London, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho played down an ugly touchline melee after watching his Manchester United side concede a heartbreaking late equaliser as Chelsea preserved their unbeaten Premier League record on Saturday. Ross Barkley scored in the sixth minute of injury time to level the match at …
Read More »Man Utd fined, Mourinho warned by UEFA over late Valencia kick-off
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United have been fined a total of 15,000 euros (£13,200) by UEFA for the late kick-off to their Champions League match against Valencia earlier this month caused by the hosts being caught in traffic. UEFA’s disciplinary arm fined United 5,000 euros for the …
Read More »Carrick makes immediate switch to coaching role at Man Utd
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Michael Carrick is making an immediate switch from Manchester United’s playing squad to the coaching team in time for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea. The former England midfielder hung up his boots on Sunday after United’s final Premier League game of the season …
Read More »Man Utd confirm Alex Ferguson out of intensive care
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United confirmed on Wednesday that legendary former manager Alex Ferguson is out of intensive care following emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage. Ferguson, 76, was admitted to Salford Royal Hospital for the procedure on Saturday after a fall at his home near Manchester. …
Read More »Mourinho wants Pogba to stay at Man Utd
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho says he wants Paul Pogba to stay at Manchester United as fresh reports linked the midfielder with a move away from Old Trafford, this time to French giants Paris Saint-Germain. The Frenchman, 25, has endured a difficult season at Old Trafford, with …
Read More »Toure hails eclipsing of Man Utd as City exit looms
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Yaya Toure ranks deposing bitter rivals Manchester United as one of the greatest achievements during his time at Manchester City as he prepares to leave the Premier League champions. City have won the league three times during the Ivorian’s eight-year stint at the club …
Read More »Alex Ferguson ‘showing signs of recovery’ after haemorrhage
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was sitting up and talking to his family, reports said Tuesday, as he recovers from emergency surgery following a brain haemorrhage. The 76-year-old, who suffered the haemorrhage on Saturday, remains in intensive care and there has been no …
Read More »United fans and rivals rally round stricken Ferguson
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Messages of support continued to pour in as legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson fought for his life on Sunday following emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage. Considered the most successful manager in the history of British football, Ferguson won 38 major trophies in …
Read More »Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency brain surgery
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Legendary former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage, his old club announced Saturday. “Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage,” said a United statement. “The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive …
Read More »Beaten Man Utd lacked desire at Brighton – Mourinho
Brighton, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho took aim at his players for not having the required desire in a 1-0 defeat to Brighton on Friday that secured the Seagulls’ place in the Premier League next season. Just over two weeks ahead of the FA Cup …
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