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We’re enemy No 1 for Fergie’s United, says Liverpool boss Rafa
Rafa Benitez has underlined Liverpool’s growing credentials, by claiming his side have eclipsed Chelsea as the main threat to Manchester United’s dominance of English football.
United may be closing in on a hat-trick of Barclays Premier League titles, but Benitez is adamant his arch-rival Sir Alex Ferguson should be casting an anxious glance towards Anfield after [...]
Man Utd wrap up deal with Telecom Giants Airtel
Manchester United have broken new ground by announcing a five-year sponsorship deal with Indian telecom services provider Airtel.
Despite the current global economic crisis, United have negotiated a string of new partnerships, further enhancing their claims to be the biggest club in the world.
The latest deal, the first between United and an Indian company, was confirmed [...]
Chelsea Hand Michael Ballack A Contract Extension
The German international was due to become a free agent this summer, but his new £121,000-a-week deal will keep him at Stamford Bridge until the end of next season.
According to a report in the British broadsheet The Times, Premier League club Chelsea have rewarded Michael Ballack with a new contract.
The midfielder was set to become [...]
Guus Hiddink: It Will Be Hard To Leave Chelsea
The Dutchman praises the Blues’ determination and desire this season.
Chelsea interim manager, Guus Hiddink, has stated that it will be very tough for him to leave the club at the end of the season.
The Dutchman was appointed as temporary boss at Stamford Bridge, after the sacking of Luis Felipe Scolari, and has guided the club [...]
Man Utd interested in Genoa striker Milito
The agent of Genoa striker Diego Milito has hinted of talks with Manchester United.
Milito has been linked with Manchester rivals United and City recently and agent Fernando Hidalgo is in no mood to dampen transfer talk after the 29-year-old’s impressive season in Serie A.
Reports yesterday suggested the 29-year-old is on the verge of sealing a [...]
De Jong insists Manchester has more Man City fans than Man Utd
Manchester City are the true club of Manchester, insists midfielder Nigel de Jong.
Ahead of their clash at Manchester United, De Jong said: “You can see that in the city, a lot of local fans, more blue fans than red fans.
“If I take a cab, the driver is always a City fan.
“If I go to the [...]
Man Utd’s Evra expects red hot derby atmosphere
Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra expects tomorrow’s derby atmosphere against Manchester City to be red-hot.
Evra admitted: “There’s an extra edge to these games.
“Even those of us not from Manchester can understand what it means. City raise their game against us so they’re always difficult games. I made my debut against them and if I’m honest [...]
Diego Maradona: I Celebrated Barcelona’s Victory Against Chelsea
The legendary former hitman has revealed his happiness with Iniesta’s Chelsea heart-breaker.
Argentina coach Diego Maradona is unlikely to make any friends in west London after revealing he danced around in jubilation when Barcelona ended Chelsea’s Champions League dream.
Andres Iniesta grabbed the goal which dumped Chelsea out of Europe on Wednesday night. The game was marred [...]
Mourinho: Man Utd afraid of Inter Milan
Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho is convinced Manchester United are “afraid” of his players ahead of tonight’s Champions League tie.
Mourinho said: “I don’t think they are coming here to play eye to eye, to try to win the game here.
“I have paid great attention to every match in the previous year in the Champions League. [...]
Man Utd boss Ferguson: Italian fans will see true Ronaldo tonight
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is expecting Italian fans to see the true Cristiano Ronaldo tonight against Inter Milan.
Ferguson said: “When we came here two years ago and played AC Milan in the semi-final, we saw the immaturity of the boy. But he is a different player now.
“I want to see maturity from Ronaldo [...]
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