United season tickets on general sale as Kansas fans delight Major League Soccer outfit Kansas City Wizards sold an extra 700 season tickets following their pre-season friendly win over United. Over the Atlantic, however, Manchester United have been forced to put 4,000 season tickets on general sale following below-par summer sales.
Fergie calls on winter break as players face tough US tour After England's woeful showing at the World Cup, Sir Alex Ferguson has demanded that the Premier League adopts a winter break. The issue has long been debated by those at all levels of the game with Fergie a long-term supporter of the controversial idea yet he has called for the 'break' with his players currently undergoing a gruelling pre-season tour in the United States!
VDS distances himself from retirement talk Red Devils stopper Edwin van der Sar has distanced himself from retirement. The 40-year-old is the club's oldest post-war player and had been expected to hang up his gloves at the end of the 2010/2011 season.
United edge out Philadelphia Union Manchester United pre-season preparations continue with a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union. Gabriel Obertan grabbed the goal on a sweltering evening at the Lincoln Field.
Late flurry for United as Celtic beaten on tour 39,139 were at the Rogers Centre as Manchester United kicked-off their pre-season tour with a 3-1 win over Glasgow Celtic. Goals from Dimitar Berbatov, Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley secured a decent pre-season win for the touring Reds.
Hernandez a major influence says assistant Assistant boss Mike Phelan believes new United frontman Javier Hernandez could have a "major influence" at Old Trafford. The diminutive striker impressed pundits with his displays at the World Cup and is tipped for big things at the Theatre of Dreams.
Forlan linked with sensational United return Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has sparked rumours that Atletico Madrid star Diego Forlan could make a sensational return to Old Trafford. Meulensteen has said the player would be welcome back to the Theatre of Dreams despite a disappointing first spell with the club.
Reds midfielder makes cross-Lancashire switch Manchester United youngster Matthew James has joined neighbours Preston on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old returns to Deepdale after making 18 appearances for PNE last season.
United eye up free agent King Manchester United have been linked with a swoop for Ghanaian free agent King Osei Gyan. The youngster has been released by Fulham amid speculation of work permit complications.
Uruguay book place in World Cup semi-finals Ex-Red Diego Forlan scored a superb free-kick as Uruguay booked their place in the semi-final of the World Cup with victory over Ghana. The Scousebuster continues his sensational form as Uruguay secure a date with the Netherlands, conquerors of Brazil, in the tournaments final four.
Injured Anderson linked with move to France United midfielder Anderson has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford. The Brazilian youngster has often been earmarked as one of the club's brightest prospects - but has perhaps failed to live up to early expectations.
Messi wants Roon at Barca As Wayne Rooney's popularity hits its arguably lowest ebb following the post-Algeria fall-out, Lionel Messi has told the press that he'd love to see the powerhouse forward join Barcelona.
Highly-paid Rooney misses the point in fan rant In an era where the country's top football stars get paid more in three days than the average fan gets in a year, United frontman Wayne Rooney continues to command respect. However, he let England's supporters down on Friday evening in disappointing fashion as he slammed fans who jeered the team following a woeful goalless draw with Algeria.
Hernandez on target as Mexico run rings around Evra Manchester United's recent acquisition Javier Hernandez scored an excellent goal as Mexico claimed a famous World Cup win over France on Thursday evening. 37-year-old substitute Cuauhtemoc Blanco also scored from the penalty spot as Mexico go within one point of the knock-out stages.
Park's South Korea thumped by Maradona's men Ji-Sung Parks South Korea suffered a major World Cup blow against Argentina on Thursday afternoon. Diego Maradonas men stormed to a 4-1 win as Gonzalo Higuain bagged a fabulous hat-trick.
Hughton says Barcodes will have no fear Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton insists his side will have no fear as they travel to Old Trafford for the opening game of the Premier League season. The newly-promoted Magpies stormed the Championship title last season; winning promotion alongside West Bromwich Albion and Blackpool.
Tosic set to join Partizan for undisclosed fee Zoran Tosic's poor spell at Manchester United has come to an end with the Serbian international set to join CSKA Moscow. The winger has failed to break into the first-team following a £7million move from Partizan Belgrade in January 2009.
Reds kick off at OT against Barcodes Manchester United will kick-off the new Premier League season with a home game against newly-promoted Newcastle United. As thousands of supporters decide not to renew season tickets next season, travelling supporters can look forward to an away trip to Fulham on the second weekend of the season
Rooney frustrated as England start with score draw Wayne Rooney started alongside Emile Heskey as Englands World Cup campaign got underway with a somewhat disappointing start with a 1-1 draw against the United States. Scouse skipper Steven Gerrard broke the deadlock before a howler from Rob Green allowed the underdogs to restore parity.
Park is United's first World Cup goalscorer South Korean talisman Ji-Sung Park hit the net as his country secured an impressive 2-0 win over Greece. The Korean Republic, also nicknamed the Red Devils, became the first nation to win at this year's finals as they climb straight to the top of Pool B.
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