Youngsters in the modern game can be pretty hit-or-miss in their rate of success. However, what has remained a constant trend in the past two or three years is that young talents are able to command enormous transfer fees and wage packages by moving to European giants. This has ensured that most clubs will invest…
Manchester United are fairly confident of signing Jadon Sancho this summer. The youngster is currently lighting the Bundesliga up with his performances for Borussia Dortmund, which have unsurprisingly attracted interest from all across Europe. Paris Saint-Germain are said to be keeping an eye on the forward, but Manchester United are the club who seem most…
Paul Pogba has admitted that he dreams of playing for Real Madrid. The France international has seen a resurgence in his form since the arrival of interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Under the Norwegian, the team talisman has contributed heavily through goals as well as assists. However, back when Jose Mourinho was still at the…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has admitted that he turned down the chance to join Manchester City in 2010. The Swedish superstar has been a well-traveled footballer, having enjoyed successful stints in Sweden, Holland, Italy, Spain, France, England, and currently the United States of America. The 37-year-old arrived at MLS outfit LA Galaxy after spending one-and-a-half seasons at…
Sadio Mane has revealed how he feels about the prospect of Kalidou Koulibaly joining Manchester United. The Red Devils have been in pursuit of reliable defensive reinforcements for quite some time now, and Koulibaly has been on the very top of their transfer wish-list. While there have been contrary reports regarding the Mancunian giants’ chances…
Manchester United are a thoroughly transformed side under the leadership of club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Despite being on a two-game losing streak thanks to Arsenal in the Premier League and the Wolves in the FA Cup, the consensus is still strong that the Norwegian ought to be named the full-time gaffer soon. Reports as…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave his team the hairdryer treatment following their exit from the FA Cup. Manchester United fell to their second successive defeat under the interim boss, as the 2-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League was followed by the 2-1 setback against Wolves, which knocked them out of the FA Cup. Solskjaer…
Managers are increasingly becoming the identity of most football clubs. While the careers of most legendary gaffers often outline the brilliance they brought to their respective clubs as well, their influence often seems to be aptly acknowledged only in the face of retirement, a sacking or a willing departure. Even as fresh faces like Ole…
Goalkeepers have always been a crucial part of any starting eleven. No team harboring strong ambitions to excel has managed to do so without the prowess of their shot-stoppers at the back. However, it is only a more recent trend wherein keepers are being given the economic remunerations they fully deserve for their services. This…
Raphael Varane is considering a summer exit from Real Madrid. The talented centre-back has spent eight trophy-laden seasons at the Bernabeu, having bagged four Champions League titles, two La Liga trophies, and a Copa Del Rey, amongst other wins, during his stint in the Spanish capital. Having already won everything there is to win with…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has called out Manchester United’s famous Class of ’92 for their criticism of Paul Pogba. Since his record-breaking return to Old Trafford, Paul Pogba has been praised as well as criticised by the fans and pundits alike. However, a few ex-Manchester United stars, who currently serve as pundits on various networks, have been…
David Moyes has revealed that he was close to bringing three world-class players to Manchester United. The former Everton gaffer succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at the Old Trafford helm in the summer of 2013. He went on to have a disastrous spell in Manchester, however, losing his job even before the season came to an…
Antoine Griezmann certainly sought an intriguing method to announce his contract extension earlier this summer, prior to the World Cup. Back then, the Frenchman was embroiled in a saga wherein Barcelona were believed to be on the cusp of landing him from Atletico Madrid. However, the 28-year-old instead chose to remain with his present club,…
Juventus are ready to offer Alexis Sanchez a way out of Manchester. The Chilean international has endured a disastrous 14 months at Manchester United, and is now said to be looking for a fresh start elsewhere. However, there has been a shortage of clubs willing to secure his services, all thanks to his poor form,…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has named the two players around whom Manchester United must build their future. The Swede spent one-and-a-half seasons with the Red Devils, during which he won three major titles and proved his worth in the Premier League. Ibrahimovic then departed from Manchester to secure a switch to LA Galaxy, and the decorated striker has…
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.”- Sun Tzu, The Art of War. It is an important task for a sportsperson to respect their opponent and gauge the skillset against which they’ll be competing. In such a case, it is no flaw to admire…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer personally consoled Luke Shaw following Manchester United’s exit from the FA Cup. The Red Devils succumbed to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Wolves, which ended their best chance of attaining some silverware this season. The winning goal, which eventually proved to be decisive following Marcus Rashford’s late strike, was…
Gareth Bale is once again ruling the transfer speculation after the arrival of Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid. It was reported that Bale didn’t enjoy a fruitful relationship with the Frenchman during the latter’s previous coaching stint with the club. Zidane left Real ahead of the 2018-19 season after two and a half years at…
James Garner has signed a new deal with Manchester United. The promising youngster has penned down a new long-term contract, committing his future to the Old Trafford outfit until 2022, with the option to extend for a further year. The 18-year-old made his competitive debut for the Red Devils against Crystal Palace in the Premier…
Yet another away trip awaits Manchester United, this time against the Wolves in the FA Cup. This is a competition that may be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sole surefire chance at attaining silverware this season, given that they’ve been drawn against Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Let us have a look at how the…
Tottenham appear set to lose Toby Alderweireld to Manchester United this summer. The Red Devils have pursued the Spurs centre-back since Jose Mourinho’s days at the helm of Old Trafford. However, their pursuit of the player eventually met a dead end, as club CEO Ed Woodward refused to meet the London club’s high valuation of…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is supposedly a few days away from being named as Manchester United’s full-time manager. The big task at hand for the Norwegian once the reigns of the club are fully under him will be to construct a squad that will once against strike fear in England and Europe alike. Even though they…
Lionel Messi has heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo for his performance against Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese superstar was sensational against Los Rojiblancos, as he scored a hat-trick to help Juventus overcome a first leg 2-goal deficit and win the tie 3-2 to proceed to the quarterfinals of the Champions League. While the entire footballing fan-base…
Alexis Sanchez simply hasn’t proven to be the player that Manchester United fans were hoping for him to be. Even Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in spite of his Midas touch with regard to Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford, and Romelu Lukaku, has been unable to alter the Chilean’s form. Initially, it did appear that the former Barcelona…
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Eder Militao from FC Porto. It has been quite an eventful few weeks for Real Madrid – right from consecutive El Clasico defeats and heavy blows in all the competitions they were involved in this season, to eventually firing Santiago Solari from their managerial helm. However, the Galacticos…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to end Manchester United’s pursuit of Kalidou Koulibaly. With the Red Devils eager to bring in defensive reinforcements since last season, the Napoli superstar has been on their wishlist ever since Jose Mourinho’s days at the helm of Old Trafford. While no move was made for the star centre-back last…
Following Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 win over Juventus in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, many believed it would be extremely difficult for the Italian outfit to turn the tie around in the return leg. However, the comeback was deemed difficult yet very possible, merely due to the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo…
Manchester United have cooled their interest in Ivan Rakitic. The Premier League giants were said to be pursuing the Barcelona superstar, so as to bring him in as a potential replacement in case of Paul Pogba’s departure. The star Frenchman was heavily unsettled at the Old Trafford club, especially due to his infamous rift with…
Manchester United well and truly won their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after the nature of their comeback win over PSG last week. Now, with the UCL back in action to determine the fates of the other clubs who still have their second-legs left, let us have a look at which teams the…
Barcelona are uninterested in re-signing Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United. Alexis Sanchez’s move from Arsenal to Manchester United has not gone according to plan. In the 41 appearances he has made for the Red Devils in all competitions so far, he has only managed to score five goals. The Chilean international was expected to improve…
Cristiano Ronaldo once again reminded the world why he is one of the greatest players to have ever graced the game of football, as he led Juventus through to the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Tuesday night. Having suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid in the first leg, Juve needed…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might veto a move for a centre-back to bring in a right winger. Following a string of impressive performances at the helm of Manchester United, the interim boss appears set to be named the permanent manager of the Red Devils. In fact, multiple sources suggest that the Norwegian tactician has already begun…
Zinedine Zidane did the unthinkable, as he rejoined Real Madrid on Monday, a mere 10 months since he resigned from the top role. In the absence of the player-turned-gaffer, Madrid have gone through two managers, seen their domestic options battered, suffered back-to-back losses to bitter rivals Barcelona, and most shockingly of all, saw the three-year-long…
Manchester United has seen its hero’s arc completed under the tutelage of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Last week’s PSG heroics are still fresh in the minds of many, so much so that the weekend’s loss to Arsenal, despite the testing nature of the Premier League table at the moment, hasn’t broken the resolve of the Mancunian…
Manchester United have ‘stepped up their interest’ in Crystal Palace full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The Mancunian giants have already made their decision regarding the future of club captain Antonio Valencia, who is set to depart from the Theatre of Dreams as a free agent at the end of the season. Further, Ashley Young, 33, is also…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to let Alexis Sanchez leave Manchester United on loan. The Norwegian tactician suffered his first domestic defeat last weekend, as his side was beaten by Arsenal in a crucial Top 4 encounter. The Red Devils left Emirates with their heads held high nonetheless, as they clearly created the better chances…
Philippe Coutinho has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Manchester United. Coutinho completed his sensational £142m switch from Liverpool to Barcelona 14 months ago, becoming the Catalan giants’ most expensive signing in the process. However, the playmaker has failed to nail down a permanent spot in the Barca lineup, and he continues to struggle in the…
After having enjoyed a career that spanned over 25 years and across four countries, Louis van Gaal has finally announced his retirement from management. The decorated tactician managed teams like Ajax, AZ, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United, along with the Dutch national team, winning major trophies and accolades in almost all of his stints.…
Even as the footballing world is embroiled in the shocking news that Zinedine Zidane will be rehired as Real Madrid’s coach a mere 10 months since he resigned from his position, news regarding another great manager has surfaced. Louis van Gaal has officially retired from football. The Dutch gaffer announced his retirement, and then went…
After having enjoyed a fantastic career which spanned across 25 years and 4 countries, decorated tactician Louis van Gaal has finally announced his retirement from management. His managerial journey began when he took over Ajax in 1991, and came to an end at Manchester United in 2016, with the Dutchman winning the illustrious FA Cup…
Kylian Mbappe has been having sleepless nights since losing to Manchester United. Despite having secured a safe 2-0 win away at Old Trafford in the first leg of their Round of 16 encounter, Paris Saint-Germain succumbed to a 3-1 loss in the second leg, which knocked them out of the Champions League. Not only was…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s unbeaten Premier League run at the helm of Manchester United came to an end on Sunday, as the Gunners kept their Emirates streak strong with a 2-0 victory. Goals in either half did the trick for Arsenal, as Granit Xhaka opened the scoring, while in the second-half, the home side won a…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come to David De Gea’s defence following the goalkeeper’s mistake against Arsenal. The 27-year-old inexplicably failed to save a long-range Granit Xhaka effort – one which a shot-stopper of his calibre should have dealt with quite easily. The howler gave the Gunners a 1-0 lead early in the game. Later in…
Arsenal handed Manchester United their first domestic defeat under interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as they bagged a comfortable 2-0 win at the Emirates thanks to goals from Granit Xhaka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Here’s how the visitors fared in the high-intensity top 4 Premier League encounter: DAVID DE GEA: 3 Inexplicably failed to save a…
Romelu Lukaku was the star of the show when Manchester United visited Parc des Princes earlier this week, as his brace helped the Red Devils proceed to the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The star striker bagged the first two goals on the night, with Marcus Rashford’s late goal from the spot ultimately helping the…
Eric Cantona remains one of the biggest Manchester United legends, largely due to the outright nature of his comments and opinions. When the Red Devils excelled unexpectedly against PSG in the Champions League, the Frenchman was one of the happiest faces in the Parc des Princes. However, the high spirits certainly contributed to some interesting…
A change is pre-match diet may have sparked Romelu Lukaku’s recent goalscoring form. After having suffered through nine games without scoring a goal, the Belgian international bagged three successive braces in his previous three appearances, against the likes of Crystal Palace, Southampton, and Paris Saint-Germain respectively. The goals against PSG were arguably the most important…
It’s Arsenal that will next face up against Manchester United, who will be looking to keep their incredible away game record under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer intact. Unai Emery could be in for an awful week if the Emirates tastes defeat. Let us have a look at how both teams are likely to lineup for the…
Manchester United could pursue Paulo Dybala if Romelu Lukaku ends up leaving come summer. Scouts of the Mancunian outfit have been keeping an eye on Dybala for the past two seasons, and they have been heavily impressed with his antics on the pitch. The Red Devils view the Argentinian international as the ideal player to…
Manchester United, in their typical fashion, stunned the footballing world yet again on Wednesday night, as they bagged a 3-1 win over PSG to proceed to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. Despite the absence of several star players due to suspensions and injuries, the Red Devils fought hard at the French capital, and…