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Erik ten Hag is enjoying an impressive first season at Man Utd and Nemanja Vidic has given his verdict on the Dutchman. Nemanja Vidic thinks Erik ten Hag is a good, stable coach, who has restored important values at Manchester United this season. Ten Hag managed Go Ahead Eagles, Bayern Munich II, Utrecht and Ajax before his appointment at Old Trafford and some predicted he would struggle in his first season in the Premier League, but he’s currently exceeding expectations with his squad. Although United recorded their lowest-ever points total since the inaugural Premier League campaign last term, Ten Hag has been…

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema have been shortlisted for the FIFA Best Men’s Player Award. Messi led Argentina to glory at last year’s World Cup, scoring seven times, including twice in the final, and laying on three assists. That ended a 36-year wait for a third world title for Argentina, while for many his performances in Qatar cemented Messi as the greatest of all time. Argentina overcame France on penalties in the showdown at Lusail Stadium on December 18, though it was not for the want of trying from Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick in a thrilling 3-3 draw, and…

Man United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has registered a goal involvement in six consecutive Premier League games. Having scored in Manchester United’s victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, Bruno Fernandes has now registered a goal involvement in six consecutive Premier League matches. The Portuguese ace has recorded seven goals and seven assists in 32 appearances in all competitions this term. Given that Fernandes scored 40 goals during his first 18 months with the Reds, it is somewhat surprising that it is the first time he has achieved that feat. While this season has seen a reduction in the amount of goals he…

Mason Greenwood remains suspended by Manchester United despite being cleared by the Crown Prosecution Service. Erik ten Hag has reportedly told Mason Greenwood that his hopes of a return to the Manchester United first-team rest firmly with the club – not him. The Dutchman is understood to have held his first formal conversation with the 21-year-old forward since he was cleared of charges of attempted rape and assault by the Crown Prosecution Service on February 2. Greenwood remains suspended by the Red Devils and there are now doubts as to whether he will be allowed to return to Old Trafford…

Gerard Pique has added his voice to the Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate, with the Barcelona legend in no doubt as to who is “number one”. Legendary defender played with both all-time greats Considers Argentine to be most talented Has not offered World Cup congratulations WHAT HAPPENED? The World Cup-winning defender has called time on his own illustrious playing career, with a shock retirement call made in November 2022. He can, however, consider himself fortunate to have played alongside a couple of all-time greats in the form of Messi and Ronaldo across his spells at Barcelona and Manchester United. He is…

Manchester United are likely to be without Antony, Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay for the first leg of their Europa League clash with Barcelona as Erik ten Hag’s injury problems continue. The trio are set to sit out Sunday’s visit to Leeds when United will also be without Christian Eriksen, Donny van de Beek and the suspended Casemiro. And Ten Hag feels the two forwards and the midfielder are unlikely to be available in the Nou Camp on Thursday, saying: “I can’t say for 100 percent but I don’t expect it.” Ten Hag believes the workload on players from having a World Cup in the middle of a campaign is one of…

Arsenal vs. Brentford: Mikel Arteta faces first great tactical test of Gunners’ Premier League title charge Saturday’s surprise loss to Everton gave opponents a sense of how the league leaders might be slowed down There might be nothing more to Arsenal’s loss against Everton last week than a confluence of the famed new manager bounce, an off day for Mikel Arteta’s side and the sheer electricity that Goodison Park produced as it finally saw a team in blue play with true intensity and purpose. Where last season Arsenal tended to lose Premier League games in patches, on the only previous occasion in which they…

Bruno Fernandes has warned his Manchester United teammates that they must prepare themselves better for Leeds’ attempts to frustrate them on Sunday. The two sides played out an eventful 2-2 draw on Wednesday, with the Red Devils forced to come from two goals down to salvage a point at Old Trafford, and they collide once again at Elland Road just four days on. Fernandes was open with his frustrations towards Leeds’ attempts to waste time towards the end of the game, and he challenged his fellow United teammates to ensure they kill the game off early enough to avoid falling to a similar…

Manchester United were among the founding fathers of the European Super League back in 2021 before pulling their interest before its collapse and, as it stands, are on the outside looking in with the revamped competition. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he is not against a European Super League, provided it “makes football better”. The organisers behind the breakaway league announced a revamped format for the highly-controversial competition on Thursday, with 60-80 teams competing in a “multi-divisional competition”, based, it’s claimed, only on “sporting performance”. That is a far cry to the original Super League, which was announced in April 2021, but collapsed…

World cup winner Lionel Messi has donated €3.5 million to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. A post by Albiceleste News on Friday, February 10 said that Messi had through his charitable foundation made the donation, possibly the biggest private donation so far. Many others have sacrificed their time to go and help whilst others have donated, but Lionel Messi has really taken the situation to heart with his €3.5 million donation. Thank you for taking the time to read this article, do remember to come back and check The Euro Weekly News website for all your up-to-date local and international…

Man United are currently third in the Premier League table and have gone 10 league games unbeaten at Old Trafford. In January 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo questioned the mentality of Manchester United. The Portuguese forward made specific reference to the top three sides in the Premier League at that point – and suggested that the club would not be able to compete at the top end of the table without a stronger mentality. Now, one year later, the Reds – led by Erik ten Hag – are the only side in the top flight still competing on all four fronts, with a chance…

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has responded to a sensational attack from Lionel Messi’s brother Matias, but hasn’t closed the door for the player to make his return to the club this summer. Messi is a free agent on June 30 when his two-year deal at Paris Saint Germain expires. Taking part in a Twitch broadcast made public on Wednesday, however, Matias Messi scoffed at the prospect of Messi returning to the club he left in tears in the summer of 2021. Even if the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner were to don Blaugrana again, Matias Messi stressed that the first port of…

Manchester United Women would not be comfortable with a potential return to the club for Mason Greenwood, according to reports. Greenwood was charged with one count of attempted rape, one count of controlling and coercive behaviour and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in October 2022. However, it was announced earlier in February that the charges would be dropped against him, with a Crown Prosecution Service statement citing the emergence of new material that made conviction no longer a reasonable expectation. Greenwood, who has scored 35 goals in 129 matches for United since making his debut in March 2019, was suspended by the…

Mason Greenwood’s future remains uncertain but members of the Manchester United Women’s team reportedly do not want to see the forward return. Manchester United Women are said to be “deeply uncomfortable” about the prospect of Mason Greenwood returning to first-team action at Old Trafford, and the men’s team are also reportedly ready to move on from the player. Greenwood’s future remains unclear after criminal charges relating to allegations of attempted rape, assault and coercive and controlling behaviour against the forward were dropped. The 21-year-old remains suspended by the Red Devils currently, and the club have issued a statement confirming the club will “conduct…

Real Madrid have let quite a few of their key players join Manchester United in recent years. Back in 2014, Angel Di Maria moved to Old Trafford, months after a Man of the Match performance in the UEFA Champions League final which brought home La Decima. Raphael Varane joined the Red Devils in 2021 and then, almost out of the blue, Casemiro last summer. It looks like Manchester United still have their eyes on the Real Madrid squad though, as they have seen Varane and Casemiro become key players for the club. The duo have been very important to the…

He departed the club back in 2021 Lionel Messi has yet to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona fans still wish that their former captain could return to Catalonia. Those who heard what his brother, Matias Messi, said on Twitch may not be so confident though, as he stated that the Argentina star won’t go back to the Blaugrana while Joan Laporta is the president. This means that Messi could return to Barcelona in 2026, when Laporta’s tenure could potentially come to an end. Meanwhile, the relationship between the two men is non-existent after Messi’s departure in 2021. Although the next elections are still to come, at Barcelona…

Manchester United’s stars have welcomed the news Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new ‘long term’ contract extension. Mainoo’s new deal was announced by United, with the 17-year-old rewarded for his recent rise to the United first team. The teenager wrote on Instagram: “Amazing few weeks for me and my family. Really pleased to sign a long term contract with this special club. Continuing to work hard and taking everything step by step.” He made his first team debut in January in the Carabao Cup quarter-final as a starter. Mainoo also featured a fortnight ago in United’s FA Cup win over Reading and was on the…

The pundit says Erik ten Hag has managed to instil a notable team spirit at Manchester United since his arrival. Jamie Carragher says Erik ten Hag has been able to create a new spirit of togetherness at Manchester United, something that previous managers have failed to achieve. The Reds have listed David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as former permanent bosses before Ten Hag and Carragher says each one had their issues during their tenures. The current boss has had to dealt with a seismic event himself when Cristiano Ronaldo gave his explosive interview to…

The pundit says Erik ten Hag has managed to instil a notable team spirit at Manchester United since his arrival. Jamie Carragher says Erik ten Hag has been able to create a new spirit of togetherness at Manchester United, something that previous managers have failed to achieve. The Reds have listed David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as former permanent bosses before Ten Hag and Carragher says each one had their issues during their tenures. The current boss has had to dealt with a seismic event himself when Cristiano Ronaldo gave his explosive interview to…

The Argentine is set to miss time while Kylian Mbappe is also uncertain for the Champions League clash next week. Paris Saint-Germain’s week is going from bad to worse with as Lionel Messi could miss next week’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash with Bayern Munich because of a hamstring issue, according to L’Equipe. This comes just 24 hours after losing away at Olympique de Marseille in the Coupe de France in the match where he reportedly picked up the knock. The French champions are already doing without the injured Kylian Mbappe while Neymar, Marco Verratti, and Sergio Ramos have only just returned to action after injuries and suspension so losing the…

Manchester United are working on a new contract for David de Gea. According to Football Insider, Manchester United are in advanced talks with the Spaniard over a new deal. It is believed that the 32-year-old goalkeeper has agreed to accept a pay cut and United have offered him a three-year contract worth approximately £200,000-per-week. De Gea is currently the highest paid goalkeeper in the world and a new deal could see him remain as first choice keeper under Erik ten Hag for the foreseeable future, despite claims from several media outlets that the Dutchman could look to sign a new shot-stopper…

Man Utd face a rematch with Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday but Bruno Fernandes insists the atmosphere won’t affect them. Bruno Fernandes insists Manchester United won’t be intimidated by the atmosphere at Elland Road ahead of a second meeting with Leeds in five days this week. Having shared the spoils at Old Trafford on Wednesday, United cross the Pennines for the second instalment of this bitter rivalry on Sunday. The frenetic 2-2 draw in the first game was a spicy affair on and off the pitch, with United fighting back from two goals behind to earn a point that still put…

The Man United forward has been in scintillating form so far this season and could provide the solution to one of Ten Hag’s problems. Marcus Rashford has been a tough player to stop since he arrived back from the World Cup. The 25-year-old is oozing confidence whenever he steps onto the pitch for Manchester United. With Cristiano Ronaldo unceremoniously leaving Old Trafford ahead of the January transfer window, United were left looking light in the striker department. Even though Rashford has been performing at an elite level, United were looking for options in the transfer window and ended up bringing in Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley.…

Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos were rivals for a number of years in Spain at Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively, but are now colleagues at Paris Saint-Germain. Football fans are used to the sight of team-mates being left awestruck by Lionel Messi goals, but the boot was on the other foot as Messi watched his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Sergio Ramos find the net against Marseille. Messi and Ramos were enemies on the pitch for more than a decade, when the Argentina forward was banging in the goals for Barcelona and the Spain centre-back was trying to stop him for Real Madrid. They both moved to Paris…