32 h. ago Man Utd star 'collared' by Alex Ferguson fired dig at former club before £10m transfer

Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will be back at Old Trafford with his current club, having moved to Molineux after a difficult spell with Crystal Palace

Economics

3 d. ago Football signed by Sir Alex Ferguson and David Beckham could help fund Falkirk memorial

The football signed by the Manchester United legends is set to be auctioned to help raise cash for the memorial project.

Politics

3 d. ago Club World Cup teams facing tax threat in new blow to expanded tournament

Fifa is yet to secure exemption for 32 clubs taking partTax rate may vary according to where games are playedFifa is facing complex negotiations with the US authorities before the Club World Cup after failing to secure tax exemptions for the 32 competing clubs.The world governing body announced a huge prize fund for the tournament of $1bn (£754m) in March, including up to $125.8m for the winners, but without tax agreements clubs could be left with bills of tens of millions of dollars to the US tax authorities on top of tax payable in their home countries. At least 29 clubs from outside the US, including Chelsea and Manchester City, will be competing. Continue reading...

Society

3 d. ago Four players Sir Alex Ferguson would love to have managed including Man City icon

Sir Alex Ferguson managed many incredible footballers during his 27-year tenure with Manchester United, including Cristiano Ronaldo - but there are some he never got the chance to work with

Sport

4 d. ago Russia strikes Dnipro as Ukrainian officials seek security pledges in Paris

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing three people including a child and wounding dozens

Events

4 d. ago Five children injured including one fatally as Putin military hits Ukraine city with mass drone attack

More than 2,520 children have been killed or injured in Putin’s war in Ukraine, United Nations children’s organisation UNICEF has said, with the real death toll likely to be higher that this UN-verified figure

Events

5 d. ago Barry Ferguson deserves Rangers job IF he can gun down Bilbao but Alex McLeish doubts one thing will happen

A Europa League semi final spot is up for grabs tomorrow night and McLeish reckons it could be decisive for Ferguson's hopes of landing the job permanently.

Politics

5 d. ago Sir Alex eyed Barry Ferguson to replace Roy Keane at Man Utd as ex Rangers boss reveals telling phone call

Ferguson's drive and mentality caught the Old Trafford legend's attention - and it's the same characteristics that Alex McLeish reckon make him perfect for the Rangers job

Politics

6 d. ago Donald Trump rips into Vladimir Putin for 'horrible mistake' that left dozens dead

At least 34 people were killed and 117 injured when Russian ballistic missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Palm Sunday, with the victims including two children

Politics

6 d. ago Zelenskyy urges Trump to view devastation in Ukraine caused by Russia’s invasion

Ukrainian president calls on US counterpart to visit country as Trump appears to downplay Russia’s latest strike by calling it ‘mistake’Europe live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to see the devastation caused by Russia’s invasion, while the US president appeared to play down Moscow’s latest deadly attack, the worst on civilians this year, calling it “a mistake”.International leaders condemned Russia’s strike on the centre of the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, which killed 34 people, including two children. Two ballistic missiles hit as people made their way to church for Palm Sunday. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Zelenskyy invites Trump to Ukraine to see damage from Russia’s invasion

Ukrainian president says US president can visit any city, as Trump says deadly bombing of Sumy on Sunday ‘a mistake’Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to see the devastation caused by Russia’s invasion, while the US president appeared to play down Moscow’s latest deadly attack, the worst on civilians this year, calling it “a mistake”.International leaders condemned Russia’s strike on the centre of the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, which killed 34 people, including two children. Two ballistic missiles hit as people made their way to church for Palm Sunday. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Helicopter in fatal New York crash lacked flight recorders, officials say

Aircraft crash that killed all six people on board was on its eighth tour flight of the day, federal investigators sayThe helicopter that crashed into New York City’s Hudson River on Thursday – killing all six on board, including three children – lacked flight recorders, said the US’s National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).It was also on its eighth tour flight of the day, having already completed seven, according to federal investigators.Reuters contributed reporting Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Hudson River helicopter crash probe reveals doomed aircraft missing key equipment

Initial reports from an investigation into the helicopter crash in New York City that killed six, including a family of five from Spain, reveal a significant discovery

Events

1 week ago New York City helicopter crash victims named, including Spanish tech boss and his family

The president of the Spanish branch of the technology giant Siemens, Agustín Escobar, and his family are among the victims of the New York City helicopter crash

Events

1 week ago Helicopter crash in New York City’s Hudson River leaves six dead, including three children: Latest updates

The helicopter crashed into the river at approximately 3:15 p.m.

Events

1 week ago Ruben Amorim rejects Sir Alex Ferguson theory after holding talks with Man Utd icon

Ruben Amorim has had to deal with the fallout of Manchester United's draw in Sunday's derby but he's maintained that he cannot draw from the methods used by Sir Alex Ferguson

Politics

1 week ago The night Sir Alex Ferguson tried to sign Karim Benzema for Manchester United from Lyon

Lyon and Man United meet for the first time since 2008 during United's run to the Champions League final. A 20-year-old Karim Benzema threatened their double.

Politics

2 w. ago 'I worked with Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd – there's one player they must now build around'

Manchester United academy legend Rene Meulensteen has urged the Red Devils to 'build the side' around Kobbie Mainoo as the midfielder's contract saga rumbles on

Sport

2 w. ago Eric Cantona fires fresh Glazers dig in Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United message

Eric Cantona reunited with former manager Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford for Manchester United vs Man City

Events

2 w. ago Manchester City 'identify' perfect Kevin De Bruyne replacement as Hugo Viana task becomes clear

Latest Manchester City news and rumours including the latest on the club's hunt for Kevin De Bruyne's replacement after the midfielder announced he will be leaving at the end of the season

Politics