t at their best against Wolves, but crucially won all three points and extended their away unbeaten streak to a record-breaking 28 matches in English league football. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will be expected to challenge for the title after securing an agreement to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus. In order to do…
Man United never looked under control at Molineux but David de Gea’s goal remained unscathed, largely due to Wolves’ poor finishing and Raphael Varane’s solid debut display. Mason Greenwood’s 80th minute strike past Jose Sa was all they needed to collect three points and register yet another feat of success away from home. Varane looked…
Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Wolves means they are now unbeaten in their last 28 Premier League away games, achieving a new record for the longest unbeaten away run in English league football history. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side endured a nervy first-half at Molineux that saw Franciso Trincao’s attempt towards an empty net cleared away…
Feyenoord have made significant progress in their bid to sign Amad Diallo on loan from Manchester United. The Eredivisie side have agreed a deal in principle with the Premier League giants for a loan until June 2020, Jonathan Shrager has reported. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been open to send Amad to another club in order…
Cristiano Ronaldo is about to become a Manchester United player once more. The very Theatre of Dreams upon which he announced his arrival on to the largest stage in football could very much see the apex of his playing days as well. In this regard, it is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who now has to make…
One would have to be living under a rock in the past 24 hours to not have an inkling of knowledge that Cristiano Ronaldo is returning to Manchester United. The Portuguese superstar’s quick transfer choice sent ripples across the globe with the army of Red Devils across the globe making their joy known on all…
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be able to don the no.7 jersey at Old Trafford this season. With the superstar returning to his beloved Premier League outfit, fans were ecstatic at such a transfer occurring. However, CR7 may not be able to wear the no.7 jersey this campaign due to Premier League rules. The obvious reason…