Manchester United and City have provided three players to the Great Britain squad for the Olympic Games. United midfielder Ryan Giggs and City defender Micah Richards are two of the three over-age players in the 18-man Great Britain pool. Reds’ midfield man Tom Cleverley has also been named along with former City players Craig Bellamy and Daniel Sturridge. […]
Fabio leaves on loan
Manchester United have loaned Fabio da Silva to Premier League rivals Queens’ Park Rangers for the 2012/13 season. The move comes on the same day as twin Rafael signed a new four-year deal with the Reds. Fabio has had the misfortune of having a number of serious injuries in his time at Old Trafford where […]
Rafael signs new Reds’ deal
Manchester United have confirmed that Rafael da Silva has signed a new four-year contract The Brazilian right back will be staying at Old Trafford to 2016.
Silva wins battle of City forwards as Spain romp home against luckless Italians
Record breaking Spain won a third consecutive tournament with a record breaking 4-0 scoreline in Kiev against a luckless Italy side who went down to ten men after just an hour due to injuries. David Silva opened the scoring for a superb Spain side, smashing a succession of European Championships records along the way, and […]
Balotelli’s double strike stuns Germany and sends Italy into the final of Euro 2012
GERMANY 1, ITALY 2 A first half double from Mario Balotelli stunned an expectant Germany and sent Italy into the final of Euro 2012 despite a second half fightback and what turned out to be an added time consolation penalty converted by Mesut Ozil. The Germans have now failed to beat Italy in eight attempts […]