Captain Robin van Persie may miss the Netherlands’ World Cup semi-final against Argentina tonight as he is struggling with an upset stomach.

Manchester United are lining up Chile World Cup star Arturo Vidal to join Ander Herrera in their new-look midfield.

Four years ago in Soccer City, as the World Cup final between Spain and Holland ebbed towards a shoot-out, there was concern on the Spanish bench.

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The Glazer family will make around $150m (€112m) by selling part of its stake in Manchester United although the deal will leave the Americans firmly in control of the English soccer club.

Javier Hernandez is unsure whether he will remain at Manchester United next year, but Atletico Madrid are willing to offer the Mexican an escape route from Old Trafford should he decide to leave.

Nemanja Vidic is sure Manchester United are heading back to the big time under Louis van Gaal.

Steven Gerrard has backed Liverpool to bounce back from last season’s end-of-season heartbreak and mount a serious title challenge once again.

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes is in the clear police said after he was investigated over an alleged bar-room bust-up.

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Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy admits he’s flattered by the reported interest from Manchester United and has revealed just how close he came to joining Spurs last year.

Manchester United’s transfer ambitions suffered a significant setback yesterday after new Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri insisted midfielder Arturo Vidal will stay in Turin for the forthcoming season.

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Louis van Gaal will not get drawn into any mind-games with Jose Mourinho this season and he says he still regards the Chelsea manager as his "friend".

Rio Ferdinand admits he was ready to turn to a television career and retire from football before Harry Redknapp offered to bring him to QPR this summer.

Arsenal have signed full-back Calum Chambers from Southampton for an undisclosed fee, the London club have announced.

Do you remember the World Cup, the big football thingy in Brazil just a couple of months ago?

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has welcomed record buy Angel di Maria to Old Trafford with a strong hint more signings could quickly follow.

At just 25, Cavan native Cillian Sheridan is about to contest his third group stage of European competition, for three different clubs in three different countries.

Miroslav Klose claims the years he spent playing under new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal were the hardest of his career.