"Don't Write United Off" - Rooney

Despite a frustrating start to the Premier League this season, Wayne Rooney has warned that no one should write off Manchester United as he believes the team will turn out to be successful under the leadership of Louis van Gaal.

United were defeated 5-3 by Championship side Leicester City, in a premier League clash, at the King Power Stadium last Sunday

Wayne Rooney Named England Captain

Recently appointed Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney, have also been named the new captain of England on Thursday.

Succeeding Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, the 28-year-old will lead the Three Lions in a friendly against Norway on September 3 and their opening Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland on September 8.

Coach Roy Hodgson made the announcement at a media conference at Wembley as he unveiled his squad for the forthcoming fixtures.

"I gave it a lot of thought but Wayne is an obvious choice," Hodgson told reporters.

"He deserves it - his commitment to the cause, his experience. He has captained England in the past and, of course, he has that responsibility at Manchester United now.

"I've had a long conversation with him and he's prepared to accept the pressures that the England captaincy brings. It's important that the player wants to take on that enormous responsibility."

Wayne Roone Named United Captain By LVG

Louis van Gaal has named Wayne Rooney as Manchester United captain  - with Darren Fletcher becoming vice-captain.

The striker has beaten Robin van Persie, who was Van Gaal’s leader when in charge of Holland, to the position.

TRANSFER MARKET: Visuals Brings You Top Summer Done Deals

The Premier League gets hotter as top teams continue to do business in the summer transfer market. Visuals Blog brings to you all of the top Premier League deals done in the summer transfer window since the end of last season.

Manchester City
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Bacary Sagna              Arsenal - Manchester City                          (Free)
Willy Caballero            Malaga - Manchester City                          (£6m)
Fernando                     FC Porto - Manchester City                         (£12m)  Continue...

Barcelona have come to the end of an era - Mendieta

Former Spain International Gaizka  Mendieta believes Barcelona have come to the end of an era and may have started the rebuilding process too late.

The Catalans handed over their La Liga title to Atletico Madrid after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Nou Camp - and manager Gerardo Tata Martino deemed it right to retire after a rather fruitless season.
And Mendieta said: “For Barca to change they need to get some new players. The cycle is coming to an end.

“I think they should have been trying to sort this a few seasons ago with [new] full-backs and a goalkeeper, knowing that Victor Valdes was not keen to renew his
contract.

“Xavi and Busquets seem to be irreplaceable. Maybe they should have looked at the key positions. Football runs in cycles – AC Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United – the biggest teams in Europe have their moments.

United To Announce Louis van Gaal As Manager Next Week

Manchester United is set to  announce the appointment of Louis van Gaal as theclub's new manager next week.

The Dutchman reportedly agreed to succeed David Moyes as permanent boss at Old Trafford last month and will assume control when his job as Netherlands coach ends after the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.

With interim player coach Ryan Giggs in charge, United have opted to wait until afterthe club's last Premier League fixture - away to Southampton on Sunday - to make the appointment official.

Nemanja Vidic Ready To Bid United Farewell

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is set for what seem to be his final game at Old Trafford - when United take on Hull City this Tuesday, according to ESPN.

The United skipper, who claimed he enjoyed the best of his career at the Manchester club, reportedly agreed to join Inter Milan in the summer and insisted he will go with "no regrets" after deciding he could not line up for another Premier League club.

"I have no regrets," he told national newspapers. "I've given this club 100 percent and my time at this club will always rank as the best part of my career.

Sir Alex upset by Moyes sacking

Sir Alex Ferguson says he was "upset" at the way Manchester United handled the sacking of manager David Moyes.
Ten months after Moyes took over from Ferguson at Old Trafford, United finally lost patience with the Scot and dismissed him on Tuesday, despite news of his imminent departure having leaked 24 hours earlier.
"It's upsetting the way it came out," Ferguson said at a charity lunch in Manchester on Thursday despite sources having revealed to ESPN that he had been consulted on the decision to jettison Moyes.

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According to ESPN, Sir Alex Ferguson says he was "upset" at the way Manchester United handled the sacking of his successor David Moyes. 

Fergie retired last season and Moyes was the chosen one to fill his big shoes - but the former Everton boss was unable to get things right, as should; and this has left United stranded without a ticket to Champions League next season.

And ten months after Moyes took over from Ferguson at Old Trafford, United finally lost patience with the Scot and dismissed him on Tuesday, despite news of his imminent departure having leaked 24 hours earlier.

Giggs: United are no underdogs to Bayern

As Manchester United face Bayern Munich in a Champions League game on Tuesday, veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs has rejected the popular notion that the Red Devils are approaching the contest as underdogs.

Since the change of manager last summer, United have played below par - losing many local matches and fumbling in European competitions; like against Olympiakos when they were almost knocked out.

Following that poor run of form, majority of football spectators, all over the globe, have tipped Pep Guardiola's men to be favourites to survive the next stage; but the 40-year-old Welsh has rejected that global view.

Wayne Ronney admits difficulty this season

Manchester United highest paid player, Wayne Rooney, has admitted it is difficult to see Liverpool and Manchester City compete for the Premier League title, when the Red Devils aren't.

The defending champions have suffered a disappointing season, following the change of manager - from Sir Alex Ferguson to David Moyes last summer, with the later wanting to take a different approach.
And since the beginning of this campaign, United, unlike every other recent seasons, have not been able to occupy a place amongst the top four teams on the table. Continue...