GERMANY 1, ARGENTINA 0 (after extra time) Mario Gotze created a piece of sporting history as Germany defeated Argentina after extra time in the final of the World Cup. The Bayern Munich midfield man became the first substitute to score in a final as Germany also become the first European country to lift the […]
Van Gaal’s Holland beat Brazil to claim third spot in World Cup
BRAZIL 0, HOLLAND 3 New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal piled on the misery as Brazil’s nightmare World Cup finish continued as they were comprehensively beaten by Holland in the third place play off. After losing 7-1 to Germany – a record semi-final scoreline – Brazil were looking for redemption against the Dutch. […]
Goal glut for Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic recorded an emphatic 8-1 victory at non-league Curzon Ashton in their latest pre-season match. After losing 4-1 to top Romanian side Steaua Bucharest last weekend in a behind-closed doors friendly at St George’s Park, Latics produced a polished performance against opponents they toiled to beat 2-0 last summer. Jonson Clarke-Harris, who found the […]
Van Gaal to make Old Trafford bow against Valencia
Manchester United has today announced the launch of ‘REUNITED 14’ – a pre-season event that will take place at Old Trafford on Tuesday, August 12. The event will celebrate a number of key milestones at United as the 2014/15 season approaches. On the pitch, Manchester United will take on Valencia CF for new manager Louis […]
Nike to walk away from Manchester United
Nike is ending its 13-year partnership with Manchester United. The United States sportswear giant said: “The terms that were on offer for a renewed contract did not represent good value for Nike’s shareholders”. It is understood that either Germany’s Adidas or up and coming brand Warrior – which has a deal with Liverpool FC – will replace them. It […]