Few would have predicted such a win for United at San Mames Stadium – which will host the Europa League final on 21 May. Indeed, initially it did not look likely with some of the visiting players appearing nervous. Manuel Ugarte was often caught in possession in the opening 15 minutes, while a static defence...
Speaking in 2017, David Beckham shares the story of how an episode of Blue Peter led to the beginnings of his football career. Read full article at source...
“Fans are close to the pitch and really in sync with the players,” explains Gaizka Atxa, founder of a supporters’ group named after Fred Pentland, a legendary former English coach of the club. “The environment is usually overwhelming for rivals that come to San Mames. It’s intimidating, especially in La Liga. In Spain, I don’t...
There are some ‘gains’. Without European football, most players would find themselves on lower wages, potentially by as much as 25%, so expenses should go down. The club’s 2023-24 accounts showed wages fell £22m (12%) from £185m to £163m, mainly due to lower performance bonuses – and that was a season ending in an eighth-placed...
Lucy Bronze’s second-half header leads Chelsea to a 1-0 victory against Manchester United and helps the Blues seal their sixth consecutive WSL title. Read full article at source...
United produced a remarkable comeback to reach the semis when they scored two goals in the final minute of extra-time to beat Lyon 5-4 in the second leg of their last-eight tie to win 7-6 on aggregate. Their form in Europe is in stark contrast to their Premier League struggles and Amorim, who replaced Erik...
After an hour of Manchester United’s draw at Bournemouth, their travelling support struck up a familiar refrain. “Twenty times, 20 times, Man United. Twenty times, 20 times, I say. Twenty times, 20 times, Man United, playing football the Matt Busby way.” The song has been a source of both pride and solace since United won...
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his side deserved their point against 10-man Bournemouth with Rasmus Hojlund grabbing a stoppage-time equaliser. Read full article at source...
Following his appointment in November, Amorim said he had wanted to take the job at the end of the season but accepted an immediate appointment after being told it was “now or never”. The Portuguese acknowledges there have been moments when he has wondered whether he should have been braver in discussions with United chief...
The tournament kicks off just three days before the Women’s Champions League final is held in Lisbon on 24 May. It is also just six weeks before the Women’s European Championship begins in Switzerland on 2 July. The American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) does not finish until 22 November, meaning any clubs wishing to...
Manchester United let a three-goal lead slip against Championship side Coventry City but still edged through on penalties in an epic semi-final last year. Coventry, managed by former United striker Mark Robins, looked well beaten with less than 20 minutes to play, but Ellis Simms and Callum O’Hare gave the Sky Blues a lifeline. Haji...
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards debate the best moments in Champions League history, with their minds drifting to when Brazil’s Ronaldo wowed everyone with a hat-trick for Real Madrid at Old Trafford in 2003. WATCH: Match of the Day Top 10 on BBC iPlayer LISTEN: Match of the Day Top 10 on BBC...
Ex-Wales international Ashley Williams says Manchester United’s players “must be hungrier” and “go with a bit of meaning” in front of goal, following their 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford against Wolverhampton Wanderers. READ MORE: ‘If we don’t score, nothing matters’ – ‘damaged’ Hojlund ‘not ready’ Watch MOTD2 on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only....
The nearest the 22-year-old came on this occasion – a day when United managed just two shots on target – was failing by inches to connect with a low Alejandro Garnacho cross at the far post, when a touch would surely have diverted the ball in given he was less than a yard out. Aside...
Vitor Pereira, who celebrated last week’s 4-2 win over Tottenham in a Wolverhampton pub, says he’s “too tired” for a pint this week after his side secure Premier League safety with a 1-0 win against Manchester United. MATCH REPORT: Manchester United 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...