Carrick has helped United win five Premier League titles and a Champions League crown during his time at the club, which will be marked on June 4 as Old Trafford plays host to his testimonial. And the north-west side will honour him with a match between a Manchester United 2008 XI and a Michael Carrick All-Stars team.
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Booing Ronaldo and Zidane – are Madrid’s Bernabeu fans the worst in the world?
All clubs have small sections of embarrassing supporters but are there any more ungrateful than the group who whistle two living legends? “Away from home, our fans are fantastic,” former Manchester United captain Roy Keane once observed. “I’d call them the hardcore fans.
‘The talent’s there’ – Man Utd legend Irwin offers Shaw support
The ex-Red Devils full-back believes the England international will be given an opportunity to secure his future despite being frozen out at present Luke Shaw has time on his side at Manchester United and can still prove his worth to Jose Mourinho, says club legend Denis Irwin. The England international has fallen out of favour this season, with a lack of opportunities seeing him slip to fourth choice at left-back behind Matteo Darmian, Daley Blind and Marcos Rojo.
‘Memphis cannot afford to live like a clown!’ – De Boer
The former Manchester United winger’s off-pitch behaviour has been criticised by his fellow Dutchman following his departure from Old Trafford Memphis Depay’s lacklustre performances at Manchester United meant he could not justify his flamboyant lifestyle off the pitch whereas Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goalscoring exploits mean people do not care if he dresses like a “clown”, says Ronald de Boer. Netherlands international Memphis endured a tricky 18-month spell at Old Trafford and departed for Lyon in January, where he has made a positive start to life in Ligue 1 scoring three goals in seven league outings.
Afellay signs Stoke renewal until 2019
Ibrahim Afellay has signed a new contract with Stoke City that will keep him at the club until at least 2019. The Netherlands international joined Premier League side Stoke from Barcelona in 2015 and has developed into an important first-team member under manager Mark Hughes.
Fancy bossing Jesus at Man City or Draxler at PSG? Football Manager…
January deals are done for gamers looking to test their coaching ability with the most up to date squad lists, or those who need a fresh start Tired of Oscar tearing you to pieces when facing Chelsea, or fancy your chances of bringing the best out of Gabriel Jesus at Manchester City? The latest update for the popular video game has been released, and it includes all of the deals done during the winter transfer window. That means there are a few more familiar faces in the Chinese Super League than there were previously, while some big-money moves have been made at leading clubs in Europe.
Nadal, Djokovic advance in Acapulco
Second-seeded Rafael Nadal remained perfect in matches at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel ATP event in Acapulco, Mexico, by easing past Italian Paolo Lorenzi 6-1, 6-1 in a second-round match Wednesday. Nadal broke Lorenzi’s serve five times and lost only five points on his serve, never facing a break point.
West Ham forward Andre Ayew likely to replace suspended Michail Antonio ahead of Chelsea clash
Antonio, who is the Hammers top scorer will miss the crunch Premier League clash at the London stadium through suspension after he picked up two yellow cards against Watford on Saturday. The Ghanaian possesses several asset including pace and quickness and could trouble the ageing Chelsea defence comprising Gary Cahill and David Luiz.
Revealed:Kevin-Prince Boateng’s goal against Real Madrid is his 7th of the season
Suspended Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng’s impressive finish against Madrid means he has scored 7 goals for the Las Palmas this season. The former AC Milan midfielder, scored his ninth goal of the season and Las Palmas’ third goal in their 3-3 draw with Real Madrid.
Andre Ward: Team Kovalev Not in Control – They Can Stay Mad
… that both sides have finally come together to negotiate the details of the rematch. Ward’s promoter, Roc Nation Sports, has reserved the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for June 17 – which is reportedly the date preferred by HBO for broadcasting the …
2017 U.S. Open to feature select field, improved pattern integrityThe …
The U. S. Open traditionally has been known for its challenging lane conditions and test of versatility, and a new select field and format changes in 2017 are designed to enhance the event’s integrity and prestige. The 2017 U.S. Open will be held at the 40-lane Flamingo Bowl in Liverpool, New York, from Oct. 25-Nov. 1. Competitors again will bowl 24 games of qualifying over three days, but the number of competition lanes will be limited to just 24, so all bowlers will visit the same lanes and see them the same amount of times during qualifying, while each experiencing the three phases of the oil pattern – fresh, burn and double-burn.
a The Voicea Recap: Lovers Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton go at it as the battle rounds continue
Week one of the new season of The Voice continued Tuesday night, with more hopefuls participating in the blind auditions. Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Alicia Keys and returning coach Gwen Stefani were back in their rotating chairs, looking to add new members to their respective teams, and leading to the first epic battle between lovers Gwen and Blake.
Three things we learnt from Blackburn Rovers’ win over Derby County
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The Age of Innocence a ” Southamptona s Next Step
It was desperately cruel. Valencia to Herrara to Ibrahimovic, all alone in the six-yard box.
Kyrgios caught cursing at spectator
NICK Kyrgios became involved in a heated exchange with opponent Dudi Sela after clashing with the Israeli’s fans during a first-round win at the ATP event in Acapulco. On a dramatic day for Australian tennis following Bernard Tomic’s controversial mid-match retirement in Mexico , Kyrgios came from a set down to beat world No.75 Sela 3-6 6-3 6-3 on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola plans goalkeeping review but Joe Hart’s return remains unlikely
Pep Guardiola intends to review Manchester City’s goalkeeping situation at the end of the season – though the door appears to remain closed for England stopper Joe Hart. Having loaned Hart out to Torino in a season-long deal earlier this term, City’s boss switched goalkeepers last month and chose Willy Caballero between the sticks after previous first-choice Claudio Bravo conceded six goals from as many shots across two games.
Alouettes Green confident he won’t miss a step after missing nearly a full season
Receiver S.J. Green is confident he will not miss a step when he returns to the Montreal Alouettes after missing nearly all of last season with a knee injury. The four-time 1,000-yard receiver is on the mend from surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in the second game of the 2016 season.
Real Sociedad concedes late equalizer in 2-2 draw with Eibar
Real Sociedad conceded an equalizer in the final minute of stoppage time to draw 2-2 against Eibar on Tuesday, missing a chance to take fourth place from Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league and establish itself as a top contender for a Champions League spot. The hosts were only a few seconds from victory when Pedro Leon seized on a loose ball and evaded a defender before firing a low shot beneath goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
Andy Murray fresh and ready to go after shingles setback
A bout of shingles meant Andy Murray was laid low for a while, but the world number one is ready for the Dubai Tennis Championships. Andy Murray is ready and raring to go for the Dubai Tennis Championships after overcoming the nasty shingles virus following his return from the Australian Open.
VIDEO: Ramos nets stunning scissor kick in Real Madrid training
The Spain international’s main job is stopping the opposition from scoring, but he showed his eye for goal with a spectacular finish on Tuesday Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos displayed some explosive sharp-shooting on the training ground as the La Liga leaders prepared for Wednesday’s match with Las Palmas. Madrid retained their one-point advantage over Barcelona at the summit with a thrilling 3-2 comeback win at Villarreal over the weekend.
Derek Ferguson: Rangers board need to up their game in search for next manager
Former Rangers midfielder Derek Ferguson has told Ibrox chairman Dave King he owes it to the club’s supporters to get their next managerial call right. And he also claims caretaker boss Graeme Murty has been left in an “unfair” position trying to rescue the side’s crumbling season.
Ex-Celtic striker Cillian Sheridan joins Ziggy Gordon at Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok
FORMER Celtic striker Cillian Sheridan has teamed up with ex- Partick Thistle and Hamilton defender Ziggy Gordon by signing a deal with Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok. The 28-year-old came through the Hoops youth system, spending four years at Parkhead before his departure in 2010.
Tennis ace crashes private match
While walking with her beloved yorkie, Chip, on Sunday night in San Francisco’s Mission Dolores Park, the Australian Open champ stumbled upon two men playing against each other, the New York Post reports. “I think they’re in the middle of playing out points, but I’m going to ask them if I can have the winner,” Williams shared with her social-media followers as an unseen man – apparently her fiance, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian – kept the camera trained on the 23-time grand slam champ.
Federer wins first match since winning Australian Open
Back on court, Roger Federer won his first match since claiming his 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The third-seeded Federer beat Benoit Paire 6-1, 6-3 on Monday to move into the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Dubai Tennis Championships: Federer off to smooth start
Roger Federer took the opening step in his bid for a record eighth title at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday with a comprehensive 6-1, 6-3 defeat of Benoit Paire. Federer, playing his first match since winning a record 18th Grand Slam title a month ago in Melbourne over Rafael Nadal, had been unsure of his form after dealing with a leg injury picked up at the Australian Open combined with a month off court after his title triumph.
Flow and Manchester United Team up to deliver the Ultimate Football…
The programme seeks to give youngsters, the chance-of-a-lifetime to participate in a talent development football camp; and even earn a trip to Old Trafford, Manchester to see Man Utd vs Crystal Palace on May 21st 2017. The good news gets even better as registration opens this week for the football competition which runs from March through to May 2017.
West Brom’s Ben Foster on THAT risky turn inside his own box – and the gaffer’s scowl
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster dare not look towards his livid manager after taking one almighty gamble on the ball in Saturday’s win over Bournemouth.
Virgil Hunter: Khan-Pacquiao is 50-50; Manny Can Still Fight
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama Virgil Hunter was busy broadcasting fights Saturday night when Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao confirmed through social media that they’ve come to an agreement to fight April 23. Once he learned the fight figures to happen in two months, Hunter had a lot less hesitation about Khan taking this difficult assignment than when Khan agreed to fight Canelo Alvarez. Hunter considers Khan’s familiarity with Pacquiao and the fact that England’s Khan will be the bigger boxer in this fight as advantages he didn’t have against Alvarez.
Steven Davis finds Southampton’s defeat hard to take
Southampton can take no consolation from their strong EFL Cup final showing after their valiant loss to Manchester United on Sunday, according to Steven Davis. Claude Puel’s Saints were the better side for much of an enthralling final, which was settled by a late Zlatan Ibrahimovic header as United recorded a 3-2 win.
Ref Watch: Linesman too fast
How did the officials get Manolo Gabbiadini offside call so wrong? Did Jesse Lingard deserve red in the EFL Cup final? And were Chelsea lucky? Dermot Gallagher knows… After another weekend of contentious decisions, the former referee got stuck into the big calls made by his former colleagues on Sky Sports News HQ on Monday morning. INCIDENT: Manolo Gabbiadini sees his goal flagged for offside by Stuart Burt early on in Southampton’s 3-2 defeat by Man Utd in the EFL Cup final.
It’s time for Rangers owner Dave King to get on a plane and show his face around Ibrox
Supporters of this club have been asking themselves that during the bad times since the 1872. They are certainly doing so right now.
Ward vs. Kovalev Rematch Talks Finally Underway – For June 17?
… of last week, Kovalev’s promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events was having a very difficult time with getting Roc Nation Sports, who promote Ward, to start negotiating the rematch. There were some issues with getting Ward to come back to the table, as he …
Toure unsure over Man City future
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has no doubts he will carry on playing next season but the 33-year-old is unsure whether he will still be at the Etihad Stadium. Four-times African footballer of the year Toure has been in fine form since returning to Pep Guardiola’s side, scoring six goals in 18 appearances in all competitions so far.
‘Master of substitutions’ Sampaoli strikes again
Sevilla boss Jorge Sampaoli proved the ‘master of substitutions’ once again on Saturday with a key switch that not only earned his side a come-from-behind win over Real Betis but boosted his reputation as one of the most wanted coaches in Europe. Sampaoli’s stock has risen sharply this season with Sevilla on track for their best league finish in eight years and on course to reach the Champions League quarters for the first time after their win over Leicester City in the last 16 first leg.
Bilic confident West Ham can repeat cup win over Chelsea
West Ham United’s recent form has given manager Slaven Bilic belief that his side can repeat their October League Cup victory over Chelsea when the London rivals meet in the Premier League at the London Stadium next Monday. West Ham have lost just once in their last six league games but will be the underdogs when they come up against a formidable Chelsea side that appear on course for the title with a 10-point lead at the top of the standings.
La Liga: Real Madrid post comeback win over Villarreal, on verge of…
Alvaro Morata of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winner during the La Liga match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid at Estadio de la Ceramica on February 26, 2017 in Villarreal, Spain Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale both scored as Real Madrid staged a remarkable late comeback from two goals down to win 3-2 at Villarreal and stay top of La Liga on Sunday. Substitute Alvaro Morata got the winner in the 83rd minute to cap a 19-minute turnaround that keeps Zinedine Zidane’s side on course for their first La Liga triumph since 2012 after Barca’s talisman Lionel Messi had briefly sent his side top with a late strike in the 2-1 victory at Atletico Madrid.
Rickie Fowler Wins Honda Classic by Four Strokes
Rickie Fowler, arguably the best golfer in Oklahoma State history, just won the Honda Classic, for his first major win since the Abu Dhabi 13 months ago. Fowler entered the day with a four-stroke lead , and ended the day by the same margin.
Canadian tennis star Raonic withdraws from Delray Beach final with injury
Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic has withdrawn from the final of the Delray Beach Open with an injury, according to the tournament’s Twitter account.
Where are they now? Manchester United’s 2010 League Cup winning side
“In that way we hope United will win at the weekend and one of the biggest clubs wins the FA Cup , because then it’s possible seventh in the table can play a qualification for the Europa League “. Thus, it seems very likely that the EFL Cup final tonight will have no bearing whatsoever on Mourinho’s future at Manchester United, but he will want his team to reward their hard work this season with silverware.
Swansea boss Paul Clement set for ‘special’ Stamford Bridge return
The hosts sealed the victory in the 84th minute when Diego Costa volleyed home Hazard’s cross as they extended their lead at the top. “Like every Premier League game you have to work hard, you have to dig in, and in the second half we had to show our character and come back into the game”.