18/12/08 - Cristiano Ronaldo linked with move to Real once again

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has once again been linked with a move to Spanish Giants Real Madrid. As United prepared for their Fifa club World Cup Semi Final in Japan Real director Pedro Trapote reportedly told Spanish newspaper El Mundo that a deal to bring Ronaldo to Madrid at the end of the season had been struck, but added "there are clauses keeping us from announcing it". Official at Manchester United have strongly denied the reports.

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 05/12/08 - Evra could be out until mid-January?

Manchester United's Patrice Evra has been served a four match ban and fined £15,000 for an incident involving a groundsman at Stamford Bridge last season. Evra's ban for the charge of improper conduct begins on 22 December and, combined with the ban he is already serving, will keep him out of action until the match against Chelsea on 11 January 2009.

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02/12/08 - Ronaldo named European footballer of the year

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or European footballer of the year trophy awarded by France football magazine. The winger, who scored 42 goals for Manchester United during the 07/08 season said "it is one of the most beautiful days of my life, something I dreamed of as a child".  Second place went to Barcelona forward Lionel Messi while Liverpool striker Fernando Torres was third, also in the running were England internationals Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.

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06/11/08 - Sir Alex Ferguson charged by the FA

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after a dispute with referee Mike Dean following United's 4-3 home win against Hull. Ferguson confronted Dean on the pitch at the end of the match which saw Rio Ferdinand concede a penalty for what looked like an innocent challenge on Bernard Mendy. Ferguson has until 19th November to respond.

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26/10/08 - Ronaldo happy to be at Manchester United

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has said that, despite interest shown in him by Spanish giants Real Madrid, he is pleased he chose to stay at Manchester United. In an interview with Marca, the Spanish sports paper, he said "now I understand I made the best decision," adding "I am with Manchester in body and soul. I want to respect the club, my colleagues and the fans and don't want to talk about other teams at present." His comments follow last week's admission by Real president Ramon Calderon that his interest in Ronaldo is over.

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17/10/08 - Manchester United create a Brazilian connection

Manchester United have reportedly appointed two full-time scouts in Brazil in order to keep an eye on the country's young, emerging talent. The premier league champions already have four Brazilian players at the club with twins Rafael and Fabio Da Silva, Rodrigo Possebon and Anderson. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson said "it is a country you should pay attention to and has always been one that produces fantastic players who can play in big games".

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16/10/08 - Real continue to eye Ronaldo

Real Madrid hope to prize Cristiano Ronaldo away from Manchester United by Summer 2009 according to their coach Bernd Schuster, this follows the unsuccessful attempt made by the club at the end of the 07/08 Premier League season. Schuster told a Spanish newspaper "We must do everything possible as it would be worth it to have this player" and added "I think this year it will be a little complicated for his club to hang on to him."

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 24/09/08 - Ferguson incensed at career threatening tackle

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was enraged at Middlesborough defender Emanuel Pogatetz following a 'terrible' tackle by the defender on United's 19 year old Brazilian player Rodrigo Possebon. The tackle was made during last nights Carling Cup tie, which United won 3-1. It was initially thought to have broken the Brazilians leg, however, a statement on Manchester United's website read: "We can confirm that Rodrigo did not suffer a break to his right leg", it continued "he was kept in hospital overnight for observation and to assess whether there was any ligament damage to his knee."

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29/08/08 - Scholes faces Champions League ban

Paul Scholes will miss Manchester United's opening Champions League match against Villareal as a result of his sending off against Zenit St Petersburg in the final of the European Super Cup on Friday evening. Scholes was shown a second yellow card in the 89th minute as a result of a deliberate handball which followed the yellow card he received in the first half for a reckless challenge. 

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08/08/08 - Ronaldo here to stay

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he will be staying at the club following a meeting with manager Sir Alex Ferguson, despite rumours linking him with a move to Real Madrid.  The United boss Ferguson said the matter is now closed and added that the longer the Portuguese player remains with the club, the more he will want to stay. 

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05/08/08 - Rooney to miss the start of season

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney looks likely to miss the start of the 2008/09 Premier League campaign due to a virus he picked up during united's pre-season trip to Nigeria. Having missed the pre-season match against Portsmouth in Nigeria, and since then friendlies against Espanyol and Peterborough, Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney is very doubtful to feature in their Premier League opener against Newcastle United on 17th August. 

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11/07/08 - Queiroz departure confirmed

Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has confirmed his departure from Old Trafford with the signing of a 4 year contract as the new coach of Portugal. Queiroz, who returns to the position he held during the 1990's, said "I'm very proud and honoured to go back to serve my country". Speculation is rife over who will replace him as Sir Alex Ferguson's number two.

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07/07/08 - Ronaldo out!

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has undergone surgery on his right ankle and is expected to be out of action for up to six weeks which will see him miss the start of the season.

07/07/08 - Queiroz may leave Manchester United

speculation is rife that Sir Alex Ferguson's number two, Carlos Queiroz, is set to become the next manager of the Portuguese national team. Reports in some of today's papers have suggested that Brian McClair is the likely replacement should Queiroz leave.

04/07/08 - Ronaldo to stay at Manchester United?

some British daily newspapers are reporting that Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Elma Aveiro, has said that the winger is keen to stay at Manchester United despite advances from Real Madrid.