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Sir Alex Ferguson claims the Glazer family, the owners of Manchester United, share his determination to keep star player Cristiano Ronaldo away from Real Madrid.

PORT OF SPAIN: England's understudies will get a rare chance to take centre stage in today's friendly against Trinidad and Tobago.

Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud believes luring Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre away from Old Trafford will be "complicated". Silvestre is one of three targets Triaud has identified for his ...

Cristiano Ronaldo has a chance to show his European Championship preparations are not being unsettled by speculation about his club future when Portugal meets Georgia in a friendly Saturday.

Alex Ferguson will retire as manager of Manchester United within the next three years, British media reported on Sunday.

Mike Keegan 29/ 5/2008 MANCHESTER United star Gary Neville is said to be outraged after two builders created a secret shrine to Liverpool FC under his swimming pool.

Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic reckons his team do not need to sign anyone this summer to win next season's Champions League.

The Valencia keeper was convinced he had done enough this season to keep his place behind first-choice Jens Lehmann, and then take over in the Germany goal for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

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League title a priority - Parry Rick Parry believes the Premier League title is a priority for Liverpool.

Matt Busby has Manchester United's attacking trio of Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law back in his sights.

England coach Fabio Capello has confirmed that seven players involved in last week's Champions League final have been excused from Sunday's friendly against Trinidad and Tobago.

Judith London, How Cech's hooter almost won Euro final before Chelsea conked out Petr Cech reckons he 'nose' the real secret to keeping out Cristiano Ronaldo's penalties.

Chelsea captain John Terry says he will be 'haunted forever' by his Moscow penalty miss that cost the club the chance of winning the Champions League.

Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson has told the football clubs board that he wants to conclude his 50 million pound summer transfer spending within the next fortnight.

O'Grady becomes the Latics' third summer signing after the arrival of Kieran Lee from Manchester United and Greg Fleming from Gretna.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and his assistant Carlos Queiroz have been cleared of a charge of improper conduct by the Football Association.

Manchester United have transferred Spanish defender Gerard Pique back to his former club Barcelona.

Capello: Keen to enhance Rooney role His potential is huge but he can do better.

Patrice Evra admits he still does not expect a spot in the France starting XI despite having just won the Champions League and Premier League.

John O'Shea and Aiden McGeady will go straight into the Republic of Ireland team for Thursday night's friendly clash with Colombia.

Stockport v Rochdale. Click here to bet. Rochdale manager Keith Hill is more than happy for his side to be the underdogs going into Monday's League Two play-off final against local rivals Stockport.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster insists the "media explosion" caused by signing Cristiano Ronaldo would be a big test for the player.

Manchester United's champions of Europe arrived home last night but were denied the open-topped bus tour their fans wanted.

London, May 26: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has given Wayne Rooney's fiancee Coleen McLoughlin the seal of approval.

While for beaten Champions League finalists Chelsea's Claude Makelele, Ricardo Carvalho, Michael Ballack, Florent Malouda, Nicolas Anelka and Petr Cech the tournament represents a chance of wiping away the ...

ENGLAND v USA Venue: Wembley Date: Wednesday, 28 May Kick-off: 2005 BST Coverage: Live on BBC One, live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live , full coverage on BBC Sport website Ferdinand captained England in their ...

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has played down his side's chances of winning the Premier League next season, describing the title as 'an option'. The Reds finished fourth in the season just ended, 11 points ...

Manchester United were crowned kings of Europe for the third time on Wednesday when they beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a breathless all-English Champions League final had finished 1-1 after extra time.

Avram Grant's hopes of remaining as Chelsea manager have suffered another blow with chairman Bruce Buck the latest to condemn the season's efforts as "not good enough". Grant returned from Moscow saying he ...

A total of 13 people have been bailed following violence which erupted in west London after Chelsea's defeat in the Champions League final.

At around 1.40am Moscow time on Thursday, a very wet and contented Paul Scholes broke away from his jubilant Manchester United team-mates to wander across the Luzhniki Stadium pitch.

To say there will be an unfamiliar face in the Premier League after Saturday's League Championship playoff final between Hull and Bristol City would be a huge understatement.

MADRID, May 24: Real Madrid's enthusiasm to land Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is such that they even have a club car ready and waiting for the Portugal star, Marca sports daily reported on Saturday.

Four years after leading Portugal to its first final at a major soccer tournament, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will have a much-improved Cristiano Ronaldo to try and go one better at next month's European ...

Avram Grant will be replaced as Chelsea manager within the next few days, according to reports.

France forward Karim Benzema sees the European Championship as the beginning of his rise to the elite of soccer.

Ryan Giggs harbours a secret ambition to win an 11th Premier League title to match the number that he has worn on the back of his Manchester United shirt for more than 15 years.

The agent of Real Madrid forward Robinho claims Chelsea are prepared to offer around 28million to take the Brazil star to Stamford Bridge.

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British police charged a Manchester United fan on Friday after he was spotted breaching a travel ban at the Champions League final in Moscow.

First the calves cramp up, then the mind. How else to explain the pitty-pat slap that Didier Drogba administered in the final slogging minutes of the Champions League final on Wednesday? Does the name Zinedine ...

Newcastle striker Michael Owen is expected to miss England's two friendly internationals next week after coming down with a virus, the Football Association said on Friday.

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Manchester awoke with the mother of all hangovers while the New Zealand cricketers felt they'd hardly slept a wink.

Victorious Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand paid tribute to Ryan Giggs after the pair lifted the Champions League trophy in Moscow.

Should I win, or when I win on Saturday night, what with United winning and the league and the European Cup, could be one of the biggest weeks in Manchester sport.

What the papers say about this Summer's spending spree... West Ham want Newcastle's Steven Taylor and Everton striker Andrew Johnson, and will offload Dean Ashton and Anton Ferdinand to raise the funds - Mirror ...

Liam Miller is hoping to catch the eye of both club manager Roy Keane and international boss Giovanni Trapattoni as he brings an eventful season to a close.

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MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists his team's skill and style will be more than a match for the power and brawn of Champions League final opponents Chelsea.

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan was among the 22 players United States men's national team coach Bob Bradley named Tuesday for the May 28 friendly against England at Wembley Stadium.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson played down concerns over the state of the pitch for Wednesday's Champions League final, joking that it could not be any worse than the Old Trafford surface in ...

Sir Alex Ferguson insists he would place a "big bet" on Wednesday night's Champions League final not being Cristiano Ronaldo's last game for Manchester United.

The first time a player takes to the field in a Champions League final is always a special moment in his career, but for Paul Scholes there will be extra significance in Moscow.

Seoul's morning rush hour might be a little quieter than usual Thursday when Manchester United star Park Ji-sung becomes the first Asian player to take part in the UEFA Champions League final.

Gavin Rae has backed Cardiff prodigy Aaron Ramsey to overcome his FA Cup final disappointment and become "one of the best midfielders in the country". At 17 years, 144 days, Ramsey would have become the ...

Spanish-league strikers Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi led a 21-man roster announced Monday by Argentina for its upcoming friendlies against the United States and Mexico.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has played down his side's chances of tempting Cristiano Ronaldo away from Manchester United this summer, insisting he would rather spend his time thinking about more realistic ...

Republic of Ireland defender Alex Bruce is determined to catch manager Giovanni Trapattoni's eye as he sets his sights on a second international cap.

The word fate sits uncomfortably on Harry Gregg's shoulders as Manchester United prepare for the Champions League final, 50 years after the Munich air disaster.

Senior police officers from Manchester traveled to Moscow on Monday to help prevent hooliganism from marring the Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea. via PR-inside.com

“For Ronaldo to score those goals is helping the team”

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is hoping Cristiano Ronaldo remains at Old trafford for 'as long as possible'. Rooney and the prolific Ronaldo have combined for a total of 59 goals this season as the Red ... via Football.co.uk

“Most of the people I meet mention that night in Barcelona, give me the thumbs up and say 'thanks for giving me the best night of my life'”

DID the earth move for you darling? No, but it did with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. If most Manchester United fans dared to be brutally honest with their partners, they would admit the Norwegian striker gave them the ... via Daily Express

“The Champions League is different”

After a dream season he is regarded by many as the world's best player, but, as he prepares for the biggest game of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo still has a reputation as a diver and a flat-track bully The ... via Guardian Unlimited

“Every time you create history, you want it to be the base for the future”

Win, lose or draw, Chelsea manager Avram Grant doesn't think for a second that the club's first Champions League final on Wednesday will be its last. via Sportsnet.ca

“Because it's been 70 years since the last time we won anything, I thought I'd better come because, at the present rate, I'll be dead and gone and my kids are going to be old men before we get another chance”

This article was first published on guardian.co.uk on Sunday May 18 2008. It was last updated at 16:48 on May 18 2008. via Guardian Unlimited

“I said when I stepped away from playing for England that it would help my fitness to keep myself right for Liverpool, and this proves I made the right decision”

Facebook Jamie Carragher has played down Fabio Capello's chances of coaxing him out of international retirement. via Sporting Life

“I would never put pressure on these players”

The surviving "Busby Babes" from the Munich air disaster have urged their Manchester United heirs not to be distracted by paying tribute on the pitch 50 years on. via Fox Sports

“The fans coming away from the stadium were as good as gold but the people who were kicking off were drunk and out for trouble. I know they will say it's a minority but a few thousand is a big minority.”

Saturday, May 17, 2008 A police officer attacked by a mob of Glasgow Rangers fans has described the ordeal as the most frightening of his career. via The Belfast Telegraph

“I'm very happy here, but let's see what happens after the Champions League. I feel at home, this is my home. I've been here for five years and so I feel very happy here. But no one knows the future”

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he could leave the club once the season is over. via The Toronto Star

“I am delighted Michael has signed a new contract. "Michael has been outstanding since joining us from Tottenham and it is great to know he will be a part of this squad for many years to come.”

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has signed a new four-year contract at Old Trafford as the club prepare for the Champions League final on Wednesday. via Sporting Life

“He won the sympathy of the Germans. That the mistake happened in a final is something the fans found to be human”

After the final whistle blows in his last game on Saturday, Oliver Kahn figures its time to get to know himself again. via Slam Sports

“It is great to live through and experience the build-up to such a big game”

Man United v Chelsea. Click here to bet. Carlos Tevez is ready to sign a permanent contract with Manchester United. via Football365

“Manchester City Council met with police and made it quite clear this was a decision for Manchester United FC and GMP. The city council has made no decision about the parade.”

Millions of Manchester United fans would miss out on a home-coming celebration should they win the European Cup after officials banned any parade. via Daily Express

“We don't have to sell him now”

Cardiff manager Dave Jones insists teenage prodigy Aaron Ramsey would not look out of place alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. via Daily Express

Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre admits he could be tempted by a move to Bordeaux, provided the French club can meet his salary demands. via Hereford Times

“We did really well in the second half”

Ryan Giggs can see major similarities between Manchester United's 1999 Euro kings and the 2008 hopefuls. via Sporting Life

“I've learned a lot in these two years with Chelsea”

Other clubs are envious of Chelsea, claims Ballack Midfielder reveals why other teams dislike the Blues and why he refused to back down to Drogba over free-kick This article was first published on ... via Guardian Unlimited

“You have fear of many things but sometimes that drives you on”

Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed the fear of never experiencing European success again drove him on to build his third great Manchester United side. via Sporting Life

“Everything will be done according to the highest international standards”

Russian police will use an unusually large force to provide security at Wednesday's Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea in Moscow. via CNN

“I'm not going to get sleepless nights over it.”

Lord Coe has called for Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to coach the Great Britain football team at the 2012 London Olympics. via Telegraph.co.uk

“Ramsey is a terrific talent and I think he'll go on and probably play for Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal or Chelsea”

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is sure Cardiff City teenage wonderkid Aaron Ramsey is destined for the Premier League's top four. via BBC News

“I explained to Paolo Maldini that Milan is a club I would love to join.”

Man Utd 6/4 , Chelsea 2/1 , Draw 2/1 Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has admitted he dreams of playing for Milan and that he has held talks with the Italian giants. via Football365

“It is a fantastic achievement to get to the Champions League final”

It could hardly be more fitting. Fifty year