Premier League giants reveal losses Challenges faced on and off the field Ownership change still on the cards WHAT HAPPENED? Those figures are up from £477.1m ($588m), with total revenue down 10 per cent year-on-year. Commercial revenue for the Premier League heavyweights has risen by 22.2% to £78.7m ($97m), with matchday income taking a hit despite record sales of tickets, hospitality, membership and broadcasting rights. Despite plenty of numbers heading into the red, United have posted a net profit of £6.3m in the last quarter – which included the 2022 World Cup break – and expect total revenue to be between £590m ($728m)…
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Erik ten Hag is set to target a new midfielder in the summer transfer window as he continues to overhaul his Manchester United squad, with Bruno Fernandes giving his blessing. Bruno Fernandes’ dream midfield partners suggests he will be delighted with Erik ten Hag’s plans for the summer transfer window. Ten Hag boosted Manchester United’s midfield with the signing of Casemiro ahead of this campaign. But he is set to once again add to that department in the upcoming window, with Frenkie de Jong and Jude Bellingham top of his shortlist. Casemiro has been one of United’s top performers since his arrival from Real Madrid, with Fernandes also starring for the Red…
Former France left-back Patrice Evra admitted he was devastated by his country’s World Cup final loss to Lionel Messi and Argentina. Evra devastated by France loss Argentina won on penalties despite Mbappe hat-trick Left-back was regular fixture for France for 10 years WHAT HAPPENED? Evra, who made 59 appearances for France, admitted that the World Cup final was an immensely emotional event. And after Les Blues lost on penalties after overturning a 2-0 deficit, Evra was reduced to tears in his car. WHAT THEY SAID: “I watched the match live and I cried. I did not expect it. France-Argentina, I tell you…
Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has backed Didier Deschamps’ decision to hand Kylian Mbappe the captain’s armband for France ahead of Antoine Griezmann. Hugo Lloris announced his retirement from international football in January after captaining his nation to back-to-back FIFA World Cup finals. Many believed Griezmann (32), who has 118 caps for Les Bleus, would be the new captain due to his experience and seniority. Deschamps, however, announced earlier this month that Mbappe will be the team’s new captain, with Griezmann handed the vice-captaincy. It had the potential to cause a major stir in the dressing room and Griezmann was…
The 28-year-old scored three goals and registered one assist for the Reds last month, as we progressed in both the Emirates FA Cup and the Europa League. Fernandes, who according to our research has played more games this season than anyone else in world football, continued his run of United starts in March – he has now been named in 19 consecutive XIs by Erik ten Hag since missing January’s win over Charlton Athletic through suspension. Bruno is clearly seen by the boss as one of the first names on the teamsheet and his importance to United’s side was underlined by…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is dreaming of an alternative to Harry Kane, says one transfer guru – but this ‘obsession’ won’t come much cheaper. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is obsessed with one particular striker who will cost him in the region of nine figures. But while reports suggest that Harry Kane is being considered(opens in new tab) for an opening move of £80 million from the Red Devils, one well-connected transfer expert has perhaps suggested that there’s another player Ten Hag would love to sign as much as the England captain – perhaps even more. If United were…
Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos are both out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and both are now weighing up offers from Saudi Arabia amid PSG budget cuts. Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos are both seriously considering leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer after the club put their contract talks on hold amid offers from Saudi Arabia. The French giants have concerns they will face fresh Champions League sanctions for further Financial Fair Play (FFP) breaches after being hit with a €10million fine for their 2020-21 season accounts with a €45m suspended fine for future breaches. The French league leaders were dumped out of the competition with…
L’Equipe have published their yearly feature on Ligue 1 players’ salaries in this Thursday’s issue. As expected, PSG players are, by a landslide, the biggest earners in the league with France’s skipper and free-scoring forward Kylian Mbappé (24) is far ahead following his bumper new contract signed last year. Simply put, the Paris-born striker is the highest paid athlete in the world. According to L’Equipe, Mbappé is earning €6m per month. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In the wake of his new PSG deal set to expire in 2024, with an option to extend until 2025, Mbappé will receive…
Two of the Premier League’s top five best-paid footballers play for Manchester United, according to a list published by L’Equipe this week. Goalkeeper David de Gea is said to be earning £402,250 per week at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, winger Jadon Sancho’s weekly wage is reported as £373,750. Liverpool forward Mo Salah is also listed as being on £373,750 per week. But top of the Premier League’s rich list on £425,000 per week is Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne. Erling Haaland is joint-second with a weekly wage of £402,250. However, that figure does not include all of Haaland’s performance-related bonuses. It is likely that Haaland…
Sir Alex Ferguson’s former defender Gary Pallister believes current Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is showing similarities to his old boss. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s approach to dealing with stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford has been compared to how Sir Alex Ferguson chose to keep order in his squad. Ten Hag flexed his authority back in November following Ronaldo’s controversial interview with Piers Morgan. During the TalkTV conversation, the 38-year-old slammed his manager, the Glazers, the club and former teammates Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney for their attitude towards him. Shortly after the interview was aired, Ronaldo and United parted…
Injured Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar had a rough night, first seeing his Twitter account hacked, and then losing big while playing poker. The Brazil icon is out for the season following ankle surgery in March, and is spending some of his time with his second love, poker. Neymar has regularly been spotted in casinos, even taking part in the European Poker Tour where fellow competitors suggested he could make it professionally. When he’s not at a table, he often tries his hand in online games on his Twitch platform, taking home an impressive haul. However, that wasn’t the case on Thursday night when the 31-year-old…
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was all smiles despite letting in seven goals against Argentina, as he received a glowing review from Lionel Messi. Messi scored hat-trick in 7-0 win Curacao goalkeeper swapped shirts post-match Said Messi praised him for his saves WHAT HAPPENED? The Albiceleste captain scored a hat-trick in what was a landmark game for his country, as Argentina won 7-0 in Tuesday’s friendly over minnows Curacao. Room, who let in seven but went on to make another nine saves, swapped shirts with Messi after the game, and he revealed to TyC Sports what the World Cup winner said to him. WHAT THEY…