FIFA is set to move the start date of the World Cup one day earlier so that host nation Qatar can play first, The Athletic understand. Previously, the tournament was scheduled to begin on Monday November 21, with Senegal playing the Netherlands. However, it is understood that Qatar wants to play first, as has become … Read more
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made and are they correct? After each weekend, we take a look at the most high-profile incidents and examine the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. – VAR’s wildest moments: Alisson’s two … Read more
‘I’m a little bit disappointed in him’: Gary Neville takes a swipe at Cristiano Ronaldo for creating a ‘messy’ start to life at Manchester United for new boss Erik ten Hag… and he calls on Portuguese superstar to front up and end ‘unpalatable’ exit saga Gary Neville has admitted he is ‘disappointed’ in Cristiano Ronaldo’s … Read more
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is set to miss their opening game of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion due to injury, The Athletic understand. Martial, 26, has suffered a minor hamstring problem and the timing of his return is unclear, although it is hoped he may return for the trip to Brentford on … Read more
3:07 PM ET Rob DawsonMatch Cristiano Ronaldo left the stadium before the end of Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano after being substituted at half-time. Ronaldo, 37, made his comeback against the Spanish side after missing United’s tour of Thailand and Australia to deal with a family issue. – ESPN+ viewers’ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United’s starting XI for their preseason friendly against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on Sunday. New signings Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen were also named in a much-changed side from the one that lost 1-0 to Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Raphael Varane was named captain while Tom Heaton, Donny van … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that he will play in Manchester United’s pre-season game against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. The 37-year-old returned to Carrington this week to discuss his future, having requested to leave United earlier in the summer. On Thursday, The Athletic reported that Ronaldo had reiterated his desire to depart the club. However, writing … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated his desire to leave Manchester United during meetings at the club’s Carrington training base, but executives continue to insist he is not for sale. After discussions, it is felt that a primary objective for Ronaldo wishing to depart is to spend the 2022-23 season at a Champions League club so he … Read more
Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Lisandro Martinez, beating Arsenal to the Argentina centre-back. Arsenal hit first goal United struck harder and agreed a deal with Ajax that the player readily accepted. United have agreed to pay about £47million (€55m) for Martinez, plus another £8.5m (€10m) in potential add-ons, with the 24-year-old signing … Read more
As the ticker tape swirled around Manchester United’s players on a plinth at the Rajamangala Stadium, it was fun to suppose how Erik ten Hag had taken one game to end the club’s run of five years without a trophy. Anyone getting giddy about United’s 4-0 win over Liverpool in the Bangkok Century Cup was … Read more