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Just like any job, the first thing you do when moving to a new city is finding somewhere to live. Before a mouth-watering Champions League encounter in October 2018 against Italian champions, Juventus, former manager Jose Mourinho ended up walking to Old Trafford. The reason being was that United’s bus was stuck in traffic. The team was only staying at a hotel near to the Lancashire cricket ground, Emirates Old Trafford – situated less than a mile away from Old Trafford. So as a means of avoiding any mishaps, MM have a couple of ideas in and around the city…

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag on the role of Wout Weghorst in the team Speaking to the Manchester United website, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag talked about the performances of Wout Weghorst and what he wants from the Dutch striker. Since arriving on loan in the January window, Weghorst has been used in different positions. He is a striker but has played as a number 10 and as an attacking number eight at times in his short spell at Old Trafford so far. The Netherlands international has two goals and two assists in 15 appearances in all competitions (the second of his goal coming against…

It was 10 days ago, just before 3am on a Thursday morning, when the gunshots rang out in Rosario. The crackle of bullets has become a depressingly familiar soundtrack in Argentina’s second city. What made this incident different was the target: a Unico supermarket in the west of the city, one of a chain owned by José Roccuzzo, the father-in-law of Lionel Messi. And just to underline that this was no random attack, there was a note left along with the 14 bullet holes in the shop front. It was simple and chilling: “Messi, we are waiting for you.” Messi, who…

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are really starting to get along. Paris Saint Germain managed to win at the last minute against Stade Brestois, a team that fights not to lose the category in Ligue 1. With a great goal from Kylian Mbappe and a great assist from Lionel Messi, PSG won at minute 90. After Mbappe’s great goal, the French striker was very grateful to Lionel, and he immediately approached him and gave him a hug, which went viral on all the networks, since the newspapers only talk about Lionel’s possible departure. While in France there is talk about…

A LOOK BACK: Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher escaped a red card for a dangerous tackle on Man Utd winger Nani which saw the Portugal international stretchered off. Manchester United winger Nani was on the end of a horror tackle from Liverpool’s Jamie Carragher back in March 2011, but United boss Sir Alex Ferguson would end up taking aim at his own player, a former star claimed. League leaders United travelled to Anfield off the back of a defeat at Chelsea which saw their Premier League advantage cut to three points. After Carlo Ancelotti’s Blues pipped them to the previous season’s title, their grasp on top spot was far…

Having bounced back from the seven-goal shellacking at Liverpool with a 4-1 win against Real Betis in the Europa League, the Red Devils had to show their character again. Casemiro was sent off in the 34th minute after VAR Andre Marriner advised referee Anthony Taylor to review the challenge on Saints midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on the pitchside monitor. Ten Hag was angered by that decision and calls for penalties – a potential foul from Kyle Walker-Peters and handball claim against Armel Bella-Kotchap – as United dug deep to stave off impressive Southampton’s threat in a hard-fought 0-0 draw. “The inconsistency…

Alejandro Garnacho left Old Trafford on crutches after Manchester United’s draw against Southampton but Erik ten Hag played down concerns over his potential injury. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has downplayed injury concerns for Alejandro Garnacho after he was pictured leaving Old Trafford on crutches. Garnacho was a second half substitute as ten-men United were held to a goalless draw by relegation-battling Southampton in Sunday’s Premier League action. The Argentine did not complete the match, however, after sustaining a knock following a heavy tackle by Kyle Walker-Peters. The tackle by the Saints right-back was a clean one but left Garnacho in a heap…

Messi’s wife may have already leaked Lionel’s next club. Lionel Messi once again demonstrated his hierarchy in Ligue 1, by giving a magnificent assist to Kylian Mbappé, in PSG’s win over Brest away from home. Despite his performance, the Parisian board would be determined not to extend their bond for one more season and a photo of Antonela Roccuzzo, his wife, would confirm the next destination of the top Ballon d’Or winner (7). According to ‘Radio Marca’, PSG will not renew the link of the captain of the Argentine team after the elimination of the Champions League. If the situation…

Kylian Mbappe already lifted the World Cup once at a very young age and has the temperament and skills to deliver on the big stage. France manager Didier Deschamps has backed Kylian Mbappe to pick up the arm band for the France national side. Mbappe has been one of the most sought-after young footballers who has already achieved a lot in his brief football career. Mbappe almost powered his country to another World Cup title as despite his hat trick, France lost to Argentina in the World Cup title in Qatar last year. Didier Deschamps named potential France captainship candidate France…

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag criticised referee Anthony Taylor after seeing Casemiro sent off during his team’s clash against Southampton. Casemiro sent off in first half Midfielder has two red cards for United Ten Hag and De Gea spoke out WHAT HAPPENED? The midfielder was shown a red card for a foul on Carlos Alcaraz in the first half of the goalless draw at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Brazil international had to be consoled by his team-mates as he was ordered off the field and Ten Hag has come to his defence in the wake of the match. WHAT THEY SAID: “Casemiro…

Manchester United are back in action against Southampton on Sunday and Erik ten Hag has a decision to make over Bruno Fernandes. For all the pearl-clutching and outcry that has swirled around Bruno Fernandes over the past week, many seem to have forgotten just how important he is to Manchester United. Few signings have had the immediate impact, especially mid-season, that Fernandes had when he finally arrived at Old Trafford in January 2020 and though there was a lull last season when every single player struggled to show any semblance of their best form in a dire campaign, he has roared back…

Erik ten Hag’s implemented some intense training regimes at Manchester United – but none of them match the methods he adopted in the Netherlands when stars played 11 vs 0 games in practice. Erik ten Hag used to bore players to death with his bizarre 11 vs 0 games in training, it’s been revealed. The current Man United manager was appointed as boss of second-division Dutch side Go Eagles in 2012. And upon arrival, the Dutchman made his first eleven play against invisible opposition during training sessions. The bizarre method used to bore his players who thought he was crazy. But that…

Mbappe involved in tussle with Brest player Attacker gave opponent slight kick Both players were booked but Mbappe avoided red WHAT HAPPENED? The forward was involved in a clash with Brest player Haris Belkebla and ended up lashing out at the midfielder. Belkebla was on the ground, with Mbappe standing above him, and Mbappe kicked his midsection after his leg was grabbed. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Mbappe ran the risk of being sent off for his reaction but instead the referee gave him and Belkebla a yellow card each. The France star then went on to score the winning goal in…

In a surprising move, the legendary football player Lionel Messi has backed the web3 soccer game startup Matchday in a whopping $21 million funding round. The blockchain-based firm that aims to transform the virtual football industry is rumored to have received a sizeable investment from the Argentina star. A group of seasoned game developers and blockchain specialists formed Matchday because they recognized an opportunity to make a new soccer game that would be more immersive, realistic, and fun than anything else on the market. Matchday seeks to build a decentralized gaming ecosystem where players can own and control their digital…

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag may have Adrien Rabiot’s mother to thank for his successful first season. Manchester United’s upturn in fortunes this season is down to several factors – Erik ten Hag’s brilliance and Marcus Rashford’s eye for goals to name a couple. But the biggest of all could be thanks to none other than Adrien Rabiot’s mother, Veronique. Ten Hag’s first transfer window at Old Trafford was, for the most part, a mess. Sure, United recovered eventually and financially backed him with five permanent signings up until the final weeks of the summer. But the club’s tiresome pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie…

A debate is raging over who should wear the armband for Manchester United, with Marcus Rashford’s name cropping up as a potential alternative to vice-captain Bruno Fernandes Ex-Manchester United team-mates Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves disagree over whether Marcus Rashford has the credentials to become the club’s future captain. After vice-skipper Bruno Fernandes was accused of an “embarrassing” performance during last Sunday’s shambolic 7-0 defeat to arch rivals Liverpool, a debate has raged over who deserves to wear the armband. Club captain Harry Maguire has spent most of this season on the bench, allowing Fernandes to lead United out for much of Erik ten Hag’s first campaign as manager. While stars such as David de Gea, Casemiro, Raphael Varane and Lisandro…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month prize for February. The Dutchman led United through an unbeaten February, recording wins over Crystal Palace, Leicester and Leeds as well as a draw against the latter. Away from the Premier League, Ten Hag also grabbed his first taste of silverware in England as United saw off Newcastle to lift the Carabao Cup at Wembley. In a final shortlist alongside Tottenham’s Antonio Conte and Fulham’s Marco Silva, Ten Hag came out on top in a vote which included both fan opinion and the verdict of a…

Two of the club’s former presidents, Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell and the former refereeing chief Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira are facing the same charge. Spanish prosecutors on Friday charged Barcelona with corruption over payments the club made to a former refereeing chief’s company. Two of the club’s former presidents, Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell and the former refereeing chief Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira are facing the same charge. The affair concerns alleged payments Barcelona paid Negreira, the former refereeing technical committee vice-president, for providing the club with verbal advice on topics relating to referees. The charges come just…

Another disappointing Champions League run from PSG came to an end, as they were knocked out of the competition by Bayern Munich in the round of 16. Despite assembling the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar together, the French club were not able to score a single goal over the two legs. And could the result have an implication on the future of Real Madrid as well? Mbappe had looked destined to join Real Madrid not too long ago. So much so that he was cheered by the Santiago Bernabeu crowd last season, who had thought they were looking…

David De Gea completed a treble of Manchester United successes in the Premier League monthly awards for February. Our no.1 picked up the Save of the Month award for his full-stretch stop to palm Kelechi Iheanacho’s header away, during the 3-0 win over Leicester City at Old Trafford. As this trophy is a new one for 2022/23, this is the first time a single club has won it as well as also landing the individual manager and player accolades. Erik ten Hag was voted Manager of the Month, pipping Antonio Conte of Tottenham and Fulham’s Marco Silva to the prize, after the Reds…

The Manchester United playmaker – who kept the captain’s armband after his Liverpool nightmare – flew in on the Real Betis goalkeeper at Old Trafford midway through the second half. Bruno Fernandes went flying in on Claudio Bravo He caught the Chilean goalkeeper on the chin with his boot Fernandes escaped a red card as he appeared to pull out of the challenge Real Betis players were furious with the tackle The Portuguese star was putting pressure on the veteran stopper, 39, but jumped in with both feet off the ground. He appeared to pull out of the challenge slightly but still…

MANCHESTER UNITED 4-1 REAL BETIS: Erik ten Hag’s side put their Liverpool humiliation behind them as the routed Manuel Pellegrini’s Spanish side, scoring four and missing a hatful of second-half chances. It was a trademark move that has become so familiar, it is occasionally comical. Here comes Antony – £82million Antony – flying down the right flank, let’s guess what he is going to do. Cut inside and try to curl one with his left peg? You would not often be wrong. But here’s the thing. When he gets the move right, he’s unstoppable. And the Brazilian’s stunning finish to…

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are two of the biggest names in the world of football at the moment. While Messi is widely regarded as the best footballer ever, Mbappe is considered the next Messi. The car collection comparison of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe is worth experiencing. Messi is one of the greatest footballers to have ever played the game. Mbappe is the future star as he has been around only for a few years now but has already achieved so much and impressed everyone. We at Car Blog India concern ourselves with the luxury and exotic rides sitting…

Cristiano Ronaldo lost his cool and lashed out after Al Nassr lost a pivotal Saudi Pro League match. Al Nassr were drawing against Al Ittihad before Romarinho scored ten minutes from time to down Ronaldo’s side. It meant that the Jeddah outfit were knocked off the top spot by their opponents and Ronaldo was less than happy. Al Ittihad are one of Al Nassr’s biggest rivals and they rubbed salt in the wounds by tweeting a clip of Ronaldo getting tackled, captioning the post: “Where is Ronaldo?” After full-time, the frustration got the better of the former Manchester United star, who ripped off his…