Atletico Madrid are ready to allow Joao Felix’s transfer to a Premier League club in January. The former Benfica star, who moved to the Spanish capital more than three years ago, has not managed to consistently live up to his potential under Diego Simeone. Signed for a club-record fee of €126million following the departure of…
Paris Saint-Germain want to strengthen their midfield after convincing Lionel Messi to extend his stay in Ligue 1. The World Cup winner has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with PSG to extend his contract, as per Fabrizio Romano. The decision to continue in the French capital for at least another season will provide the Argentine…
Casemiro enjoyed a comfortable evening in the middle of the defence – an unfamiliar position for the Brazilian – in Manchester United’s win over Burnley. Erik ten Hag’s men returned to action for the first time at Old Trafford after the 2022 World Cup, and despite missing a number of key players, they produced a…
The Reds returned to Old Trafford and registered a 2-0 win over Burnley to go through to the quarter-finals of the League cup. Vincent Kompany’s men, who have dominated the ball in the second tier of English football all season, had a positive start on Wednesday night. But the Championship leaders’ attempt to replicate their…
Lisandro Martinez has had an incredible 2022 both on and off the pitch. Martinez, 24, established himself as Erik ten Hag’s most important player at the back in Amsterdam. In early May, he was chosen as the winner of the Rinus Michels Award by Ajax supporters after playing an important role in their league title…
Man United are all set to jump into the transfer market following the end of the 2022 World Cup. The Red Devils have been monitoring Cody Gakpo since last summer in their bid to strengthen Erik ten Hag’s frontline. The former Ajax manager even held talks with the PSV talisman, but United didn’t make any…
Argentina and France fought right until the last minute for the most sought-after trophy of the beautiful game, which ultimately landed in the hands of Lionel Messi in front of 80,000 fans in Lusail Stadium. The little magician completed football by ending Argentina’s 36-year-long wait for the World Cup. Although Messi insisted after the full-time…
Manchester United have started planning for their transfer business in Erik ten Hag’s first January window at Old Trafford. United backed Ten Hag in his maiden window by signing six players in the summer. The former Ajax boss oversaw a club-record spending spree but couldn’t address every problem in his squad. The Dutchman wanted to…
Manchester United are considering making a move for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema. United’s search for a new talisman to replace Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly taken them to Madrid, where the 37-year-old is training at Real Madrid City training complex in Valdebebas. Ronaldo is training on a separate pitch to maintain his fitness, as he…
Cristiano Ronaldo is back to focusing on his club future following Portugal’s early exit from the 2022 World Cup. Portugal failed to rattle Morocco’s net and lost 1-0 in the quarter-final stage of the competition. Ronaldo, a second-half substitute, couldn’t do much to help his side’s cause late in the game, potentially ending his World…
Fernando Santos’ time as the head coach of Portugal is expected to come to an end following his side’s early exit from the World Cup. Morocco stunned Portugal with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Al Thumama Stadium and became the first African side to advance to the World Cup semi-finals. Walid Regragui enhanced his reputation…
PSG are ready to make an eye-watering offer to lure Man Utd star to Paris. Kylian Mbappe is having yet another incredible World Cup campaign, as he leads the goal-scoring chart in Qatar. The 23-year-old also played a key role in France’s win over England in the quarter-finals. The Frenchman has established himself as France’s…
Erik ten Hag is looking to refresh the goalkeeping department, leading to Manchester United exploring the possibility of signing Yann Sommer. The Switzerland international, who was one of the best players in the Euros, starred once again for his side, taking them to the round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar. But a…
Manchester United played their first mid-season friendly on Wednesday, as Erik ten Hag aims to get his squad back in rhythm after club football halted to accommodate the 2022 World Cup. The tournament is ongoing in Qatar, with the quarter-finals scheduled to be played from Friday. 11 United players are still representing their respective nations,…
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly found a new club before the end of his World Cup adventure in Qatar. The Portuguese skipper saw his contract terminated by Manchester United following the start of the World Cup 2022 and led Portugal as one of the most high-profile free agents in the competition’s history. With Portugal winning their…
Facundo Pellistri is expected to leave Man United following Uruguay’s exit from the 2022 World Cup. Uruguay failed to progress to the knockouts, as South Korea joined Portugal into the next round from Group H after their late win over Fernando Santos’ side. An early end to Uruguay’s journey in Qatar potentially leaves Pellistri with…
Real Madrid could move for yet another World Cup star performer. Los Blancos have a history of signing players who light up the World Cup. Having already signed Mesut Ozil, Sami Khedira, James Rodriguez, and Thibaut Courtois after their impressive showings at the grandest stage of all, Real’s scouts are expected to be on the…
Bruno Fernandes is shining for Portugal at the grandest stage of all. Portugal cemented their place on top of Group H and moved on to the round of 16 with a statement 2-0 win over Uruguay. Fernandes, who was an unused substitute the last time the two sides met in the World Cup, proved a…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s untimely departure from Man Utd has seen the club jump into the transfer market during the World Cup. The Red Devils terminated the final six months of Ronaldo’s deal following his interview with Piers Morgan. There was no way back for the 37-year-old in Erik ten Hag’s squad after he claimed that he…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure has opened doors for Erik ten Hag to bring in his preferred forward to Manchester United in January. The Red Devils backed the Dutchman last summer by spending over £220 million on six new additions. But Ten Hag wanted to add another forward to United’s light frontline. He held talks with Cody…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s underwhelming form at Manchester United hasn’t stopped interest from other clubs. The Red Devils terminated the 37-year-old’s contract with mutual consent following his controversial interview. Ronaldo wasn’t happy with the state of the club and Ten Hag’s treatment of him. The Portugal captain’s disappointment at the lack of development in the sporting area…
Portuguese players are not able to fend away questions regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation at the club level, even after his exit from Man United. The 37-year-old decided to air his frustrations about the state of the club under the Glazer family and Erik ten Hag’s ‘disrespect’ towards him just days before the start of the…
There’s no such thing as a quiet day at Old Trafford, even when club football is at a halt due to the World Cup. On Tuesday, the football world was focused on Lionel Messi-led Argentina’s shocking defeat in their opening game of the tournament before the Premier League giants brought back the limelight from Qatar…
England started their World Cup 2022 campaign with a statement 6-2 win over Iran. Gareth Southgate’s men controlled the game from minute one and invited Iranian forwards higher up the pitch to open the space behind by circulating the ball in their defensive third. Harry Maguire and John Stones’ calmness in possession was key in…
Football’s biggest celebration is here. The Al Bayt will stage the opening match of the 2022 World Cup even as star names return home with injuries, managers scramble to prepare their strongest team in the space of a week, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino lashes out at the critics on the eve of the main event.…
Manchester United find themselves in a tricky situation, as they try to cut ties with Cristiano Ronaldo and look for his replacement. Ronaldo’s time at Old Trafford is all but over, with the player informed he’s not welcomed at Carrington after the World Cup. His interview bashing decision-makers at the club has not gone down…
Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t the only player who may have played his last game for Manchester United. The 37-year-old, in an interview with Piers Morgan, suggested the 2022 World Cup could be his last, as he gears up to lead Portugal in Qatar. But preparations for the grand tournament haven’t been ideal, with Ronaldo struggling to…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview has put Man United’s recruitment team to work earlier than planned. The Red Devils initially weren’t very keen to spend big during the January transfer window. But they are now forced to look for a new forward with Ronaldo’s second spell at Old Trafford all but over following the controversial interview, wherein…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview has caused quite a bit of a stir, with its impact not limited to Carrington. The Portuguese’s decision to bash Manchester United and their manager Erik ten Hag in an interview with Piers Morgan just before the World Cup has put his international teammates as well as his club teammates in a…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview with Piers Morgan hasn’t gone down well with the Manchester United hierarchy as well as several fans. On Sunday, the Red Devils beat Fulham with a late Alejandro Garnacho goal. As the players prepared to fly back from London, word reached the club, via Ronaldo’s camp, that he had given a controversial…
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate headlines after Manchester United games, irrespective of his impact and involvement. The Portuguese icon is used to being the centre of attention, perhaps more than any other footballer in history. For the best part of his career that was because of his match-winning goals, hat-tricks, free-kicks, and unstoppable headers. But…
Erik ten Hag is considering some tough transfer decisions to continue the overhaul of his Man Utd squad. The Red Devils will complete the first half of the season with a trip to Fulham this weekend. The former Ajax boss has overseen both stylistic and personnel changes in his early days at Old Trafford, having…
Erik ten Hag has told Donny van de Beek to either prove himself or leave Manchester United on a permanent transfer. The former Ajax playmaker has started the last three matches under Ten Hag. But despite getting praise from the manager for his movement and positioning, Van de Beek has been substituted in all of…
Manchester United progressed into the last 16 of the Carabao Cup after putting four past Aston Villa. The second meeting between the two sides in four days saw Villa go ahead twice, leading to fears of another frustrating result against Unai Emery’s side. As soon as Leon Bailey’s header went into the net after a…
Manchester United’s rebuild under Erik ten Hag has seen many changes – both on and off the pitch – at the club. The Dutch coach has transformed United’s playing style and bar a few hiccups here and there his players have responded pretty well to his management. With regards to transfers, a total of 27…
Man Utd have accepted Aaron Wan-Bissaka has no future under Erik ten Hag and will let him leave on loan. Wan-Bissaka, 24, has only played four minutes of football in all competitions this season, having lost his starting spot to Diogo Dalot under the new manager. Ten Hag is clearly not a fan of the…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential return to Camp Nou would be the highlight of the Europa League play-off round if he stays at Old Trafford beyond the January transfer window. Man United have been drawn against Barcelona, with the first leg penned to be played in Spain in February. The clash of two iconic European clubs has…
Two of the most iconic Champions League clubs are all set to meet in the Europa League, as Manchester United have been drawn against Barcelona in the play-off round. United’s failure to top their Europa League group and Barcelona’s frustrating performance in the Champions League group stage have set up a tie that is bound…
Manchester United fell short of extending their unbeaten streak to 10 games, as Unai Emery’s resurgent Aston Villa side deservedly took all three points on Sunday. The Red Devils did display some encouraging build-up play in a few phases of the game, but their slow starts in both halves and lackluster work of the ball…
Manchester United’s lack of options up front has opened doors for the club’s academy talent to establish himself as a first-team regular. Erik ten Hag has had to get creative in recent fixtures, including playing Bruno Fernandes in the right half-space against Real Sociedad due to the absence of Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho, and Antony…
Alejandro Garnacho’s goal ensured another Manchester United win but it wasn’t enough to overtake Real Sociedad to claim the top spot in Group E. The visitors started strong and drew the first blood early through Garnacho, who finished Cristiano Ronaldo’s lay-off with a strong strike past goalkeeper Alex Remiro. But the second goal never came…
Erik ten Hag suggested he needs another right-back following Manchester United’s win over West Ham, but the club hierarchy aren’t actively pursuing any January signings. The Dutchman has done an impressive job of getting the best out of Diogo Dalot, but it seems he doesn’t see the same potential in Aaron Wan-Bissaka and has given…
Facundo Pellistri could leave Man Utd without making a first-team appearance. The Uruguayan moved to England in the summer of 2020 from Penarol and has had two separate loan spells with Deportivo Alaves since then. His performances with the LaLiga side earned him a place in the national team, and he’s expected to be included…
Erik ten Hag wants another right-back to challenge Diogo Dalot, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka out of favour under the Man United manager. The Dutchman praised Dalot following his contribution at both ends of the pitch in his side’s 1-0 win over West Ham on Saturday. However, during the post-match interview, Ten Hag also made a plea…
Erik ten Hag’s post-match comments don’t bode well for Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s career at Manchester United. West Ham United made the Red Devils work hard for all three points on Sunday, forcing several last-ditch tackles, clearances, and saves from their defenders late in the game. David de Gea, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, and Diogo…
Man Utd players were not short of resilience in their 1-0 win over West Ham United. A scrappy affair at Old Trafford saw only one goal – Marcus Rashford’s thumping header just before the break. The Red Devils found little success going forward in the second half, but produced impressive defensive showing to hold on…
Manchester United won’t have to spend much to sign Cody Gakpo in January, with PSV reportedly under pressure to make a big sale. Erik ten Hag was interested in bringing the Dutch forward to United during the summer transfer window, but the club hierarchy decided to not make any other attacking additions after agreeing to…
Manchester United had three different goalscorers in their win over FC Sheriff in the Europa League, but none were talked about more than Antony. The Brazilian winger only played 45 minutes on Thursday night, as Erik ten Hag decided to give him some rest after starting the 22-year-old in 11 straight games since his arrival…
Manchester United got past FC Sheriff in the Europa League with a brilliant performance, but couldn’t avoid negativity from pundits. Erik ten Hag’s men dominated the visitors from start to finish, scoring three goals and conceding none. The clean sheet was their fourth in a row at home. From Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal to Alejandro Garnacho’s…
Alejandro Garnacho shined in Manchester United’s 3-0 win over FC Sheriff in the Europa League. The Red Devils needed all three points to keep pace with group leaders Real Sociedad, meaning there wasn’t much room for experiment and complacency going into the mid-week fixture after a tough run of outings in the Premier League. This…