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Red Devils have found their superstar

In Bruno Fernandes the club have finally found that talismanic midfield playmaker to build a team around

Shaun de Waal reviews Richard Poplak’s ‘Until Julius Comes’

Jose Mourinho lashes out at ‘critical’ Paul Scholes

Scholes singled out Paul Pogba, the club’s record signing, after his anonymous performance in the weekend draw with Southampton.

David Beckham will play his final soccer game for the Galaxy in the MLS Cup next month.

Beckham would like Champions League swansong

David Beckham has targeted one final fling in the European Champions League before hanging up his boots once he leaves Los Angeles.

United knock Man City out of FA Cup race

FA Cup champions Manchester City were kicked out of the tournament by derby rivals Manchester United on Sunday with a 3-2 third round win.

Man United legend Paul Scholes calls it a day

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect.

Ryan Giggs: The evergreen red devil

Ryan Giggs: The evergreen red devil

Celebrating 20 years at Manchester United the winger talks to <strong>Daniel Taylor</strong> about early-day partying and media intrusion.

The X factor

The X factor

Barcelona — and Spain — playmaker Xavi tells <b>Sid Lowe</b> about his football education, Cesc Fabregas and why Paul Scholes is the best midfielder

Scholes admits World Cup regret

Paul Scholes has admitted that he may have made a mistake by not taking up England coach Fabio Capello’s invitation to play at the Soccer World Cup.

Ferguson to retire within three years

Alex Ferguson will quit as Manchester United manager within three years, he told The Mail on Sunday newspaper. Ferguson, who has been in charge at Old Trafford since 1986, said…

Nine years on, Scholes finally realises European dream

The first time a player takes to the field in a Champions League final is always a special moment in his career, but for Paul Scholes there will be extra significance on…

Man U, Chelsea well matched in Champions League

Manchester United has another English title and Cristiano Ronaldo. Chelsea has a huge, talented squad and the wealth of owner Roman Abramovich. There is no underdog in this…

Man U hope memories can bring joy

It could hardly be more fitting. Fifty years after the Munich air disaster that killed 23 people and rocked a city, Manchester United stand on the brink of a European triumph,…

Ferguson: This United team can become legends

Sir Alex Ferguson believes his young Manchester United stars will become Old Trafford legends if they win the Champions League. Ferguson’s side retained the Premier League title…

United clinch title as Chelsea falter

Manchester United clinched their 17th English championship on Sunday by beating Wigan 2-0 in a nail-biting finale to the most thrilling Premier League title battle in years.…

Scholes strike sends United into Moscow final

A stunning goal from Paul Scholes gave Manchester United a 1-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday to set up an all-English Champions League final against either Liverpool or Chelsea…

Man U players blame Chelsea staff for brawl

Manchester United players have claimed that Chelsea ground staff were reponsible for provoking the row that marred the end of the Premier League showdown between the two teams on…

Ronaldo and Rooney steer United to win over Roma

Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney gave Manchester United a clinical 2-0 win at AS Roma on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. Portugal forward…

Arsenal stay top but United slash lead

Arsenal left it late to stay top of the Premier League as second-placed champions Manchester United closed to within a point on Saturday. The Gunners were seconds away from being…

Red Devils coming for Chiefs, Pirates

English Premiership champions Manchester United will once again square off against Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in the 2008 Vodacom Challenge…

Ferguson backs Scholes as United target treble

Sir Alex Ferguson believes experienced midfielder Paul Scholes could play an important part in Manchester United’s bid this season to match their treble achievement of 1999. The…