What is a badge in any case? It’s a complicated question to answer. Perhaps your football club’s most ubiquitous symbol is a storied, heraldic design harking back to the local coat of arms or a sleek, modern design dreamed up to look effortlessly slick emblazoned on modern sportswear. But why is there a tree? Or…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly wants Manchester United to hire Luis Campos if he is able to purchase the club from the Glazers. The billionaire signaled an interest in buying the Red Devils last month, despite their current owners showing no signs of selling up. And fans will be hoping the 69-year-old comes to their rescue…
September 15, 2022 at 1:42 PM EDT A first for Ronaldo Ronaldo has scored 140 goals in the Champions League, the most all-time. His goal today was the first of his career in the Europa League. Radamel Falcao sits atop the all-time Europa League goalscoring chart (excluding qualifying) with 30 goals. Could Ronaldo overtake him?…
Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal could have signed Erling Haaland, but thought he ‘was just a target man’. The Norwegian’s ascent has been rapid but a considered one, opting to move to Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund before finally competing for trophies at Manchester City. Getty Haaland might already be the best striker in the world…
When Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United on transfer deadline day last year, a strange rumor arose. It was claimed that, despite the Portugal international’s shirt number at Old Trafford not being known at the time, Queen Elizabeth II had ordered 80 jerseys for the Royal Court. However, after this story gained traction, the myth…
Manchester United’s Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes (L) and Manchester United’s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo (C) reacts after going two goals behind during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Manchester United at Brentford Community Stadium in London on August 13, 2022. – – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video,…
Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri has little to no chance of ever making the grade at Old Trafford and has been advised to quit the Red Devils for the good of his career. The 20-year-old winger signed for United in October 2020, costing a sizeable £10m fee from Uruguayan side Penarol. Indeed, his arrival at…
Manchester United are going big in their hunt for David de Gea’s replacement and could make a move for Atletico Madrid stalwart Jan Oblak, according to a report. De Gea fought off a challenge from fellow goalkeeper Dean Henderson two seasons ago to continue being Manchester United’s number one. He got his spot for most…