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West Ham 'agree' to release Tevezupdated: Fri Aug 03 2007 04:48:00

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez should be free to finalize his move to Manchester United on Friday after West Ham agreed to release him from his contract, it was reported on Thursday.

Manchester Utd sign 'wizard of Oz'updated: Thu Aug 02 2007 02:36:00

Manchester United have signed a nine-year-old Australian wonderkid who is tipped to be as good as Wayne Rooney.

Money well spent for the €50m club?updated: Fri Jul 20 2007 00:31:00

World Sport reporter Pedro Pinto evaluates this summer's big transfer signings. These leading European clubs have all spent over €50 million but which clubs get a gold star and which must try harder?

Patrick Snell answers your questionsupdated: Fri Jun 08 2007 00:48:00

CNN's Patrick Snell answers your questions about football.

SI.com: Furious final falloutupdated: Fri May 18 2007 10:46:00

There's only one place you'll find Frank Sinatra offering Thai takeout and the return of the Elephant Man. Manchester United may be the champion of England, but make the most noise for your hosts, Team Limey ...

United win derby to close on titleupdated: Sat May 05 2007 09:31:00

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.

SI.com: Reality checkupdated: Fri May 04 2007 13:34:00

Athens 2007, the final of the European Champions League, is a rematch of Istanbul 2005, with five-time winners Liverpool pitted against six-time champs AC Milan. Some may see it as a kick in the teeth for English football that there is not an all-English final, despite producing three out of the four semifinalists. Team Limey thinks it's a kick in the backside for the top two EPL sides, who lately have been sending out the message that they're untouchable.

SI.com: The most unlikely scenarioupdated: Thu May 03 2007 10:19:00

I don't know what kind of bookies SI.com's Greg Lalas consorts with, but he called it: It's Liverpool vs. AC Milan, the Sequel, for the Champions League final.

Man Utd on brink of title triumphupdated: Sat Apr 28 2007 09:47:00

Manchester United moved five points clear in the Premiership title race after fighting back from two goals down to beat Everton 4-2 on a day of rollercoaster drama on Saturday.

SI.com: For sale: the Premiershipupdated: Fri Apr 27 2007 13:46:00

With the wave of overseas billionaires acquiring England's greatest football clubs, a new era is beginning.

SI.com: Straight from the auld onion bagupdated: Tue Apr 24 2007 10:58:00

With the Champions League down to its final four, SI.com recently checked in with ESPN's Tommy Smyth, who broadcasts UEFA Champions League games for the network. The colorful Irish broadcaster calls more than 200 international soccer matches a year, and is never short of opinions.

SI.com: Culture clashupdated: Mon Apr 23 2007 16:18:00

The Premiership is one of the biggest leagues in the world on many counts, but not in terms of the number of Brazilian players plying their trade. According to the Brazilian FA's transfer documentation, even Canadian and Bahraini clubs have more Brazilians on their books than there are in England. There are currently only five in the Premiership, for instance.

SI.com: Down to the wireupdated: Fri Apr 20 2007 11:56:00

Where banter is a mantra, The Limey is back from across the Atlantic.

UEFA to investigate crowd clashesupdated: Thu Apr 05 2007 04:51:00

Rome's top public security official denied police used excessive force at Wednesday's Champions League match between AS Roma and Manchester United and blamed violent English fans for starting the trouble.

United fans clash with Rome policeupdated: Thu Apr 05 2007 02:55:00

Manchester United fans and Italian police clashed during the half-time break at the Champions League quarterfinal with AS Roma which the English side lost 2-1 on Wednesday.

SI.com: Crossover starupdated: Tue Apr 03 2007 12:34:00

If any Manchester United team in recent years has what it takes to win the club's first major trophy since 2004, this year's edition is it.

Ronaldinho is top paid footballerupdated: Fri Mar 30 2007 11:54:00

Manchester United are the richest team in world football and Ronaldinho the highest-earning player, according to a survey by Forbes magazine.

SI.com: Vote of no confidenceupdated: Fri Mar 23 2007 11:13:00

At least there's one man in England brimming with optimism. After disappointing showings in Euro 2008 qualification games against Croatia and tiny Macedonia, the English national team is facing crucial games with Israel and Andorra.

SI.com: The All-England clubupdated: Fri Mar 09 2007 12:27:00

And the English Football Association rejoices. Three of the four Premier League teams in this week's Champions League action reached the final eight, and thanks to UEFA's random fumbling of their balls, none of them will face each other in the quarterfinals.

SI.com: Back in the swing of thingsupdated: Fri Feb 23 2007 10:44:00

It's "blood on the dance floor" this week in the English Premier League. Well not quite, but "bruising in the karaoke bar" doesn't have the same ring to it.

Hargreaves welcomes $39m Utd bidupdated: Fri Jan 19 2007 07:00:00

England international Owen Hargreaves claimed Friday that Manchester United have launched an official transfer window bid to sign him from Bayern Munich.

Ince realistic about Chelsea matchupdated: Thu Jan 04 2007 06:52:00

Holders Liverpool take on old FA Cup foes Arsenal while Paul Ince's Macclesfield Town are hoping for a spot of giant-killing at Chelsea when the third round is played in England this weekend.

Chelsea narrow gap as United loseupdated: Sun Dec 17 2006 13:09:00

Chelsea closed to within two points of Manchester United on Sunday after the English champions won 3-2 at Everton while the leaders lost 1-0 at West Ham United in Alan Curbishley's first game in charge of the Londoners.

Man Utd roar back to reach last 16updated: Wed Dec 06 2006 14:56:00

Manchester United stormed back from a goal down to book a place in the Champions League knockout phase with a 3-1 win over Benfica on Wednesday.

Liverpool draw Arsenal in FA Cupupdated: Sun Dec 03 2006 12:07:00

Holders Liverpool will host fellow Premiership giants Arsenal in the pick of the third round English FA Cup ties in Sunday's draw.

Soccer star stabbed in nightclubupdated: Fri Dec 01 2006 05:50:00

Former Manchester United soccer player Ronnie Wallwork was in hospital after being stabbed in a nightclub, police said on Friday.

Celtic stretch lead to 15 pointsupdated: Sat Nov 18 2006 13:21:00

Scottish champions Celtic strolled to a 3-0 home win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Saturday to extend their lead in the Scottish Premier League to 15 points.

Cole and Lennon return for Englandupdated: Fri Nov 10 2006 11:42:00

Wingers Joe Cole and Aaron Lennon have returned to the England fold on Friday in coach Steve McClaren's 28-man squad for their friendly in the Netherlands next week.

Holders Utd cut down by Eastwoodupdated: Tue Nov 07 2006 16:52:00

Holders Manchester United were dumped out of the English League Cup on Tuesday when they lost 1-0 to second division bottom side Southend United in the fourth round.

Allback keeps Man United waitingupdated: Wed Nov 01 2006 16:27:00

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.

Keeper Kuszczak returns for Polandupdated: Mon Oct 30 2006 14:24:00

Manchester United keeper Tomasz Kuszczak has been named in the Poland squad for the first time since the World Cup for next month's Euro 2008 qualifier against Belgium.

Lee derails Crewe in extra timeupdated: Wed Oct 25 2006 17:45:00

Kieran Lee's goal with two minutes remaining in extra time gave Manchester United a 2-1 victory at League One Crewe on Wednesday as the defending champion scrambled into the last 16 of the competition.

Hargreaves is staying with Bayernupdated: Tue Aug 29 2006 06:35:00

Owen Hargreaves has "no chance" of joining Manchester United before the transfer window closes, according to his agent Roman Grill.

Johnson recalled to England squadupdated: Fri Aug 25 2006 12:37:00

Everton striker Andy Johnson has been recalled by England coach Steve McClaren for next month's Euro 2008 Group E qualifiers against Andorra and Macedonia.

Arsenal give England four in drawupdated: Wed Aug 23 2006 17:46:00

Arsenal grabbed a late 2-1 win over Dynamo Zagreb on Wednesday as the English Premiership became the only league to send a full contingent of four clubs into the group stage of the Champions League.

Manchester United beaten in final updated: Sat Jul 22 2006 14:01:00

Manchester United's tour of South Africa ended in a shock defeat to Kaiser Chiefs who claimed the Vodacom Challenge Trophy with 4-3 penalty shoot-out win on Saturday.

United reject Real Nistelrooy bidupdated: Wed Jul 19 2006 06:04:00

Manchester United have rejected a bid from Real Madrid for striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Premier League club's manager Alex Ferguson has revealed.

Mikel joining Chelsea as saga endsupdated: Fri Jun 02 2006 16:48:00

Chelsea have agreed a £16 million ($30 million) fee for Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel putting to an end a long-running transfer saga.

Park Ji-sungupdated: Tue May 30 2006 06:51:00

South Korea | Midfielder

Englandupdated: Mon Apr 17 2006 06:51:00

Group B | World ranking: 10

United complete record shirt dealupdated: Thu Apr 06 2006 08:30:00

Manchester United have announced a four-year shirt sponsorship deal with U.S. insurance company AIG Inc, worth 56.5 million pounds ($98.98 million).

Celtic face United to honor Keaneupdated: Thu Mar 30 2006 11:24:00

Celtic will play Manchester United in Roy Keane's testimonial at Old Trafford on May 9, the Scottish league leaders have said.

Man Utd are gifted a last-gasp winupdated: Mon Mar 06 2006 16:58:00

Manchester United fought back to beat unlucky Wigan Athletic 2-1 thanks to a stoppage time own goal by Pascal Chimbonda in Monday's Premiership clash.

Arsenal show Real class at Fulhamupdated: Sat Mar 04 2006 11:58:00

Arsenal scored a morale-boosting 4-0 away win at Fulham ahead of their Champions League return against Real Madrid to revive their hopes of a top four spot in England.

Man United on track for cup doubleupdated: Sun Jan 29 2006 13:13:00

Two-goal Kieran Richardson saw Manchester United into the last 16 of the English FA Cup with a 3-0 win at Wolves on Sunday.

Feyenoord miss chance to go secondupdated: Sun Jan 22 2006 13:13:00

Feyenoord fluffed a chance to move up to second in the Dutch standings after being held 0-0 by visiting Roda JC on Sunday.

Man Utd expose the Burton braves updated: Wed Jan 18 2006 17:00:00

Teenage striker Giuseppe Rossi scored twice to help Manchester United crush minor league Burton Albion 5-0 in their lucrative FA Cup third-round replay on Wednesday.

Cup holders Arsenal away to Boltonupdated: Mon Jan 09 2006 09:14:00

Holders Arsenal were handed a tough tie at Premier League rivals Bolton when the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup was made in London on Monday.

Fergie accuses media of hating Utdupdated: Tue Dec 13 2005 10:25:00

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has launched an angry onslaught against England's national media ahead of Wednesday's game with Wigan.

Massive crowds in farewell to Bestupdated: Sat Dec 03 2005 07:17:00

Tens of thousands of people have joined some of the biggest names from the world of football to pay a final emotional tribute to George Best.

Huge crowds in farewell to Bestupdated: Sat Dec 03 2005 05:21:00

Tens of thousands of people joined big names from the world of soccer in Northern Ireland to pay a final emotional tribute to footballing icon George Best.

Man United name Neville as captainupdated: Fri Dec 02 2005 11:23:00

England defender Gary Neville has been appointed as the new captain of Manchester United.

Football legend George Best diesupdated: Fri Nov 25 2005 07:59:00

Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland soccer great George Best -- hailed as the world's first football superstar -- has died aged 59.

United must find new shirt sponsorupdated: Wed Nov 23 2005 08:30:00

Manchester United are searching for a new shirt sponsor after Vodafone ended their four-year association with the Premiership giants.

Beckham 'shock' at Keane departureupdated: Fri Nov 18 2005 11:06:00

Real Madrid's David Beckham said on Friday that he was shocked by the departure of his former Manchester United team-mate Roy Keane from Old Trafford.

Keane makes shock exit from Unitedupdated: Fri Nov 18 2005 07:26:00

Manchester United captain Roy Keane has left the club by "mutual consent," a statement on the Web site of the English Premer League giants announced on Friday.

Ferguson ready to buy in Januaryupdated: Tue Nov 08 2005 06:44:00

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will be using the January transfer window to strengthen his injury-hit squad.

Chelsea profit as rivals fade awayupdated: Sat Sep 24 2005 11:48:00

Champions Chelsea have taken a firm grip on the English title race as main rivals Manchester United and Arsenal dropped points on Saturday.

Keane duo recalled to Irish squadupdated: Mon Aug 29 2005 11:48:00

Manchester United captain Roy Keane and Tottenham striker Robbie Keane have been included in the Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifier against France.

Dong landmark as United win in HKupdated: Sat Jul 23 2005 07:24:00

Chinese recruit Dong Fangzhuo made a dream debut for Manchester United as he scored in the 2-0 win over Hong Kong on the first leg of their Asian tour on Saturday.

Park to make United debut on tourupdated: Thu Jul 14 2005 03:47:00

South Korean international Park Ji-Sung will make his debut for Manchester United in Hong Kong, on the first leg of their Asian tour later this month, his new club has announced.

Chelsea face Wigan on opening dayupdated: Thu Jun 23 2005 11:23:00

Chelsea will kick off the defence of their Premier League title at promoted Wigan Athletic on the opening day of the 2005/6 season.

Sir Bobby Charlton TalkAsia Interview Transcriptupdated: Mon Jun 13 2005 05:30:00

Airdate: May 28th, 2005

Glazer sons join Man Utd boardupdated: Tue Jun 07 2005 07:15:00

U.S. tycoon Malcolm Glazer has appointed his three sons to the board of Manchester United, extending the Florida-based tycoon's control over the world's richest soccer club.

Ferguson puts faith in young starsupdated: Sat May 21 2005 14:52:00

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo can play a major role in restoring the club's fortunes next season, following their unlucky penalty shootout defeat by Arsenal in Saturday's FA Cup final.

Reform wanted after Glazer swoop updated: Sat May 21 2005 07:13:00

Politicians, administrators and fans have called for "root and branch" reform of English football following U.S. financier Malcolm Glazier's takeover of Manchester United.

Glazer a whisker away from Unitedupdated: Fri May 13 2005 12:35:00

U.S. tycoon Malcolm Glazer attempted to head off mounting anger about his imminent takeover of Manchester United by declaring himself an "avid" fan.

Crouch, Carrick earn England callupdated: Thu May 12 2005 12:29:00

Southampton's in-form striker Peter Crouch and Tottenham midfielder Michael Carrick have been named in England's squad to tour the United States later this month.

Tycoon seizes control of Man Utdupdated: Thu May 12 2005 09:14:00

U.S. sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has seized control of British football club Manchester United, lifting his stake from 28.1 percent to about 70 percent, and launching a formal bid for the remainder.

United gamble on new super casino updated: Tue May 10 2005 03:49:00

Manchester United are applying to the British government for a licence to build a 'super casino' on land close to their Old Trafford stadium.

United swoop for Nigerian teenagerupdated: Sat Apr 30 2005 10:08:00

Manchester United have signed 18-year-old Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel from Norwegian club FC Lyn, on a four-year contract.

Arsenal and United are kept apartupdated: Mon Mar 14 2005 09:43:00

Rivals Arsenal and Manchester United have been kept apart in the draw for the FA Cup semi-finals in Cardiff.

United reserves jailed after raceupdated: Thu Mar 03 2005 13:37:00

Two young Manchester United players, who injured two people during a high-speed road race, have been jailed.

Holders United away in sixth roundupdated: Mon Feb 21 2005 09:00:00

Holders Manchester United will travel to either Southampton or Brentford in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup next month following the draw on Monday.

Johnson is named in England squadupdated: Sat Feb 05 2005 14:59:00

Prolific Crystal Palace striker Andy Johnson has been named in the England squad for Wednesday's friendly against the Netherlands at Villa Park.

Manchester United cut Chelsea leadupdated: Sat Feb 05 2005 12:16:00

Roy Keane reached a personal milestone as Manchester United cut Chelsea's Premier League lead to eight points with a 2-0 defeat of Birmingham City.

Bergkamp keeps Arsenal in the huntupdated: Sun Jan 23 2005 13:18:00

Veteran striker Dennis Bergkamp scored an invaluable winner as champions Arsenal stayed in the English title race with a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday.

Liverpool, United, Chelsea throughupdated: Wed Nov 10 2004 18:04:00

Big guns Liverpool and Manchester United have reached the League Cup quarterfinals with 2-0 wins over holders Middlesbrough and an under-strength Crystal Palace side.

Fan trouble spoils Liverpool's winupdated: Tue Oct 26 2004 17:08:00

Liverpool cruised into the League Cup fourth round with a 3-0 win at Championship side Millwall on Tuesday but violence in the stands overshadowed the victory.

Row over Old Trafford 'food fight'updated: Tue Oct 26 2004 06:55:00

The English Football Association has launched an inquiry into the aftermath of Sunday's controversial clash between Manchester United and Arsenal, when an Arsenal player was alleged to have thrown soup and pizza at United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

United call off talks with Glazerupdated: Mon Oct 25 2004 08:55:00

Manchester United have broken off talks with U.S. businessman Malcolm Glazer over a possible takeover of the club, saying his bid relied too heavily on borrowed money.

Rooney fails to repeat Euro magicupdated: Tue Oct 19 2004 17:08:00

Manchester United were held 0-0 at Sparta Prague in their Champions League Group D match on Tuesday as forward Wayne Rooney failed to repeat his heroics of two weeks ago.

United condemn supporters' actionupdated: Fri Oct 08 2004 10:33:00

Manchester United have condemned the disruption of a reserve team match on Thursday by protestors opposed to the potential takeover of the club by American businessman Malcolm Glazer.

CNNMoney: An American to buy Manchester United?updated: Mon Oct 04 2004 10:36:00

It's about time someone made a bid approach for Manchester United.

Manchester United to let Brown goupdated: Sat Oct 02 2004 06:42:00

Manchester United are prepared to part company with central defender Wes Brown after he rejected a new deal.

Heinze poised for Man United debutupdated: Fri Sep 10 2004 09:59:00

Argentine international Gabriel Heinze is set to make his Manchester United debut in Saturday's Premiership match at Bolton.

Injured Keane out of Ireland squadupdated: Mon Aug 09 2004 12:27:00

Ireland manager Brian Kerr has left injured Tottenham striker Robbie Keane out of his squad for the international friendly against Bulgaria next week.

Glazer linked with United takeoverupdated: Sun Aug 01 2004 13:34:00

Billionaire American sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer and his family are plotting to take control of Manchester United, the world's wealthiest football club, the Sunday Times reported.

Madrid and United avoid tough tiesupdated: Fri Jul 30 2004 08:01:00

Former European champions Real Madrid and Manchester United avoided dangerous floaters Benfica and Basel in the draw for the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

Butt completes switch to Newcastleupdated: Thu Jul 29 2004 08:46:00

Newcastle United have completed the signing of England midfielder Nicky Butt on a four-year deal from Manchester United.

Heinze signs five-year United dealupdated: Fri Jun 11 2004 08:36:00

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).

Real reject Queiroz back to Unitedupdated: Fri Jun 04 2004 07:25:00

Sacked Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz has signed a three-year deal as Alex Ferguson's assistant at Manchester United, the English Premiership side confirmed on Friday.

Eriksson finalizes England line-upupdated: Wed Jun 02 2004 16:42:00

David Beckham, Gary Neville and John Terry are all limping but England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson named an unchanged Euro 2004 squad hours before the deadline.

Smith completes move to Man Unitedupdated: Wed May 26 2004 13:03:00

Manchester United have completed the signing of England striker Alan Smith from rivals Leeds United.

United reveal total fees to agentsupdated: Tue May 25 2004 09:23:00

Manchester United have paid agents fees of £13.4m ($24.20m) on top of transfers totalling £158m during the last three years.

Freed 'Man Utd 10' seek apologyupdated: Thu May 20 2004 05:52:00

Ten people held a month ago as suspected terrorists mostly in Manchester, England, and then freed are demanding public apologies.

Man United fail in bids for Smithupdated: Tue May 18 2004 14:23:00

Cash-strapped Leeds United have rejected two offers from Manchester United for striker Alan Smith, the relegated club said on Tuesday.

King, Carragher named by Erikssonupdated: Mon May 17 2004 09:25:00

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has named central defenders Ledley King and Jamie Carragher in his 23-man squad for Euro 2004 in Portugal.

U.S. tycoon increases United stakeupdated: Mon Apr 26 2004 08:26:00

American sport tycoon Malcolm Glazer has increased his stake in English Premier League side Manchester United.

Rare Neville goal floors Leicesterupdated: Tue Apr 13 2004 16:47:00

Gary Neville's first Premier League goal in three years saw Manchester United increase Leicester's relegation fears and close in on second-placed Chelsea.

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