Manchester United are preparing for the resumption of club football with a mid-season training camp in Spain, with Erik ten Hag’s men scheduled to play Real Betis before heading back to Manchester. The game against Manuel Pellegrini’s men will be the second against La Liga opposition, with the first game against Cadiz ending in a 4-2 defeat for the Reds on Wednesday evening. Ten Hag named a strong line-up f... »
Manchester United are in action in Spain as Erik ten Hag tests his squad in their mid-season friendly against Cadiz, with the Dutchman’s squad mainly made up of fringe and academy players. The starting line-up was dominated by senior players not involved in this winter’s World Cup but Ten Hag made ten changes at half-time, with just goalkeeper Martin Dubravka keeping his place. Prior to the 15-minute break,... »
Goncalo Ramos was the star of the night when Portugal booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. The 21-year-old started ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and netted an impressive hat-trick in Portugal’s 6-1 win over Switzerland. Fernando Santos made a big call to drop the 37-year-old to the bench, but it turned out to be right decision as he opted for more fluidity in his attack. Ramos became the younges... »
The halfway point of this winter’s World Cup has passed and the majority of Manchester United players remain in the storied competition, with a whopping eleven stars still fighting for world glory. Hannibal Mejbri, Christian Eriksen and Facundo Pellistri are, unfortunately, the players to have been eliminated from the tournament. Earlier on Tuesday, another pair of Reds secured qualification as Portugal com... »
Manchester United have begun their preparations for the resumption of club football later this month as Erik ten Hag took his squad to Spain for a mid-season training camp. Players not involved in the World Cup and, mainly, youngsters are involved in the trip but Ten Hag’s line-up for their friendly against Cadiz on Wednesday could be telling. Anthony Martial will be hoping for a good second half of the sea... »
The opportunity to play alongside Lionel Messi gives Lisandro Martinez “goosebumps,” according to the Manchester United centre-back. Argentina continue to look to Lionel Messi for inspiration in their quest to win the World Cup, after reaching the quarter-final stage. The 35-year-old has recorded three goals at the tournament this winter and will be looking to add to his account next time out. Lisandro Mart... »
Former Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has become the latest person to sing the praises of Marcus Rashford after the winger scored a stunning brace against Wales. Rashford’s double took him to the top of this winter’s World Cup scoring charts and the 25-year-old will be looking for his first start in Sunday’s round-of-16 clash with Senegal. Pochettino, who was one of tw... »
PSV and Netherlands star Cody Gakpo is taking this winter’s World Cup by storm and his stunning form comes just months after Manchester United reportedly tried to sign him. Gakpo was one of two Eredivise wingers to be linked with a move to United in the final weeks of this year’s summer transfer window but Antony, the former Ajax star, ended up joining the club. Links to Gakpo have not stopped since, howeve... »
Erik ten Hag is reportedly unhappy with Jadon Sancho’s performances at Manchester United. According to AS, the manager has made Sancho aware of his dissatisfaction with his performances and asked the 22-year-old for more commitment. A major blow for Sancho came earlier this month when Gareth Southgate announced his 26-man squad to represent England at the World Cup in Qatar – Sancho was omitted, but teammat... »
Casemiro’s start to life at Manchester United has exceeded all expectations and although everyone was aware of his immense talent, it has still taken supporters by surprise. Erik ten Hag waited several weeks to regularly use Casemiro but one start is all it took for the Brazilian to permanently engrave his name into the Dutchman’s teamsheet. Since his first start against Everton in October, Casemiro has bee... »