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Manchester United

Also known as: Man United · Man U

Manchester United — English football club managed by Michael Carrick, competing in Premier League and Champions League for first time in three years.

2026-04-242026-09-12

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    "I would say that the second goal was too easy," said the Manchester United winger.

    Haaland hailed as 'greatest' after more World Cup heroics
  3. The Standard

    Manchester United's Amad Diallo was sent on for the Ivory Coast and was immediately in the thick of it, stopping a certain second Norway goal and then grabbing a terrific equaliser on 74 minutes.With extra time looming, predator supreme Haaland got on the end of a cross by Patric

    Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
  4. The Standard

    nd not give the slightest opportunity to players like that," Fae said of goalscorer supreme Haaland.He added: "I think we've grown a lot thanks to this competition, it's the first World Cup for these players." Fae dismissed the notion that he should have started Manchester United

    Ivory Coast coach Fae laments 'lack of maturity' in World Cup exit
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Signed by Manchester United for £50 million ($66 million) when just 21, DR Congo swooped when the England career he imagined he would have failed to materialise.

    'We came from nothing': DR Congo dreams of England World Cup upset
  7. Citizen Digital

    "The team is united and that feeling is getting even stronger now," said Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu, whose side finished second in Group F behind the Netherlands -- they drew with the Dutch and Sweden, either side of beating Tunisia.

    Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
  8. The Standard

    "The team is united and that feeling is getting even stronger now," said Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu, whose side finished second in Group F behind the Netherlands -- they drew with the Dutch and Sweden, either side of beating Tunisia.The winners will advance to a last-16 tie on S

    Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
  9. The Standard

    Ismaila Sarr tapped in in the 56th minute, for his third goal of the tournament, after a dreadful error by former Manchester United player Zidane Iqbal deep inside his own half gifted Senegal possession.The relief of the second goal had Sarr lying prone on his back pumping his fi

    Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive
  10. The Standard

    To rub salt into Urguayan wounds, Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte was injured in the build-up to the goal and stretchered off with what appeared a serious knee injury.

    Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
  11. Citizen Digital

    Many have also recalled statements made by former Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri following Tunisia's elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations in January.

    Tunisia's short-lived World Cup experience lays bare deep dysfunctions
  12. Citizen Digital

    If everyone is playing well, the ball will arrive in attacking areas and we will have chances to score goals," he added. - 'The passion of a kid' - Matheus Cunha got Brazil's other goal against Scotland, before the Manchester United player was replaced by Neymar for his first app

    Ancelotti hails Vinicius as Brazil march on at World Cup

Yesterday

  1. Ronaldo pursues Asian Champions League title as Saudi clubs dominate

    Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will pursue the Asian Champions League with Al Nassr under new coach Ange Postecoglou as the continent's top club competition begins Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams positioned to dominate.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Mainoo central to Manchester United's Champions League resurgence

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.

    14 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. Manchester United beats Sabah 4-0 in Champions League return

    Manchester United won 4-0 against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday, marking United's return to the competition for the first time in three seasons. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored as United took advantage of a favourable draw.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Carrick confident Manchester United can compete in Champions League

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick believes the team is strong enough to compete with Europe's best as they return to the Champions League for the first time in three years, facing Azerbaijani champions Sabah in their league phase opener.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Courtois pauses Belgium career until Euro 2028 qualifiers

    Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 34, said he has decided to put his Belgium career on standby until September 2027, missing the upcoming Nations League campaign. Real Madrid's Courtois told Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws he made the decision after new coach Mark Van Bommel could not guarantee him the starting goalkeeper position.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Napoli midfielder McTominay undergoes successful heart procedure

    Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has had successful surgery for a minor heart rhythm disorder at Spire Manchester Hospital and will return to training in two weeks, according to his club Napoli.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 7 September

  1. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, faces Inter in Champions League

    Jose Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to a Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid, is beginning his second stint at Madrid and opens the club's European campaign against Inter on Tuesday at the Bernabeu.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Maitland-Niles scores in 96th minute to give Everton draw

    Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his Everton debut with a late long-range strike in the 96th minute to secure a 2-2 draw against Manchester United. Everton failed to reinforce their attack during the transfer window, having sold Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City and Beto to Fiorentina, with a deal for Monaco's Folarin Balogun derailed by a medical issue.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 5 September

  1. Greenwood, Guendouzi banned over Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl

    Fenerbahce duo Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi were suspended for their involvement in chaotic scenes after their club's Champions League play-off second leg victory against Lyon. Guendouzi received a four-match UEFA ban for insulting others, provoking spectators, and violating basic rules of decent conduct, along with a €50,000 fine.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. Moyes disappointed as Everton's striker transfer deal collapses

    Everton manager David Moyes expressed disappointment after a late move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun collapsed on deadline day and midfielder Iliman Ndiaye was sold to Manchester City, leaving the club with only 18 senior outfield players and just one recognised striker. Moyes said the club would have to live with the disappointments and move on.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Carrick satisfied with Manchester United midfield reinforcements

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Scott McTominay to undergo heart rhythm surgery

    Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo pulsed field ablation surgery for a mild benign heart arrhythmia and miss Napoli's Champions League clash with Arsenal and Scotland's Nations League fixtures until after the international break.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 30 August

  1. Fernandes hat-trick leads Manchester United rout of Ipswich

    Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United recovered from a goal down to defeat Ipswich 5-2 in a Premier League match on Sunday, bouncing back from a 2-0 loss to Hull the previous weekend.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 28 August

  1. Man Utd's Baleba sidelined three weeks with ankle injury

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said new signing Carlos Baleba will miss around three weeks due to an ankle injury, though Carrick remains excited by the Cameroonian midfielder's potential. Baleba joined from Brighton for £70 million.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Serie A clubs spend over one billion euros in summer transfers

    Serie A has outspent La Liga and Bundesliga this summer, with clubs spending more than one billion euros in transfers ahead of the September 1 window closure, cementing the league's position as Europe's second-biggest spender after the Premier League.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool feature in Premier League weekend action

    Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. UEFA to withdraw FIFA World Cup financing boycott threat

    UEFA, which had threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over plans to allow private investment in the World Cup and Club World Cup through a new commercial subsidiary, is expected to drop the boycott threat. The dispute arose after FIFA proposed creating a FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to attract private investors, which UEFA had criticized as a "shady, opaque backroom deal."

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Spurs complete Savio signing, pursue Man City's Marmoush

    Tottenham Hotspur agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million next year, following the signing of Brazilian winger Savio for a reported initial fee of £75 million.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Moroccan midfielder Bouaddi joins Man City for record teenage fee

    Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million), surpassing Manchester United's 2024 signing of Leny Yoro from the same club.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Bruno Fernandes wins PFA player of year award

    Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year after breaking the Premier League all-time record for assists with 21 goals set up during the 2025–26 season. Manchester City's Khadija Shaw won the women's award for the second time.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Cameroon midfielder Baleba joins Manchester United from Brighton

    Carlos Baleba, 22, has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £70 million, becoming the third midfielder signed by United during the summer transfer window alongside Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. World Cup-winner Petit calls for change in FIFA leadership

    Former footballer Emmanuel Petit and others have called for "change" in FIFA's leadership following the failed plan to open the World Cup to private investors, saying "power has blurred the current leadership's ability to distinguish between its own interests and what is best for football."

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Premier League returns as Arsenal seeks second consecutive title

    The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal begin title defense as Premier League season returns

    Arsenal, champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, prepare to face Coventry in the season opener at Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals as they aim to cement their position as English football's dominant force.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Hull manager vows to prove doubters wrong after Premier League promotion

    Hull City's manager Sergej Jakirovic has vowed to silence critics after his side defied the odds to seal promotion from the Championship play-offs, with few expecting the team to survive more than a year in the Premier League following their first top-flight campaign since 2016-17.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Manchester United manager expects more signings before September 1

    Michael Carrick says Manchester United will make additional signings to strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes, after the club was linked with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. United finished third last season and begins their top-flight campaign at promoted Hull on Saturday.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Arsenal manager confirms club pursuing defender signing

    Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are active in the transfer market, with the Premier League champions reportedly close to sealing a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa after improving their offer to around £50 million. Konsa would join the defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber sidelined by injury.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Arteta targets best club status as Arsenal defend Premier League title

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kane wins second European Golden Shoe, targets Ballon d'Or

    Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season. The 33-year-old said he hopes to win the Ballon d'Or after what he calls his "best season ever," during which he scored 73 goals for club and country.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa for £50 million

    Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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