Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson had only 10 senior outfield players available at the start of his side's final training session ahead of tomorrow's Champions League semi-final first leg against AC Milan.

The treatment of footballer supporters in Europe is this weeks hot topic and our soccer correspondent Liam Mackey has got plenty to say about experiences of friendly local constabularies.

A WAYNE ROONEY double and a Cristiano Ronaldo screamer helped Manchester United beat a Europe XI to celebrate the EU’s 50th anniversary and the Red Devils’ 50 years in European competition — whilst raising £1.25 million for charity.

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ALEX FERGUSON is convinced the sheer speed of Cristiano Ronaldo’s feet will rob the Manchester United winger of penalties.

Parma have signed Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi on loan until the end of the season.

China international Dong Fangzhou has signed a new deal with Manchester United and has been cleared to play for the Barclays Premiership leaders.

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson has accepted Jose Mourinho’s assertion that Chelsea could find a different level as the battle for the Premiership title hots up — he thinks they might get worse.

China international Dong Fangzhou will get the chance to live his Manchester United dream after the Red Devils finally secured a work permit for the young striker.

Kaizer Chiefs 0 Manchester United 0 (Kaizer Chiefs won 4-3 on penalties)

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RYAN GIGGS has emphasised the need to get off to a fast start if Manchester United are to stand any chance of landing a ninth Premiership title.

Two more of Manchester United’s youngsters have joined feeder club Royal Antwerp on loan for the remainder of the campaign.

Manchester United have agreed to extend their partnership with international children’s charity UNICEF for another four years.

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ALEX FERGUSON remains convinced there is barely a gap between Manchester United and champions Chelsea.

SOUTH KOREAN Park Ji-sung’s move to Manchester United will make him Asia’s most famous soccer player, Asian Football Confederation general secretary Peter Velappan said yesterday.

Manchester United will launch an Asian charm offensive next summer in a bid to extend their 40-million fan base in the region.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Chinese prodigy Dong Fangzhou.

AMERICAN hero Tim Howard cannot believe how easily his Manchester United team-mates dismiss outside pressures and remain fully focused on their pursuit of glory.

ALEX Ferguson revealed last night that Chinese target Dong Fangzhou wants to come to Old Trafford.

Manchester United's £1m-plus (€1.4m) move for Chinese star Dong Fangzhou has hit a snag, according to the Daily Star.