Back of the net: Bolton MP’s joy as Labour propose to tax Premier League and secure grassroots funding
A new proposal that could mean the Premier League is taxed to fund grass roots football has been welcomed by the MP for Bolton North East.
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The magnificent seven: Ander Herrera-inspired Manchester United leave fans in awe of Van Gaal effect
A brace apiece for Wayne Rooney, Ashley Young and youngster Reece James after Danny Welbeck’s pin-point opener saw the Red Devils overwhelm their American opposition on game one of the USA Tour.
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Run, Bruno, run: Zuculini admits first Manchester City goal down to gruelling training sprints
Zuculini, 21, is still awaiting Premier League ratification for his move from Racing Club in Argentina to join compatriots Willy Caballero, Martin Demichelis, Sergio Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta at the Etihad and wasted little time in notching City’s USA tour opener, hooking the ball home after three minutes.
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Comment: Manchester United’s seventh heaven is flying start for Dutchman Louis van Gaal’s revolution
Louis van Gaal got off to the perfect start as Manchester United manager – setting the benchmark for the season with a 7-0 win over LA Galaxy.
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There must be an angel… Manchester City’s Dedryck Boyata dedicates Sporting Kansas win to late cousin
Goals from Bruno Zuculini, Boyata, Aleksandar Kolarov and Nigerian Kelechi Icheanacho wrapped up the match against their MLS opponents for City’s first game of their USA tour.
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Alexander ‘The Great’ Ustinov steps in to face Tyson Fury at Manchester arena after Chisora checks out
On Monday it was announced that the eagerly anticipated rematch between heavyweight’s Fury and Dereck Chisora was off after the Londoner fractured is hand in sparring
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Game of two halves: Woodward and Van Gaal offer differing viewpoints on Manchester United future
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says he’s looking forward to working with manager Louis van Gaal though he may not have it as easy as he would like.
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Manchester United ‘anxious’ to follow Van Gaal’s training regime to put last season’s horrorshow behind them
Louis van Gaal is already impressed by his squad’s adaptability to his training methods as he prepares to take charge of his first match as Manchester United boss.
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Manchester City investigate claims of racism in Under-21 friendly after coach Patrick Vieira orders players off field
Manchester City representatives are liaising with Croatian officials after the Blues’ Under-21 side walked off in protest after a player was allegedly racially abused.
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Dream come true: Lancashire wicketkeeper Jos Buttler earns England Test debut call up against India
Lancashire wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has been called up to the England squad to replace the injured Matt Prior for the third Test against India.
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Unleash the (Tyson) Fury! Boxer accidentally calls out women’s footballer before challenging ‘anyone’ in Bolton
The Liverpool Ladies FC player suffered a case of mistaken identity after Fury asked her for a fight