PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir suspended after racism allegation

direct to your inboxNew mum Kate Ferdinand has shared a frank and open post with her Instagram followers after having a traumatic birth. Kate, who has welcomed a baby boy named Cree with her Manchester United legend husband Rio, has been praised for her honesty as she spoke about having an emergency cesarean section and the 'whirlwind' that has followed her son's arrival into the world.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, December 24.After a nasty collision between the pair on Wednesday night, Everton winger Richarlison sent a private message to United defender Eric Bailly to say that there was no bad blood between them.Bailly and Richarlison met in a nasty-looking aerial challenge in the second half. Both required treatment, while the latter substituted as a result.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMauricio Pochettino is reportedly in line to become the new manager of Paris Saint-Germain after Thomas Tuchel was sacked on Christmas Eve.Tuchel leaves the Parisian club one point behind league leaders Lyon and with PSG having secured their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League, eliminating Manchester United in the process, earlier this month.The MEN understands United approached Pochettino about the possibility of taking over as the new United

straight to your inbox every day for freeItalian icon Gianluigi Buffon is still haunted by Paris Saint-Germain's defeat against Manchester United in the Champions League last year and believes complacency cost the French side the game.United's chances of progressing to the next round seemed slim following a 2-0 home defeat but a memorable turnaround at the Parc des Princes saw the Reds prevail against the odds.Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side and doubled his tally

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes has backed the job Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing at Manchester United.The Reds' exit from the Champions League increased the focus on Solskjaer's role at Old Trafford, with a shock defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir ultimately costing them passage from the group stage. Yet United continue to record results in the Premier League, despite not always being at their best, and Solskjaer is rapidly approaching two years in his role as manager.

straight to your inbox every day for freeChristian Eriksen is set to snub Manchester United in favour of a move to Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.Over a six-and-a-half-year stint at Tottenham Hotspur, Eriksen established himself as one of the best playmakers in the game but has fallen on hard times since leaving North London.With his contract at Spurs coming to an end, the Dane was sold last January to Italian giants Inter but he has never been in favour under manager Antonio

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United great Rio Ferdinand has called for football's governing bodies to take action after PSG's game against Istanbul Basaksehir was suspended after an alleged racist incident.Players from PSG and Basaksehir walked off the field following an alleged racist comment from the fourth official towards the Turkish side's assistant manager.That came days after some fans in attendance for Millwall's Championship tie against Derby County booed the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to stick with a back-four for the visit of Paris Saint-Germain, rather than revert back to a three-man defence.Following the thrilling come back victory over Southampton on Sunday, United will be back in Champions League action on Wednesday when PSG travel to Old Trafford for the reverse fixture in Group H.A lot hangs on the result of the game as a point would guarantee United's qualification for the

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straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have heaped praise on Edinson Cavani following his first full-game for the club in the 4-1 win against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League.The 33-year-old arrived on a free transfer in the summer but has been forced to remain patient for his chance to impress his new supporters, being restricted to substitute appearances thus far.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to shift first-choice No.9 Anthony Martial back to the left wing for

straight to your inbox every day for freeFred says Manchester United need to be flexible when facing PSG in the Champions League.The Reds host last season's beaten finalists in the Champions League next Wednesday in what could be a crucial group stage fixture.United famously ran out winners over PSG in France and then recorded an equally-impressive victory over RB Leipzig to leave them in control of group H.Yet a subsequent loss to Istanbul Basaksehir means United are yet to qualify for the

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans lavished praise on Victor Lindelof for his superb pass in the build-up to their side's third goal against Istanbul Basaksahir.United were 2-0 ahead with 30 minutes gone when the centre-back sent a superb lofted ball from the edge of his own box to meet the run of Marcus Rashford midway inside the visitors' half.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMason Greenwood has responded to Rio Ferdinand's praise following his performance against Istanbul Basaksehir. The forward came off the bench to set up a late goal for Daniel James in United's 4-1 win, squaring from the edge of the box to set up a simple finish for his teammate.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRafael da Silva told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to keep fighting as Manchester United manager. United recorded a 4-1 win over Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday evening - a result that keeps them top of Group H.