FIFA’s decision to ask the Spanish Football Federation to monitor Real Madrid’s conduct in the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga has come as a pleasant surprise to Manchester United.

The Football Association have written to Chelsea coach Avram Grant to ask him to explain his remarks about referee Steve Bennett.

Patrice Evra has signed a four-year contract extension at Manchester United.

Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez admits he is “not sure” if he will remain at the club beyond this season.

Manchester United have failed with a bid for Spain striker David Silva, according to the player’s agent.

Footballer Ben Collett, described by Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson as an “outstanding” player, was today awarded more than £4.3m damages at the High Court in London over a tackle which ended his career.

Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United can repeat the heroics of last season after starting their campaign with victory over Portsmouth in the Community Shield at Wembley.

Manchester United prospect Craig Cathcart will not let Northern Ireland down should he be drafted in to face San Marino on Wednesday in a World Cup qualifier.

Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed fresh speculation linking him with Real Madrid and insisted he is happy at Manchester United.

Manchester United remain confident they will increase their shirt sponsorship deal when AIG end their four-year tie-up with the Old Trafford club in 2010.

Gary Neville has been reported to the Football Association following an alleged incident in the tunnel after Manchester United's FA Cup defeat against West Ham.

Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos has claimed he rejected a move to Manchester United three years ago and would do the same again now.

ARSENAL may have beaten Aston Villa yesterday but Hull City midfielder Stephen Hunt has dismissed their hopes of winning a first title since 2004.

CARLOS TEVEZ claims he knew his days at Manchester United were numbered when Dimitar Berbatov joined the club.

CRISTIANO RONALDO believes he deserves to be crowned both European and World Player of the Year.

AMERICAN businessman Malcolm Glazer is to make another attempt to court Manchester United’s Irish investors John Magnier and JP McManus.

CORK CITY'S Shane Long is set to make his full debut for Ireland as Sean McCaffrey's under-19s strive to get their UEFA qualifying challenge back on track against Albania here in Serbia this afternoon.