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UEFA Champions League 2013: Fergie and players distraught over controversial defeat to Real Madrid

March 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson reacts angrily to Nani’s red card Jose Mourinho admitted Real Madrid did not deserve to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a controversial 2-1 win (agg 3-2) over 10-man Manchester United. The … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Nani sent off as United succumbs to Madrid

March 5, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A Nani red card turned Manchester United’s tense clash with Real Madrid on its head as Cristiano Ronaldo returned to knock his old side out of the Champions League on Wednesday morning. Trailing 1-0 at the break thanks to a … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Manchester United 1 v 2 Real Madrid Live

March 5, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Follow IndepthAfrica’s coverage of the Champions League as Manchester United host Real Madrid at Old Trafford in the second leg of their last 16 clash. Manchester United 1 v 2 Real Madrid FULL-TIME: Manchester United 1-2 Real Madrid 90 +4 … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Manchester United FC v Real Madrid Preview

March 5, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

RYAN GIGGS has told Manchester United fans to strap themselves in and get ready for the ride of their lives at Old Trafford tonight. United entertain Real Madrid in a Champions League last-16 second-leg clash knowing a goalless draw will … read more »

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Rooney out four weeks

August 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Wayne Rooney to be out for four weeks after suffering a nasty leg injury in Manchester United’s win over Fulham. Video Rooney was stretchered off the Old Trafford field after the accidental clash with Hugo Rodallega … read more »

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Ferguson rules out further Manchester United signings

August 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out any more summer signings at Manchester United and insists time is running out for any player looking to leave. Ferguson unveiled Dutch defender Alexander Buttner at his Friday news conference, with the former Vitesse … read more »

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Ferguson sure Manchester United can knock City off their perch

August 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

When news filtered through that Manchester United’s reign as champions had been ended by Manchester City in the most gut-wrenching of circumstances, Sir Alex Ferguson’s expression perfectly captured the Scot’s frustration while revealing the secret to his success. While Ferguson … read more »

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Man United set to bid £8 million for Everton full-back Baines

July 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester United are reportedly considering an approach for Everton star Leighton Baines after Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he is in the market for a left-back. Ferguson offered Reserve team pair Robbie Brady and Tyler Blackett the chance to establish themselves … read more »

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Manchester United inquest will follow fitting final-day drama

May 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

As we hurtle towards the mother of all Super Sundays and the season-ending finale of the most addictive melodrama on earth, it’s safe to say the Premier League has once again lived up to its billing. The key to any … read more »

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Man City defeated Newcastle 2-0

May 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

“One hand on the trophy”, says Sky’s commentator. While that’s not entirely true in the factual sense he is correct. Very hard to see QPR doing anything other than rolling over like some kind of lame pond animal at Eastlands … read more »

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Ferguson: Manchester United will recruit ‘one or two players’

May 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he will be investing in the Manchester United squad this summer, but he insisted there will not be any major overhauls of the playing squad. As has become customary this time of year, United have … read more »

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Wayne Rooney signs new five-year contract with Manchester United

October 22, 2010 by benim

LONDON — Wayne Rooney ended a week of intense speculation about his future Friday by changing his mind and signing a new five-year contract with Manchester United, saying “this is where I belong.” Only days after criticizing United for its … read more »

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