Manchester United has reported a 74% rise in profits for the second half of 2012, driven by surging commercial revenues. United signed six new deals with companies across the world, helping to boost its sponsorship revenue by almost 50% to £20.8m. United announced that revenues rose from £175.1m to £186.4m for the six months to […]
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Fascinating look at the Manchester United v Everton game at the weekend on SkySports MNF from Gary Neville. What makes Neville’s analysis even better, is that the person sitting next to him is Everton boss David Moyes, yet that doesn’t distract Neville from pointing out the mistakes that Everton made in the match. Sky Sports […]
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho distanced himself from managing Paris Saint-Germain next season by telling reporters that he will return to English football when he leaves Real Madrid. Speaking ahead of the Champions League tie with Manchester United, when asked whether he will manage in England again the Special One replied: “After Real Madrid. I […]
Manchester United warmed up for the reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo by marching 12 points clear in the Premier League title race, while elsewhere Aston Villa moved out of the bottom three after beating West Ham United 2-1. After Man City’s surprising defeat at Southampton, the attention turned to Old Trafford and the kin of side […]
The Premier League title looks like it will be moving to the red half of Manchester after champions Manchester City suffered a shock 3-1 defeat at Southampton. The defeat leaves City, nine points behind leaders United, who play Everton tomorrow. City’s defeat, combined with wins byChelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal tightens up the race for […]
Ask many football fans who has the best academy program they will say Barcelona and their famed La Masia Academy. Barcelona got a lot of press when earlier this season their line-up contained 11 graduates of La Masia. But that achievement pales in comparison to what has been going on at Old Trafford. According to […]
The Premier League will introduce new financial regulations to control spending starting next season. While the spending limits had 13 yes’s, to six no’s, the measure was only approved because Reading abstained on the crucial ballot. Under league rules a two-thirds majority is required for any rule changes to be made. If all 20 clubs […]
Real Madrid retained its title as the biggest club financially in the world as a new Deloitte report showed that the combined revenues of Europe’s top 20 clubs exceeded €4.8b in 2011-12, a 10% rise from the previous season’s top 20. In a clear indication that Uefa’s Financial Fair Play rules will not work, the […]
Multiple reports from the UK that Wilfried Zaha will undergo a medical with Manchester United in the next 48 hours before completing a £15m move from Crystal Palace. The 20-year-old forward has agreed a five-and-a-half year deal but will be loaned back to Palace until the summer. United will pay £10m up front, with the […]