The fiery Dutchman will start his new role as United boss on Wednesday after deciding against taking a post-World Cup break to take charge in time for United’s pre-season tour of America.
Manchester City and Manchester Metropolitan University have announced a ten-year partnership to ‘build on a vision of a city of sport, health and opportunity’.
Germany won the World Cup without any players from Greater Manchester clubs – but how did the Mancunians who were at the tournament shape up?
The 40-year-old announced his retirement from football at the end of last season after a 23-year career at Old Trafford where he claimed more than 30 major trophies
The staggering figure is more than double the amount current partner Nike pays, who announced earlier this month that they would be ending their relationship from the 2014-15 season after the a 13-year association
The South American pair, along with Sergio Aguero, lost out on glory in Brazil when Mario Gotze fired in an extra-time winner to break Argentine hearts in the Maracana and back home.
Van Gaal will travel to the United States for his first matches in charge of the three-times European champions later this week having steered the Netherlands to third place at the World Cup.
Hannah McColgan, 14, has long been known as one to watch for the future and was at it again on Sunday as she claimed victory at the HSBC Road to Wimbledon North Regional Qualifier at Ilkley Lawn Tennis Club.
Manchester United veterans Phil Neville and Nicky Butt will find out in the coming days whether their services are required at the club for the forthcoming season.
Van Gaal’s first home game at Old Trafford will be against Valencia on August 12, which will be the final pre-season game and has been dubbed as ‘Reunited14’
Samir Nasri celebrated striking a new five-year deal at Manchester City with a golf-themed prank on a club journalist.
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