The Portugal midfielder was called out by pundits and fans for his awful performance in Sunday’s 7-0 hammering at the hands of Liverpool, with his poor conduct also called into question. There were calls in the media for Fernandes to be removed from his position as vice-captain of United, while reports have also suggested his teammates hold reservations over giving him the armband full-time in the event skipper Harry Maguire leaves – 90min recently revealed the defender is one of several players the club have told can depart this summer. Speaking ahead of United’s Europa League last 16 first leg at home to Real Betis, Ten…
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Erik ten Hag came up with an innovative way to help his players properly digest the humiliating 7-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. United manager made players re-live painful defeat Told team they’ll have more sessions with psychologist Made players run 14km after Brentford loss WHAT HAPPENED? The Manchester United manager was not about to let his players easily forget their devastating 7-0 hammering at Anfield and the following morning he forced his squad to sit in silence and listen to audio of Liverpool’s ecstatic celebrations in the dressing room, according to a report by The Mirror. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Ten Hag famously made his…
Bruno Fernandes has had his Manchester United squad number upgraded from no.18 to no.8. Fernandes takes the no.8 jersey from Juan Mata, who had been in possession of it from 2014 until last month when he departed on a free transfer. Mata was United’s fifth no.8 since squad numbers replaced the traditional 1 to 11 system in 1993 – after Paul Ince, Nicky Butt, Wayne Rooney and Anderson. Fernandes always wanted to be United’s no.8. It was his number at former clubs Udinese and Sporting Lisbon, while he was born on September 8 in 1994. The Portugal international also has…
Manchester United’s humiliating defeat at Anfield last weekend has sparked an inquest into Erik ten Hag’s side, with many already claiming that the wheels are starting to come off after a fantastic start to the calendar year. United’s loss against Liverpool was just their second since the turn of the year and it came just a week after the club’s six-year trophy drought had been ended. They were handed a humbling of the ages by their bitter rivals and now, there are reports that Ten Hag is especially disappointed in three players after the loss. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, former…
Lionel Messi’s wife’s business received a harsh attack in Argentina. Lionel Messi still hasn’t defined his future with PSG, the Argentine star has not renewed with his team and the negotiations have been complicated, the striker ends his contract with the club in the summer and is going to become a free agent. Lionel Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, had a problem in Argentina a few days ago, her business was attacked by the mafia where they sent a threatening message to her and her family. This fact became a real scandal in the country. Given this fact, the player’s wife…
Footage has emerged of Man Utd forward Wout Weghorst touching the ‘This is Anfield’ sign as he walked out ahead of Liverpool’s 7-0 win on Sunday. Wout Weghorst has released a statement explaining why he appeared to touch the ‘This is Anfield’ sign as he made his way onto the pitch on Sunday. Footage emerged on Tuesday of Weghorst reaching up to touch the sign as the players make their way from the tunnel out onto the Anfield pitch. The sign is an iconic part of Anfield but opposition players rarely touch it and Weghorst has been criticised for doing so ahead…
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has revealed Tottenham star Cristian Romero celebrated directly towards Kylian Mbappe during December’s thrilling World Cup final. Argentina emerged victorious on penalties in Qatar after a 3-3 draw inside Lusail Stadium to capture their third title. The South Americans had raced into a two-goal lead at half-time thanks to goals from Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria, before Mbappe levelled the scores with a stunning brace. Messi would again put his side into the lead in extra-time before the Frenchman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final since Geoff Hurst by scoring a late penalty. Billed as the greatest final in history,…
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has rejected the recent rumours that Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was unsettled at the club. According to an exclusive report by Fabrizio Romano on Caught Offside, the revered transfer news guru ruled out any claims surrounding Bruno Fernandes’ future at Manchester United. The Portuguese-born midfielder has become a crucial player for Erik Ten Hag’s rejuvenated Man United side this season and he is still respected well among the club. Romano claimed: “There’s been a story about Bruno Fernandes angering some of his teammates with his behaviour against Liverpool, with some questioning if he’s the right choice to wear the captain’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United under a cloud last November and a former teammate claims his experience was sorely missed in Sunday’s thrashing by Liverpool. Manchester United would not have shipped seven goals at arch-rivals Liverpool had Cristiano Ronaldo still been playing for them, according to Louis Saha. The former United striker claimed Ronaldo – who left Old Trafford in November after criticising Erik ten Hag in an explosive television interview – would not have allowed the team to capitulate so meekly. Ronaldo had his contract terminated by mutual consent and joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr after laying into Ten Hag and United in the interview, which left him with no way back. Despite United…
The Argentine striker has great admiration for this player Throughout his career, Lionel Messi has faced and played with great midfielders. The Argentine star has admired several but he has his favorite, this player shared great moments with Leo and they formed a quite special couple. Lionel Messi has great admiration for Andrés Iniesta, the Argentine has a special relationship with this player, they wrote the most important history of FC Barcelona, with their talent this club was the best in the world and they won six championships in one year. Messi described Andrés Iniesta as a unique player, a…
Fans were left in awe as Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo turned up for Paris Fashion Week in a stunning black dress and knee-high boots. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Messi are focused on their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. They are set to face the Bavarians in the second leg of the Round of 16 on Wednesday (March 8). They trail 1-0 going into the game at the Allianz Arena. PSG’s tasty Champions League encounter is not the only center of attention for those in the French capital. The ongoing Paris Fashion Week is much more of…
Sunday’s result was humiliating but it is now time to move forwards. The last 24 hours or so for Manchester United fans has been the stuff of nightmares. A 7-0 humiliation at the hands of Liverpool is perhaps the worst result anyone could have imagined. United’s second-half capitulation was unacceptable and has led to the ridicule many would have expected. It was a shock especially considering how well the Reds had been playing before that point. Victories over Barcelona and Newcastle felt like the markers of the tide turning. A lot of hard work now feels like it has been totally undone,…