Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Old Trafford will instil confidence and help Manchester United win titles, according to Bruno Fernandes.
Fernandes was United s key man last term, scoring 18 times and assisting 12 in the Premier League as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer s men finished second in the top flight.
Ronaldo now joins his Portugal team-mate, returning to Manchester after a 12-year absence having previously scored 118 goals in 292 appearances across all competitions in his first spell.
And Fernandes, who impressed with a game-high five key passes including an assist in the absence of Ronaldo against Azerbaijan, hailed the quality and confidence the all-time leading international scorer will offer.
We know that enthusiasm will be high, everyone knows Cristia…
Diego Simeone urged Atletico Madrid to return after the World Cup with the intention of turning around their faltering season following another defeat.
Atletico were beaten 1-0 away to Mallorca on Wednesday, stretching their winless run to five matches across all competitions – they have never endured a worse streak during Simeone s spell in charge.
Up next is a tussle with minnows Almazan in the Copa del Rey on Saturday, but otherwise Atletico are now not due to play competitively again until after the World Cup.
Wednesday s defeat leaves Atletico sixth in LaLiga, although a big win for Rayo Vallecano against Celta Vigo on Thursday could push Simeone s men down a place.
Either way, the first half of the season has not gone to plan for Atletico, who wil…
Jose Mourinho has outlined his 2020 vision for Manchester United as he plans to guide the club to a position where they are challenging on all fronts within two years.
The Portuguese watched on at Wembley on Wednesday as his side were comprehensively outplayed in a 2-0 loss to Tottenham, who opened the scoring inside 11 seconds through Christian Eriksen.
Phil Jones calamitous own goal shortly before the half-hour had United chasing the game and they were unable to turn the tide as Manchester City opened up a 15-point lead atop the Premier League thanks to their 3-0 win over West Brom.
That gulf may have some United fans worried about a period of City dominance under Pep Guardiola, but his old adversary Mourinho, when asked where he sees his side in 2020, responde…
Pep Guardiola has called for Graham Potter to be given more time as Chelsea manager, after Manchester City handed his opposite number a heavy FA Cup defeat.
The Blues suffered a second loss in the space of four days against the Premier League champions, losing 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
Potter hit out at his critics earlier this month, stressing he needs time and patience from both fans and owner Todd Boehly in order to implement his vision.
Guardiola is in agreement, believing the circumstances he experienced in leading Barcelona to the treble in his first season in charge in 2008-09 to be unique.
I would say to Todd Boehly, it was a pleasure to meet him, but give him time, he said. I know results are important in big clubs but I would say give him time…
Man United´s new Dutch prospect, ´next Neymar´ among 10 potential Football Manager 2020 ´wonderkids´
Pedrinho Corinthians
The latest after Vinicius and Rodrygo in a long line of Brazilian talents to be dubbed the next Neymar , Pedrinho looks destined for the top. An outrageously skilful attacker who usually plays out wide for Corinthians, the 21-year-old likes to come in off the right flank and on to his left foot, as he relishes a shot after beating his man. Comparisons with Arjen Robben are understandable, but the quicker you make a move, the less you ll have to stump up.
Sandro Tonali Brescia
Given Tonali now has a full season of professional football under his belt, he s likely to be one of the hardest to attain from this list. Nevertheless, he is still at Brescia despite links with the big Italian clubs, therefore making him a tantalising proposition if you…
Newcastle United are interested in signing Tyler Dibling from Premier League rivals Southampton, according to . Dibling is doing well for the Saints at the moment, and Newcastle are showing an interest in the 18-year-old midfielder.
Dibling has been on the books of Southampton since 2022 and is starting to establish himself in the Saints’ first team. The England Under-19 international midfielder has made one start and three substitute appearances in the Premier League and has given two assists in one start and one substitute appearance in the Carabao Cup. Dibling has also played once in the FA Cup for Russell Martin’s side this campaign.
Southampton are second from bottom in the Premier League table at the moment. The Saints have lost all four of their league games …
With eventually making the decision to stick with Erik ten Hag this summer, the Red Devils once again have plenty of pressure on their shoulders this time around.
Drastically falling short in their bid to book another Champions League ticket, it is no secret that the new hierarchy at Old Trafford face a crucial summer behind the scenes.
While United might have already broken the bank as they officially welcomed Lille defender for a reported fee of £60million, there has been plenty of speculation over who could be heading in the opposite direction.
Ahead of what looks set to be a frantic end to the summer transfer window, we have taken a look at who could be heading for the Manchester United exit over the coming weeks.
Jadon Sancho
At the heart of a p…
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from London and Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that Gallagher and Chelsea are in talks over a new contract, and Tottenham are ready to take advantage if the two parties are unable to come to an agreement.
Gallagher has been on the books of Chelsea since 2008 and is a product of the London club’s youth academy. The midfielder is now a regular in the first team and is one of the best and most important players in head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s team. Gallagher has scored two goals and given four assists in 24 Premier League matches for the Blues this season.
The England international midfielder is out of contract at Chelsea in the summer of …
Germany made it two wins from two games at Euro 2024 by beating Hungary 2-0, overcoming a stern test to book their place in the last 16.
Having had things their own way from the off in a 5-1 rout of Scotland, Germany were put under more pressure by a Hungary side chasing a response to their defeat at the hands of Switzerland.
Marco Rossi s side created several good chances in front of a nervous crowd in Stuttgart, but they failed to make them count as Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan scored either side of half-time.
Julian Nagelsmann s hosts are now assured of a place in the knockout rounds and can win Group A when they face Switzerland on Sunday.
Hungary s best chance of qualifying, meanwhile, is now as one of the best third-place finishers, with Scotlan…
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UEFA Champions League returns to action with the first qualification round where many teams are keen to reach the group stage. Former Champions Cup winners Steaua Bucharest, known today as FCSB start their journey with an apparent easy contest against Virtus. The game will be played Tuesday night at the small San Marino Stadium with 6000 fans attending Virtus s debut in the most prestigious football club competition.
Virtus
Making its debut in the Champions League, Virtus is credited with minimum chances to overcome the more experienced and valuable current Roamnia champions, FCSB. Although the San Marino side has improved in recent years, the team managed by the Italian Luigi Bizzotto is given virtually n…