Real Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini hints at underdog mentality ahead of Manchester United clash

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand said that he and Quinton Fortune used to 'borderline bully' Cristiano Ronaldo during games of table tennis to build his resilience.

Cristiano Ronaldo thanked Bader Almotawaa after the Kuwait international graciously accepted being passed as the most-capped men's player.

This time last week, I was sunning it up in Florida spending my birthday with Mickey Mouse. Now I'm writing this from my Trafford flat while I look out to the balcony being splatted with hail stones. Oh, how the mighty have fallen.

Marcus Rashford will hold out on signing a new contract at Manchester United until assessing what prospective new owners can offer him, according to reports.

Manchester United are still interested in signing Joao Felix on a permanent deal from Atletico Madrid this summer, according to reports in Spain.

Cristiano Ronaldo reunited with a couple of his former Manchester United teammates while on international duty with Portugal this week - finding particular joy in seeing Diogo Dalot once again.

Manchester United fans have praised former striker Cristiano Ronaldo as he prepares to become the most-capped men's international player in history.

Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo will become the most-capped international footballer of all time when Portugal take to the field on Thursday night.

While not many Manchester United fans prefer international football over club football, plenty would agree that the March international break has come at a good time for Erik ten Hag's side given their heavy load of late.

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Bruno Fernandes was quick to poke fun at Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford after the Reds ace eventually got on the scoresheet in the win over Real Betis.

Manuel Pellegrini played down the extent of Real Betis' exit from the Europa League by pointing out how much more money Manchester United have spent.

Manuel Pellegrini returned to Manchester on Thursday evening as Real Betis manager as his side resumed their Europa League campaign.

Manchester City's demands for Bernardo Silva will reportedly cause issues for Barcelona in their pursuit of the midfielder. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca manager Xavi remains a big fan of Bernardo and has not 'forgotten' about him.

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini insisted his side would not give up in their Europa League tie with Manchester United, despite losing 4-1 in the first leg.

Cristiano Ronaldo tasted defeat for the first time in his Al-Nassr career on Thursday night as Al-Ittihad dealt the former Manchester United man a title blow.

Cristiano Ronaldo may not be featuring in the Champions League these days but his impact in the competition has not been forgotten at the highest level.

Manchester United will be looking to put last week's humiliating defeat behind them as Erik ten Hag's side face Real Betis in the Europa League Round of 16.

Real Betis have confirmed their 23-man travelling squad for their Europa League last-16 first leg against Manchester United.

Manchester United have the perfect opportunity to respond to their embarrassing 7-0 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield when the Europa League returns on Thursday.