Marcus Rashford has been advised to leave Manchester United. The 20-year-old has been scintillating for England, being the lone goalscorer in their recent matches against Spain and Switzerland. His affinity for the striker spot has led many to comment that Jose Mourinho deploying him as a wide forward isn’t the right way to go. However,…
Manchester United only just missed out on signing Chelsea starlet Ethan Ampadu back in 2013. Manchester Evening News have revealed that Ampadu had heavily impressed Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2013, when his then team, Exeter Under-13s, faced the Red Devils’ youth team in a junior tournament. Exeter’s former academy coach, Simon Hayward, spoke highly about Ampadu’s…
Scoring 155 goals while plying your trade in the middle of the park is no small feat, but such was the quality of Manchester United legend Paul Scholes. The Englishman was one of the best in his days, and made Sir Alex Ferguson’s side one of the greatest in the world. He controlled games on his…
Paul Pogba’s agent has reportedly assured him of a move to Spain after three years at Manchester United. Pogba is currently in his third season at the Mancunian club, and if Mino Raiola keeps his word, then we might see the World Cup-winning midfielder leave Old Trafford for either Barcelona or Real Madrid next summer.…
Douglas Costa could soon find himself in a tussle between two huge clubs in the transfer window in January, or even in the summer of 2019. The former Bayern Munich player has been impressive under Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus. Costa is a crucial member of the club’s attacking force, and has linked well with Cristiano…
Marcus Rashford has been making the headlines as of recent, first with his red card against Burnley, and then for being the sole goal-scorer for England in their international fixtures against Spain and Switzerland, the latter resulting in victory. This has led many to question Jose Mourinho’s choice of deploying the 20-year-old wide up-front, with…
Manchester United suffered a major blow during this summer transfer window, after it became clear that the Red Devils were going to be unable to sign any players of note. Though the club did manage to sign Diogo Dalot, Fred, and Lee Grant, the blockbuster signings that were promised never made it through the door…
While much can be said about the likes of Luke Shaw and Anthony Martial on a spectrum of life at Old Trafford, the limbo role of Marcus Rashford also begs attention. The Mancunian youngster broke into the senior team with much bang and was pinned with great promise. Jose Mourinho has used him brilliantly, albeit often…
Following the conclusion of the first international break of the new season, the Premier League is all set to return this weekend – a sight of delight for club football fanatics around the globe. This comeback will also be pleasantly welcomed by the Manchester United supporters, as their team can finally begin its road to…
EA have hyped up the release of FIFA 19 quite spectacularly. The regular release of player rating cards in batches, while being the highlight of this past week or so, has been accompanied quite well with simply brilliant promotional content. Now, the long wait has come to an end, and the top 10 players have…
Manchester United are a team in a spot of bother at the moment, and reshuffling of major proportions at various levels is the need of the hour. Ed Woodward seems to be serious about bringing in personnel change at the club, and the Director of Football role is what he has in mind to begin…
David De Gea and Anthony Martial could be signing new Manchester United contracts in the coming weeks. Eight players at the Mancunian outfit have entered the final year of their current deals, with De Gea and Martial being some of the top names who could begin talks with rival clubs in January over a possible…
The UEFA Champions League is returning for the world to enjoy from next week onwards, and it will feature a few matches that will be categorized as nothing less than mouth-watering. One of the fixtures that stand out is Juventus taking on Manchester United twice in the group stages. Not only will this mark the…
One of European football’s most iconic characters has to be Roy Keane. The Irish midfielder has done it all in his career, which was largely spent bossing the center of the park for Manchester United alongside legends such as Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs. Keane may have been an exceptional footballer, but his antics on…
The story of Manchester United’s summer window is the story of a massive failure to land a leader in the heart of their defense. Arguably the side’s biggest need, the arrival of Fred and Diogo Dalot was followed by numerous failures at landing apt targets. A host of names were considered and even approached for…
Manchester United‘s frustrating summer transfer window is no secret to football fans around the world, but it isn’t as if the Red Devils didn’t try to sign any top players at all. Several attempts were made to prise some of Europe’s top stars and bring them to Old Trafford, but for one reason or the…
Some players are bigger than the clubs they play at, and often it is their wishes that take center-stage. While Barcelona have boasted of a brilliant tenure with Lionel Messi, a recent claim brings a lot into question. As has been the trend with Barcelona for the past months, the name that they have been…
The prodigal return of Paul Pogba to Manchester United and his predicted long-term tenure with his boyhood club has come under massive threat these past months. The midfielder has been insistently linked with a move to Barcelona, with several reports also claiming that the Catalan giants’ failed summer pursuit will inspire them to try again…
Luke Shaw’s situation at Manchester United regarding a long-term contract extension hangs in the balance as of now. The left-back, with all the promise so far, has so far been the club’s best player with four matches played in the Premier League. Shaw has gained Jose Mourinho’s trust as of now, and looks like he…
Much has been said of Manchester United, their players, and the manager this season, and most of it has come in the form of criticism. The team could not have asked for a more turbulent start to the campaign, and the fact that it is Mourinho’s 3rd season at the club, usually his worst, makes…
Luke Shaw came out off the blocks in the 2018-19 season to get off to a dream start in the first four Premier League matches for Manchester United. The 23-year-old was praised by manager Jose Mourinho, and his show also helped him get into the English national side. Shaw started the game for England against…
While comments of sportsmanship and praise are often hailed as classy in the great game, the modern version has rendered even those to be under scrutiny. The possibility of transfers is often embedded in words of praise that countrymen have to say of their compatriots, particularly if big names and big clubs are involved. At…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho seems to be interested in signing Paulo Dybala. The Portuguese tactician’s job seemed to be under threat after his team had managed to bag only 3 points from the first three games. However, a win against Burnley has given the gaffer some assurance. Italian media outlet Calciomercato claims that the United manager…
Tragedy strikes at opportune moments, crippling hopes, breaking dreams, and siphoning joy from one’s life. While sporting setbacks generally come in various forms of injuries, transfer breakdowns, and form slumps, they often take a dreaded shape. One striker could have taken the next big step in his career and played amongst the European elite before…
England were beaten 2-1 by Spain in their first ever UEFA Nations Cup match a few days ago, but that wasn’t the only highlight from an action-packed encounter at the Wembley Stadium. One of the major talking points after the game was the condition of English left-back Luke Shaw, who had to be stretchered off…
When it comes to FIFA 19, it is often an entirely different ball-game, as the approach shifts to player ratings in the game. Inaccurate and often contentious figures being awarded to numerous players has been a laughing point for years now. However, EA has now taken this in a positive stride and released a satirical…
Zinedine Zidane is the hottest free agent in football management at the moment. The Frenchman won it all as a player in Europe, and went on to make history as manager of Real Madrid, leading Los Blancos to three consecutive UEFA Champions League crowns. But the former Madridista has since announced his resignation as manager…
If there is a player that the Manchester United faithful would love to have back at their club, the most obvious one would be Cristiano Ronaldo. The Juventus striker left Manchester for Madrid 10 years ago, and his gap has still not been filled. The player was an exceptional buy from Sir Alex Ferguson, and…
Another day in the world of football, another news rumour surrounding Paul Pogba. The French international is, without doubt, the hottest topic in the sport right now, and everything he does is a thing for the internet to talk about. As a result, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is another man who is in the…
Manchester United may be willing to battle it out with their bitter city rivals to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves, The Sun are reporting. Manchester City are reportedly willing to offer up to £60 million for the Portuguese star, who has impressed many after just a few games in a Wolves shirt. Neves’ contribution…
Despite the transfer window being long closed, rumors of departures have a tendency to remain persistent when the players involved are huge and commercially valuable. As of recent, it is the saga of Paul Pogba that has been fodder for the media, with speculation after speculation being piled onto the possibility of the Frenchman departing…
Manchester United faithful feared the worst as Luke Shaw was brought off the field on a stretcher last night. The English International made his long-awaited return to the national side in the Nations League opener against Spain. The left-back provided a wonderful assist to Marcus Rashford, giving the Three Lions a lead in the 11th…
The tumultuous summer around Old Trafford got a whole lot worse after the start of the new Premier League campaign for the Red Devils. Sitting tenth in the table with six points after four games is far from Manchester United standards, and the resulting pressure on manager Jose Mourinho is telling. Amid rampant speculation that…
Clubs often tend to play the long game when it comes to those transfer targets who really appear to be worth it. While in the past, a simple no or a breakdown in talks would discourage even powerhouses from pursuing their deals any further, these days, entire windows go past and multiple seasons are involved…
While EA may be facing the wrath of their supporter base for follies in other departments, in the case of FIFA 19, they may garner some reconciliation after all. Much hype has been raised over the release of the latest edition of the game, with promotion content going haywire and reaching new creative heights. Regardless,…
Antoine Griezmann is at the moment living his best life as a footballer, as he currently is the reigning World Cup winner, defending UEFA Europa League champion, and the Super Cup winner. Not only that, he is a strong contender to get his hands on the Ballon d’Or this season, and is as usual, scoring…
Amid speculation over the future of one of Manchester United‘s most influential midfielders at the moment in Paul Pogba, several reports now claim that another unsettled Frenchman could be in the sights of one of Europe’s heavyweights. Anthony Martial has grown increasingly disillusioned with life at Old Trafford, and especially so under manager Jose Mourinho,…
Paul Pogba’s future continues to be one of the major talking points in terms of transfer rumours this season, despite the window have closed just a few weeks ago. The 25-year-old may be a Manchester United player as things stand, but Tuttosport claim that might not be the case for very long. The report says…
Luke Shaw and injuries go hand in hand. Just when the Manchester United left-back came finally out of his blocks to get to a great start this season, he once again was hit by an injury. Shaw was fantastic for United in the first 4 matches of the Premier League 2018-19 campaign. The early promise…
FIFA 19 is all set to be released on September 28, and those football fans who simply can’t have enough of merely watching the game week in and week out will be eager for the latest edition of the game. While massive improvements have been made over the years and each edition brings in more…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and midfielder Paul Pogba haven’t enjoyed the best of relationships since last season. From training ground bust-up reports to Pogba being dropped to the bench in Champions League matches, there have been feelings of unrest between the two. Barcelona reportedly bid for the midfielder in the summer, which was rejected…
England and Spain were set against each other for a classic show at the League A match of the UEFA Nations Cup that was held at the Wembley. The Three Lions went ahead in the 11th minute after Marcus Rashford scored the opener. He was set up by his fellow Manchester United teammate Luke Shaw.…
Be it the international break or the build up to a match, the follow-up for a win or a disappointing loss, one man cannot escape the news at the moment, and he is Paul Pogba. The Manchester United midfielder has been leading all football gossip in the past few weeks, and his latest statements have…
Rivals of the highest order when playing in their respective clubs, but there is no denying the friendship that England teammates Jesse Lingard and Trent Alexander-Arnold share when representing their country. However, each friendship has its challenges, and this included a Crossbar one. While recently on National duty, Loftus-Cheek and Lingard accused the Liverpool defender…
It is said that we learn from history in order to best guide our future. This is the reason why advice from mentor figures and experts are invaluable. Now, Paul Pogba, whose uncertainty at Manchester United stems from a tense relationship with manager Jose Mourinho, could certainly use some worthwhile advice on how to deal…
The next stage of the much-awaited FIFA 19 ratings is finally here. After EA Sports set the ball rolling with the first phase of top 100 players on their official website, they have now continued the countdown to the top 10 with the next group of talented footballers that will be a part of the…
In football, as in life, one thing leads to another and the domino effect that ensues is the cause for many headlines. Paul Pogba’s Manchester United future has provided ample room for speculation of the sorts. What started off as allegation of a bad rapport between the Frenchman and manager Jose Mourinho spiraled into full-blown…
Nuno Santo has emerged as a possible successor for Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. Following the crushing defeats to Brighton and Tottenham, reports emerged suggesting Mourinho could be sacked before the end of the season. His side did manage to pick up a victory against Burnley, thanks to Romelu Lukaku’s brace, but talks about his…
The satisfaction of players at clubs is keen on ensuring that a fond rapport exists throughout tenures. But this is not always the case, and the clashing of horns between talents and managers are well documented. However, this is an interesting dynamic, as both players and managers are held at the mercy of their respective…
Paul Pogba has been a controversial figure all around the summer, and his recent statements have not made his case any better. The French international has been linked to different clubs recently, with Barcelona being the primary team involved. However, the transfer window came and ended, and he still remains a Red Devil despite it…