American goalkeeper Tim Howard was a shock starter for Manchester United in the Community Shield today.

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta insists David Beckham would be better off at the Nou Camp rather than Real Madrid.

Barclaycard Premiership newcomers Portsmouth will kick off their first season back in the top flight for 15 years in front of a live television lunchtime audience on Saturday, August 16.

David Beckham today admitted the departure of Vicente del Bosque from Real Madrid has come as a “shock” to him.

Alex Ferguson admitted he was not surprised that Manchester United fought back to salvage a point at Bolton today.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has expressed his annoyance at having to release players for “part-time” international football.

David Beckham has welcomed the return to fitness of his Manchester United team-mate and friend Gary Neville - but insisted that he deserves to be in Sven-Goran Eriksson's England plans on merit.

Juan Sebastian Veron has been ruled out of Manchester United’s crunch Champions League tie with Real Madrid in the Bernabeu tomorrow.

Arguably the best left-sided defender in the world, Lizarazu's attack-minded play provides France with an extra offensive dimension, whilst his speed makes him one of the toughest defensive opponents around.

Eric Djemba-Djemba should be confirmed as Manchester United’s latest signing this afternoon but the Old Trafford outfit are still struggling to push through their major deal for Ronaldinho.

Manchester United-bound goalkeeper Tim Howard is determined to seize his once-in-a-lifetime chance and has pledged to do all he can to make himself a better player once he arrives at Old Trafford.

Juan Sebastian Veron is ready to sign for Chelsea following Manchester United’s acceptance of a £15m (€21m) transfer bid for the Argentinian midfielder.

Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs insists there is still room for improvement following his side’s successful pre-season tour of the United States.

Alex Ferguson believes signing Ronaldinho would have given his Manchester United side a “big chance” in the Champions League.

Damien Duff has met Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri over a possible move to Stamford Bridge.

Andy Cole is set to return to the Blackburn line-up for tomorrow’s Worthington Cup semi-final first leg against his former club Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Ruud van Nistelrooy was again missing from the Manchester United starting line-up for today’s visit of struggling Sunderland to Old Trafford.

David Beckham faces a shoot-out at the OK Corral as he turns cowboy in the latest Pepsi advert.

Blackburn boss Graeme Souness has kept faith with defender Andy Todd for the Worthington Cup semi-final second-leg clash with Manchester United at Ewood Park.

Manchester United closed the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premiership to two points after Diego Forlan's injury-time strike gave them a dramatic 2-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.