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JOSE MOURINHO insists he will “not even think or speak” about Zlatan Ibrahimovic until the Manchester United striker is back fit. Manchester United yesterday handed Ibrahimovic a contract until the end of the season. The Swede is out with a knee injury until December and is expected to be fit after Christmas. But Mourinho refused to go into the deal ...

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho has claimed Wayne Rooney told him he would retire from international duty with England. Rooney, who left Manchester United for Everton earlier this summer, stunned the footballing world by announcing his international retirement on Wednesday. But though it came as a shock to many, Jose Mourinho claims the 31-year-old had contacted him to inform him ...

Arsenal face a tricky Europa League group stage with ties against Cologne and Red Star Belgrade as Arsene Wenger’s side play in Europe’s second-tier competition for the first time since 1997. The Gunners were also paired with Belarus club Bate Borisov in Friday’s draw, but it was kinder to another European giant, AC Milan, who face Austria Vienna, AEK Athens ...

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho has lauded Anthony Martial and Henrikh Mkhitaryan for their fine starts to the season. Manchester United boss Mourinho was accused of treating both players harshly last season. But the duo look better off this time out, scoring twice and registering five assists between them from their opening two Premier League games. Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been ...

REAL MADRID star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly demanded the La Liga giants increase his salary to the same as what Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain stars Lionel Messi and Neymar earn. Ronaldo scored 42 goals from 46 games as Real Madrid conquered Spanish and European football last season. But the 32-year-old has endured a rocky summer, threatening to leave Los Blancos ...

MANCHESTER UNITED star Paul Pogba has fended off competition from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to win the Europa League player of the season award. Manchester United won the Europa League last year with Pogba playing a starring role. The France international was criticised by many for his inconsistent displays after arriving from Juventus for a then world-record fee of ...

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN must sell Barcelona target Angel Di Maria before the end of the transfer window to avoid breaking Financial Fair Play rules, according to reports. Angel Di Maria is Barcelona’s top alternative target if they cannot sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool. Barca are furious with PSG for their hostile £200million signing of Neymar this summer. But the transfer means ...

Ghana’s World Cup qualifier opponents, Uganda depart for the North East region of Bukedea to tour as more foreign based players have joined the team. Left back Joseph Ochaya, who features at Zambian side Lusaka Dynamos was the early bird to join the rest of the players. He took part in the friendly match against SC Villa (ended 0-0) on ...

BARCELONA expect a fresh development in their pursuit of Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho in the next 48 hours, reports claim. Barcelona have so far struggled to prise Coutinho away from Liverpool, with the Reds rejecting three bids from the La Liga side. However, Ernesto Valverde’s side remain keen on a deal despite agreeing a £138million fee with Borussia Dortmund for ...

The Premier League Board has announced SB Bortey as the center referee for the Accra derby between Great Olympics and Hearts of Oak on Sunday.  He will be supported by Ben Samari and Emurana Salifu on the lines with McLord Arhin as the fourth referee. Isaac Quaye will be the centre referee for Aduana Stars’s home match against Inter Allies at ...