UEFA chief denies Cristiano Ronaldo could make Champions League return as Saudi Arabia switch ruled out

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo felt right at the time but soon went wrong.

Manchester United hero Dimitar Berbatov reckons there's "no pressure" on Harry Kane to shine against the team who flirted with signing him before his blockbuster £100million transfer to Bayern Munich.

Few players take on their managers and win, especially at a club like Manchester United.

With its sandy beaches, areas of natural beauty plus historic squares and houses decorated with beautiful tilework façades, it’s no wonder Cascais is dubbed the “Charm of the Atlantic Coast”. It’s situated on the Portuguese Riviera, and is only 30 minutes from Lisbon. Cascais is still very much a working port and you’ll see fishing nets and lobster pots stacked up on the jetty and a thriving fish market.There’s also a swish marina with gleaming yachts and elegant shops.To the west of Cascais, you can marvel at Boca do Inferno, an amazing sea arch and cliff formation where the waves crash in dramatically during winter storms and the water erupts upwards like a volcano, giving the name the Mouth of Hell.

Manchester United will already have one eye on the January transfer window after adding seven players to their ever-evolving squad under Erik ten Hag this summer.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, September 8.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is an odds-on favourite to pick up his eighth Ballon d'Or after nominations for the 2023 award were confirmed, with no place on the shortlist for long-standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo admits his rivalry with Argentina forward Lionel Messi has 'gone' after the former Manchester United superstar was snubbed for Ballon d'Or recognition for the first time since 2003.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 850th career goal on Saturday evening as Al Nassr continued their impressive form in the Saudi Pro League.

Erik ten Hag is standing by his reason for excluding Jadon Sancho from the Manchester United squad at Arsenal, despite the winger using social media to contest that version of events.

Gary Neville was encouraged by what he saw from Rasmus Hojlund on his Manchester United debut but believes unfair comparisons with Erling Haaland must stop.

Con-Air and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider director Simon West will shoot his upcoming historic drama Antara in Saudi Arabia in the country’s growing production hub of Neom.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent British Hollywood director Simon West (“Con Air,” “Lara Croft:Tomb Raider”) is set to direct Saudi Arabia-set epic “Antara” that will be shot in Neom, the sprawling production hub in Saudi Arabia’s northwestern corner. The English-language blockbuster based on Arab history is the tale of Antara ibn Shaddad, a slave warrior who was propelled to mythical status in the sixth century after winning his freedom and becoming a beloved knight and a widely celebrated Bedouin poet in the region. “Antara,” which was announced during the Venice Film Festival – where there is a strong Saudi industry presence – is co-produced by Irish entrepreneur, writer and producer Alexander Amartei.

Manchester United are poised and ready for the Champions League draw and their grand return to the marquee European competition this season could see them pocket millions in additional revenue.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has posted a training montage on social media as he awaits the next chapter of his career.

Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard could be edging towards a Premier League lifeline, according to fresh reports.

The Premier League could be set for a dip in popularity after a new study found Generation Z football fans in the USA are starting to prefer the MLS to other major leagues.

Iggy Azalea has claimed that she wasn’t “allowed” to finish her gig in Saudi Arabia last week, citing a wardrobe malfunction and pro-women statement.The singer was playing the esports event Gamers8 on Friday (August 25) when her set was cut short.Taking to X/Twitter after the gig, the singer said that the curtailment of the show was partly due to her splitting her trousers during the performance.However, she also added that when she made a statement in support of women – “Ladies make some noise, it’s a woman’s world!” – it had, in her words, “sent the authorities over the edge”.She told fans: “Saudi Arabia please know to everyone at the show tonight… I LOVE YOU.

If Manchester United need any inspiration after a difficult opening few weeks to the season then this weekend’s opponents could provide it.

Manchester United have been embroiled in their fair share of transfer sagas.