Sir Bobby Charlton hailed Eusebio as a “true sportsman” and one of the finest players he ever played against following the former Portugal forward’s death at the age of 71 yesterday.

Many goalkeepers have now scored from corners, free-kicks or penalties, but Everton’s Tim Howard last night joined the more exclusive club of those to find the net from considerably longer range.

Liam Mackey pays a personal tribute to the transformative magic of Europe’s premier club competition.

GIVEN Manchester United’s current momentum as they hurtle towards Champions League and Premier League success, noisy neighbours City could be forgiven for hoping the FA Cup is a very poor third on their rival’s wish list.

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The Manchester United family today gathered to pay tribute to the fallen Busby Babes 50 years after the tragedy which claimed their lives.

The world today paid tribute to the footballing genius of George Best as his death was announced at the age of just 59.

Manchester United legend Alex Stepney believes the club’s fans are unhappy because they cannot bear to see other teams dominating the English scene.

CHAMPIONS League hero Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has joined the anti-Malcolm Glazer protests by becoming a patron of influential fans’ group Shareholders United.

Champions League hero Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has joined the anti-Malcolm Glazer protests by becoming a patron of influential fans’ group Shareholders United.

Former Manchester United keeper Alex Stepney believes it is unfair to criticise Roy Carroll for not admitting Tottenham should have scored a late winner during Tuesday night’s 0-0 draw.

Manchester City and Joe Royle have departed company on mutual consent following City's relegation to the First division.

Denis Irwin is set to become only the sixth player in United’s history to make 500 appearances.