Michel Sakr

Michel is a football journalist based in Beirut who has been passionately following Man United for over 20 years. He is a Law graduate and a member of the Beirut Bar Association. In addition to writing for Stretty News, he is also the Head Writer for The Laziali and a Featured Writer on other websites including Juve FC, and The Cult of Calcio.

Barcelona and Real Madrid players arguing
Man Utd making a move for £22m midfielder dubbed as ‘new Busquets’
Reports from Spain insist that Manchester United have expressed their interest in young Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado. The Red Devils are expected...
Michael Carrick giving the thumbs-up
How Carrick rectified three Amorim blunders with instant Man Utd tweaks – (Opinion)
New Man Utd head coach Michael Carrick doesn’t possess a magical wand, but he hardly needed one to solve some of the...
Juventus officials Damien Comolli, Marco Ottolini, and Francois Modesto
Man Utd star may have played his last OT match as Sky confirms Juventus interest
Juventus have reportedly joined their rivals Roma in the race for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, who could genuinely leave the club...
Harry Maguire heading the ball against Man City
Forget Bruno & Mbeumo – ‘Phenomenal’ Man Utd duo will be key for Carrick-led revival
Manchester United earned a famous win over Manchester City on Saturday, but the roles of Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez must not...
Erling Haaland after picking up a knock
Man Utd star named ‘best player on the pitch’ after 45 mins as injured Haaland gets OT abuse
Manchester United fans enjoyed taunting Erling Haaland at the end of a first half that witnessed some Bruno Fernandes heroics. The Red...
Michael Carrick
Official Man Utd lineup vs Man City: Carrick opts for shocking attacking trio
Manchester United have released their starting lineup for the big showdown against Manchester City, and it includes an attacking trio that no...
Man Utd officials Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox
“He will come to United” – MUFC legend drops huge claim regarding ‘best striker in the world’
Rio Ferdinand insists that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen would never shun the opportunity to join Manchester United. Last summer, the Premier League...
Michael Carrick looking on
Man Utd predicted XI vs Man City: Carrick has three dilemmas on his debut
New Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is facing three selection headaches ahead of Saturday’s big Derby against Manchester City. The 44-year-old...
Ruben Amorim and Michael Carrick
Man Utd only made one ‘Amorim signing’ much to Carrick’s delight – (Opinion)
New interim Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick will find a squad capable of easily adapting to his favourite formation, as the...
Michael Carrick applauding
Just in: Carrick given first-day double boost as Man Utd duo return to training
Manchester United wingers Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo have resumed training with their teammates at Carrington after returning from the African Cup...
Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte shaking hands
Man Utd identify £20m star as replacement for midfielder who ‘will definitely leave’ in January
A source claims that Manchester United are preparing to part ways with Manuel Ugarte in January, while another pinpoints Ruben Neves as...
Sir Jim Ratcliffe with Man United directors
Man Utd ready to send first-team star away for free after FA Cup elimination
Manchester United are reportedly considering sending their midfielder, Toby Collyer, on a free loan spell to Hull City. The 22-year-old is a...