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Everton striker Wayne Rooney was on the cusp of a surprise Manchester United move in 2002 after Sir Alex Ferguson made two secret approaches. Documents reveal Ferguson’s personal negotiations with Rooney’s family just weeks before the teenager stunned football by signing with Everton.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is preparing to make a shock £85 million offer for Inter Milan’s Nicolò Barella, sources confirm. The move signals a dramatic departure from the club’s cautious spending under the previous regime.
Manchester United are finalising a £42m bid for Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, sources confirm. The deal includes performance bonuses and could be announced within days as Erik ten Hag pushes for a marquee signing before the transfer window slams shut.
Manchester United manager Mauricio Pochettino defended his decision to cut six players from the 2026 World Cup squad via a raw, unfiltered email. The move, sent at 3:17 a.m., triggered backlash from agents and veterans alike.
Uefa’s independent panel reveals a decisive VAR error cost Bournemouth a Champions League spot in 2024. The mistake, confirmed Thursday, directly altered match outcomes involving Bournemouth’s rivals. League leaders now face calls for an unprecedented replay system.
Angel Di Maria’s tenure at Manchester United ended in bitter acrimony after a rift with Louis van Gaal spiraled into open hostility. Internal sources reveal the fractured relationship poisoned the club’s locker room culture, leaving Di Maria to admit he now ‘hates’ the club he once cherished.
BBC Sport’s exclusive documentary, “24 Hours with Ella Toone,” premieres May 29, offering an unfiltered look at the England and Manchester United star’s wedding day preparations. The film captures raw emotion, including Toone’s use of football as an escape amid personal loss. The project marks a bold shift in sports storytelling, blending personal milestones with athletic identity.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has publicly denied Roy Keane’s assertion that he was pursuing the Premier League assists record, calling it a deliberate fabrication. Keane’s comments, made during Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football analysis, suggested Fernandes was targeting the milestone held by Thierry Henry.
Scotland’s newest £20 note celebrates Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay with a limited-edition design featuring his unforgettable 2021 overhead strike against Leeds United. The banknote, unveiled today, marks the first time a footballer’s action has been immortalized on British currency.
Bruno Fernandes shattered the Premier League single-season assist record with a masterclass against Brighton as Manchester United closed their campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory. The Portuguese playmaker now holds the mark previously held by Thierry Henry, cementing his place among the league's elite creators.
Bruno Fernandes set a new Premier League assist record during Manchester United's final-day victory over Brighton. Manager Michael Carrick hailed the midfielder's 'instinctive' creativity, calling it a game-changer for the club's future.
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has been crowned the Premier League Player of the Season after delivering a career-defining 2023-24 campaign, edging out Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in a tightly contested vote. The Portuguese midfielder’s 18 goals and 12 assists powered United’s resurgence under Erik ten Hag, marking their highest-scoring season since the Ferguson era.
Michael Carrick has been installed as Manchester United’s permanent manager on a two-year contract after steering the club to Champions League qualification. The former midfielder, who took interim charge in January, has collected 36 points from 16 games and is now the odds-on favourite for the Premier League Manager of the Season award.
Eight decades after his birth, George Best remains football’s most electrifying enigma—a player whose brilliance transcended eras and whose audacity redefined the game. Sammy McIlroy, his teammate at Manchester United, reveals intimate details of a man whose skill and spirit still haunt defenders and inspire dreams.
The Premier League has confirmed a referee error awarded an incorrect goal to Manchester United, sparking immediate backlash. Video evidence reviewed by officials revealed the ball struck a United player’s arm before crossing the line, violating handball rules.
England secures all five Champions League berths for 2026-27 after Aston Villa’s 4-2 win over Liverpool sealed top-five finishes for all. Uefa awarded an extra Elite Performance Spot to the Premier League, rewarding domestic and European success this season.
The race for the final four European competition berths intensifies as nine teams battle for limited spots. Manchester City secures Champions League football, while Arsenal eyes Europa League dominance. The dramatic final weeks promise unpredictable twists.
Bruno Fernandes set up three goals as Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford, equalling the Premier League assist record. The victory secured a top-four finish before the season finale.
Manchester United are poised to appoint Michael Carrick as permanent manager within days after securing his agreement on a two-year deal. The former midfielder has overseen an 11-win surge in 16 games, restoring Champions League football but leaving room for improvement in the squad.
Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday after referee Andrew Cann controversially allowed a late winner. Former assistant referee Darren Cann argues the decisive goal should have been ruled out for offside.
Manchester United’s midfielder Casimiro secured his first goal in red on Saturday, delivering a late winner in a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest. The result snapped Forest’s 11-game unbeaten run and marked the Brazilian’s emotional exit from the club.
Bruno Fernandes matched the Premier League’s single-game assist record with four deliveries as United dismantled Brighton 6-2. The feat, unseen since 1998, cements his status as the league’s most creative midfielder.
Michael Carrick steered Manchester United to victory in his final home game as interim manager, delivering a dramatic 3-2 triumph over Nottingham Forest. The performance showcased resilience and tactical nous, capping a turbulent campaign.
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira called the referee’s decision to award United’s second goal ‘a pity for the game’ after Bryan Mbeumo’s ball control appeared to use his upper arm. The controversial call came in Forest’s 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford, a match where VAR scrutiny has once again taken center stage.