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United Team News vs Brentford: Sir Alex, Garnacho, Mainoo, Maguire, Amad

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It's an end of an era at Manchester United. No, manager Erik ten Hag isn't sacked, at least not yet, but Sir Alex Ferguson is leaving the Ambassadorial role that he has held with the club since he retired from management in 2013. According to reports, this move was made only as a cost-cutting measure, and that the arrangement was "amicable" and "suiting both parties." … [Read more...] about United Team News vs Brentford: Sir Alex, Garnacho, Mainoo, Maguire, Amad

Sir Alex Ferguson Sits Next to Andrea Pirlo, Max Allegri at UCL Final

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Sir Alex Ferguson is 82 years young and retired from football for well over a decade, but he remains relevant. He was in attendance today at Wembley Stadium, as Real Madrid won their 15th UEFA Champions League title, and ninth straight UCL final match. Los Blancos bested Borussia Dortmund 2-0, meaning Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Dani Carvajal and Nacho have now all won the UCL … [Read more...] about Sir Alex Ferguson Sits Next to Andrea Pirlo, Max Allegri at UCL Final

Jose Mourinho Answers Phone Call in Midst of Press Conference

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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had a significant interruption during his weekly press conference today. Since smartphones today can do almost anything that any other hand held electronic device can do, one journalist used his to record the session. Many journalists do it, it's quite common, but most make sure the ringer is off. It's also very rare that someone would … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Answers Phone Call in Midst of Press Conference

Manchester United Getting Hit Hard by Injuries at Defense

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Manchester United supporters have become accustomed to the annual defensive injury crisis in recent seasons, with Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, and the da Silva brothers each on the sidelines for long periods. This season’s incarnation – hardly a surprise to anybody perusing the injury records of Sir Alex Ferguson’s defenders – has come a little earlier than normal, with the … [Read more...] about Manchester United Getting Hit Hard by Injuries at Defense

Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson Discusses Park’s Contract, His Own Motivation

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Sir Alex Ferguson revealed this week that Manchester United F.C. midfielder Park Ji-sung is evaluating anew  two-year contract offer from the club. Ferguson expects the South Korean to approve the extension. "We have offered him a new contract and I am sure he will sign it," said Ferguson. "His career at United has been nothing but excellent. He is a tremendous … [Read more...] about Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson Discusses Park’s Contract, His Own Motivation

Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson to Battle Chicago Fire, Heat

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As the world famous Manchester United F.C. arrived in Chicago for an international friendly soccer match, they realized that they're not just battling the MLS Chicago Fire, but also Chicago's oppressive heat. "We came from a nice cool atmosphere in Seattle to a furnace, so it'll be a test for the players- both sides," said Sir Alex Ferguson during Thursday's media … [Read more...] about Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson to Battle Chicago Fire, Heat

Manchester United Midfielder Darren Fletcher: Health Update

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Two days before Manchester United takes on the Chicago Fire in an international friendly, United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson gave the media an update on the health of central midfielder and 2010 vice-captain Darren Fletcher, who missed a large chunk of last season and suffered substantial weight loss after contracting a bad virus in late February. The illness forced him to … [Read more...] about Manchester United Midfielder Darren Fletcher: Health Update