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☆ Liverpool’s quadruple dream comes to an end in FA Cup quarterfinal thriller against Manchester United
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Liverpool’s chances of a historic quadruple in Jürgen Klopp’s final season at the club are over after falling to a 4-3 extra time defeat against bitter rival Manchester United in a frenetic FA Cup quarterfinal. Goals from Scott McTominay, Antony, Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo gave United the win in a topsy-turvy FA Cup classic at Old Trafford in Manchester. “The first 35 minutes I think was the best minutes from our season,” United manager Erik ten Hag told the ITV broadcast after the game. In a game as hectic as this though, no lead was ever truly safe, as United proved in the second half of extra time. United fans were treated to a win in a chaotic cup tie.

Persons: CNN —, Scott McTominay, Antony, Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, Harvey Elliott, “, Erik ten Hag, ” United's Alejandro Garnacho, Paul Ellis, ” Klopp, Caoimhin Kelleher – deputizing, Alisson –, Dominik Szoboszlai, United ‘, Andre Onana, Alejandro Garnacho’s, Kelleher, Klopp’s, Wataru Endo, Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, Darwin Núñez, Onana, Mac Allister, Stu Forster, Núñez, Salah, Michael Regan, Christian Eriksen, Rashford, slotting, Diallo Organizations: CNN, Manchester United, United, turvy, Old, Carabao, Chelsea, ”, ITV, Liverpool, Getty, raptures, Red Devils, English, Coventry City, Premier League, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Leicester City Locations: Klopp’s, Old Trafford, Manchester . Liverpool, AFP, Núñez, United, Chelsea

☆ Kobbie Mainoo: Manchester United’s teenage sensation shows the way forward in rollercoaster season
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

While his teammates celebrated wildly, Mainoo seemed to take it all in his stride as he slid towards the crowd on his knees after scoring his first Premier League goal. “To start playing in the Premier League for my boyhood club has been amazing. Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesEven before his magical goal, Mainoo had been impressing the soccer world this season. In a frantic finale, Scott McTominay reestablished United’s two-goal lead before Max Kilman pulled another goal back for Wolves. Manchester United now sits seventh in the Premier League as it bids to chase down a top-four finish, which would ensure qualifiation for next season’s Champions League.

Persons: Kobbie Mainoo, Mainoo, “ I’ve, ” Mainoo, “, Naomi Baker, Erik ten Hag, Jim Ratcliffe, Ratcliffe, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Højlund, Pablo Sarabia, Scott McTominay, United’s, Max Kilman, Pedro Neto Organizations: CNN, Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wolves, Premier League, TNT Sports, FA, Newport County, season’s, League Locations: United

United’s goals, scored by Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford, were things of beauty at the start and end of the first half. Ratcliffe, the owner of petrochemicals giant INEOS, agreed last month to buy a minority stake in United and will take charge of United’s soccer operations. The deal requires Premier League approval, which Ratcliffe said Sunday he expects to come next month. “I have done a few exciting things," the British billionaire told media before kickoff, "but this caps it all. MISSED OPPORTUNITYAston Villa's players headed to Everton seeking a win to move level on points with league leader Liverpool, the team from just across Stanley Park.

Persons: Alex Ferguson, Jim Ratcliffe, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, —, Rodrigo Bentancur, Andre Onana, James Maddison, Son Heung, Yves Bissouma, Ratcliffe, “, ”, Ange Postecoglou, Timo Werner, Bentancur, Aston, Alex Moreno, Emiliano Martinez, Everton, ___ Steve Douglas Organizations: Manchester United, Tottenham, Premier League, United, England’s Champions, Spurs, Europe’s, ” Tottenham, Everton, Liverpool, Goodison, Villa, Manchester City Locations: Old Trafford, United, Germany, Stanley, Manchester, Villa

☆ United and Rashford unhappy with striker's form says Ten Hag
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MANCHESTER, England, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Manchester United and Marcus Rashford are unhappy with his recent performances manager Erik ten Hag has said after the striker's red card contributed to their midweek Champions League loss but the Dutchman believes he will rediscover his form. "We have to win every game, so we are very disappointed if losing any game," Ten Hag said. It's always about being in the process, thinking about the process, and then it's about managing their process. Ten Hag, whose performance as manager has been called into question during his side's poor run of form, was asked if he trusts his players as United flopped after Rashford's red card. Bruno Fernandes scored in added time in United's 1-0 win at Fulham last Saturday that allowed Ten Hag to breathe easy for one night at least.

Persons: Marcus Rashford, Erik ten Hag, FC Copenhagen's Elias Jelert, Marcus, Rashford, Ten Hag, United's, It's, Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay, Lori Ewing, Ken Ferris Organizations: Manchester United, Champions League, FC Copenhagen's, Premier League, United, LUTON, Old, Luton Town, Liverpool, Manchester City, England, Brentford, Fulham, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Old Trafford, Copenhagen, Fulham

☆ Manchester United stunned by Copenhagen in seven-goal Champions League thriller
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Manchester United’s nightmare season continued on Wednesday night after it was stunned in the Champions League by Copenhagen in a seven-goal thriller. So I can’t make any criticism on the team for that.”Ten Hag looks on during the Champions League game against Copenhagen. James Gill - Danehouse/Getty ImagesAfter an adversity-filled few weeks, Wednesday looked like it might have been the rebirth of Manchester United under the Dutchman. Copenhagen players celebrate after beating Manchester United. Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesBardghji became the youngest player to score a Champions League goal against Manchester United, aged 17 years and 358 days.

Persons: Rasmus Højlund, Marcus Rashford, Erik ten, ”, James Gill, Højlund’s, Copenhagen’s Elias Jelert, Rashford, Donatas Rumšas, Paul Scholes, Owen Hargreaves, Maja Hitij, I’m, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Diogo Gonçalves, United, Harry Maguire’s, Bruno Fernandes, Lukas Lerager, Bardghji, Fernandes, “, it’s Organizations: CNN, Manchester, Champions League, Copenhagen, Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Premier League, Manchester City, Devils, League, Newcastle United, Manchester United, England, United, TNT Sports, Leicester, Luton Locations: Copenhagen, Brighton, Crystal, Portuguese

☆ Sterling misses out on England selection again
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling was again left out by England manager Gareth Southgate as he named his squad for the forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. Sterling, who has earned 82 caps for his country and was once a key part of Southgate's forward line, has now missed five successive England squads. Despite Southgate saying the door remains open, time is clearly running out for Sterling to force his way back into the reckoning for the Euro 2024 finals. Manchester City's John Stones misses out because of injury while Chelsea's Reece James is also not included despite recently returning from a lengthy injury lay-off. "I'm super excited about the tournament, we're really gearing towards the next tournament and I think everybody in international football is always living from tournament to tournament.

Persons: Raheem Sterling, Gareth Southgate, Sterling, Southgate, Raheem, we've, Eddie Nketiah, Callum Wilson, Aston, Ollie Watkins, Manchester City's John Stones, Chelsea's Reece James, Reece James, that's, Sam Allardyce's, Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Levi Colwill, Lewis Dunk, Marc Guehi, Harry Maguire, Fikayo, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander, Arnold, Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice, Jarrod Bowen, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Marcus Rashford, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Chelsea, Malta, Italy, Newcastle United, Manchester, Wembley, Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion, Manchester United, Milan, Manchester City, West Ham United, Bayern, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Thomson Locations: England, North Macedonia, France, Germany, Malta, Crystal, Everton, Chelsea, Manchester, Liverpool, Real Madrid, West, Bayern Munich

☆ Southgate said VAR checks left him bored in Spurs v Chelsea thriller
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Endless VAR stoppages during Tottenham Hotspur's chaotic 4-1 home defeat by Chelsea on Monday left watching England manager Gareth Southgate bored, he said on Thursday. Southgate was in the stadium and was as bemused as some of the fans at times when lengthy VAR decisions were being made. "Now the flip side of that is I think all the decisions were right in the end. Time taken to make VAR decisions, especially offside incidents, has become a frustration for fans. Manchester United's Marcus Rashford was sent off away to FC Copenhagen on Wednesday, after a VAR check, and Southgate said it was the right call.

Persons: Gareth Southgate, Southgate, Ange Postecoglou, Postecoglou, Manchester, Marcus Rashford, He's, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Chelsea, Monday, Premier League, Tottenham, Southgate sympathised, Malta, FC Copenhagen, United, Manchester, Thomson Locations: North Macedonia

☆ Rashford sees red as Man United give up two-goal lead to lose in Copenhagen
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"The red card changes everything," a beleaguered Ten Hag told TNT Sports. "We controlled the game until the red card. The night marked the first Champions League loss for United in which they led by two or more goals. It was their first defeat after taking a two-goal lead in all competitions since a 5-3 loss to Leicester City in September 2014. The defeat spoiled a feel-good return to Copenhagen for Hojlund, who was born in the Danish capital and whose younger brothers Emil and Oscar both play for Copenhagen.

Persons: Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, Erik, Hojlund, Scott McTominay's, Kamil Grabara, Rashford, Elias Jelert, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Harry Maguire's, Diogo Goncalves, Andre Onana, Bruno Fernandes, Lukas Lerager, Rasmus Falk's, Roony Bardghji, Emil, Oscar, Lori Ewing, Toby Davis Organizations: COPENHAGEN, Manchester United, League, FC Copenhagen, United, Hag, TNT Sports, Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Copenhagen, of, Champions League, Man City, Leicester City, Thomson Locations: Copenhagen, Hojlund

☆ Man United boss Ten Hag laments 'harsh' Rashford red card
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I think first we played very good until the red card. The red card changed everything. Rashford's red card was given after he planted his foot on the ankle of Elias Jelert to protect the ball and it drew the ire of Ten Hag. The loss was United's first in the Champions League in which they led by two or more goals. Ten Hag said the Rashford red was not the first questionable decision that has gone against them this season.

Persons: Marcus Rashford's, Erik, Hag, Rasmus Hojlund's, Elias Jelert, Owen Hargreaves, Marcus, He's, Paul Scholes, Lori Ewing, Toby Davis Organizations: League, FC Copenhagen, United, Premier League, TNT Sports, TNT, Champions League, Leicester City, Fulham, Thomson Locations: COPENHAGEN, Manchester

☆ Man United players want to put things right, says embattled Ten Hag
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MANCHESTER, England, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Manchester United under-fire manager Erik Ten Hag came out fighting during a media grilling on Friday ahead of his faltering side's Premier League trip to Fulham. Ten Hag, however, remains defiant and said the mood in the camp was to put things right after back-to-back 3-0 home losses to Manchester City and Newcastle United. But this squad is strong, the staff is strong and this manager is strong to put this right." Eighth-placed United have lost half their Premier League games and five of their first 10 home matches in all competitions. "I came here with my philosophy based on possession but also to combine it with the DNA of Manchester United and combine it with the players, the competencies and the characters of the players.

Persons: Erik Ten Hag, I'm, Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Anthony, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Raphael Varane, Martyn Herman, Ed Osmond Organizations: Manchester United, side's Premier League, Fulham, Craven, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Premier League, Ajax, Old, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Old Trafford

☆ Maguire, Onana lift Man Utd 1-0 past Copenhagen for first Champions League points
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"Especially in the dying second when you concede a penalty, but a brilliant save from Andre Onana." But Onana dived to his left to push the shot away before being mobbed by team mates at the final whistle. "I'm just doing my job, the most important thing is to win against a tough team," Onana told TNT Sports. "We are Manchester United. The victory was United's first in the Champions League since a 2-0 away win at Villarreal on Nov. 23, 2021.

Persons: Harry Maguire, Andre Onana, Erik ten Hag, Galatasary, Copenhagen's Jordan Larsson, Henrik, Scott McTominay, Elias Achouri, Onana, I'm, Harry, It's, Maguire, Bobby Charlton, United's, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Kamil Grabara, Jacob Neestrup, Lori Ewing, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Manchester United, FC Copenhagen, Champions League, Bayern Munich, Celtic, TNT Sports, Villarreal, Argentine, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Trafford, Copenhagen's, Copenhagen

☆ Ten Hag calls on Man Utd to pay tribute to Charlton with CL win
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Charlton, who was a key figure in England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, died at the age of 86 on Saturday. He helped United win the European Cup in 1968 and three English league titles as well as the FA Cup. "Bobby was a legend - a giant not only for Manchester United, but for football. We have to live it every day," Ten Hag told reporters ahead of Tuesday's home game against FC Copenhagen. Asked about how United would deal with the emotions of the game, Ten Hag said: "We are professionals, it's our job.

Persons: Diogo Dalot, Erik, Hag, Bobby Charlton, Carl Recine, Erik ten Hag, Bobby, Denis Law, George Best, Sir Bobby Charlton, Rasmus Hojlund, He's, Marcus Rashford, Aadi Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, League, Manchester United Press Conference, Trafford Training Centre, Rights, Manchester United, Charlton, United, European, FA, FC Copenhagen, Champions League, Copenhagen, Galatasaray, Premier League, Brentford, Sheffield United, Thomson Locations: Manchester, Britain, Rights MANCHESTER, England, Old Trafford, Bengaluru

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that decimated a Manchester United team destined for greatness to become the heartbeat of his country's 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died. “Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world,” United said. “There was always one great hope — the return to greatness of my beloved club,” Charlton said. The biggest prize of his club career arrived in 1968 as United became the first English club to become champion of Europe. But Charlton is perhaps best known for being part of the England team that won the World Cup.

Persons: — Bobby Charlton, Charlton, Wayne Rooney, “ Sir Bobby, ” United, “, Sir Bobby, Alex Ferguson, ” “ Bobby Charlton, ” Ferguson, George Best, Denis Law, United, Busby, ”, Bill Foulkes, Rooney, Ryan Giggs, —, David Beckham, Ferguson, Queen Elizabeth II, ” Robert Charlton, Bobby, Jack, ” Charlton, Robert —, Charlton’s, Matt Busby groaning, Duncan Edwards, Eusebio, Bobby Charlton, Nobby Stiles, Marcus Rashford, Norma, ___ Organizations: Manchester United, United, England, ”, Portugal, West Germany, Wigan, Irish, Waterford, Best, Charlton, Leeds, Red Star Belgrade, FA, Benfica Locations: MANCHESTER, England, United, Manchester, United Kingdom, Munich, Preston, Old Trafford, United’s, Ashington, Germany, Europe, Portugal

☆ England downs Italy, 3-1, and leaves Azzurri in danger of not qualifying for another major tournament
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —England came back to beat Italy on Tuesday to book its spot at Euro 2024 and leave the reigning champion’s hopes of qualifying hanging by a thread. The result enacted a modicum of revenge for England, which lost to Italy in the same stadium in the Euro 2020 final two years ago. However, the defeat leaves Italy’s hopes of qualifying in the balance with the Azzurri on 10 points after six games, three points behind Ukraine which has 13 points after seven games. For a four-time world champion and the reigning European champion, not making it to Germany would signal another major failure. Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti said he thought his side didn’t deserve Tuesday’s result with the way it played.

Persons: champion’s, Gianluca Scamacca, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Italy’s, Luciano Spalletti, Naomi Baker, ” Spalletti –, Roberto Mancini, –, Kane’s, Jude Bellingham, – Bellingham, Gareth Southgate, “, Jude, ” Southgate, ” Organizations: CNN, Italy, Wembley, Lions, Ukraine, C, Italian men’s, England, Reuters, Real Madrid, Blancos, “ Locations: England, Italy, Germany, North Macedonia, European, Bellingham

☆ No Israeli, Palestinian flags allowed at Wembley for England games - FA
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

England host Australia in a friendly on Friday before taking on Italy in a European Championship qualifier on Tuesday. "On Friday evening, we will remember the innocent victims of the devastating events in Israel and Palestine," the FA said in a statement. "We will only permit flags, replica kits and other representations of nationality for the competing nations inside Wembley Stadium for the upcoming matches against Australia and Italy." England and Australia players will wear black armbands, the FA added, and there will be a period of silence before kick off. Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: England's Marcus Rashford, Lewis Dunk, Jordan Henderson, Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Matthew Childs, Anita Kobylinska, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, Australia, Wembley, Thomson Locations: George's, Burton, Trent, Britain, Italy, England, Australia, Israel, Palestine, Gaza, Gdansk

☆ Man United misery continues as Galatasaray win 3-2 at Old Trafford
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Peter Hall | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

A mistake from United goalkeeper Andre Onana forced Brazilian midfielder Casemiro to conceded a penalty, which saw him sent off after receiving a second yellow card. Bayern Munich are top on six points from two games after a 2-1 win at FC Copenhagen, who are third with one point. "Our opponents are maybe not very successful on the outside but they are a good team," Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk said. United coach Erik ten Hag added: "The mental errors we make, you cannot allow them at this level. The final whistle was greeted by wild scenes of celebration at Galatasaray's first Champions League away win in a decade.

Persons: Casemiro, Mauro Icardi, United, Rasmus Hojlund, Wilfried Zaha, Davinson Sanchez, Kerem Akturkoglu, Andre Onana, Okan Buruk, Erik ten Hag, Marcus Rashford, Zaha, capitalising, Diogo Dalot, Hojlund, Sanchez, Peter Hall, Ken Ferris Organizations: Galatasaray, Champions League, Premier League, Crystal, Denmark, Old, Bayern Munich, FC Copenhagen, Turkish, Bayern, Crystal Palace, United, League, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Manchester, Argentine, Munich, Turkish

☆ Wounded Manchester United are a threat to Bayern, warns Kane
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Kane, who played in five Champions League campaigns with Tottenham Hotspur before signing for Bayern in the close season, said underestimating United would be dangerous. They last won the Champions League in 2020 against a Paris St Germain side managed by current Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel, who took Chelsea to the Champions League title in 2021, described Kane as a "difference maker". A lot of pundits in the UK are (ex players) from Manchester United. "We can never be sure about Manchester United and we need to control the game.

Persons: Harry Kane's, Kane, Erik, Hag, underestimating, They've, Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire, Maguire, Thomas Tuchel, Tuchel, Alex Ferguson, Martyn Herman, Ken Ferris Organizations: League, Bayern Munich, Wednesday, Manchester United, Allianz Arena, England, Bundesliga, Bayern, United, Brighton, Hove Albion, Champions League, Tottenham Hotspur, TOTTENHAM, Spurs, Paris St Germain, Chelsea, Thomson Locations: MUNICH, Germany, Bayern

☆ Man United lose again, Guardiola back to see City comeback win
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Peter Hall | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Fightbacks were the order of the day as Liverpool recovered from falling behind to win 3-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the early kickoff and two goals deep into stoppage time earned Tottenham Hotspur a 2-1 win over Sheffield United. After another tumultuous week off the pitch for Manchester United, the club needed the players to lift their supporters. United fell behind in the 20th minute when Danny Welbeck slotted home against his former club when left unmarked in the penalty area. "Definitely that (losing three from five for the first time in Premier League history) is something that bothers me, but also I have to seen the way we play," coach Erik ten Hag said. Tottenham were heading for their first Premier League defeat under Ange Postecoglou as they trailed to Gustavo Hamer's goal against the run of play in the 75th minute.

Persons: Hove Albion's Pascal Gross, Danny Welbeck, Adam Lallana REUTERS, Molly Darlington, Pep Guardiola, Fightbacks, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Pascal Gross, Joao Pedro, Hannibal Mejbri, Erik ten Hag, Guardiola, Jeremy Doku, Bernardo Silva, Erling Haaland, James Ward, Hwang Hee, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Andy Robertson, Salah, jubilation, Ange Postecoglou, Gustavo Hamer's, Richarlison, Dejan Kulusevski, Peter Hall, Ed Osmond Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Hove Albion's Pascal, Rights, Manchester City side's, West Ham United, Liverpool, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, Sheffield United, Brighton, United, CITY, London, New, BBC, Wolves, Molineux, 200th Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Crystal, Fulham, Luton Town, Newcastle United, Brentford, Thomson Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, Brighton, Rights MANCHESTER, England, Danish, Liverpool, Brighton . City

☆ Bellingham shines as England cruise to victory in Scotland
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Summary Foden, Bellingham and Kane score for EnglandMaguire scores own goal after coming off the benchGLASGOW, Sept 12 (Reuters) - England brought Scotland crashing back down to earth with a comfortable 3-1 victory in a friendly at Hampden Park with Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane on target on Tuesday. The depth in England's squad was apparent though as they controlled the contest to give Scotland a reality check. "The first half we didn't really get started and England dominated the ball," Scotland boss Steve Clarke told Channel 4. SELF-DESTRUCTEDScotland self-destructed soon after when they failed to clear their lines and Robertson played the ball straight to Bellingham who rifled a shot past Angus Gunn. Bellingham then rounded off a great display with a slide-rule pass to Kane who finished with his trademark precision.

Persons: Kane, England Maguire, Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Foden, Kyle Walker's, Madrid's Bellingham, Andy Robertson, Harry Maguire, Steve Clarke's, Scotland's, Gareth Southgate, Lewis Dunk, Steve Clarke, Bellingham, Walker, Marcus Rashford, destructed, Robertson, Angus Gunn, Maguire, John McGinn glanced, Gunn, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Hampden, Tartan Army, England, decibel, Georgia, Channel, Real Madrid, Bellingham, Manchester United, Ukraine, Thomson Locations: Bellingham, GLASGOW, England, Scotland, Norway, Ukraine, England's

☆ England salvage 1-1 draw against Ukraine in Euro qualifier
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Michael Kahn | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WROCLAW, Poland, Sept 9 (Reuters) - England fought back to claim a 1-1 draw in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine on Saturday and stay six points clear atop Group C after Kyle Walker netted from a sublime pass by Harry Kane for his first international goal. Walker bemoaned his side's missed chances but said getting a draw on the road marked a good return for a side that had 11 attempts compared to two for Ukraine. England played more directly after the break and started creating more opportunities, including a Bukayo Saka shot that bounced off the bar. England, who conceded just their second goal in qualifying, are top with 13 points from five games followed by Ukraine on seven from four. The draw against Ukraine marked the first time England have dropped points in the qualifying campaign.

Persons: Kyle Walker, Harry Kane, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Yukhym Konoplia, Jordan Pickford, Zinchenko, Gareth Southgate's, Kane, Walker, Walker bemoaned, Southgate, James Maddison, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Marcus Rashford, Michael Kahn, Ken Ferris Organizations: England, Ukraine, Channel, Thomson Locations: WROCLAW, Poland, Ukraine, England, Russia, Moscow

☆ Fernandes seals comeback win for Man Utd over Forest
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Christian Eriksen began the comeback after 17 minutes when he touched in Marcus Rashford's cross but for all United's pressure, Forest still packed a substantial threat. But they responded in determined fashion to win a Premier League game at Old Trafford from two goals down for only the third time. In doing so Awoniyi became the first Forest player to score in seven successive Premier League appearances. Rashford dinked in a free kick and Fernandes headed the ball across to Casemiro who made up for missing an earlier sitter. Almost inevitably, Fernandes supplied the winner, although it was tough on Forest who had chances to grab a point in 13 nervous minutes of stoppage time.

Persons: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, Lee Smith, Bruno Fernandes, Taiwo Awoniyi, Willy Boly, Christian Eriksen, Marcus Rashford's, Casemiro, Joe Worrall, Fernandes, Rashford, Danilo, Matt Turner, Awoniyi, Andre Onana, United's, Boly, Serge Aurier, Eriksen, Morgan Gibbs, White's, Martyn Herman, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Manchester, Rights, Old, Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Thomson Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, Turner

☆ Fernandes inspires United comeback win, Arsenal held, West Ham go top
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United began abysmally against Forest and conceded twice inside the opening five minutes to Steve Cooper's enterprising outfit. United got the quick response they needed however with Marcus Rashford's cut back being touched in by Cristian Eriksen. Dejan Kulusevski sealed the points in the second half for new manager Ange Postecoglou's side. First half I thought we were really good," Australian Postecoglou, who has quickly changed the mood at Spurs, told reporters. Champions Manchester City, who are fifth on six points, visit promoted Sheffield United on Sunday when Newcastle United, on three points, host Liverpool who have four.

Persons: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, James Ward, Prowse, Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio, West Ham, Erik, Steve Cooper's, Fernandes, Forest, Andre Onana, Willy Boly, United, Marcus Rashford's, Cristian Eriksen, Casemiro, Joe Worrall, Danilo, Rashford, Andreas Pereira, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, Eddie Nketiah, Calvin Bassey cynically, Marco Silva's, Arsenal's, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Ange Postecoglou's, we've, We've, Sasa Kalajdzic, Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen, Kevin Schade's, Martyn Herman, Ken Ferris Organizations: Manchester United, Forest, Arsenal, Fulham Flying West Ham, Manchester, Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Premier League, . West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, Hammers, Seagulls, United, Bukayo, Spurs, Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wolves, Brentford, Manchester City, Sheffield United, Sunday, Newcastle United, Liverpool, Thomson Locations: Brighton, ., West, Portuguese, Forest's, London

☆ Ten Hag primed to end false dawns at Man United
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Aadi Nair | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Since United last won the Premier League title under Alex Ferguson in 2013, David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have all failed to revive former glories - but Ten Hag appears to be making progress. Last year, he took charge of a United side that had collected their lowest-ever Premier League points tally (58) in the 2021-22 season and were in a five-year trophy drought. The turnaround has been remarkable, with a top-four finish in the Premier League, the League Cup trophy and a place in the FA Cup final to show for last season. "I think the difference is, with reference to last year, now we have the foundation with this squad," Ten Hag told reporters. If Ten Hag can stop the uncertainty over the club's ownership from spilling over into his dressing room, United have reason to believe they can challenge seriously to win the Premier League and end the recent dominance of Manchester City.

Persons: Erik, Hag, Tony Obrien, Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, England's Mason, Andre Onana, David de Gea, Dane Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Cristiano, Harry Maguire, Aadi Nair, Ed Osmond Organizations: Soccer, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Wembley, Carabao, United, Premier League, Ajax, League, FA, Liverpool, Brentford, Manchester City, Sevilla, Atalanta, United's U.S, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Casemiro, Bengaluru

☆ Windrush Day: Manchester United great Andy Cole opens up about Jamaican roots and racism
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Darren Lewis | James Oware | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

On one of the first voyages, 492 Caribbean islanders onboard the HMT Empire Windrush arrived in the UK on June 22, 1948. That generation of immigrants became the namesake of that ship, and their arrival date is now celebrated as Windrush Day. However, Cole says racist abuse and a lack of acknowledgement for his achievements meant that in adulthood, he recognized his father was right. Speaking on the inevitability of racist abuse that Black footballers face when missing penalties Andy outlined, “I think we’re just waiting, okay, what’s happening on social media? A clinical striker in his playing career, maybe one day Andy can transfer his wealth of knowledge to the boardroom.

Persons: Andy Cole, “, Darren Lewis, Cole reminisced, ” Andy, Windrush, Cole’s, Cole, Douglas Miller, ” Cole, Norma Gregory, Lincoln, ”, Caribbeans, Mark Leech, Andy, Devante, George Wood, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Vinícius, Romelu, Tom Jenkins, Vinicius Organizations: CNN, League, Champions League, CNN’s, Commonwealth, Caribbean, Hulton, Coal Miners, Heritage, English League, Barnsley, English, England, Inter Milan, FIFA, UEFA, Italy, Real Locations: Britain, Nottingham, Jamaica, Commonwealth, Runnymede, British, England, Real Madrid, Italian, Brazil, European

☆ Kylian Mbappé scores French record 54th goal of the season
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Kylian Mbappé scored his 54th goal of the season for club and country in France’s 1-0 win over Greece in Euro 2024 qualifying, setting a new French goalscoring record. The previous record was 53 goals in a single season set by the late striker Just Fontaine during the 1957-58 campaign. Mbappé scored the winning goal from the penalty spot 10 minutes into the second half after Antoine Griezmann was fouled by Konstantinos Mavropanos, maintaining France’s perfect qualifying record with four wins from four matches. “The only regret I have is to not be able to play safe because we had chances to score the second goal,” France head coach Didier Deschamps told uefa.com. France, yet to concede a goal in qualifying, continues its campaign against the Republic of Ireland at the Parc des Princes in September.

Persons: Kylian Mbappé, Just Fontaine, Germain, Erling Haaland’s, Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Odysseas Vlachodimos, Mavropanos, Randal Kolo Muani, ”, Didier Deschamps, “, Olivier Giroud’s, Les, Harry Kane, England’s, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Kalvin Phillips Organizations: CNN, Paris Saint, Manchester City, don’t, France, Les Bleus, Parc des Princes, Three Lions, Arsenal, Bukayo Locations: Greece, Paris, Norway, Cyprus, ” France, Germany, France, Republic of Ireland, Parc des, England, North Macedonia, Ukraine

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