It looks like Wayne Rooney has passed on his famous football skills to his son.
29.11.2020 - 00:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
straight to your inbox every day for freeNani says Manchester United's Portuguese connections played a big role in convincing him to join the club in 2007.United strengthened their attacking options when they lured Nani from Sporting Lisbon 13 years ago, with the winger winning a Premier League and Champions League double in his debut campaign.Nani won 12 trophies in total during his spell at Old Trafford, even being named in the PFA Team of the Year as United won the Premier League trophy in
.It looks like Wayne Rooney has passed on his famous football skills to his son.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has stated he wants Jose Mourinho to lose with Tottenham, despite his positive relationship with his former boss.The Scotland midfielder was a key player during Mourinho's spell at Old Trafford, being named manager's Player of the Year in 2018.His relationship with the Portuguese boss has been well documented but there is no room for compassion in the industry, as McTominay stated he wants Spurs to lose matches
straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani could miss Manchester United's first visit of Leeds United in nearly 11 years due to a groin injury.Cavani, 33, has missed the last three matches since he was forced off at half-time in United's win at West Ham on December 5.The Uruguayan has resumed light training this week but faces a three-match domestic suspension over a Football Association misconduct charge that alleges he 'brought the game into disrepute' over an Instagram post.After
straight to your inbox every day for freeWayne Rooney has confirmed his son Kai has signed for Manchester United.The Reds have snapped up the oldest son of their former striker, who remains the club's record goalscorer. Rooney, currently player and caretaker manager at Championship side Derby County, announced the news on social media, posting a picture of himself and 11-year-old Kai alongside wife Coleen.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been left stunned at Dean Henderson's early error against Sheffield United. The United goalkeeper was handed a start against the club he spent the last two seasons on loan at but he made a costly error after just four minutes as he was tackled by Oliver Burke, allowing David McGoldrick to roll the ball into an empty net and give the Blades the lead.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United defender Marcos Rojo has suffered another injury.The injury-prone Rojo, 30, has not played for United in over a year and appeared just once on loan for Estudiantes last season.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have joked the club should make a move to sign Thomas Partey from Arsenal if the club suffer an unlikely relegation from the Premier League.The Gunners have struggled under Mikel Arteta this season, sitting 15th in the table after 12 games played, just five points ahead of Fulham in the bottom three.Arsenal were defeated by Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, their fourth home defeat of the season already, increasing pressure
direct to your inboxManchester United head coach Casey Stoney was pleased her side ground out the result after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Reading.Leah Galton put the Reds ahead before Millie Turner’s own goal levelled the score but Hayley Ladd headed home in the closing ten minutes to seal victory.In a physical contest, which saw four bookings in the match, United continued their unbeaten record in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League this season.But Stoney knows how important it was for her
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans are expecting a tough test against Real Sociedad in the Europa League.United have been drawn against the Spanish outfit in the last 32 of the competition, following their exit from the Champions League at the group stage.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men were seeded for the draw as they were one of the four teams with the highest points tallies in their Champions League group.But they must now face the team currently sitting top of La
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe Facundo Pellistri will make an impact in the first-team sooner rather than later after netting in the mini-derby against Manchester City's Elite Development Squad.Pellistri joined United on deadline day of the summer transfer window after impressing in Uruguay while working with former United striker Diego Forlan at Penarol.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stressed patience is required over the youngster's development though
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have tipped Jadon Sancho for a move to Old Trafford in the wake of Borussia Dortmund sacking Lucien Favre.Dortmund and Sancho have struggled for consistency this season as they sit fifth in the Bundesliga, five points behind league leaders Bayern Munich.Sancho was a priority transfer target for United during the summer window but the two clubs were unable to reach an agreement over his transfer fee.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United defender Alex Telles dubbed his club and country teammate 'Fredinho' and credited the midfielder for helping him adapt to life in England.Telles arrived at Old Trafford on deadline day of the summer transfer window after United agreed an initial £13.6million fee with Porto for the Brazilian.The 27-year-old has started United's last three league games in the absence of Luke Shaw, helping his new side defeat West Brom, Southampton and West
straight to your inbox every day for freeSpeaking earlier this week, former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves suggested Ralf Rangnick would be an ideal candidate to become the club's technical director. “I don’t think you could get a better one.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been named in the FUT 21 TOTW 11 line-up after his fantastic goal against West Ham United at the weekend.Pogba scored United 's equaliser at the London Stadium on Saturday evening, which sparked the visitors' comeback. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side eventually won the match 3-1, with Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford also adding goals.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set his team out in a diamond formation rather than with a back-three against RB Leipzig.United have travelled to Germany for their crucial last Champions League group game on Tuesday, knowing that if they avoid defeat then their place in the knock-out stages will be guaranteed.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have told the club that Paul Pogba should be sold in January following Mino Raiola's latest comments.Pogba has struggled for form this season as a bout of coronavirus in the summer went on to impact his fitness and, as a result, he has been largely restricted to substitute appearances.However, it seemed as though the Frenchman had turned a corner on Saturday as he put in his best performance of the season and scored a fantastic goal
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been upgraded on FIFA 21 yet again, with EA Sports recognising the United midfielder's strong performance over the last few weeks.
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe it is time for Mason Greenwood to be deployed as a central striker.Ever since he became a regular fixture in the starting XI last season, Greenwood has often found himself amongst the goals and already has 20 to his name at just 19 years of age.What makes his tally so impressive is that the majority of his goals have come while he has been playing out on the right flank and not as a striker, his natural position in which he
straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans hailed the performance of Aaron Wan-Bissaka after their weekend win against West Ham.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were woeful for large parts of their match at the London Stadium but found form in the second-half as they came from behind to secure a 3-1 win.Goals from Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford turned the game on its head as United secured all three points and rose up to fourth in the Premier League.However,
direct to your inboxManchester United carried on their unbeaten start to the Women's Super League season on Saturday when the Reds won 2-0 away to Aston Villa. And United manager Casey Stoney was full of praise for 21-year old forward Ella Toone after the match, whose long-range lob notched United's second of the game and Toone's fifth in all competitions this season.