JOHN MAGNIER and JP McManus increased their stake in Manchester United just a week after reports said they were preparing to dispose their entire holding.

ONE minute he’s deified, the next he’s crucified. So what makes one of soccer’s most controversial figures tick?

ARSENAL’S run to the Champions League final has seen them eclipse Chelsea’s earnings for television income and prize money in the 2005-06 season.

AFTER four weeks of intense speculation, England will finally discover whether Wayne Rooney has any chance of going to the World Cup today.

ALEX FERGUSON has pleaded with Manchester United fans to call off their planned protest on Cheltenham Gold Cup Day.

MALCOLM GLAZER is within touching distance of owning 100% of Manchester United.

Manchester United have made an improved offer to goalkeeper David De Gea in an attempt to finally agree upon a contract extension.

A UK promotions company co-owned by former Ireland and Manchester United player Denis Irwin has accumulated profits of almost £600,000 (€670,000) since it was set up in 2014, according to newly filed accounts.

The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, is to attend the sold-out Liam Miller benefit match later this month in Cork.

In what was a special occasion that will live long in the memories of all those that were there, Manchester United defeated the Celtic / Republic of Ireland in a fitting tribute to the late Liam Miller.

Louis van Gaal has said he was unhappy with the way Manchester United successor Jose Mourinho treated Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Manchester United insist goalkeeper David de Gea will not be frozen out of the team even if he refuses to sign a new contract.

Manchester City have made a profit for the first time since the club’s takeover by Sheikh Mansour in 2008 – and despite what the chairman describes as a “below par” season on the pitch.

West Ham manager Harry Redknapp was left awestruck by Manchester United's display in a 3-1 New Year's Day defeat for the Irons at Old Trafford.