1 hour ago Pundits’ showy partisanship reflects football’s embrace of fan

The coverage of Manchester United’s win over Lyon last week was just the latest sign that fandom is consuming everythingImpartiality fan here – for my sins! – but you have to say Robbie Savage and Rio Ferdinand during the closing minutes of Manchester United v Lyon on Thursday night were absolute class. It all starts in the 118th minute, with United 6-5 down on aggregate, and the TNT Sports camera lingering on the face of a crying boy in the crowd. “Let’s hope we can put a smile on that young man’s face by the time we finish,” the commentator Darren Fletcher says.And it’s worth unpacking those 17 words, because contained within them are at least three layers of assumption. Foremost among which is the assumption that it would be a good thing, all round, if United won. The child is crying. Is there any cause more catholic or universal, any image more reliably guaranteed to tug at the tear ducts, than a crying child? The coefficient can wait for now. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Former Rangers TV commentator takes aim at Rio Ferdinand over 'unashamed' Man Utd commentary

Ferdinand and fellow co-commentator Robbie Savage did little to his their loyalties as United staged a remarkable turnaround

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15 h. ago ITV commentary legend slams Rio Ferdinand over 'MUTV' punditry during Man Utd matches

Rio Ferdinand's reaction to Manchester United's comeback against Lyon has come under scrutiny from commentary legend Clyde Tyldesley who was left unimpressed by the ex-defender

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17 h. ago Jamie Vardy slams Leicester City 's***show' season as Foxes legend apologises to fans after relegation

Ruud Van Nistelrooy's fate was sealed after Liverpool secured a late win at the King Power Stadium to compound a miserable campaign

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19 h. ago Man Utd star left match as son, 3, seriously injured falling through glass staircase

Victor Lindelof was forced to rush away from Old Trafford at half-time of Manchester United's Europa League comeback with Lyon and the reason has now been revealed

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41 h. ago Man Utd lose again as Ruben Amorim writes off Premier League

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68 h. ago Man United given brutal Declan Rice reminder as they're told how he 'would've snubbed Arsenal'

Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Declan Rice following his Champions League heroics with Arsenal and wishes Manchester United moved to sign the midfielder when they had the chance

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3 d. ago Rio Ferdinand insists Arsenal star would have joined Man Utd 'for the same wages'

Declan Rice has been earning rave reviews for his performances for Arsenal against Real Madrid in the Champions League this week - but Rio Ferdinand insists he could've been in the red shirt of another

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3 d. ago Rio Ferdinand makes bold Manchester United 'name on the trophy' claim after 'miracle' comeback

Manchester United came from 4-2 down in extra-time to beat Lyon 5-4 in the Europa League quarter-final second leg and progress to the semi-finals, with skipper Harry Maguire scoring the winner

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3 d. ago Ruben Amorim reveals all about two Man Utd stars who left Lyon match at half

Noussair Mazraoui and Victor Lindelof only spent 45 minutes at Old Trafford during Manchester United’s stunning comeback vs Lyon after leaving due to personal issues

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3 d. ago Rio Ferdinand’s hilarious reaction to Manchester United’s dramatic Europa League comeback

Rio Ferdinand’s hilarious reaction to Manchester United’s dramatic Europa League comeback has been captured on camera.

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3 d. ago Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage clash over Man United decision in dramatic Lyon win

Reaction to Manchester United's dramatic Europa League victory over Lyon at Old Trafford with penalty drama in the final minutes

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4 d. ago Man Utd fans remind Sir Jim Ratcliffe of their endearing value in Lyon miracle

Manchester United supporters helped roar the team onto victory in their Europa League clash at Old Trafford as they continue to be subjected to price hikes by the club's bosses

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4 d. ago Rio Ferdinand says he's 'never seen ANYTHING like' Man United's incredible win over Lyon

Rio Ferdinand hailed Man United after their miraculous comeback against Lyon in the Europa League.

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4 d. ago Rio Ferdinand makes Man Utd Europa League vow after Old Trafford 'miracle'

Manchester United booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals with an incredible 5-4 come-from-behind victory over Lyon on Thursday night thanks to Harry Maguire's dramatic winner, leaving club legend Rio Ferdinand speechless in the commentary gantry

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4 d. ago Bruno Fernandes almost has Rio Ferdinand on the pitch with 'exceptional' volley

Bruno Fernandes almost raised the roof at Old Trafford with an 'exceptional' volley as Rio Ferdinand joked he'd run onto the pitch if it had gone in

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5 d. ago Andre Onana will return for Man Utd’s Europa League crunch match

Onana was the topic of scrutiny after Man United were held to a 2-2 draw in the first leg

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6 d. ago Rio Ferdinand defends Alejandro Garnacho in blunt Man United claim

Alejandro Garnacho has come under criticism for his Manchester United performances this season

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6 d. ago Celebrity Big Brother legend slams Trisha Goddard in brutal on

Celebrity Big Brother's Tiffany Pollard has shared her strong opinions on housemate Trisha Goddard ahead of tonight's live eviction

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7 d. ago Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal have 'too much' for Real Madrid but warns of 'different' Champions League story

The Gunners are in a great position to reach the Champions League semi-final

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