Gareth Southgate would win over Manchester United board members but not the fans
"Who's going to touch you with a bargepole?" Austin Mitchell asked Brian Clough on Yorkshire television nearly 50 years ago.
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Martinez crucial, Zirkzee anonymous - Ranking Man Utd players at Euro 2024 and Copa America
It's been quite an eventful summer for Manchester United, both at home and abroad.
Nadal warms up for Olympics with doubles win in Bastad
Rafa Nadal warmed up for his bid for another Olympic medal at the Paris Games with a doubles win at the Swedish Open in Bastad on Monday as the Spaniard returned to competition for the first time since May.
Manchester's first park in 100 years is officially 'world class'
Manchester’s Mayfield Park has received a prestigious Green Flag Award with judges declaring they had “never seen such an outstanding urban park in 20+ years of judging”. It's the first Green Flag Award for the city-centre park, and its eight industry award since it opened in September 2022.
Manchester United's dream XI after Matthijs de Ligt, Jarrad Branthwaite and Leny Yoro sign
Manchester United were dealt countless injury problems last season with an untold number at the back. Should things go according to plan for Erik ten Hag and INEOS this summer, though, that particular selection conundrum could rapidly become a selection headache for the Dutchman.
Tens Of Thousands To Welcome Kylian Mbappe To Real Madrid
Still celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Real Madrid fans will have even more to cheer Tuesday as French superstar Kylian Mbappe is officially presented to a packed-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium. With an expected attendance of 85,000, the stadium will be packed to the rafters for Mbappe's first appearance before fans in what should beat the record set 15 years ago by Cristiano Ronaldo. Although the tickets are free, they were snapped up rapidly with some fans reportedly trying to resell them to take advantage of the hype surrounding the arrival of the world's best striker.
France's Leading Goalscorer Olivier Giroud Ends International Career
France's all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud confirmed his international retirement on Monday, calling time on a career that saw him score 57 goals in 137 appearances. "The long-dreaded moment has arrived: the moment of saying goodbye to the French national team," Giroud wrote on Instagram. "We've become an inseparable band of mates under the watchful eye of one man: the coach, Didier Deschamps, whom I thank for his trust. Despite our ups and downs, he has enabled me to become Les Bleus' all-time top scorer."
Leny Yoro to Man United transfer boost as 'dream' Kobbie Mainoo partner emerges
Manchester United's summer preparations are in full swing now. After signing Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna on Sunday afternoon, the Red Devils kickstarted their pre-season schedule against Norway top-flight outfit Rosenborg.