ALL POSTS TAGGED "Manchester United" - Page 28
Leagues: EPL
/ 428 days agoRatcliffe to name familiar EPL figure as Man Utd sporting director
The prospective takeover of Manchester United by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a British billionaire, appears to be gaining momentum, pending approval from the Glazer family. Although initially a minority investment, Ratcliffe seems increasingly confident about securing the initial phase of a potential buyout. Notably, his principal competitor, Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, recently […]
England
/ 429 days agoSir Bobby Charlton, England World Cup Winner passes away
Manchester United and England legend, Sir Bobby Charlton has died aged 86. Regarded as one of the most decorated players in English football, Charlton won the 1966 World Cup with his country. He earned 106 caps for the Three Lions, scoring 49 times, a goalscoring record that stood from 1970 to 2015. Charlton is also […]
Jadon Sancho
/ 429 days agoMan Utd drop clear hint of Jadon Sancho's impending departure
Jadon Sancho has received a stark message that his time at Man Utd is running out. The Englishman has not featured for Manchester United since the end of August, and his absence is linked to a falling out with boss Erik ten Hag. The 23-year-old is currently isolated from the first team at Carrington as […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 431 days agoModric eyes shock Premier League return amid MLS, other links
In a surprising twist, Luka Modric might find an unexpected opportunity away from Real Madrid in January. The 37-year-old has been a prominent figure for Real Madrid since his transfer from Tottenham. His time with Los Blancos has yielded many trophies. There is no denying that he is one of the finest central midfielders of […]
PSG
/ 431 days agoUnited suffers heartbreak as PSG ends Women's UCL dream
Manchester United's quest for a spot in the UEFA Women's Champions League group stage ended in disappointment as they fell to Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 on aggregate. The Red Devils had been aspiring to secure a position in Europe's premier club competition ever since their reformation in 2018. In just five years, they managed to earn […]
Business of Soccer
/ 433 days agoRatcliffe deal unlikely to impact Manchester United transfers
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is edging closer to obtaining a 25% stake in Manchester United. Although the billionaire was previously hoping for a majority takeover, it seems as if he will settle for a smaller percentage of the club. Negotiations between Ratcliffe and United's current ownership, the Glazer family, have been ongoing for nearly a year. […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 435 days agoGlazers remain at the core of United's decade of struggles
Big spending led to big expectations for Manchester United since the Sir Alex Ferguson era. Couple that with everything the Scot achieved at Old Trafford, and the spotlight on players at Manchester United is brighter than any other club in England. However, the one thing weighing this club down remains the ownership. The Glazer family […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 436 days agoGuardiola planning blockbuster move for Real Madrid midfielder
Pep Guardiola, manager of treble champions Manchester City, allegedly has his sights set on Real Madrid senior midfielder Toni Kroos. Last year, rumors circulated that Kroos was debating whether to retire or continue his career in Madrid. Given that he had already retired from Germany at the international level, this would have hardly been a […]
Inter Milan
/ 436 days agoNo Qatar takeover for Man Utd: Ratcliffe agrees 25% stake
The state of Qatar will not be taking over Man Utd. The bid fronted by Sheikh Jassim was withdrawn. In November of last year, United's owners, the Glazer family, made the decision to sell the team. Two of the more persistent suitors were Sheikh Jassim and the British petrochemicals magnate Jim Ratcliffe, acting via his […]
Fulham
/ 438 days agoFulham fans plan to protest ticket prices for Man Utd matchup
The Fulham Supporters’ Trust (FST) is planning a protest before and during an upcoming matchup with Manchester United. Fulham hosts the Red Devils on Saturday, Nov. 4. The fan group claims that their club raised ticket prices to the popular fixture by an average of 18% compared to a year ago. Participating fans are set […]
David Beckham
/ 439 days agoUnited eyes David Beckham for key role if Qatar bid succeeds
The ownership of Premier League powerhouse Manchester United may change hands in the near future. Even though United has been available for sale since November 2022, negotiations have stagnated. The Red Devils have two potential new owners: Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who owns INEOS. There have been rumors that the Glazers may pull […]
David Beckham
/ 439 days agoBeckham called Maguire to offer advice on dealing with abuse
Manchester United center-back Harry Maguire has revealed that David Beckham reached out to offer his support during repeated abuse from United supporters. The defender has been under intense scrutiny over the last few years by home and away fans. Maguire previously joined the Red Devils four years ago in a massive $97 million move from […]
Apple TV
/ 442 days agoMessi versus Beckham faces off with competing soccer documentaries
Just like Lionel Messi, David Beckham is entering the world of soccer documentaries. The Inter Miami executive and icon as a player has his own feature. While Messi is appearing in a series on Apple TV+ titled 'Messi Meets America,' Beckham's self-titled series is on Netflix. The streaming service launched the documentary on Oct. 4. […]
Jadon Sancho
/ 442 days agoSerie A move on cards for Jadon Sancho, but not to Roma
A major club in Serie A is plotting to help Jadon Sancho get out of his contract with Manchester United. But despite the rumors, Jose Mourinho's Roma are not a possibility. Sancho's career at Old Trafford is in shambles only two seasons after he was acquired from Borussia Dortmund. It's no secret that he and […]
Ajax
/ 442 days agoHeat is on for Erik ten Hag at Man Utd: Surprise switch on cards?
Questions over Erik ten Hag's future have arisen as Manchester United continue to struggle. In spite of high hopes for the new season, the Dutchman's time at Old Trafford has been marred by a nightmare run of losses. After moving to Manchester United from Ajax, he enjoyed an outstanding first year, helping the club finish […]