Manchester United: Sir Alex Ferguson was ‘TERRIFIED’ of Steve McManaman, says Peter Schmeichel

Sir Alex Ferguson was ‘TERRIFIED’ of Steve McManaman, says Peter Schmeichel, who claims the legendary Manchester United boss even had special plans to mark the ex-Liverpool midfielder out of 1996 FA Cup final… but was convinced not to! Sir Alex Ferguson was ‘terrified’ of Steve McManaman, says Peter Schmeichel The legendary Manchester United boss was … Read more

FA Cup third round draw LIVE: Premier League and Championship clubs learn their fate

FA Cup third round draw LIVE: Swindon host Manchester City, Liverpool draw Shrewsbury at Anfield while Chelsea will host Chesterfield at Stamford Bridge The draw for the FA Cup third round takes place on Monday evening at 7pm  It will be made shortly before Boreham Wood play St Albans to finish round two  Teams from the … Read more

IFAB to discuss 25-MINUTE half-time to accommodate Super Bowl-style shows

EXCLUSIVE: Football’s lawmakers IFAB to discuss increasing half-time to 25 MINUTES in a bid to accommodate Super Bowl-style entertainment shows Extending the traditional 15-minute half-time period is up for debate this week The International Football Association Board are to hold a meeting on Thursday Sportsmail understands the game’s lawmakers will broach the topic of half-time The … Read more

FA Cup second round draw: Seventh-tier side Buxton, who are the lowest-ranked team, host Morecambe

Seventh-tier side Buxton, who are the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup, will host Morecambe in the second round as seven non-league sides keep their dream alive The 20 fixtures of the FA Cup second round were announced on Monday Seven non-league clubs have already booked their spot in the second round There are … Read more

MARK CLATTENBURG: Sorry, but I wanted England knocked out at Euro 2016 so I’d get the final!

MARK CLATTENBURG: Sorry, but I wanted England knocked out at Euro 2016 so I’d get the final! Life as a ref at a major tournament is a bit of a rollercoaster… especially with Daily Mail photographers hanging around! By Mark Clattenburg for the Daily Mail Published: 20:16 BST, 10 June 2021 | Updated: 20:31 BST, … Read more

Manchester United midfielder Fred racially abused on social media following FA Cup loss to Leicester

Manchester United midfielder Fred racially abused on social media following his mistake in FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Leicester, with Brazilian targeted with monkey emojis on his Instagram page Manchester United fell out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 loss to Leicester on Sunday Fred had one of his worst games in red and … Read more

Manchester United midfielder Fred racially abused on social media following FA Cup loss to Leicester

Manchester United midfielder Fred racially abused on social media following his mistake in FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Leicester, with Brazilian targeted with monkey emojis on his Instagram page Manchester United fell out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 loss to Leicester on Sunday Fred had one of his worst games in red and … Read more

Oliver Dowden says Government is considering Covid ‘certificates’

The Culture Secretary today said coronavirus ‘certificates’ were being considered as a way of getting people back to large events this summer – but sparked confusion when he failed to answer how many fans would be allowed in stadiums.  Oliver Dowden said ministers were reviewing the possibility of introducing a document providing proof that a person … Read more

FA Cup will herald a summer of spectator sport as Ministers prepare for stadiums to reopen 

FA Cup semi-final test events will herald a summer of spectator sport as Ministers prepare for football stadiums, nightclubs and theatres to reopen Events are expected to use pre-admission Covid testing and social distancing Prime Minister will receive a report on results of pilots before giving green light Premier League planning to allow fans to … Read more

Ian St John: Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker dies at 82

Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker Ian St John, who partnered Jimmy Greaves on the much-loved Saturday football show Saint and Greavsie, has died at the age of 82 Former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John has died at the age of 82 St John won two First Division titles at Anfield as well … Read more