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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

☆ Man United nears sale of 25% stake to Jim Ratcliffe for $33 a share -Sky News
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The Glazer family announced last November that they were exploring "strategic alternatives" for the club, including a possible sale and were open to fresh investment. Manchester United's U.S.-listed shares rose 9.5% to $20.10 in early trading on Friday. Manchester United generates more revenue and has a larger fan base than its London rival. The Glazer family has faced intense criticism from fans over its handling of this key part of the club's operations. The six descendants of American businessman Malcolm Glazer, who died in 2014, currently control 96% of Manchester United's voting stock.

Persons: Glazer, Jim Ratcliffe, Ratcliffe, Sir Alex Ferguson, Richard Arnold, Roman Abramovich, Todd Boehly, Phil Noble, Malcolm Glazer, Ineos, Eva Mathews, Matt Scuffham, Arun Koyyur, Susan Fenton Organizations: Manchester, soccer, Sky News, Old, Manchester United, Premier League soccer, Chelsea, U.S, Clearlake, REUTERS, Reuters, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Forbes, Ligue, Nice, Swiss Super League, FC Lausanne, Racing Club Abidjan, Ivory Coast Ligue, Grenadiers, Thomson Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester United's U.S, London, Manchester, Britain, Ineos, British, Bengaluru

☆ David Beckham's mentor praised Warren Buffett's leadership style - and urged soccer-club owners to act the same way
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

David Beckham's mentor, Sir Alex Ferguson, praised Warren Buffett in his book about leadership. Like Buffett, soccer-club owners should be a source of funding and advice when needed, he said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementSoccer-team owners should lead like Warren Buffett, according to the legendary manager who mentored David Beckham. Insider has spoken to several CEOs of Berkshire subsidiaries in recent years, and they've painted a similar picture to Ferguson.

Persons: David Beckham's, Sir Alex Ferguson, Warren Buffett, Buffett's, Buffett, —, David Beckham, Michael Moritz, Berkshire Hathaway, Ferguson, they've, Charlie Munger, He's, Steve Jobs, Jobs Organizations: Manchester United, Service, Premier League, Cup, Berkshire, American Express, Football Locations: Berkshire

☆ Erik ten Hag: Manchester United just can’t find winning formula under Dutch coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Michael Johnston | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“It is below the standards you expect at Manchester United,” Ten Hag told reporters after Wednesday’s defeat. Rasmus Højlund joined Manchester United from Italian club Atalanta in August for a reported fee of $87.7 million. “You just can’t quite get the stability that Ferguson brought, and since then, people have come and gone,” Dutch football expert Michael Statham told CNN Sport. Manchester United manager Ten Hag has had a very public falling out with Jadon Sancho, who last played for the club in August. They are not thinking about strategic reviews or structures or whatever,” the United manager said before the Manchester derby on the weekend.

Persons: Erik ten Hag, Wednesday’s, Newcastle United –, Hag, “, they’re, “ You’re, Rasmus Højlund, Alex Livesey, Sir Alex Ferguson, Ferguson, Michael Statham, Mason Mount, John Walton, –, Mason Greenwood, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Ten Hag, Gareth Copley, Glazer, everpresent, Jim Ratcliffe, Jassim Bin Hamad Al, Sheikh Jassim, Ratcliffe, Michael Regan, Gary Neville, Erik, ” Neville, ”, Jamie Carragher, Lisandro Martínez, Johan Cruyff, that’s, ” Statham, Tyrell Malacia, Martínez, they’ve, Statham, Sancho, “ He’s, Erling Haaland, John Stones, Catherine Ivill Organizations: CNN, Manchester, English Premier League, Old, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Manchester United, of, Atalanta, United, CNN Sport, Chelsea, Spanish, Getafe, Arsenal, The Athletic, Qatari, Sky Sports, Getty, –, ” CNN, Dutch, Ajax –, Ajax, ”, humbling Locations: Old Trafford, Italian, Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Europe, Liverpool, Argentine, Manchester United's Old Trafford, United, Newcastle

☆ Manchester United: Galatasaray piles more misery on Erik ten Hag with stunning Champions League win
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Boos echoed around Old Trafford once again as Erik ten Hag led Manchester United to yet another home defeat, this time losing 3-2 to Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. Michael Regan/Getty ImagesTen Hag said after the match that there were “no excuses” for United’s continuing woes. Darren Staples/AFP/Getty ImagesHowever, the start of the season has surely been worse than even the most pessimistic of United fans would have predicted. Manager Erik ten Hag is under pressure after United's fifth defeat in seven games. “[There’s been] a lot of off-the-field stuff that others wouldn’t have had to contend with in the history of the game,” the 2007/08 Champions League winner added, referring to situations with Mason Greenwood, Antony and Jadon Sancho.

Persons: Erik ten Hag, Rasmus Højlund, Wilfried Zaha, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, –, Mertens, Mauro Icardi, Michael Regan, ”, “, Casemiro, Darren Staples, Sir Alex Ferguson, Rio Ferdinand, “ I’m, ” Ferdinand, Erik, Hag, Martin Rickett, they’ve, Mason Greenwood, Antony, Jadon Sancho, it’s Organizations: CNN, Manchester United, Galatasaray, UEFA Champions League, Theatre of, United, Champions League, Getty, League, Premier League, Former United, TNT Sports, Brentford Locations: Old Trafford, Turkish, AFP

“This whole process has been like an emotional rollercoaster,” Beckham said of the “Beckham” series in an exclusive video interview with The Associated Press. Despite the full support of Manchester United fans and club manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Beckham said there wasn’t the same knowledge or concern about mental health that exists now. It had always been his father’s dream that his son play in the premiership for Manchester United and it soon became their shared dream, turned reality. She was already a global superstar as “Posh Spice” and he was a rising talent with Manchester United. “Do I wish things hadn’t happened?

Persons: — David Beckham, ” Beckham, Beckham, “ I’ve, “, hadn’t, ”, Diego Simeone’s, David Gardner, Sir Alex Ferguson, ’ ”, I’d, ‘, “ I’m, Ferguson, Cruz, Harper Seven, Victoria Adams, Gary Neville, “ Beckham, weren’t, “ Brand Beckham Organizations: Netflix, Associated Press, Argentina, AP, Manchester United, League, Brooklyn, Real Madrid, Adidas, Armani, Inter Miami Locations: Argentina, London, Chingford , Essex, Hackney, Manchester, Romeo, America

☆ Manchester United soars 18% after report says the UK soccer team's American owners may decide to sell it
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Carla Mozée | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Manchester United shares soared Tuesday following a Sky News report the UK soccer club may be put up for sale. The American family that owns the team is preparing to announce it's exploring financial options for the Old Trafford team. Manchester United earlier Tuesday parted ways with famed forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Man United shares, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, shot up as much as 18% during afternoon trade following a brief trading halt. Ronaldo rejoined Man United last year, which was 12 years after he first departed to play for Real Madrid.

☆ Ronaldo says he was close to joining Man City
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 16 (Reuters) - Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo said he was close to signing for bitter rivals Manchester City last year but former manager Alex Ferguson asked him not to. It's something they spoke (about) a lot and (Manchester City manager Pep) Guardiola said two weeks ago, I guess, that they tried hard to have me," Ronaldo told Piers Morgan in an interview for TalkTV, the first part of which was aired on Wednesday. "But as you know, as my history (was) in Manchester United, your heart, your feeling... make the difference. It was the difference in that moment, but I cannot be loyal if I will, I wouldn't say that Manchester City wasn't close," Ronaldo said. He said to me that, 'It's impossible for you to come to Manchester City'.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United forward says he feels 'betrayed' and has 'no respect' for Erik ten Hag
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

When asked if United's hierarchy were trying to force him out of the club, Ronaldo said: "Yes. Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels "betrayed" by Manchester United for trying to force him out of the club and says he has "no respect" for boss Erik ten Hag because he "doesn't show respect for me". A big club like Manchester United bringing in a sporting director surprised not only me but all the world. Ronaldo also said of Ten Hag: "I don't have respect for him because he doesn't show respect for me. "I love Manchester United, I love the fans, they're always on my side.

That’s what you work so hard for … That’s why you play,” Rooney reminisces. The club went into administration after debts spiraled and it failed to play players their wages. “He was great to play for, he’s the reason I signed for Manchester United to play for him. Then Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson congratulates Wayne Rooney after his final Premier League title win in 2013. While Rooney was in Dubai, goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes gave the Manchester club a dominant victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo a fost desemnat "Jucătorul Secolului XXI"
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-28 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Cristiano Ronaldo nu se mai oprește din a câștiga trofee individuale. Lusitanul, care evoluează acum la Juventus Torino, a fost desemnat "Jucătorul Secolului XXI" în cadrul galei Globe Soccer Awards, care a avut loc aseară la Dubai. "Pep Guardiola a câștigat lupta cu Sir Alex Ferguson, Zinedine Zidane și Jose Mourinho și a fost desemnat "Antrenorul Secolului XXI". Real Madrid a primit premiul pentru cel mai bun club din ultimii 20 de ani.Premiul pentru "Jucătorul Anului" i-a fost acordat lui Robert Lewandowski de la Bayern Munchen. Cea mai bună echipă a fost aleasă formația pe care evoluează polonezul iar Hansi Flick, antrenorul acesteia, a fost numit cel mai bun tehnician din 2020.Gala Globe Soccer Awards a ajuns la a 12-a ediție, care a fost una cu totul specială.

Persons: Cristiano Ronaldo, Pep Guardiola, Sir Alex Ferguson, Zinedine Zidane, Jose Mourinho, Robert Lewandowski Organizations: Juventus Torino, Globe, Awards, Real Madrid, Bayern Munchen Locations: Dubai

☆ De la ospătar la agent care face sute de milioane de euro. Povestea lui Mino Raiola, omul care a revoluționat transferurile
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-17 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Povestea lui Raiola a început în restaurantul familiei. După ce a crescut, a lucrat ca ospătar în restaurantul familiei, cu specific italian și numit Napoli, și era cel care ținea legătura cu clienții, pentru că învățase olandeză mai bine decât tatăl său. Spre exemplu, când un client al restaurantului familiei s-a plâns de probleme cu furnizorii săi italieni, Raiola a rezolvat lucrurile. Atunci a legat o conexiune puternică cu Zlatan Ibrahimovic, care avea să-i aducă peste o sută de milioane de euro de-a lungul anilor. Spre exemplu, în 2012, Sir Alex Ferguson a povestit că era gata să-i prelungească înțelegerea lui Paul Pogba, dar Raiola a intrat în birou și a anulat tot.

Persons: Raiola, Mino, Zlatan, Sir Alex Ferguson, Paul Pogba Organizations: Ajax, Manchester United, Juventus Locations: Italiei, Salerno, Olanda, Napoli, Haarlem, Italia, Sparta Praga, Lazio, Monaco

☆ Planul lui Manchester United pentru a-l aduce înapoi pe Cristiano Ronaldo
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-09 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Iar afacerea ar urma să se finalizeze la insistențele sponsorului grupării engleze, producătorul auto Chevrolet. Compania americană a anunțat că este gata să contribuie financiar pentru ca CR7 să îmbrace din nou tricoul lui Red Devils. Asta deoarece Cristiano are un salariu pe care nu și-l pot permite multe cluburi, de peste 2 milioane de euro pe lună. Cristiano Ronaldo a evoluat la Manchester United între 2003 și 2009, fiind cedat la Real Madrid pentru aproape 100 de milioane de euro. La United a cucerit trei titluri la rând și UEFA Champions League în 2008 sub comanda lui Sir Alex Ferguson.

Persons: Red Devils, Cristiano, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sir Alex Ferguson Organizations: Chevrolet, Compania, Red, Juventus, Jeep, United, Manchester United, Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League Locations: Torino, italian

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