In 2016, The Guardian posted its list of the top 60 wonderkids that could go on to dominate world football – and it makes for fascinating reading nearly a decade on. The outlet covered across world football in order to compile a definitive list, with the list leading on a player dubbed the ‘Bosnian Luis … Read more
Manchester United face a massive tie with Real Sociedad in a competition which could have huge meaning for the next few years of the football club. Win the Europa League and reach next year’s Champions League against all odds, and any hopes of being title challengers within five years will be given a huge boost. … Read more
Ruben Amorim has hit back at Wayne Rooney’s suggestion that the Manchester United boss is ‘naive’ to say they’re looking to win the Premier League. The Red Devils failed to defend their FA Cup crown as they lost to Fulham on penalties in their fifth round tie. 4 The United boss’ chances for a trophy … Read more
A few years ago, I got into a lift with a former colleague I knew a little but wouldn’t exactly describe as a close friend. In the way that we all have done hundreds of times, I asked how he was, expecting a variant of the standard response: “Yeah, not bad thanks, mate. How are … Read more
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos’ arrival at Manchester United heralded a new era that left fans dreaming of a return to the glory days. Fast forward a year and the club have slumped further into mediocrity with Ratcliffe joining the Glazer family in being a much maligned owner. 3 There has been a flurry of … Read more
Manchester United continue to spend millions sacking managers, but are no closer to getting things right. Erik ten Hag was the most recent casualty, losing his job in October after notching up some dreading unwanted records. 3 Ten Hag was sacked in October and got a huge payoutCredit: Getty Now it has been revealed in … Read more
Raphael Varane lifted the lid on how a ‘robust discussion’ with Erik ten Hag sparked his two-month exile at Manchester United. Varane joined United in 2021 but endured a turbulent debut campaign for the club having to play under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick and Ralf Rangnick. 3 Varane spent three seasons at United and … Read more
Thibaut Courtois has revealed how David de Gea got in the way of his dream move to Manchester United. The Belgian has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world for well over a decade now, first making a name for himself with Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, before hitting new heights at Real Madrid. … Read more
Cash-strapped Manchester United could be set for a much-needed multi-million pound windfall – thanks to former striker Mason Greenwood. Greenwood has been banging in goals for fun since leaving Man United to join Roberto de Zerbi’s Marseille last summer. 3 Greenwood has enjoyed a bright start to his Marseille career and could land Man United … Read more
FourFourTwo’s list of the 100 best young players in the world back in 2001 has re-emerged nearly 25 years on. The football landscape around the turn of the century was significantly different to now when it came to the top five European leagues, with Deportivo La Coruna lifting a shock La Liga title and Lazio … Read more