Manchester United

FA Cup final restored as last match of English season

Associated Press | Wednesday June 19, 2013

Manchester United secured the Premier League title on the same day as the 2011 FA Cup final between Manchester City and Stoke. Wigan won this year's FA Cup.

David Moyes to begin Manchester United tenure at Swansea

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 19, 2013

Arsene Wenger's Arsenal take on Aston Villa at the Emirates in their opener, while Tottenham Hotspur travel to promoted Crystal Palace. Last year's third promoted team from the Championship, Cardiff City, travel to West Ham.

Manchester United to play friendly in Stockholm

Associated Press | Tuesday June 18, 2013

Manchester United will travel to Sweden for a friendly game against AIK in August as part of the English champions' pre-season tour.

Alex Ferguson's first Manchester United team sheet for sale

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 17, 2013

The hand-written team sheet from November 8, 1986 is to be sold on behalf of an Oxford United fan, who was given it by former player Peter Rhoades-Brown.

Neymar renews Brazil's number 10 love affair

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 17, 2013

There are many iconic shirt numbers in football -- the Argentina number 10, the number seven shirt at Manchester United, Celtic and Liverpool -- but none are as evocative as Brazil's numero dez.

Confederations Cup: Under-pressure Brazil face Japan in tricky opener

Agence France Presse | Friday June 14, 2013

Brazil's star man Neymar says the hosts will not take the Japanese, coached by hugely-experienced Italian Alberto Zaccheroni, lightly, given the hosts are now safe in the knowledge they have booked their World Cup berth and can also draw on the li...

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at Real Madrid rift

Agence France Presse | Friday June 14, 2013

Two weeks ago, Real president Florentino Perez denied reports that Ronaldo had rejected a new contract.

Cristiano Ronaldo confident of signing new deal at Real Madrid

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday June 9, 2013

Speaking while on duty with the Portuguese national team, Ronaldo, who joined Real Madrid in 2009 from Manchester United commented: "I am calm and not worried about it, I know we will reach a deal."

Moyes seals first deal as Man United land Guillermo Varela

Agence France Presse | Saturday June 8, 2013

Moyes, who replaced the retired Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford at the end of the season, will be able to see Varela in action immediately as he is in Uruguay's squad for the Under-20 World Championships in Turkey.

Confed Cup gives Chicharito chance to shine

Agence France Presse | Friday June 7, 2013

His playing time took even more of a knock last season with the arrival of former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie at Old Trafford, who helped Manchester United reclaim the Premier League title.

Manchester United to honour Rio Ferdinand with Sevilla game

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 3, 2013

Rio Ferdinand will be honoured with a testimonial match for Manchester United against Spanish side Sevilla on August 9, the English Premier League champions announced on Monday.

Stoke City appoint Mark Hughes as manager

The Associated Press | Thursday May 30, 2013

The 49-year-old Hughes, a former Manchester United and Chelsea striker, was fired by Queens Park Rangers in November.

Everton confirm approach for Roberto Martinez

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 30, 2013

Wigan revealed on Tuesday they had accepted Martinez's request to leave the club and he was quickly installed as the favourite to succeed David Moyes at Everton.

Lee Rigby, soldier killed in London attack, had a 2-year-old son and was a Manchester United fan

Associated Press | Friday May 24, 2013

The soldier brutally murdered in a suspected terrorist attack in London was a popular 25-year-old ceremonial military drummer and machine gunner, a father and a passionate fan of the Manchester United soccer team, the British military said.

Rio Ferdinand signs one-year contract extension with Manchester United

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2013

Ferdinand has made 432 appearances for United since his move from Leeds United 11 years ago and recently collected his sixth Premier League winners' medal at the club.