Football to tackle social media giants over online racism and heavy fines could be imposed

English football will challenge social media companies to prove they are serious about protecting players from sickening online abuse following another depressing week. Marcus Rashford, Reece James, Anthony Martial, Axel Tuanzebe and Romaine Sawyers have all suffered disgusting racial abuse on the internet in recent days, while at least one other Premier League player was targeted … Read more

Gary Lineker leads tributes to retiring Wayne Rooney after he calls time on 19-year playing career

‘One of our all-time great footballers’: Gary Lineker leads tributes to retiring Wayne Rooney after former England and Manchester United star calls time on 19-year career to take over at Derby permanently Wayne Rooney has signed a two-and-a-half year deal to become Derby boss  The move however brings to an end a spectacular end a … Read more

Sir Alex Ferguson says it is football’s ‘duty’ to tackle its dementia crisis

He may have celebrated his 79th birthday on New Year’s Eve, but Sir Alex Ferguson has lost none of the drive that ushered in the greatest era in Manchester United’s history. ‘I think with Kenny (Dalglish) and I on the one platform you can expect sparks flying,’ he jokes, as we discuss a forthcoming fundraising … Read more

How Manchester City’s Covid shutdown could turn the season into chaos

Manchester City are facing a fixture pile-up that could ultimately derail their season if the covid outbreak at the club escalates further. City face a potentially season-defining 48 hours as they put their squad through more testing on Tuesday after their game against Everton on Monday night was postponed.  Sportsmail reported that three of City’s … Read more

Marcus Rashford honoured during BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Marcus Rashford honoured for his efforts to end child food poverty with a ‘Panel Special Award’ during BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year as Manchester United star admits he ‘didn’t expect’ reaction to his campaign Marcus Rashford was honoured at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards He was given a Panel Special Award … Read more

Nobby Stiles’ dementia WAS caused by heading says leading doctor

The family of the late Nobby Stiles have been told the England World Cup winner’s dementia was caused by heading footballs. In a brave move aimed at assisting research and finding answers, the 1966 legend’s wife Kay and three sons donated his brain to Dr Willie Stewart’s FIELD study, which is examining links between the … Read more

Wayne Rooney’s oldest son, Kai, signs for Manchester United

Like father, like son! Wayne Rooney’s oldest child, Kai, signs for Manchester United as former Red Devils and England striker takes the role of proud dad as he poses with wife Coleen and his 11-year-old footballing prodigy Wayne Rooney posted a picture of his son, Kai, signing for Manchester United Rooney and his wife Coleen … Read more

Relief at Old Trafford as Manchester United see off hackers after club was being held to RANSOM

EXCLUSIVE: Relief at Old Trafford as Manchester United finally see off hackers after club was being held to RANSOM for millions of pounds By Chris Wheeler for the Daily Mail Published: 22:30 GMT, 4 December 2020 | Updated: 22:30 GMT, 4 December 2020 The cyber attack on Manchester United is finally over, two weeks after … Read more

Sir Alex Ferguson praises Marcus Rashford for tackling child food poverty

Sir Alex Ferguson praises Marcus Rashford for tackling child food poverty as former Manchester United boss teams up with forward and pledges £2m to the cause Sir Alex Ferguson has praised the efforts of Marcus Rashford to tackle poverty  Rashford was awarded an MBE for his campaigning to feed poor children Former United boss Ferguson … Read more