Van Gaal’s Dutch side will play Argentina in the World Cup last four therefore keeping him in Brazil until the final weekend as United, meanwhile, prepare to embark for their USA tour on the 18th.

The two 16-year-olds, of Somali origin, flew from Manchester Airport to Turkey on June 26 and are believed to have followed their elder brother, a fighter for the extremist militant group Isis, to the war-torn country.

A suspected hit and run driver has been arrested after a man was struck at high speed and left with severe fractures to his legs, body and face at a Bolton takeaway.

Former world champion boxer Khan was arrested for allegedly attacking two teenagers in the early hours of Friday in connection to the assault on Russell Street in Heaton, the boxer being released on bail until mid-July.

Manchester City’s cousins from Down Under – after Melbourne Heart were rebranded last month – are holding a 17-day training camp in the UK before returning to Australia for their FFA Cup clash against Sydney FC.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are hoping to encourage more people than ever before to sign the Organ Donor Register in time for National Transplant Week.

The figures show there were more than 8000 cases of young people allegedly abusing children across the UK since 2012.

The legendary Hogwarts Express is set to embark on a magical journey around the country making stops in Manchester, Bolton and Wigan.

Billy and Stephen Collinge were awarded the superstar award from the Sandee School of boxing after excelling in Muay Thai and overcoming very different challenges

Cushing is hopeful that their “unique” style of play can bring them further success this season with City in their debut season.

The 21-year-old Orrica-GreenEDGE rider, who was last weekend competing in the National Road Championships in Abergavenney, will line up as one of only four Brits for the Grand Depart of this year’s Tour in Leeds on Saturday.