Sir Alex Ferguson, who has been tied to Manchester United under an ambassadorial contract since 2013, will no longer receive payments from the club, as reported on Tuesday. INEOS owner and Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe personally broke the news to Ferguson.
Nigeria’s national football team found themselves stranded at Libya’s Al Abraq International Airport, initially citing operational challenges. However, after 16 hours without food, internet, or any official assistance from the Libyan FA, the situation escalated.
Manchester United has struggled immensely with offense in the Premier League so far this season, with just five goals – only one more than the lowest-scoring team, Southampton. But what could have made things better for United? Danny Welbeck, according to its former captain.
After an international break full of mixed emotions from the England camp, it seems to be all but certain that Lee Carsley won’t lead the Three Lions to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane, however, knows who the perfect replacement would be.
Ange Postecoglou is under pressure, and understandably so, owing to Tottenham’s inconsistent performances in the Premier League which has kept the side in ninth position. According to reports, Newcastle’s Eddie Howe is now being touted as the Aussie’s replacement.
Endrick is back in the headlines, but not for his goal-scoring prowess that first made him a household name in Brazil. Nor is it for his unusual declaration earlier this year that Bobby Charlton is his idol.
Chelsea was one of the favorites for both the WSL and the UEFA Women’s Champions League heading into the 23/24 season, and the early signs are positive for the West London club. Earlier this week, they defeated Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge before heading North of the city to emerge victorious against local rivals Arsenal.
Matthijs de Ligt left Bayern Munich at the end of the 2023/24 season to join Manchester United, a move that has received mixed reactions from the Old Trafford faithful. Former Dutch coach Ruud Kroll, however, believes that the defender has regressed since leaving Serie A.
Manchester United sits 14th in the Premier League, with their offensive struggles playing a major role. Bruno Fernandes, usually a key contributor in goals and assists, has also had a slow start to the season but aims to turn things around after the international break.
On Thursday, 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal announced that he will retire from tennis at the end of this year’s Davis Cup. Tributes poured in from all over the world, including from his dream football club, Real Madrid, which he hopes to lead one day.
