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New Real Madrid signing David Beckham was given a rapturous welcome by fans in Japan today after jetting in for a tour of the Far East.

Joan Laporta was tonight elected the new president of Barcelona, clearing the first hurdle in his attempt to sign England captain David Beckham from Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson claimed Ryan Giggs was “back to his best” after the Welshman’s double had inspired Manchester United to a 6-0 FA Cup demolition of West Ham.

Alfie Haaland will not be appearing at the Reebok Stadium tomorrow to speak in defence of Manchester United captain Roy Keane.

Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon expects David Beckham to be at Old Trafford next season despite persistent reports linking him to Real Madrid.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted injuries and suspension to key personnel had cost his side after today’s 3-2 defeat to Leeds handed the Premier League title back to Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his Manchester United side must strike first at Old Trafford in a fortnight if they are to stand any chance of staging one of the great Champions League comebacks.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes could make a shock return to first-team action at Charlton on Saturday.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson praised his centre-back partnership of Rio Ferdinand and Laurent Blanc as the Reds weathered a second-half storm to emerge from Leverkusen with a 2-1 victory.

Ryan Giggs admits the pain of a summer at home is driving him on this season for club and country.

Gary Neville is ready to make his comeback for Manchester United after being out of action since April.

Manchester United will hit Bayer Leverkusen with their big guns blazing in a determined bid to clinch a Champions’ League top spot.

Steve Finnan and Alain Goma are expected to return from injury to shore up Fulham’s defence for the Premiership showdown with Manchester United at Loftus Road tomorrow.

Inter Milan directors admit they are monitoring the form of Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs and Arsenal’s Fredrik Ljungberg – but say no formal bid has been lodged for either player yet.

It has been reported that Manchester United have accepted a £15m (€21m) bid from Chelsea for Juan Sebastien Veron.

Ronaldinho does not regret his decision to snub Manchester United in favour of Barcelona and has asked the Old Trafford club to accept his decision in a sporting manner.

Manchester United unveiled new signings Cristiano Ronaldo and Kleberson at Old Trafford with Sir Alex Ferguson proclaiming: "We have signed two fantastic players."

Jermain Defoe insists he will not let talk of a big-money move to Manchester United unsettle him.

Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United must maintain a winning mentality if they are to stand any chance of landing the Premiership title this season.