England international defender Rio Ferdinand has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal with Manchester United which contractually ties him to Old Trafford until 2013.
The Football Association and both clubs are to examine CCTV footage of a clash between some of Chelsea's ground staff and Manchester United players after Saturday's Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.
Defender Wes Brown has committed himself to a new four-year contract with Manchester United ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semifinal against Barcelona.
Premier League leaders Manchester United have signed up England international trio Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown to new long-term contracts at Old Trafford.
England defender Rio Ferdinand is on the verge of signing a fresh five-year contract with Manchester United, says his agent.
Carlos Tevez capped an industrious display to steer Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over Roma and into the semifinals of the Champions League for a second successive season.
Manchester United had to come from behind to draw 2-2 at Middlesbrough, extending their Premier League lead to three points in a snow-hit match marred by an injury to defender Rio Ferdinand.
Roma have confirmed that Francesco Totti will not travel with the squad for Wednesday's Champions League return with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Manchester United hope that England defender Rio Ferdinand will recover from a foot injury in time for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Roma at Old Trafford.
Rio Ferdinand is close to agreeing a new contract at Manchester United, according to Old Trafford manager Alex Ferguson.
England international defender Rio Ferdinand has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal with Manchester United which contractually ties him to Old Trafford until 2013.
The Football Association and both clubs are to examine CCTV footage of a clash between some of Chelsea's ground staff and Manchester United players after Saturday's Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.
Defender Wes Brown has committed himself to a new four-year contract with Manchester United ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semifinal against Barcelona.
Premier League leaders Manchester United have signed up England international trio Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown to new long-term contracts at Old Trafford.
England defender Rio Ferdinand is on the verge of signing a fresh five-year contract with Manchester United, says his agent.
Carlos Tevez capped an industrious display to steer Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over Roma and into the semifinals of the Champions League for a second successive season.
Manchester United had to come from behind to draw 2-2 at Middlesbrough, extending their Premier League lead to three points in a snow-hit match marred by an injury to defender Rio Ferdinand.
Roma have confirmed that Francesco Totti will not travel with the squad for Wednesday's Champions League return with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Manchester United hope that England defender Rio Ferdinand will recover from a foot injury in time for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Roma at Old Trafford.
Rio Ferdinand is close to agreeing a new contract at Manchester United, according to Old Trafford manager Alex Ferguson.
Nemanja Vidic will be able to return to the Manchester United line-up within three weeks after having a second scan on his injured left knee, which revealed no major damage.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney scored a goal in each half as Manchester United won 2-0 in Roma's Olympic Stadium to virtually assure the Premier League leaders a place in the Champions League semifinals.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson claims international friendly matches are a "waste of time" after losing midfielder Darren Fletcher for six weeks with a knee ligament injury picked up in Scotland's 1-1 draw with Croatia.
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Carlos Tevez stepped off the bench to grab a late equalizer for Manchester United in their Champions League knock-out round first leg match with Lyon in France.
England manager Fabio Capello has appointed Steven Gerrard as captain for the friendly international against Switzerland at Wembley on Wednesday.
Manchester United have agreed to tour South Africa this summer and have also been asked to play a match in Israel to help mark the state's 60th anniversary celebrations.
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Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Manchester United until 2012, the Premier League champions have confirmed.
England defender Gary Neville will make his return for Manchester United on Thursday night, playing in a local cup tie against Stockport. The 32-year-old injured an ankle in March and has also been troubled by muscle strains this season.
Two-goal Cristiano Ronaldo sealed Dynamo Kiev's fate and virtually secured Manchester United's place in the knock-out stages of the Champions League after a 4-2 victory in the Ukraine.
Serbian central defender Nemanja Vidic has convinced Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson that he should play in Tuesday's Champions League clash away to Dynamo Kiev.
England coach Steve McClaren has been forced to call up defender Luke Young for Wednesday's vital Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia after Ashley Cole was ruled out.
Michael Owen became only the fourth player to score 40 goals for England as his double strike helps them defeat Russia 3-0 in their crucial Euro 2008 Group E qualifier at Wembley.
Portugal star Nani kickstarted Manchester United's Premier League title defense with a spectacular winning goal to see off Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Central defenders Rio Ferdinand and Michael Dawson have pulled out of England's prestige friendly with Brazil and the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier in Estonia through groin injuries.
Manchester United moved to within touching distance of clinching the English Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday.
Manchester United are looking to derby success against Manchester City and the prospect of clinching the Premier League title this weekend to help make up for their midweek Champions League exit.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has aggravated a groin injury and is doubtful for the Premier League leaders' match at home to relegation battlers Sheffield United on Tuesday, the club said on Sunday.
Manchester United stayed on course for a treble triumph as two goals from Wayne Rooney saw them dispatch Premier League bottom club Watford 4-1 to reach FA Cup final.
The English Premier League title race was blown wide open on Saturday when a rare goal from central defender Ricardo Carvalho gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Tottenham before Manchester United slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Portsmouth.
Cristiano Ronaldo fired home a 68th minute penalty to give Manchester United a 2-2 draw in their FA Cup quarterfinal at Middlesbrough, keeping alive their hopes of repeating their 1999 treble.
Three goals in the first six minutes helped Manchester United win 3-2 at Reading in their FA Cup fifth round replay to earn a quarterfinal place.
Teenage defender Micah Richards will make his England debut and striker Andy Johnson will get a rare start in their friendly against the Netherlands, coach Steve McClaren has revealed.
Sweden striker Marcus Allback bundled the ball home to give FC Copenhagen a 1-0 win over an under-strength Manchester United in Champions League Group F on Wednesday.
Paul Scholes's first goal since the end of last year set Manchester United on their way to a 3-0 win over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday which puts them on the verge of the Champions League knockout phase.
England defender Ledley King has pulled out of the squad to face Croatia in Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier because of a knee injury.
England coach Steve McClaren is optimistic that center-back Rio Ferdinand will return to the side when they face Macedonia in a tough Euro 2008 qualifier on Wednesday.
Wayne Rooney scored twice as Manchester United opened their Premier League campaign with a 5-1 rout of Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Manchester United's England defender Rio Ferdinand has accused UEFA of not doing enough to combat racism in the European game.
England international Gary Neville has been fined £5,000 ($8,701) and warned about his future conduct by the Football Association following his wild celebrations after Manchester United's late winner against Liverpool last month.
Liverpool claimed their first FA Cup win over arch-rivals Manchester United in 85 years as a first-half Peter Crouch goal gave them a 1-0 win that saw them progress to the quarterfinals.
David Bentley hit a hat-trick for Blackburn in a dramatic 4-3 win over Manchester United on Wednesday while leaders Chelsea were held 1-1 at Aston Villa.
Manchester United captain Gary Neville has been charged with improper conduct by the FA after his celebrations in Sunday's 1-0 win over arch-rivals Liverpool.
Manchester police have complained to the FA and Manchester United about England defender Gary Neville's celebration of the late goal that beat Liverpool 1-0 on Sunday.
A dramatic last minute winner from England defender Rio Ferdinand saw Manchester United close the gap on leaders Chelsea after a 1-0 win over fellow title challengers Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Hernan Crespo scored the winning goal as Premiership champions Chelsea overcame west London neighbors Fulham 3-2 on Monday to keep up their relentless pace at the top in England.
Wayne Rooney scored twice and Rio Ferdinand grabbed his first goal for the club as Manchester United crushed Wigan 4-0 to go second in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Goalkeeper David James and defender Jonathan Woodgate are set for a shock return to the England squad for their friendly against Argentina next week.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to comment on reports Roy Keane had castigated several team-mates in an interview that was so scathing the club's television station was ordered not to broadcast it.
Alex Ferguson said his Manchester United players should be angry with themselves after they were thrashed 4-1 at Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Arsenal's Ashley Cole has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifiers against Austria and Poland with a stress fracture to his foot.
Liverpool and Manchester United played out a dull 0-0 draw in a Premier League match of few scoring chances and little creative flair at Anfield on Sunday.
Manchester United fullback Gabriel Heinze will miss most of the season after a scan revealed serious knee ligament damage.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been found guilty of improper conduct by the English FA and warned about to his future conduct.
Patrick Vieira fired home the decisive penalty to give Arsenal a 5-4 shootout victory over arch rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final,after a goalless 120 minutes at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.
Manchester United have suffered a double defensive injury blow ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Arsenal.
Wayne Rooney and Manchester United colleague Rio Ferdinand will be left out of England's squad to tour the United States later this month, reports say.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is increasing the pressure on defender Rio Ferdinand to commit his future to the club.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has urged Rio Ferdinand to commit his future to the Red Devils.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea over the 'chance' meeting in a London restaurant between the club's chief executive Peter Kenyon and United's Rio Ferdinand.
Manchester United qualified for the Champions League knockout phase with a 2-1 Group D victory over French champions Olympique Lyon on Tuesday.
Wayne Rooney was hauled minutes before the end of an ill-tempered first half as England sank to a 1-0 defeat in their prestige friendly against Spain in Madrid.
Bayern Munich coach Felix Magath left England international Owen Hargreaves out of the squad which travelled to Italy for Tuesday's Champions League match against Juventus.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been recalled to the England squad for World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Azerbaijan after serving an eight month ban for missing a drugs test.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will be sidelined for two months with a broken left foot and will miss England's next two World Cup qualifiers.
A rare double from French defender Mikael Silvestre handed Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand a victorious Premiership return in a 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the return from suspension of Rio Ferdinand will trigger an improvement in his side's defence after a disappointing start to the season.
Argentine international Gabriel Heinze is set to make his Manchester United debut in Saturday's Premiership match at Bolton.
Schalke's Brazilian striker Ailton has been suspended for four matches and fined 15,000 euros for striking an opposition player and nearly missing a random drugs test
Schalke 04's Brazilian striker Ailton almost missed a random drugs test on Saturday when he left the Arena Auf Schalke at half-time after being sent off in the 2-0 defeat by Hansa Rostock.
Manchester United's early season campaign has been hit by a fresh injury worry as captain Roy Keane has been ruled out for at least three weeks after fracturing two ribs.
English Football Association chief executive Mark Palios resigned Sunday, the victim of a sex scandal that has also engulfed national coach Sven Goran Eriksson.
Manchester United have strengthened their defense by signing Argentine Gabriel Heinze from Paris St Germain on a five-year deal for 6.9 million pounds ($12.57m).
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has given defender John Terry until Friday to prove his fitness for Sunday's Euro 2004 opener against France in Lisbon.
England central defender John Terry missed training on Tuesday, raising fears he might not be fit for Sunday's opening Euro 2004 game with holders France.
Manchester United have completed the bargain signing of Leeds striker Alan Smith, according to press reports on Saturday.
England defender Jonathan Woodgate could be ruled out of Euro 2004 after tearing a thigh muscle in Newcastle's win over Chelsea on Sunday.
Manchester United have begun talks with Rio Ferdinand about a new deal for the England defender, who is serving an eight-month ban for missing a drugs test.
England central defender Gareth Southgate faces a race to be fit for Euro 2004 after suffering a knee injury in training.
David Beckham has been ruled out of England's midweek international friendly against Sweden with a calf injury, the Football Association said on Monday.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has criticized the English F.A. for trying to get his eight-month suspension for missing a drugs test increased.
Rio Ferdinand has admitted he is "absolutely devastated" after losing an appeal against his eight-month suspension for failing to take a drugs test.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has failed in his bid to overturn an eight-month ban for missing a drugs test.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand faces a three-man appeal commission on Thursday in his battle to overturn an eight-month ban for failing to take a drugs test.
Quinton Fortune has been ruled out for the rest of Manchester United's season following knee surgery manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed on Friday.
Manchester United face a defensive shortage ahead of their FA Cup quarterfinal against Fulham at Old Trafford.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter told CNN he was "surprised" by the growing number of players testing for banned substances, but said world football's governing body would soon approve new guidelines on drug use.
Manchester United captain Roy Keane is set to be switched into central defence for the hard-pressed English champions as they visit Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Manchester United have suffered another setback with the news that Mikael Silvestre is sidelined for three weeks after damaging ankle ligaments.
Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has been ruled out of England's friendly away to Euro 2004 hosts Portugal on Wednesday.
Debt-laden Leeds have been given four more days to solve a financial crisis that may end with a takeover by local businessmen.
Wolverhampton caused the shock of the season so far when they beat English champions and Premier League leaders Manchester United to climb off the foot of the table.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will begin an eight-month suspension for missing a drugs test next week, but said he still planned to appeal against the punishment.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Reuters) - Danish sports minister Brian Mikkelsen has called for Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand's doping ban to be increased to two years.

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