Former Inter Milan and Brazil defender Miranda has admitted he would have liked to have played for Manchester United during his professional career.
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The government have belatedly released the details behind what they are describing as a 'bold plan to protect (the) long-term future of English (men's) football'.
Dubbed a 'radical transformation of the rules governing how (men's) football is run', the headline announcement is that a new independent regulator will be established in law to oversee the sport. This wide-ranging remit will entail ensuring the game's financial sustainability, including implementing a licencing system and the introduction of a Football Club Corporate Governance Code.
The regulator will also be bestowed with the power to prevent English clubs from joining new competitions, such as The (European) Super League, that do not meet a so-called 'predetermined criteria'. These plans also 'guarantee' supporters a greater say in the change of club names, crests and home shirt colours, as well as a role in the required regulatory approval to sanction any sale of stadium relocation.
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“Yet despite the success of the sport both at home and abroad, we know that there are real challenges which threaten the stability of clubs both big and small,“ Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is quoted as saying. “These bold new plans will put fans back at the heart of football, protect the rich heritage and traditions of our much-loved clubs and safeguard the beautiful game for future generations.”
Perhaps most pertinent to Manchester City and Manchester United will be the new owners' and director's test, with the former under significant scrutiny by the Premier League and the latter currently in the process of a potential takeover. These new tests are to ensure 'good custodians' are in position at
Former Inter Milan and Brazil defender Miranda has admitted he would have liked to have played for Manchester United during his professional career.
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of terrorism offences after a woman was stabbed outside a leisure centre. The woman was seriously hurt following the incident in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, on Thursday night.
Tributes have been paid to a devoted campaigner who did 'so much' for Manchester United fans following his sudden death. Ian Stirling had been a match going Red since the 1970s and joined the Manchester United Supporters' Trust (MUST) in 2004.
It was on May 23, 2007, when Italian icon Paolo Maldini wrote his name into the history books and secured his place in Champions League folklore.
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Gary Lineker has sparked a BBC impartiality row after branding the Tories' latest plan to imprison asylum seekers entering the UK as 'beyond awful' in a post on social media.
Matt Hancock told aides he wanted to “frighten the pants off everyone” about the Kent variant of Covid to ensure compliance with lockdown rules, leaked messages have revealed. The latest set of WhatsApp exchanges show the then-health secretary and others discussing how to use an announcement about the variant to scare the public into changing their behaviour. The messages, among 100,000 passed to the Telegraph by journalist Isabel Oakeshott, show cabinet secretary Simon Case suggested in January 2021 that the “fear” factor would be “vital”.
Brazil have called up Manchester United pair Casemiro and Antony to their squad for the friendly with Morocco later this month but several Premier League stars have been left out.
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Jurgen Klopp says Manchester United can expect "a big fight" from Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
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Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has congratulated goalkeeper David de Gea after he registered a record-breaking 181st clean sheet for the club during Sunday's 2-0 Carabao Cup final triumph over Newcastle United at Wembley.
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes Erik ten Hag's side will still finish above Arsenal in the Premier League table this season.
Bristol City defender George Tanner spent four years at Manchester United before leaving the youth system in 2020 for a move to Carlisle United.
Bruno Fernandes has set his sights on winning more silverware after Manchester United beat Newcastle United 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.
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Peter Schmeichel congratulated David de Gea after the Spaniard equalled his tally for the most clean sheets for Manchester United.
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