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The 24-year-old was a reported target for the Red Devils ahead of the 2017-18 season after helping Monaco to a shock Ligue 1 title and the Champions Leagues semi-finals the campaign before. However, a move to Old Trafford never materialised, despite Fabinho saying he would be interested in a switch, and Liverpool swooped for his services shortly after losing the Champions League final to Real Madrid. Fabinho, who cost the Reds a reported £43....

The former Manager’s tactics were no longer efficient like at first, leaving the Manchester giants on the 6th position after losing 5 times in 17 matches and falling 19 points behind the top of the Premier League table. Irrespective of his sacking, the statistics reveal that the former 56-year-old Manchester United Manager was not bad to the core, the statistics show that Jose Mourinho’s success rate was 58.3% with only 1....

In case you didn’t know… Sir Alex Ferguson remains one of the greatest managers in the history of football. The legendary United manager enjoyed massive success during his 26-year tenure with the Red Devils. Under the tutelage of Sir Alex, United became a major force to reckon with in Europe. He won numerous accolades and trophies with the Red Devils, which includes 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League titles....

Ed Woodward, executive vice-chairman of Manchester United who take over from David Gill as top executive, had earlier mentioned that no imminent plans existed for a share issue. But in reports that emerged yesterday, the American owners seem to be paving the way for the company to issue about 23 million shares back home in the United States. The move is aimed at clearing off some of the debt that currently stands at £389....

Cristiano Ronaldo became the talk of the town after snippets from his interview with Morgan emerged in the media. In a conversation with the British broadcaster, he launched an attack on Manchester United. The five-time Ballon d’Or award winner notably claimed that he feels betrayed by the Red Devils. He also admitted that he does not respect Erik ten Hag, while also criticizing Wayne Rooney. A lot has been said about Ronaldo after his statements spread like wildfire in the football world....

Peter Teich, from Cambridge, U.K., told The Guardian that he had given his name, address and Barclays bank account number to his solicitor—but he had gotten one digit wrong on his sort code. That error meant his inheritance was placed into another customer’s account, who according to the newspaper, refused to return it. Teich, 74, said he realized his mistake after his sister got her share of their late father’s inheritance in April, but he didn’t....

But the cost of the contract has not been disclosed. British media estimated the value of Pogba’s transfer at 89 million pounds, which eclipsed the 85 million pounds that Real Madrid paid Tottenham Hotspur for Gareth Bale in 2013, reports Xinhua. “I am delighted to rejoin United. It has always been a club with a special place in my heart and I am really looking forward to working with Jose Mourinho....

Liverpool travel to the Theatre of Dreams to take on Manchester United, with the Reds having managed just a pair of frustrating draws through the first two games of the season, watching title rivals Man City develop a four-point gap in the table out of the gates. Their opponents, however, sit in an even more desperate position, with Man United having lost their first two games of a Premier League campaign for the first time since the league’s inaugural season in 1992....

The Brazilian has signed a five-year deal which includes a club option for a further 12 months upon its expiry. The 25-year-old, who is United’s second signing of the summer transfer window after Diogo Dalot, was a target of Manchester City until the Premier League champions withdrew their interest in January. The eight-cap Brazil international, who is currently on World Cup 2018 duty, underwent a medical at United’s AON Training Complex less than 24 hours after turning out for the Selecao in their pre-tournament friendly win over Croatia at Anfield....

Man Utd make €80m Griezmann top target United may have improved from an aesthetic point of view under Jose Mourinho but there has remained a lack of incisive attacking verve at times this term, meaning their dominance of possession has not always led to victories. As a result the Red Devils board have identified Griezmann as their key to improving the productivity levels in the final third, and the added incentive of attracting one of the world’s most recognisable footballing figures will not be lost on those of a commercial bent in the boardroom....

Rashford teed up the first of Jesse Lingard’s two goals in South Wales and keeps his place with Anthony Martial dropping to the bench. At the back there are recalls for Eric Bailly and Phil Jones after injury as United go with a back three. However, Mauricio Pochettino has sprung a surprise by reverting from his own back three. While Harry Kane misses out as expected due to a hamstring injury, Davinson Sanchez also sits out as Spurs switch to a back four with Eric Dier and Harry Winks set to start ahead of the defence in a 4-2-3-1 formation....

Peter McIndoe, credited with setting up surrealist campaigner group Birds Aren’t Real, was being interviewed on morning TV when the dramatic incident occurred while discussing Generation Z (people in their mid 20s through to their late 30s). He said: “Gen Z is full of some amazing men, women and children who are aiming for change. That is what our movement is all about.” Then, as the WGN9 news anchor posed another question about generation Z’s supposed propensity toward falling for conspiracy theories, McIndoe was then seen taking a large gulp from a mug....

Tahhan, the 21-year-old security camera installer who spotted James, has been praised as a hero following a press conference on Wednesday. However, Tahhan took to Twitter to next day saying he hasn’t been contacted about the promised reward money but was unbothered. Following Tuesday’s shooting at a Brooklyn subway station, authorities announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension of the shooter. “So many people asking if I got a reward, I didn’t get no thing, no one contacted me for the rewar[d],” Tahhan said on Twitter Thursday....

Twitter user “@naijagyaldee” wrote that the altercation happened late Sunday night at a station along the Underground’s Central Line. The video, which the woman initially posted to her Instagram story, begins with a blue bearded, mask-wearing man yelling as he walked toward her. [Editor’s note: This video has some vulgar language and should be viewed with caution.] “Fing sort your s out,” he told her, walking along the near-empty platform to get closer to the woman....

City fans and neutrals alike may regret this apparent development, for two titles in three seasons came as a welcome interruption to the United ascendancy that held almost throughout Sir Alex Ferguson’s long reign, and opponents of UEFA’s financial fair play will cite the red restoration as evidence that the policy favours old-established powers at the expense of those who would challenge them through the transfer market. But Louis van Gaal looks to have made United formidable again....

Burns, who is regarded as one of the most talented players in the country of his age group, was coveted by the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and, Arsenal, but the Etihad club beat them all in the race to sign the youngster. In case you didn’t know… Southend United’s head of youth, Ricky Duncan, was full of praise for the teenager’s prodigious talent. He claimed that there were four to five Premier League clubs after Finley, and said that it is too difficult a task to keep hold of a player when big clubs are interested....

However, perhaps the biggest success story of the term has been the coming of age of Chelsea’s youngsters, especially under the stewardship of an equally inexperienced Frank Lampard. The Blues have managed to thrill those in attendance with their effervescent brand of football and have cast themselves as worthy contenders for the top four. And, while the West Londoners have been on an irresistible upward trajectory this season, the same can’t be said of Manchester City, who have slipped down from their astronomical standards courtesy a string of injuries and patchy performances....

Fulham currently sit top of the EFL Championship standings with 58 points from 28 games and will look to carry that fine form into the cup competition and cause a major upset. Manchester City’s blistering run of results in the Premier League took a slight halt last time out as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a dogged Southampton side. Prior to that, the Cityzens were on a 12-game winning streak dating back to October’s 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace....

Both Manchester United and Manchester City will take part in the preseason tournament, as will their English Premier League rival Liverpool. Both big clubs from Milan also are in the field, with Inter and AC Milan also joined by American-owned Roma. Spanish giant Real Madrid and the largest club in Greece, Olympiacos round out the field. Matches will take place in Phoenix, Denver, Washington D.C., Charlotte, N.C., Dallas, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York/New Jersey and two additional venues with the final being hosted by Sun Life Stadium in Miami....