Manchester United FC

Fabio da Silva
Rooney with Capello in 2011
Rooney with Capello in 2011
Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa has joined Manchester United
Man United announced earlier this month they had reached an agreement with Dortmund on Shinji Kagawa's transfer
Wayne Rooney
Danny Welbeck got his first taste of major tournament football in Monday's 1-1 draw with France in Donetsk
"No doubt, it will truly be a big challenge for me, and I realise that mistakes will not be tolerated," Kagawa said
Hodgson said the "difficult decision" was over whether to include Ferdinand in the original 23
Ashley Young (R) has become all too sadly accustomed to dealing with racism during his career
Rio Ferdinand has been unapologetic about his angry reaction to being overlooked for the squad
Blanc played alongside Ferdinand at Manchester United from 2001 to 2003
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal against Germany in Lviv, Ukraine, on Saturday
Shinji Kagawa
Manchester United lost their Premier League title to neighbours Manchester City this season, and floundered in Europe
Shinji Kagawa is set to become Manchester United's first summer signing
Paul Pogba
Shinji Kagawa
Forward Leandro Damiao of Brazil (R) and defenseman Severo Meza of Mexico
Rio Ferdinand

Pressure on England in San Marino game, says Gerrard

England captain Steven Gerrard admits that his side will be "on a hiding to nothing" when they tackle Group H whipping boys San Marino in their latest World Cup qualifier on Friday.
 

Former BBC boss Dyke to be new FA chairman

Former BBC director general Greg Dyke is set to become the new chairman of the Football Association, the English game's governing body announced Thursday.
 

Hodgson will 'wait and see' on Ferdinand

England manager Roy Hodgson says he will "wait and see" on Rio Ferdinand's international future after the Manchester United defender's withdrawal from the squad.
 

Ferdinand confronts 'haters' over Qatar trip

Rio Ferdinand insisted Thursday there was nothing controversial about his decision to fly to Qatar in the week he withdrew from England World Cup qualifying duty.
 

Former BBC boss Dyke to be FA chairman

Former BBC director general Greg Dyke is set to become the new chairman of the Football Association, the English game's governing body announced Wednesday.
 

Beckham, in Beijing, says open to playing on

Sporting legend David Beckham raised the prospect of one last stop on his global football journey Wednesday, refusing to rule out playing in China after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain ends.
 

Mourinho comes in for new Ramos criticism

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has said he would have preferred manager Jose Mourinho to laud his own side's efforts rather than those of Manchester United after Madrid eliminated the English side from the Champions League.
 

Suarez admits faults but defends 'slyness'

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez admitted Tuesday he has made mistakes on the pitch that have earned him a bad reputation, but the controversial Uruguayan star defended his "slyness" and "character" in an interview with AFP.
 

United move has made me a better 'keeper: De Gea

Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea believes his move from Atletico Madrid to Premier League giants Manchester United has helped him evolve into both a better man and a better player.
 

Hodgson hails 'magnificent' Owen

England manager Roy Hodgson described Michael Owen's goalscoring record for his country as "magnificent" after the striker announced Tuesday his intention to retire at the end of the season.
 

Real must take lead to Istanbul, says Mourinho

Real Madrid must beat Galatasaray in their Champions League quarter-final home leg or else they face a tough time in the return leg in Turkey, coach Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday.
 

Ferdinand still has England future - Lampard

Frank Lampard believes that Rio Ferdinand has not yet played his last game for England, despite the defender having withdrawn from the national squad this week.
 

Michael Owen to retire at end of season

Former England striker Michael Owen announced on Tuesday that he will bring down the curtain on his professional career at the end of the current season.
 

Cahill ruled out of San Marino game

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier in San Marino on Friday due to injury.
 

Debuchy out of French tests

Newcastle right-back Mathieu Debuchy will miss France's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Spain on March 22 and 26 with a left thigh injury, the French Football Federation said Monday, with Rod Fanni deputising.
 

Ferdinand withdraws from England squad

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has pulled out of the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers with San Marino and Montenegro, national team coach Roy Hodgson announced on Monday.
 

Ugly scenes can't ruin Lampard milestone, says Benitez

Rafael Benitez insisted the ugly scenes sparked by Frank Lampard's 200th goal for Chelsea in the 2-0 win over West Ham shouldn't overshadow the England midfielder's landmark achievement.
 

Villas-Boas unconcerned by Spurs slump

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is confident his side can hold on to a top-four position in the Premier League for the rest of the season despite suffering a third successive defeat.
 

PSG held as Beckham returns to scene of 1998 shame

David Beckham returned to the scene of his infamous 1998 World Cup red card horror show on Sunday, but was unable to inspire his Paris Saint-Germain team to victory in a 2-2 draw with Saint-Etienne.
 

Beckham returns to scene of 1998 World Cup horror

David Beckham returned to the scene of his infamous 1998 World Cup red card horror show on Sunday when he was named in the Paris Saint-Germain starting line-up for the clash at Saint-Etienne.
 

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Manchester United
Manchester United's crest
Full nameManchester United Football Club
Nickname(s)The Red Devils[1]
Founded1878, as Newton Heath L&YR F.C.
GroundOld Trafford
(Capacity: 76,212[2])
OwnerMalcolm Glazer
Co-chairmenJoel & Avram Glazer
ManagerAlex Ferguson
LeaguePremier League
2008–09Premier League, 1st
A red shirt with a black collar and a shallow black chevron on the chest. White shorts with a red stripe on either side. Black socks.
Home colours
A black shirt with a shallow blue chevron on the chest. Black shorts with a blue stripe on either side. Black socks.
Away colours
A white shirt with a thin blue stripe on either side and a blue collar with a red throat. Blue shorts with a white stripe on either side. White socks with a blue stripe on either side.
Third colours
Current season