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☆ Sancho to train away from Man Utd first team
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

England international Sancho was omitted from United's squad for a 3-1 league loss to Arsenal on Sept. 3, with manager Ten Hag stating he had been left out because of poor training performance. Sancho, who joined United from Borussia Dortmund in July 2021, had a prolonged absence last season during which he was training separately from the United squad. "Jadon Sancho will remain on a personal training programme away from the first-team group, pending resolution of a squad discipline issue," United said in a statement. United's season has been marred by off-field issues. United are 11th in the Premier League with six points from four games, and they next host Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Persons: Manchester United's Jadon Sancho, Phil Noble, United's Jadon Sancho, Erik ten Hag, Sancho, Ten, Jadon Sancho, Antony, Mason Greenwood, Greenwood, Aadi Nair, Toby Davis Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Manchester United, Fulham, REUTERS, England, Arsenal, United, Borussia Dortmund, LaLiga, Getafe, Brighton & Hove Albion, Thomson Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, Bengaluru

☆ Newcastle in need of lift after faltering Premier League start
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The euphoria that greeted the start of Newcastle United's season has been replaced by a sense of deflation after three successive Premier League losses has left them 14th in the table. "It's never been lost on me how difficult the Premier League is," Howe said after the Brighton defeat. MASTER GUARDIOLAWhile juggling the demands of the Premier League and the Champions League will be new for Howe, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has mastered the art. These are heady days for fourth-placed West Ham with a Europa League campaign starting next week, but they have not enjoyed a Premier League win at home to City since 2014. West Ham are one of four teams on 10 points.

Persons: Eddie Howe's, Sandro Tonali, Howe, It's, GUARDIOLA, Pep Guardiola, Ange Postecoglou, Mauricio Pochettino, Martyn Herman, Ken Ferris Organizations: Newcastle, Premier League, Champions League, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Brighton & Hove Albion, AC Milan, Brentford, Brighton, Red Star, West Ham United, Leaders City, Europa League, Tottenham Hotspur, Sheffield United, Liverpool, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fifth, Arsenal, Everton, Sunday, Manchester United's, Spurs, Chelsea, Bournemouth, Thomson Locations: Liverpool, Milan, Newcastle, Howe, Manchester, Red Star Belgrade, West Ham, City, Sunday's

☆ Man Utd confirm Qualcomm's Snapdragon as new shirt sponsor
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

United signed a five-year deal with German tech firm TeamViewer in 2021 to be their principal shirt sponsor, replacing Chevrolet. It added that it would undertake a focused sales process in a "normalised market", having agreed the TeamViewer deal at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Manchester United has agreed to an expanded strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., that will see the Snapdragon brand displayed on the front of the club's famous shirt," United said in a press release late on Tuesday. "Qualcomm Technologies is already a global partner of Manchester United, promoting its Snapdragon brand. United signed a 900 million pounds deal with Adidas in July, renewing their partnership with its official kit supplier for 10 more years.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, United, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Qualcomm, REUTERS, Manchester United, Premier League, Athletic, United, Chevrolet, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc, Adidas, Thomson Locations: U.S, Trafford, Manchester, Bengaluru

☆ Antony delays Manchester Utd return to address assault allegations
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

FIIE PHOTO-Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - August 26, 2023 Manchester United's Antony during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsMANCHESTER, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Antony will not immediately return to Manchester United while the Brazil striker addresses assault allegations against him, the Premier League club said on Sunday. "Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony," the club said in a brief statement. However, it has been agreed with Antony that he will delay his return until further notice in order to address the allegations." "I have agreed with Manchester United to take a period of absence while I address the allegations made against me," the player wrote in a post on Instagram. United are currently 11th in the Premier League with six points from four games, and they next host Brighton on Saturday.

Persons: Manchester United's Antony, Phil Noble, Antony, Gabriela Cavallin, Lori Ewing, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, REUTERS, Rights, Greater Manchester Police, Bolivia, Brighton, Thomson Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, Brazil, Peru

☆ Manchester United's Greenwood joins Getafe on loan
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 2 (Reuters) - Manchester United's 21-year-old striker Mason Greenwood is joining Spanish LaLiga side Getafe on loan until the end of the season, both clubs said on Friday. United said last month that Greenwood would leave Old Trafford to avoid being a "distraction" despite being cleared of allegations of assault and attempted rape. Greenwood was suspended by United in January 2022 when accusations against him surfaced on social media. In a statement to British media, Greenwood said he had "made mistakes" but added: "I did not do the things I was accused of. After announcing the loan deal with Getafe on Friday, United said in a statement: "The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United.

Persons: Mason Greenwood, United, Greenwood, Mason, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris Organizations: Spanish LaLiga, Getafe, United, Crown, Service, Manchester United, Thomson Locations: Manchester, Old Trafford, Gdansk

☆ Man City will adapt in Guardiola's absence, says midfielder Silva
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Midfielder Bernardo Silva is confident Manchester City will adapt in the absence of manager Pep Guardiola, who will miss the treble winner's Premier League clashes against Sheffield United and Fulham after undergoing back surgery. Guardiola, 52, is recovering from the surgery in Barcelona, and assistant coach Juanma Lillo will replace the Spaniard on the touchline. But we know perfectly well what he wants from us and what the rest of the staff want from us. Champions City are fifth in the standings with six points from two games. They travel to promoted Sheffield United on Saturday before hosting Marco Silva's Fulham on Sept. 2.

Persons: Bernardo Silva, Pep Guardiola, Guardiola, Juanma Lillo, Silva, they'll, Lillo, Marco Silva's, Pearl Josephine Nazare, William Mallard Organizations: League, Sheffield United, Fulham, Manchester United's, Marco, Marco Silva's Fulham, Thomson Locations: Manchester, Barcelona, City, Bengaluru

☆ 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

☆ Man United's Mount out 'until international break' with injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Aug 22 (Reuters) - Manchester United's England midfielder Mason Mount will miss Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest due to injury and is expected to be out until next month's international break, United said on Tuesday. The 24-year-old, who started both of United's league games so far this season, picked up an injury in last weekend's 2-0 loss at Tottenham Hotspur. "The small complaint is expected to keep Mount out until the international break next month," United said in a statement. The next international break takes place from Sept. 4-12. Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Mason Mount, United, Anita Kobylinska, Toby Davis Organizations: Premier League, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Thomson Locations: Manchester, United, Gdansk

☆ Mutineers silent as Spain enjoy Women's World Cup triumph
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Twelve of the 15 players who took part in the mutiny and ended up not making Spain's World Cup squad decided to stay silent, giving no interviews and making no mention of the Women's World Cup on their personal social media accounts. The 15 e-mails from 15 players sent to RFEF President Luis Rubiales demanded radical changes in the team's structure. PLAYERS SILENTReuters tried to contact the players through their agents, who said they will remain silent. However, Spanish agent Carlota Planas, who represents world champions Mariona Caldentey, Cata Coll and four of the players who were left behind -- Pina, Guijarro, Lola Gallardo and Leila Aouhabi -- told Reuters the revolt played a major role in Spain's World Cup success. "Without them and their bravery, surely the RFEF would not have even considered making any improvements at all," Planas said.

Persons: Spain's Misa Rodriguez, Juan Medina, Spain's, Jorge Vilda, Luis Rubiales, Ona, Mariona, Aitana Bonmati, Sandra Panos, Patri, Mapi Leon, Claudia Pina, Carlota Planas, Mariona Caldentey, Cata Coll, Pina, Guijarro, Lola Gallardo, Leila Aouhabi, Planas, Marta Diaz, Manchester United's Lucia Garcia, Diaz, Fernando Kallas, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Rights, La Roja, England, Spanish FA, World, League, Reuters, BePlayer Agency, Manchester, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Spain, Madrid, Sydney, Spanish

☆ West Ham agree deal in principle with Man Utd for Maguire - reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Fulham - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - May 28, 2023 Manchester United's Harry Maguire during the lap of appreciation after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File PhotoLONDON, Aug 9 (Reuters) - West Ham United have agreed a deal in principle with Premier League rivals Manchester United for England defender Harry Maguire, media reported on Wednesday. Sky Sports television and the BBC said the deal was worth around 30 million pounds ($38 million) and personal terms were not expected to be a problem. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag last month stripped Maguire of the captaincy after the 30-year-old made only eight Premier League starts last season, spending much of the time on the bench or injured. The world's most expensive defender when United signed him from Leicester City for 80 million pounds in 2019, Maguire's contract is due to end in 2025. The Premier League season kicks off on Friday with promoted Burnley hosting champions Manchester City.

Persons: Harry Maguire, Andrew Boyers, Erik ten Hag, Maguire, Gareth Southgate's, it's, Southgate, Alan Baldwin, Angus MacSwan Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Manchester United, Fulham, Ham United, Premier League rivals Manchester United, England, Sky Sports, BBC, United, Leicester City, Burnley, Manchester City, Thomson Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, England

☆ Man Utd's Varane says players ignored by football authorities over added time rules
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

As part of the new regulations, referees will add the exact time lost in goal celebrations, substitutions or injuries to the stoppage time. "Despite our previous feedbacks, they have now recommended for next season: longer games, more intensity, and less emotions to be shown by players. "We just want to be in good condition on the pitch to give 100% to our club and fans. Now the games will be 100 minutes, that's for sure," Guardiola told reporters on Sunday. "I just said 'listen, I cannot change my behaviour in three days'," Arteta told reporters of his yellow card.

Persons: Manchester United's Raphael Varane, Andrew Boyers, Raphael Varane, Varane, Pep Guardiola, Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, Arteta, Aadi Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Manchester United, Fulham, Manchester United's, Manchester City, Arsenal, Thomson Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, Bengaluru

☆ Relentless Man City seek record four titles in a row
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

However, such is the nature of the Premier League that City will certainly not have everything their own way. Juergen Klopp's side's failure to qualify for the Champions League would have stung, especially with Manchester United finishing eight points above them. Newcastle United, who finished fourth last term, will be determined to prove it was no flash in the pan, although they will need to juggle the demands of battling for a top-four finish with the Champions League this time. The additions of winger Harvey Barnes from Leicester City and Sandro Tonali from Milan will certainly help. Postecoglou is the first Australian to manage in the Premier League and faces a big challenge at the north London club who endured a toxic 2022-23 campaign under Antonio Conte.

Persons: Phil Foden, Aymeric Laporte, Ruben Dias, Pep Guardiola, Guardiola, pacesetters, Ilkay Gundogan, Riyad Mahrez, Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic, Declan Rice, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Juergen, Erik ten Hag, Harvey Barnes, Sandro Tonali, Ange Postecoglou, Antonio Conte, Harry Kane, Martyn Herman, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, Manchester, Victory, Champions League, FA, Premier League, Manchester United's, League, Inter Milan, pacesetters Arsenal, City, Arsenal, Etihad, LIVERPOOL Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich, Luton Town's, Luton, Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Thomson Locations: Manchester, Britain, Manchester City, Abu Dhabi, Spanish, Istanbul, Barcelona, Al, Ahli, Saudi Arabia, City, Milan, Postecoglou, London, Fulham

☆ Manchester United sign $1.1 bln Adidas kit deal for 10 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Manchester United's Mason Mount in a preseason friendly, Manchester United v Olympique Lyonnais, in Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, July 19, 2023 Action Images via Reuters/Lee SmithJuly 31 (Reuters) - Manchester United (MANU.N) signed a 900 million pound ($1.1 billion) deal with Adidas (ADSGn.DE) on Monday, renewing the English soccer club's partnership with its official kit supplier for 10 more years. Manchester United, whose U.S. owners have been considering selling the Premier League club, will return to the lucrative UEFA Champions League this year after securing a top-four finish in the domestic league last season under manager Erik ten Hag. "The new deal increases the focus on the Manchester United women's team since their reintroduction in 2018," United said in a joint press release with Adidas. The new deal with Adidas, ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season starting next month, will continue the partnership until June 2035, the northwest England-based club said. The original agreement with Adidas links a part of the yearly payments to the club's participation in the Champions League, according to the company's latest annual report.

Persons: Manchester United's Mason, Lee Smith, Erik ten Hag, Glazer, Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad, Jim Ratcliffe, Bjorn Gulden, Yadarisa, Nivedita Bhattacharjee, Mark Potter Organizations: Manchester, Manchester United, Olympique Lyonnais, Adidas, soccer, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Nike, Manchester United women's, Champions League, Champions, United, Thomson Locations: Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland, Thani, British, England, Bengaluru

☆ ScorePlay, a sports media platform using AI, just raised $5 million in a round led by Alexis Ohanian's Seven Seven Six
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Riddhi Kanetkar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Lisbon and New York-based ScorePlay has secured a $5 million seed round from Seven Seven Six. A startup that has built a media operating system for sports has just raised $5 million in seed funding from Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian's Seven Seven Six. As a business-to-business software startup, ScorePlay makes its money by charging a monthly fee to organizations, depending on the range of services they use. The round was led by Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian's VC firm Seven Seven Six, which has previously backed climate tech Vaayu, and creator marketing platform PearPop. With the fresh funding, ScorePlay will grow its tech team so it can hone in on its enterprise offerings.

Persons: ScorePlay, Alexis Ohanian's Seven, Xavier Green, Lionel Messi, Declan Rice, Victorien Tixier, Alexis Ohanian's, Kevin Durant, Renaud Visage, Michael Philippe, Robin Sabban Organizations: Seven Seven, Premier League football, West Ham United, La Liga, Atlético de, Athletes, Seven, NBA, Tech Locations: Lisbon, New York, Atlético de Madrid, Manchester

☆ Manchester United raises annual forecast amid Champions League return
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Manchester United v Newcastle United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - February 26, 2023 Manchester United's Antony and Bruno Fernandes celebrate with the trophy after winning the Carabao Cup REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File PhotoJune 27 (Reuters) - Manchester United (MANU.N) on Tuesday raised its forecasts for annual revenue and adjusted profit, betting on strong commercial and matchday income as the English football club returns to the UEFA Champions League. Manchester United, which is currently in talks to sell itself, said it was expecting revenue of between 630 million pounds ($801.6 million) and 640 million pounds, compared with its previous forecast of between 590 million pounds and 610 million pounds. There were no updates on the deal from Manchester United on Tuesday and its U.S.-listed shares fell 1.4% in premarket trading. Manchester United also raised its adjusted profit forecast to between 140 million pounds and 150 million pounds for the year, compared with its previous forecast of between 125 million pounds and 140 million pounds. For the third quarter ended March 31, net loss stood at 5.6 million pounds, compared with 27.7 million pounds in the same period last year.

Persons: Manchester United's Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Hannah Mckay, Glazer, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad, Jim Ratcliffe, Thomas Zilliacus, Eva Mathews, Anil D'Silva Organizations: Soccer, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Wembley, Carabao, REUTERS, English, UEFA Champions League . Manchester United, Reuters, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Manchester, U.S, Sheikh, Thani, Qatar, British, Qatari, Bengaluru

☆ Manchester United shares climb on speculations over takeover bid
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 13 (Reuters) - Manchester United's shares (MANU.N) were up 15% in premarket trading on Tuesday after a report hinted that Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani was likely to succeed with his takeover bid for the English football club. Qatar's Al-Watan newspaper reported on Tuesday evening that Sheikh Jassim, son of a former prime minister of the country, was poised to be announced as the preferred bidder of the Premier League soccer club, CNBC said. Manchester United declined a Reuters request for comment. New York-listed shares of Manchester United were up at $23.07, paring almost half their premarket gains on Tuesday. The Glazer family is reportedly seeking 6 billion pounds ($7.5 billion), which would be a world record for any sports club or franchise, but neither bid is that high.

Persons: Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad, Thani, Qatar's, Sheikh Jassim, Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS, paring, Glazer, Sheikh Jassim's, Medha Singh, Aditya Soni, Shinjini Organizations: Manchester United's, English, Watan, Premier League soccer, CNBC, Reuters, Manchester United, Daily Mail, Thomson Locations: Qatar's Al, . New York, Bengaluru

☆ Shares of Manchester United briefly pop 16% after Qatar media hints at takeover bid ‘success'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( Sam Meredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A statue of George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton standing outside Old Trafford, home of Manchester United in Manchester, England. Shares of Manchester United rose as much as 16% in premarket trading on Tuesday after Qatari media suggested Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani was likely to succeed with his takeover bid. Al-Watan is co-owned by Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani. Shares of Manchester United, which exclusively trade on the New York Stock Exchange, were around 4% higher at 3:15 a.m. "All the news received indicates the success of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jassim's acquisition of Manchester United, and the announcement of the deal will be very soon," he said.

Persons: George Best, Denis Law, Bobby Charlton, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad, Thani, Qatar's, Sheikh Jassim, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber, Jim Ratcliffe, Fahad, Glazer, Ratcliffe Organizations: Manchester United, Watan, Premier League soccer, New York Stock Exchange, Twitter, Al, Al Watan Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Qatar's Al, Thani

☆ Jubilant Man City overcome Inter to complete the treble
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

[1/17] Soccer Football - Champions League Final - Manchester City v Inter Milan - Manchester City fans at Manchester's 4TheFans Fan Park for the Champions League Final - Manchester, Britain - June 10, 2023 Manchester City fans celebrate after winning the Champions League final Action Images via... Read moreSummary City beat Inter 1-0 to win club's first Champions LeagueRodri scores 68th minute winner for Guardiola's sideVictory completes treble with FA Cup and Premier LeagueISTANBUL, June 10 (Reuters) - Manchester City finally expanded their domestic domination across the continent as they beat Inter Milan 1-0 with a second-half Rodri goal to win the Champions League for the first time and complete a rare treble on a nervous Saturday evening. An eruption of joy greeted the final whistle with City's players sprinting towards their fans in the Ataturk Stadium. It belongs to us," said City manager Pep Guardiola. City may have experienced a horrible sense of deja vu as chief playmaker De Bruyne also failed to finish the final two years ago when City fell short against Chelsea. It was City's night, and the celebrations will be long and loud, while for Inter there was no repeat of their surprise 2010 win over Bayern Munich.

Persons: club's, Ederson, Pep Guardiola, Kevin De Bruyne, De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Rodri, Guardiola, City's, Sheikh Mansour, Noel, Liam Gallagher, jinx, Simone Inzaghi's, Matteo Darmian, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Haaland, Andre Onana, Manuel Akanji, Lautaro Martinez, selfishly, Romelu, Bernardo Silva, Federico Dimarco, Edin Dzeko, Lukaku, Martyn Herman, Ken Ferris, Ed Osmond Organizations: Soccer Football, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Champions, League, City, Inter, FA Cup, Premier League ISTANBUL, Premier League, FA, Champions League, Manchester, Chelsea, BT Sport, Oasis, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Roma, Sevilla, Europa League, Fiorentina, West Ham United, Europa Conference, Thomson Locations: Manchester, Britain, Spanish, Barcelona, Real, Liverpool, Porto, Brazilian

☆ Inter won't just defend, says Man City's Guardiola
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

ISTANBUL, June 9 (Reuters) - Manchester City must overcome more than just a formidable Inter Milan defence as they seek to win the Champions League for the first time on Saturday, according to manager Pep Guardiola. Inter are a team used not only to defend. There is a belief that Italian teams only know how to defend, but Inter can do many other things," a relaxed Guardiola told reporters on Friday. "Inter have the ability to keep the ball and finish, they know how to attack from the centre and from the flanks. "Tomorrow he'll be ready to help us win the Champions League."

Persons: Pep Guardiola, Guardiola's, Erling Haaland, Guardiola, Copa del, Francesco, Acerbi, Matteo, Darmian, Alessandro, Bastoni, Andre, Onana, Martinez, Joaquin, Correa, Kevin De Bruyne, Haaland, Erling Haaland's, Martyn Herman, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Inter Milan, League, Ataturk Olympic, Copa, Copa del Rey, Champions League, Barcelona, Inter, Chelsea, Real Madrid, City, Manchester United's Premier League, Thomson Locations: ISTANBUL, Manchester, Lautaro

☆ Rodri says he is playing his best as Man City eye European glory
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Rodri joined City in 2019 from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth around 50 million pounds ($62.1 million) and has won three top-flight titles. "I feel in the best moment - physically, mentally, the way I understand the game," Rodri told reporters after they beat United 2-1 in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Rodri said that City have "tried to learn a lot from the past" after coming closer to European glory in the past seasons. City featured in the 2020-21 Champions League final, where they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Chelsea in Porto. But City are now the favourites to beat Inter after winning their fifth Premier League title in six seasons last month.

Persons: Carl Recine, City's Rodri, Rodri, It's, Pep, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Stephen Coates Organizations: Soccer Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, Wembley, Manchester City's, FA, REUTERS, Premier League, Inter Milan, Saturday's Champions League, Inter, Manchester United's, City, Atletico Madrid, League, Chelsea, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Manchester, Spanish, Istanbul, Porto, Europe, Bengaluru

☆ City's Haaland named Premier League Player of the Season
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 27 (Reuters) - Erling Haaland was named the Premier League's Player of the Season on Saturday, after a record-breaking debut campaign in which he has delivered goals by the sackful as Manchester City claimed their third straight league title. The 22-year-old was also voted the league's best young player, becoming the first person to win both awards in the same season. The Norwegian was voted Player of the Season by the public, the captains of the 20 Premier League clubs and a panel of soccer experts. "I am honoured to have become the first player to win both awards in the same season," Haaland said. Haaland will have the chance to add to his Premier League tally on Sunday when City visit Brentford for their final game of the season.

☆ Man United beat Bournemouth to close on Champions League
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Manchester United - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - May 20, 2023 Manchester United's Casemiro and teammates celebrate after the match... Read moreBOURNEMOUTH, England, May 20 (Reuters) - Midfielder Casemiro scored a brilliant acrobatic volley to give Manchester United a 1-0 Premier League win at Bournemouth on Saturday that took them closer to Champions League football next season. Fifth-placed Liverpool, who are on 66 points after a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, face relegated Southampton on the final day. It is not easy scoring goals," United manager Erik ten Hag told the BBC. As Manchester United's game was ending, Liverpool were a goal down to Aston Villa and a defeat there would have guaranteed United's qualification for the Champions League. But even though Roberto Firmino equalised for Liverpool, Ten Hag said he was not interested in that result.

☆ Turner's late goal earns Man United WSL win over Villa
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

United stay top on 47 points after 19 games of the 22-game season, six ahead of second-placed Manchester City and seven ahead of Chelsea, but the Blues have three games in hand over the leaders. It was a tough defeat for Villa, for whom striker Rachel Daly opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a brilliantly-timed looping header from a corner, but Leah Galton's first-time finish brought United back level six minutes later. The 31-year-old Daly put her side in front again eight minutes before the break, netting her 17th goal of the season to draw level with WSL top scorer Khadija Shaw of Manchester City. She almost completed her hat-trick on the hour mark but her left-foot shot clipped the crossbar, and instead United drew level as Nikita Parris headed home Hannah Blundell's cross. Reporting by Philip O'Connor Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Man United boost as Rashford, Shaw travel to Sevilla
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"They are available because that's why they're in the airplane, but I'll take my decisions tomorrow," Ten Hag told a news conference on Wednesday. Rashford missed the first leg due to a groin injury while Shaw has been nursing a hamstring problem. "We let them in the game, I think, in the first game," midfielder Christian Eriksen said. "I think defensively we're good, with I think most clean sheets in the Premier League. United are third in the Premier League on 59 points, three above fourth-placed Newcastle United.

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