Written on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 by Dale O'Donnell in Champions League, Other Clubs
Borussia Dortmind fans were on the streets of Madrid tonight chanting the name of Shinji Kagawa ahead of their Champions League semi-final at the Santiago Bernabéu. Just last week their fans voted the Manchester United midfielder as the number one preferred replacement for Mario Gotze, who will join Bayern Munich in the summer. Kagawa, 24,…
Written on Thursday, March 21, 2013 by Dale O'Donnell in Champions League, News
Robin van Persie has risked the wrath of UEFA after branding the European governing body ‘cowards’ following their decision to back Cuneyt Cakir’s controversial sending off of Luis Nani. The dismissal destroyed Manchester United’s chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. But according to Van Persie, it is UEFA’s move to openly…
Written on Sunday, March 10, 2013 by Mohamed Ishan in Champions League, FA Cup, Premier League
As the lights went out at Old Trafford after one of the most phenomenal nights it has recently seen, United fans around the globe were silenced in disbelief and disappointment. Everything that went according to plan, every minute of joy that we felt was all met with the feeling of being robbed. An unfair decision…
Written on Thursday, March 7, 2013 by Dale O'Donnell in Champions League, News
Rio Ferdinand will not face disciplinary action from UEFA for sarcastically applauding Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir at the end of Manchester United’s Champions League tie at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. Ferdinand, aged 34, was disappointed with Cakir’s decision to send Nani off. United were 1-0 up at the time but Madrid scored two goals…
Written on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 by Dale O'Donnell in Champions League, News
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Manchester United over Nani’s red card and Sir Alex Ferguson’s reluctance to take part in post-match media obligations. Ferguson reacted angrily in response to Nani’s red card for a challenge on Alvaro Arbeloa before the hour mark in Tuesday night’s Champions League tie with Real Madrid at Old Trafford….
Written on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 by Dale O'Donnell in Champions League, News
Surprise, surprise. UEFA have backed Cüneyt Çakır’s decision to send off Nani in last night’s Champions League tie between Manchester United and Real Madrid. “We have no problem with him,” a Uefa spokesman said. “There are no issues for us regarding the sending off and we will wait for the official reports of the match…
Written on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 by Dale O'Donnell in Champions League, Rant
Last night’s referee, Cuneyt Cakir, played a major role in granting Real Madrid a place in the quarter-final of the Champions League. Old Trafford, as a whole, was in disbelief when the Turkish referee sent Nani off for what I would describe as dangerous play that warranted a caution only. The argument is the fact…
Written on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 by Dale O'Donnell in Champions League, News
Cristiano Ronaldo scored Real Madrid’s winner at Old Trafford last night. The goal secured Madrid’s place in the quarter-finals but he refused to celebrate. It was noted after the game how upset he looked while his teammates jumped around. “It was an emotional moment,” said Ronaldo. “I can say only one word: unbelievable. The supporters made me…
Written on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 by Dale O'Donnell in Champions League, Team news
Starting XI: David de Gea; Rafael da Silva, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra; Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick, Tom Cleverley; Luis Nani, Robin Van Persie, Danny Welbeck. Bench: Anders Lindegaard, Jonny Evans, Antonio Valencia, Wayne Rooney, Ashley Young, Shinji Kagawa, Javier Hernandez.
Written on Monday, March 4, 2013 by Dale O'Donnell in Champions League, News
Jose Mourinho believes the world will stop to watch Manchester United and Real Madrid’s Champions League clash at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. Mourinho held his press conference at Old Trafford where he was tame and perhaps trying to play his cards rights. It is unlike the 50-year-old to hold back from causing commotion but…
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