Keane revealed his reservations about how much football can hope to achieve in the face of such horror.

"It is no secret that I had been an admirer of Antonio's long before I joined the club," said Jose Mourinho.

Pep Guardiola is also expecting to be busy this summer.

Manchester United and Manchester City have pledged £1million to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.

United's first continental trophy in nine years brings with it the welcome boon of Champions League qualification after a disappointing Premier League campaign.

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Manchester United players dedicated their Europa League success to the victims of Monday's terror attack.

Ajax 0, Manchester United 2: Manchester United pulled together in their city's time of darkness, showing no little skill and spirit to overcome Ajax and win the Europa League.

"This behaviour is grossly negligent and hurts the entire team."

United fans stood unbowed in the wake of the attack that rocked their city.

Valdes made 28 appearances last season, having joined from Manchester United.

It comes after team-mate Yaya Toure and his agent pledged to donate £100,000 to help the victims.

The long wait is over at the Markets Field with the news that Limerick will unveil Neil McDonald as their new manager tomorrow morning, reports soccer correspondent  Liam Mackey.

"The pitch is the players' stage and it is only fitting that their achievements are celebrated there"

"A European trophy is a European trophy"

Jose Mourinho has faced a fixture pile-up unlike anything he has experienced.

Manchester United and Manchester City will do battle Houston.

The 32-year-old was largely frozen out under Mourinho at Old Trafford and left to join MLS side Chicago Fire in March.

The 54-year-old Scot has accepted his share of the blame for a relegation which has ended the club's 10-year stay in the Premier League.

Goals from Victor Wanyama and Harry Kane ensured a happy farewell to the club's 118-year-old home.