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☆ Manchester United reaches FA Cup final after ‘the most humiliating victory’ against second-tier Coventry City
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

But, as they have done throughout this turbulent season, things started to go very wrong for the 12-time FA Cup winner. United subsequently secured victory via a penalty shootout, but the celebrations were muted after Rasmus Højlund scored the decisive spot-kick. But defender Harry Maguire instead turned to the Coventry players and immediately congratulated them on their performance, while many other of United’s stars stayed standing around the center circle. They were 20 seconds from going out.”Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is facing questions over his future at the club. I’m sure we have a good chance to win this final, although we play the best team in the world.

Persons: Luke Edwards, Manchester United's Harry Maguire, Alastair Grant, United, Rasmus Højlund, Harry Maguire, “, ” Edwards, Erik, Hag, Nick Potts, Erik ten, Roy Keane, ”, Keane, I’m, Jim Ratcliffe, Ochirvaani, Sir Alex Ferguson, ” Batbold, Andy Mitten Organizations: CNN, Manchester United, Coventry City, FA, Premier League, Coventry, Wembley, Reds, Manchester, Chelsea, Liverpool, United, BBC’s Football, Manchester City, ITV, ”, Dreams Locations: Coventry, Mongolia

☆ Alejandro Garnacho scores ‘beautiful’ bicycle kick for Manchester United
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The moment was over in a flash, but Alejandro Garnacho’s stunning bicycle kick goal against Everton on Sunday will be remembered for decades to come. The 19-year-old’s acrobatic effort set Manchester United on the path to a 3-0 victory, but all the talk after the full-time whistle was about that goal. The Manchester United youngster could barely believe what he had done as he, along with millions around the world, celebrated one of the best goals in the club’s history. After Sunday’s stunning effort, the Argentine international has also drawn comparisons with another Manchester United great, Wayne Rooney. That was the most beautiful overhead kick,” he said on the Gary Neville Podcast.

Persons: Alejandro Garnacho’s, Diogo Dalot, Jordan Pickford, ” Garnacho, I’ve, Garnacho, Ballon d’Or, Cristiano Ronaldo, Siu, Wayne Rooney, Erik ten Hag, Wayne Rooney's, Martin Rickett, Hag, Ronaldo, Rooney, “, he’s, Manchester, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, “ I’ve, ” Organizations: CNN, Everton, Manchester United, Sky Sports, Real Madrid, Juventus, Argentine, Manchester City, Manchester United’s, Galatasaray, Champions League Locations: Manchester

☆ Manchester United midfielder Fernandes is "not captain material", says Keane
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MANCHESTER, England, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes should be stripped of his captaincy according to former player Roy Keane, who blasted the Portuguese international after the squad's 3-0 loss to Manchester City in Sunday's derby at Old Trafford. He is not captain material," Keane said on Sky Sports. Keane, a former United captain, echoed Gary Neville's thoughts on Fernandes after the side's 7-0 thrashing at Liverpool last season, their heaviest loss since 1931. Fernandes was made captain last summer after Harry Maguire was stripped of the role. "I know it's a big decision, obviously they changed the captaincy with Maguire, but Fernandes is not captain material.

Persons: Bruno Fernandes, Roy Keane, Fernandes, Keane, Gary Neville's, Erik ten Hag, Neville, Harry Maguire, Maguire, Lori Ewing, Clare Fallon Organizations: Manchester United, Portuguese, Manchester City, Old, Sky Sports, United, Liverpool, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Sunday's, Old Trafford

☆ United manager Ten Hag says derby loss one of most disappointing days of his tenure
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MANCHESTER, England, Oct 29 (Reuters) - In what is turning into a miserable season for Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag said Sunday's 3-0 demolition by local rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford was one of the most disappointing days in his tenure with the team. Asked if Sunday was one of his worst days in the job, the downcast manager told reporters: "Yes. "When you lose a derby in the way we lose is disappointing. First half we had a very good game plan and the execution was very good and then the penalty changed the moment." Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville called United's loss "appalling" on Sky Sports.

Persons: Erik ten Hag, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, United, Scott McTominay's, Ederson, Pep Guardiola, Guardiola, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, they've, Lori Ewing, Clare Fallon Organizations: Manchester United, Manchester City, United, League, Manchester, City, Premier League, Old, Former Manchester United, Sky Sports, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Old Trafford, Copenhagen

☆ Big 'Ted Lasso' fan Guardiola could not pass up chance at cameo
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-26 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MANCHESTER, England, May 26 (Reuters) - As a big fan of Apple TV's popular soccer comedy "Ted Lasso", Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was happy to appear as himself on the show's penultimate episode that aired this week. "As a family, my little daughter Valentina and my wife, we enjoy a lot to watch the show," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday. "We are big fans, and when they offered a cameo, I said why not and I could meet the actors. The fictional AFC Richmond beat City in the episode called "Mom City", and Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, and Guardiola shake hands after the game ends. The scene was shot before an actual City game at the Etihad and the cast and crew returned to watch a recent game there.

☆ Andy Robertson: Assistant referee stood down while Football Association investigates apparent elbow incident
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The assistant referee who appeared to elbow Liverpool’s Andy Robertson during an English Premier League game on Sunday will not be involved in any matches while English football’s governing body investigates the incident, the body responsible for Premier League referees said in a statement. The Football Association (FA) is investigating the incident which happened at the end of the first half match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield. Video replays appeared to show Robertson brushing past Hatzidakis who responded by lifting his elbow, which hit the player. Robertson was visibly furious and had to be pulled away by his teammates after receiving a yellow card for his subsequent reaction. The incident during the break was one of many flashpoints in a chaotic game at Anfield which eventually finished in a 2-2 draw.

☆ Arsenal have history on side in title race with City
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The victory, clinched by Eddie Nketiah's stoppage-time strike, saw Arsenal become only the fifth team in Premier League history to hit 50 points from their first 19 games. Only Liverpool in 2018-19 failed to take the title after hitting 51 points from 19 matches, being edged by Manchester City after squandering a seven-point lead. Arsenal have a smaller advantage over City than Liverpool did, leading Pep Guardiola's side by five points, and they have played one game fewer. They've still got to play Manchester City twice and they've got them on their shoulders," he said. "They're a massive powerhouse, Manchester City and Pep Guardiola.

David Beckham, England — World Cup (1998, 2002 and 2006)Nate: The uncontainable aura of a man who transcended the sport and captured the world’s eyes. Eusebio, Portugal — (World Cup 1966)Nate: Rising high by the crowd that carries him; adored by Benfica, adored by Portugal, adored by the whole world. Zlatan Ibrahimović , Sweden (World Cup, 2002 and 2006)Nate: An ever present mythos … seemingly reversing time whilst being a journeyman through it. Lionel Messi, Argentina — (World Cup, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018)Nate: Ladies and gentlemen … It’s Lionel Messi. Socrates, Brazil — (World Cup, 1982 and 1986)Nate: Philosopher by name … glory that belongs in the Colosseum.

Soccer’s global governing body has found itself at loggerheads with seven European nations over the threat of sanctions for any player wearing a “OneLove” armband during games. Kane (right) wears the "OneLove" armband during the Nations League game between England and Italy on September 23. So that’s why we chose to do this.”Belgian Foreign Affairs Minister Hadja Lahbib wears a "OneLove" armband in the stands. Germany's players pose with their hands covering their mouths prior to their World Cup game against Japan. The “OneLove” armband is not the only instance of attire being scrutinized at the World Cup.

☆ World Cup 2022 - Germany 1-2 Japan: Late Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano goals earn shock victory
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Charlotte Marsh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Japan celebrates during a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match against Germany at Khalifa International Stadium on Nov. 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. Marc Atkins | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesEach Japan goal was greeted with a team bundle at the corner flag, and there were joyous celebrations at full-time. For Germany, their poor World Cup form continues, having finished bottom of their group at the 2018 tournament. After having two earlier efforts blocked, Gundogan stepped up and expertly dispatched his spot-kick to see the four-time World Cup winners in front. We made mistakes that we should never commit especially in a World Cup and those are the things that we need to improve on."

☆ Hall of Fame-ul Premier League a fost completat cu jucătorii David Beckham și Steven Gerrard
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-20 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

David Beckham și Steven Gerrard au completat lista jucătorilor incluși în Hall of Fame-ul Premier League. Fostul star al lui Manchester United a obținut 6 titluri de campion al Angliei cu "diavolii roșii".În cele 265 de meciuri jucate în eșalonul superior, "Becks" a marcat 62 de goluri și a dat 80 de pase decisive. El a înscris 18 goluri din lovituri libere, ceea ce rămâne un record în Premier League și în ziua de azi.Steven Gerrard a evoluat timp de 17 ani la FC Liverpool. A jucat 504 meciuri în prima ligă engleză, în care a înscris 120 de goluri și a oferit 92 de assist-uri. Mijlocașul nu a cucerit niciun titlu de campion cu "cormoranii", dar a fost vicecampion în 2002, 2009 și 2014.Ceilalți 6 jucători incluși în Hall of Fame în acest an sunt Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Eric Cantona, Frank Lampard și Dennis Bergkamp.Fotbaliștii au ajuns să facă parte din această listă în urma voturilor oferite de suporteri dar și a unui grup de specialiști din Premier League.

Persons: David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, El, azi.Steven Gerrard, Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Eric Cantona, Frank Lampard, Dennis Bergkamp.Fotbaliștii Organizations: Hall, Fame, Premier League, Manchester United, FC Liverpool Locations: Angliei, engleză, Fame

☆ Frank Lampard a devenit al cincilea fotbalist indus în Hall of Fame-ul Premier League
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-19 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Frank Lampard a devenit al cincilea fotbalist indus în Hall of Fame-ul Premier League. Legendarul jucător, care a evoluat la West Ham United, Chelsea Londra și Manchester City, a marcat 177 de goluri în eșalonul superior al campionatului Angliei, ceea ce reprezintă un record între mijlocași. Mijlocașul a cucerit de trei ori titlul cu „aristocrații”. Alți doi jucători induși recent în Hall of Fame-ul Premier League sunt fostele glorii ale clubului Manchester United: atacantul francez Eric Cantona și mijlocașul irlandez Roy Keane. Primii fotbaliști care au fost incluși în Hall of Fame au fost englezul Alan Shearer și francezul Thierry Henry.

Persons: Frank Lampard, Eric Cantona, irlandez Roy Keane, Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry Organizations: Hall, Fame, Premier League, West Ham United, Chelsea Londra, Manchester City, Lampard, Chelsea, League, Manchester United Locations: West Ham, Angliei, irlandez

☆ Conor McGregor aruncă mănușa! Anunțul făcut pe rețelele sociale în privința lui Manchester United
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-22 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Anunțul făcut pe rețelele sociale în privința lui Manchester UnitedManchester United s-a numărat printre ultimele cluburi care s-au retras din Super League după ce proiectul a provocat critici acerbe din partea fanilor și jucătorilor. Este vorba de celebrul luptător Conor McGregor care a anunțat pe rețelele de socializare că se gândește să preia pe Manchester United. ”Hei băieți, mă bate gândul să cumpăr pe Manchester United! Ce părere aveți?”, a fost mesajul pentru cei peste 8,6 milioane de urmăritori ai săi. Asta în timp ce Manchester United rămâne cel mai scump club din Anglia, fiind evaluat la peste 3,5 miliarde de euro, conform revistei Forbes.

Persons: Conor McGregor, Ed Woodward, JP Morgan, McGregor, Roy Keane, Dennis Irwin, Floyd Organizations: Conor, Manchester United Manchester United, League, JP, Liga, Manchester United, Manchester United !, Forbes Locations: Trafford, Irlandezul, Anglia, Arabia Saudită

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