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United have rehired Steve McClaren more than two decades after he left the club. Manchester United have rehired Steve McClaren more than two decades after he left the club. McClaren is returning to Old Trafford to work under new manager Erik ten Hag. He and Mitchell van der Gaag have been confirmed as assistant coaches in Ten Hag’s new-look backroom staff. …

Manchester City are within touching distance of pipping Liverpool in the Premier League title race and manager Pep Guardiola is even happy to welcome Manchester United fans to the potential parade Pep Guardiola has handed Manchester United fans a cheeky title party invite if they win the Premier League today. But United fans must wear the sky blue of City to join the celebrations. The …

KYLIAN MBAPPE toasted the perfect day by scoring a special hat-trick for Paris Saint-Germain as they thumped Metz 5-0. The striker, 23, was presented to his adoring fans before kick-off against Metz at the Parc des Princes. Kylian Mbappe was in red-hot form with his hat-trick against Metz Credit: AFP Neymar also got in on the act as PSG ran …

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has two years remaining on his current contract at the Emirates, but missing out on the Champions League is set to add an extra complication in imminent negotiations By Ben Husband Arsenal’s dramatic collapse could yet have repercussions on Bukayo Saka and his imminent contract discussions, according to reports. Saka has played a key role in the Gunners’ …

The incoming Manchester United boss appears to be in agreement with Cristiano Ronaldo’s thoughts on the club’s transfer plan for this summer’s window amid a squad overhaul Cristiano Ronaldo appears to have had his transfer wish granted by Manchester United with the plan of incoming boss Erik ten Hag. United confirmed the appointment of the Dutchman who, alongside his agents, landed in London this week ahead …

Reports that “common ground” had been found between lawyers for Russian billionaire and government have been described as premature as Premier League ready to give go ahead to Todd Boehly group’s takeover The UK government and Roman Abramovich are yet to find a resolution that would complete the sale of Chelsea Football Club despite reports that the Russian billionaire’s team had found …

CRISTIANO RONALDO posed topless alongside his son after the look-alike pair spent time in a cryotherapy chamber. The duo showed off their six packs with Cristiano Jr, 11, wearing gloves and looking rather cold – but still managing a smile for the camera. Ronaldo and son Cristiano jr spent some time in the cryotherapy chamber recovering from a workout Cristiano …

The Gunners are now likely to see fifth-place be as good as it gets for them this Premier League season after a second successive defeat away at Newcastle United Arsenal’s hopes of securing Champions League football are all but over after being beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United. The first 45 minutes looked as if it were a game of attack versus defence at times, …

The sale of Chelsea to a group spearheaded by American businessman Todd Boehly is in doubt because sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich is unwilling to accept certain terms of the sale imposed by the British government. The government is demanding that the £2.6bn fee agreed at the beginning of the month is placed in a holding account until it is guaranteed …

ERIK TEN HAG dropped a huge hint he will keep “giant” Cristiano Ronaldo. The new Manchester United boss hailed the Portuguese star, 37, after drawing his final game in charge of Ajax. Erik ten Hag wants to keep Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, at Man Utd this summer Credit: Getty Ronaldo – pictured on a golf course in Cheshire – has been linked with an …