Manchester United expressing their commitment to Erik ten Hag can only build togetherness, so says Wes Brown, who urged the Red Devils to improve next campaign.
Ten Hag was reportedly nearing the exit door at Old Trafford after guiding United to eighth in the top flight last season, their lowest finish in the Premier League era.
Yet the Dutchman saved his job with the FA Cup final victory over fierce rivals Manchester City, securing his second trophy in as many seasons and sneaking into the Europa League in the process.
Former United defender Brown believes the club s backing of the manager can only improve the mood in the squad, who must perform better for Ten Hag when the 2024-25 campaign begins.
He s done well, we obviously won the cup last season aga…
Roberto Martinez insisted that Portugal must be proud of their players, describing their penalty shootout defeat to France as cruel in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
Having seen a fourth meeting between the two sides at the European Championships go the full distance, spot-kicks would decide who would face Spain in Munich next Tuesday.
Joao Felix saw his effort bounce back off the post, allowing Theo Hernandez to send Les Bleus through to their fourth semi-final in the last five major tournaments.
Portugal squandered several golden opportunities on the night, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Nuno Mendes going closest for the Selecao.
Martinez praised Portugal s display, believing his team were the better side on the night.
We have to be proud of ou…
With London bragging rights up for grabs on Wednesday night, West Ham sprung a real EFL Cup upset as they claimed a thumping 3-1 victory against Arsenal.
While the Hammers might have opened their midweek showdown in the midst of a three-match losing rut, David Moyes’ men certainly deserve a string of plaudits for a stellar performance in east London here.
Watching England international Ben White turn the ball into his own net after just 16 minutes, West Ham really pounced on a golden opportunity as they enjoyed a second-half romp.
With summer recruit Mohamed Kudus producing a wonderful finish to double the Hammers’ lead just five minutes after returning from the half-time interval, it was then the red-hot Jarrod Bowen who dragged Moyes’ side out of sight a…
Brighton and Hove Albion moved four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with two games to play as Pascal Gross secured a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
Cardiff City s damaging defeat to Fulham earlier in the day had given the Seagulls the chance to all but secure survival with a win. They had to make do with a point against Rafael Benitez s side, but nevertheless appear likely to have done enough to remain in the top flight.
The Magpies forged ahead when Ayoze Perez – who scored a hat-trick in last weekend s win over Southampton – thundered home in a first half that saw the hosts fail to register an attempt on goal.
Gross popped up 15 minutes from time, though, to seal what could prove to be a priceless point…
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The clash of the two most successful clubs in the history of football in England comes early this season. On Monday evening, 20-time English and three-time European champions Manchester United are set to play host to 19-time English and six-time European champions Liverpool at Old Trafford.
It should be said, however, that there is a slight possibility for the match to get postponed or cancelled. A group of Manchester United supporters broke into Old Trafford ahead of this exact fixture in 2021, and as the venue was supposed to empty as part of the COVID-19 measures in place at the time, the match was postponed. Similar protests have been announced again for Monday.
Speaking at his press conference on Friday, Liverpool boss h…
In what will be remembered as a real Champions League classic on Wednesday night, Real Madrid managed to book their spot in the quarter-finals of this year s tournament as they mounted a famous comeback at the Bernabeu.
Suffering last-gasp heartbreak when they made the trip to Paris for their first-leg meeting last month, Los Blancos eventually claimed a remarkable 3-1 victory here and pilled real pressure onto Mauricio Pochettino s shoulders.
Watching the French giants really endure a woeful collapse during the second-half, there is no doubt that Madrid s iconic win on Wednesday night was spearhead by hat-trick hero and attacking talisman Karim Benzema.
In a showdown between two of Europe s elite, we have taken a look at all the key talking points following Mad…