Manchester United took a 2-0 lead into the locker room of the Manchester Derby in Houston tonight. Here's the link to our takeaways from the first half. Although it's just a preseason friendly exhibition, it is still the first Manchester Derby held outside England, and finally the manifestation of the match that was supposed to happen a year ago at the Bird's Nest Stadium in … [Read more...] about Man United 2, Man City 0: Takeaways From the Manchester Derby Second Half
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Man United 2, Man City 0: Takeaways From the Manchester Derby 1st Half
It's the first ever Manchester Derby held outside of England, and one of the main storylines was the heat and humidity in Texas. It was a late night kickoff in Houston, but the heat index was still about 96 degrees Fahrenheit. That's mid July in Houston for you, luckily the air conditioning was on in the stadium for this International Champions Cup clash. … [Read more...] about Man United 2, Man City 0: Takeaways From the Manchester Derby 1st Half
Patriots Owner Bob Kraft Getting Involved in 2026 World Cup Bid
A majority of American sports fans may not love Robert Kraft, but they may have to root for him now anyway. At least, if they want the U.S. (along with Mexico and Canada) to land the World Cup in 2026. New England Patriots Owner Bob Kraft may have deplorably awful politics, or at least terrible taste in politicians, but the man certainly dominates the sports executive … [Read more...] about Patriots Owner Bob Kraft Getting Involved in 2026 World Cup Bid
PSG Defender Serge Aurier Reportedly Next Man United Transfer Target
Just a couple days ago, Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho expressed his dismay with how his club's summer transfer window has gone. He said he was resigned to the fact that he will have to settle for only one more acquisition, not two before the deadline closes. Who that one player will be, remains to be seen. Could it be Paris Saint-Germain defender Serge Aurier? The … [Read more...] about PSG Defender Serge Aurier Reportedly Next Man United Transfer Target
New Chelsea FC Striker Alvaro Morata: “been quite a stranger summer for me”
In the words of the Grateful Dead, "what a long strange trip its been." Chelsea FC have confirmed that a deal has been reached for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata. Numerous outlets report that the deal, still subject to personal terms and passing a medical, is worth £70 million. That amount is £5 million shy of what Manchester United paid for Chelsea’s number one summer … [Read more...] about New Chelsea FC Striker Alvaro Morata: “been quite a stranger summer for me”
Jose Mourinho Says He’s “Not Interested” in Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata Acquisition
Ahead of the first ever Manchester Derby being held outside Europe, albeit in preseason friendly form, Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho held a news conference in Houston. As expected, Chelsea's acquisition of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, a long time United target, came up. "I'm not interested in what Chelsea FC does, really," Mourinho said at the press … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Says He’s “Not Interested” in Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata Acquisition
Jose Mourinho Seeking Sir Alex Ferguson Level Stability at United
After Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, Manchester United went two seasons without a trophy. They almost went a third, but Louis van Gaal was able to guide the club to a FA Cup triumph on May 21st, 2016 and the drought ended. Jose Mourinho became the first manager in club history to win a trophy during his first season on the job, and he actually claimed two (first Europa … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Seeking Sir Alex Ferguson Level Stability at United
Jose Mourinho Says He’s Not Happy With United’s Summer Transfer Window
For most football clubs, spending over £105 million to add new players constitutes a blockbuster summer transfer window. Obviously, most clubs aren't Manchester United. Old Trafford spent £75 million, the fifth highest amount ever, on acquiring striker Romelu Lukaku from Everton. They spent another £30.75 million on signing central defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica. For … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Says He’s Not Happy With United’s Summer Transfer Window
Tottenham Hotspur Land in USA, Mauricio Pochettino Brought All the Big Names
In each of the past two seasons, Tottenham Hotspur was the last team standing between the eventual Premier League champion and the big prize. It wasn't until Spurs were mathematically eliminated in 2016 that Leicester City officially claimed the title; likewise last year with Chelsea. Is this the season that Manager Mauricio Pochettino can get the White Hart Lane outfit over … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Land in USA, Mauricio Pochettino Brought All the Big Names
Andrew Robertson to Have Liverpool FC Medical Ahead of £10m Move
It appears the third Liverpool FC signing of the 2017 summer transfer window is imminent. It's almost certainly going to be Hull City left back Andrew Robertson, who is reportedly set to undergo his LFC medical tomorrow. His addition should provide LFC Manager Jurgen Klopp with an upgrade over 31-year-old James Milner or Alberto Moreno (if he stays this summer) in selection. … [Read more...] about Andrew Robertson to Have Liverpool FC Medical Ahead of £10m Move