Philippe Coutinho is still a wanted man, according to the Daily Mirror.

Ajax, creators of their own legend, were largely authors of their own downfall in Stockholm last night, writes Liam Mackey.

Few tears may have been shed when Louis van Gaal left Carrington for the final time, but in years to come Man United fans may well be thankful for his uncomfortable two-year residency.

Louis Van Gaal has hailed Wayne Rooney’s dressing room blast at his Manchester United team-mates and says it reminded him of the rant that led to one of his most coveted managerial moments.

Louis van Gaal is not concerned about Wayne Rooney’s form despite the fact he has gone over 15 hours without a Premier League goal.

Man United 3 Liverpool 1: Michael Carrick was not alone in expressing surprise when Louis van Gaal paid an astronomical fee for the young French forward Anthony Martial earlier this month. The Man United midfielder confessed he barely recognised the name of his new team-mate when his club sent a cheque for nearly £40m to AS Monaco.

Louis van Gaal has been telling Manchester United’s players to think of beating Stoke while they are in bed.

Legends from soccer, GAA and rugby have come out in support of a campaign to raise funds for a memorial for a footballer who was the first Irish man to play for Manchester United.

Holland will on Monday meet Chile in a play-off for top spot in Group B after World Cup holders Spain crashed out of the tournament.

WORLD CUP GROUP B:

Far from a concern, the amount of time it has taken for Louis van Gaal to finally be confirmed as Manchester United manager should serve as a source of encouragement for the club.

Manchester United are "90%" certain of appointing Louis van Gaal as manager by the end of the season, sources have told the Irish Examiner.

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Manchester United have distanced themselves from reports in Holland that Louis van Gaal has agreed a three-year deal to become their new manager.

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When Holland’s divided and reportedly dysfunctional team lost to Denmark at Euro 2012 a tabloid newspaper back home in the Netherlands ran a headline that read ‘Legoland beat Egoland’; so goodness knows what kind of abuse is heading Bert van Marwijk’s way today after his team lost 2-1 to Germany to stand on the brink of elimination.

Talk about making an impact.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo be crowned king of Europe by claiming the tournament’s Golden Boot?

IT’S not that long since Ajax were the best club in the world.

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk is hopeful that Robin van Persie will be fit for Arsenal duty this weekend after suffering an injury on international duty on Tuesday night.

WOLVES manager Mick McCarthy is hoping Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne will not come back to haunt him tomorrow after recommending the defender to Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill.

Former Holland striker Patrick Kluivert has rejected the offer of a trial at English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws has revealed that Holland striker Patrick Kluivert is interested in joining the Owls on trial.

Sheffield Wednesday have offered a trial to former Holland striker Patrick Kluivert.

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Ajax sparked fresh life into the Eredivisie title race today by thrashing leaders PSV Eindhoven 5-1 at the Philips Stadion.

PSV Eindhoven captain Phillip Cocu agrees with his coach Ronald Koeman that the two-legged meeting with Arsenal is likely to be an entirely different type of game to their encounters with Liverpool this season.

ARSENE WENGER believes Cesc Fabregas would not be the same player if he did not posses such a fierce “winning mentality”.

DUTCH giants Ajax’s faltering title hopes were dealt another blow on Saturday but Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven got back on track for a third successive crown with three points against ADO Den Haag.

Keeper Shay Given is urging Newcastle to prove their Carling Cup credentials by dumping Barclays Premiership champions Chelsea out of the quarter-finals.

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Liverpool have allowed defender Jan Kromkamp to join PSV Eindhoven.

LIVERPOOL have acquired an “icon” who will prove he is more than just a World Cup finals flop.

Bayern Munich are preparing to offload a striker should they complete the transfer of Ruud van Nistelrooy from Manchester United.

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JOSE MOURINHO has the chance to make up for one of the few disappointments in his short Chelsea career after his side were drawn at home to Newcastle in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

BARCELONA’s grip on the Spanish title shows little sign of loosening after another classy display saw them cruise past Real Mallorca 3-0 last night.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness has defended his decision to offload 10 first-team players during the summer despite the injury crisis which has left him fighting for his job.

ALBERT LUQUE completed his move to Newcastle yesterday and immediately set his sights on ending his goal-drought against Manchester United.

NEWCASTLE could be tempted by the bait of Robbie Keane if Tottenham propose a part-exchange deal for Jermaine Jenas.

Newcastle could be tempted by the bait of Robbie Keane if Tottenham propose a part-exchange deal for Jermaine Jenas.

Newcastle manager Graeme Souness believes he has “a good chance” of pulling off a sensational swoop for Real Madrid striker Michael Owen.

Newcastle have not given up hope of landing Real Madrid striker Michael Owen but realise they cannot compete with Manchester United and Liverpool for his signature.