“I can understand the media are in shock because normally this doesn’t happen. “But I think you can also be really happy that finally someone speaks out, says what he thinks and speaks the truth. “I really appreciate him in our conversations personally. It gives me a feeling I can trust him and he can...
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man after a police sergeant was injured in an alleged hit-and-run. The officer, who has not been named, was hurt when his legs were crushed between two vehicles, the force said. A car “reversed into the officer several times” on Frodsham Street, Rusholme, at approximately 18:00 on Friday. The...
“You only live once, so while we’re on this earth, just have fun, love others and just give it positive energy – and then life’s good,” says Jeremie Frimpong. Life is never dull when the Dutchman, who is close to completing a £29.5m move to Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen, is around. From entertaining goal celebrations,...
City players have raised concerns about the relentless fixture schedule, with defender Manuel Akanji joking last year that he may have to retire at 30, while Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, who missed the majority of the season with a serious knee injury, said players had been close to going on strike. City manager Guardiola said...
Bruno Fernandes is giving serious consideration to quitting Manchester United next week and taking up a lucrative offer to join Saudi Pro-League club Al Hilal. Fernandes’ representatives are said to have met Al Hilal officials in the past few days for further discussions about a move that would allow the 30-year-old to take part in...
Lingard has found peace of mind across the other side of the world. His start in South Korea didn’t go according to plan; meniscus surgery curtailed his progress during his first season. Slowly but surely, however, Lingard is rediscovering his love for the game. He says he is as fit and strong as he has...
Outraged Oasis fans who have spent hundreds of pounds for the band’s homecoming gig in Manchester are complaining that they have to enter a ballot to get close to the stage at Heaton Park. An email to gig goers from Ticketmaster said the safety adviser for the shows has divided the concert area into two...
Former Scotland midfielder Paul Lambert told BBC Sport moving to Italy had been the making of McTominay. “Leaving Manchester United… there’s a perception that British football is the be-all-and-end-all,” said Lambert, who won the Champions League as a player with Borussia Dortmund in 1997. “It’s not. Playing European football brings players on quicker. It makes...
Manchester United winger Amad responded to supporters in Malaysia with an obscene gesture after being subject to “serious personal abuse”, the club say. The Ivory Coast international was pictured putting his middle finger up to people outside the team’s hotel in Kuala Lumper on United’s post-season tour. A video of the incident was widely shared...
Such has been Antony’s impact in Seville, captain Isco and former Betis winger Joaquin have joked about kidnapping the 25-year-old. In 25 matches since he joined, Betis have won 13 and drawn eight, losing only four. The club have secured a Europa League spot by finishing sixth in La Liga and were leading 1-0 with...
Having been born in Germany before growing up in Norway and England, Colin felt equipped to go it alone overseas, and in August 2019 he joined Dutch side NAC Breda. “Leaving City wasn’t the easiest choice, but it’s one I felt I had to make,” he says. “It was going to be a culture shock...
Rio Ferdinand has confirmed he will step down from his role as a pundit with broadcaster TNT Sports. The former Manchester United and England defender, 46, has worked for the company, previously known as BT Sport, for 10 years but will step aside to focus on “other business interests” and time with family. Ferdinand’s last...
Then United manager Ten Hag said in January last year that Antony’s form had been impacted by off-field issues. The Brazilian was the subject of a police investigation after allegations of domestic abuse were made against him by three women. He denied the allegations, spoke to Greater Manchester Police voluntarily and was not arrested or...
Al-Hilal move for Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, Manchester City join the race for Rayan Cherki and Leroy Sane could return to the Premier League. Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have offered a deal for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, 30, and told the Portugal midfielder he has 72 hours to make a decision. (Mail, external)...
Wolves are set to reject Manchester United’s proposal to pay Matheus Cunha’s £62.5m release clause over five years. BBC Sport understands Wolves expect United to honour the clause, which requires the full fee for the Brazil forward to be paid in three instalments during a two-year period. Talks are ongoing and the transfer is still...