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Midfielder Yaya Toure tells BBC Sport that Wednesday’s Champions League final between his Barca side and Manchester United will rubber-stamp who is the best team in the world.

Sir Alex Ferguson says his quest for European glory is driven by a determination to prove he is not too old for the job.

Police warn Manchester United fans without tickets not to travel to Rome for the Champions League final.

Hull escape relegation from the Premier League by the skin of their teeth as they lose to Manchester United but results elsewhere go their way.

FC UNITED have laughed off a claim by Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore that it is more expensive to watch them than Bolton.


Scudamore made the bizarre claims in a radio interview on Wednesday night.

FC UNITED have laughed off a claim by Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore that it is more expensive to watch them than Bolton.


Scudamore made the bizarre claims in a radio interview on Wednesday night.

AILING non-Leaguers Hyde United were last night breathing a big sigh of relief after being given another eight weeks to beat the threat of closure.


The extension comes after a winding-up motion brought against the Tigers by HM Revenue and Customs was adjourned at a High Court hearing in London until late July.


HMRC agreed to the adjournment, giving Hyde an additional two months to reach a settlement over unpaid tax, following talks with the club’s chairman, Steve Hartley.

AILING non-Leaguers Hyde United were last night breathing a big sigh of relief after being given another eight weeks to beat the threat of closure.


The extension comes after a winding-up motion brought against the Tigers by HM Revenue and Customs was adjourned at a High Court hearing in London until late July.


HMRC agreed to the adjournment, giving Hyde an additional two months to reach a settlement over unpaid tax, following talks with the club’s chairman, Steve Hartley.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is likely to play in the Champions League final against Barcelona.

Former Manchester United striker Lou Macari says the Champions League final between his old club and Barcelona is too close to call.

John O’Shea insists earning a place in Manchester United’s Champions League final team will count for little unless the holders retain their trophy.

Manchester United fans are being urged to avoid Rome’s tourist areas when they visit for the Champions League final.

FC United say they have received more than £25,000 of pledges in the first few days of their ground-breaking season ticket deal.


The Rebels have allowed their fans to name their own price for tickets for next season in the Unibond premier division, having set a minimum of £90, which is £50 less than last season’s price.


The club says it is delighted with a “fantastic response”, but added: “We still have a long way to go to hit our £125,000 target, but the signs are encouraging and it is clear from the amounts being pledged that everyone is taking our collective responsibility seriously.”

FC United say they have received more than £25,000 of pledges in the first few days of their ground-breaking season ticket deal.


The Rebels have allowed their fans to name their own price for tickets for next season in the Unibond premier division, having set a minimum of £90, which is £50 less than last season’s price.


The club says it is delighted with a “fantastic response”, but added: “We still have a long way to go to hit our £125,000 target, but the signs are encouraging and it is clear from the amounts being pledged that everyone is taking our collective responsibility seriously.”

Man Utd fans can look forward to a victory parade in the city if the Reds triumph over Barcelona in the 2009 Champions League Final.

Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster is ruled out for the rest of the season with a thumb injury.

BBC Manchester’s Steve Wyeth on why Man Utd went the distance in the title race

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez and Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson are urged to “move on” from their rift by the League Managers Association.

Manchester United have not ruled out paying the £25.5m required to sign striker Carlos Tevez on a permanent deal, says chief executive David Gill.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson barely savours winning his 11th Premier League title before targeting a fourth consecutive triumph.

Gary Neville pays tribute to the whole Manchester United squad as the club win their 11th Premier League title.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says the amount of money that title rivals Manchester United have to spend is the difference between the teams.

Manchester United clinch their 11th Premier League title - equalling Liverpool’s record of 18 league crowns - after drawing with Arsenal.

ALTRINCHAM boss Graham Heathcote has released three players to make room for new signings this summer.


He has freed midfielder Warren Peyton, who made 152 Blue Square Premier appearances in four years with Alty, together with defender Chris Lane and striker Joe O’Neill.

ALTRINCHAM boss Graham Heathcote has released three players to make room for new signings this summer.


He has freed midfielder Warren Peyton, who made 152 Blue Square Premier appearances in four years with Alty, together with defender Chris Lane and striker Joe O’Neill.

Sir Alex Feguson has warned Man Utd against being complacent against Arsenal on Saturday, even though a draw will earn them the Premier League title.

Manchester City Council confirms a victory parade will take place for Manchester United if the club win the Champions League final.

Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand hails the impact and influence of his older brother Rio on his career.

FC UNITED have come up with a novel way of beating the recession - by allowing their supporters to name their own price for a season ticket!


The Rebels, who play in the Unibond League, are the first football club to use the scheme, which relies on the goodwill of their fans to beat the credit crunch.

FC UNITED have come up with a novel way of beating the recession - by allowing their supporters to name their own price for a season ticket!


The Rebels, who play in the Unibond League, are the first football club to use the scheme, which relies on the goodwill of their fans to beat the credit crunch.

A successful England bid to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup would involve the use of Wembley and other football stadia, BBC Sport understands.

HYDE United are facing a fight for survival after it emerged HM Revenue and Customs have started winding-up proceedings against them over unpaid tax.


   The cash-strapped Tameside non-Leaguers, who are understood to have debts of around £200,000, have confirmed that chairman Steve Hartley has held talks with HMRC in a bid to secure more time to reach a settlement.

HYDE United are facing a fight for survival after it emerged HM Revenue and Customs have started winding-up proceedings against them over unpaid tax.


   The cash-strapped Tameside non-Leaguers, who are understood to have debts of around £200,000, have confirmed that chairman Steve Hartley has held talks with HMRC in a bid to secure more time to reach a settlement.

Michael Carrick’s late winner at Wigan moves Man Utd to within one point of a third successive Premier League title.

Norwich City will take on a Manchester United XI in a pre-season friendly at Carrow Road on Saturday, 25 July.

STEVE Young will get back behind the wheel of his 40-tonne truck on Tuesday and reflect on the day he drove little Glossop to Wembley.


The manager of the Hillmen, who doubles as an HGV driver, was the proudest man on the planet as he led out his team in front of a colourful 12,212 crowd for the FA Vase final.


Those fans were a little lost in the vastness of the new stadium, but they still managed to turn their grand day out into a carnival of jester hats, daft wigs, and klaxons.

STEVE Young will get back behind the wheel of his 40-tonne truck on Tuesday and reflect on the day he drove little Glossop to Wembley.


The manager of the Hillmen, who doubles as an HGV driver, was the proudest man on the planet as he led out his team in front of a colourful 12,212 crowd for the FA Vase final.


Those fans were a little lost in the vastness of the new stadium, but they still managed to turn their grand day out into a carnival of jester hats, daft wigs, and klaxons.

As Manchester United close in on the title, a war of words emerges between manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Carlos Tevez’s adviser over the striker’s future.

Sir Alex Ferguson expects little transfer activity at Manchester United this summer, insisting there are no players he is keen to sign.

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says he expects to be fit for the Champions League final against Manchester United despite picking up a thigh injury.

Manchester United signs a £10m sponsorship deal with India’s largest mobile phone network Airtel.

GLOSSOP is in the grip of Wembley fever as thousands of local soccer fans prepare to cheer on North End in Sunday’s FA Carlsberg Vase final.


The Hillmen’s historic trip to the national stadium, where they will face Whitley Bay, has led to an unprecedented wave of interest in the Surrey Street club, who have battled through nine rounds in a cup run which has spanned more than seven months.

GLOSSOP is in the grip of Wembley fever as thousands of local soccer fans prepare to cheer on North End in Sunday’s FA Carlsberg Vase final.


The Hillmen’s historic trip to the national stadium, where they will face Whitley Bay, has led to an unprecedented wave of interest in the Surrey Street club, who have battled through nine rounds in a cup run which has spanned more than seven months.

Uefa have played down fears of fan violence at this year’s Champions League final in Rome

Manchester United move a step closer to retaining the Premier League title after comfortably beating rivals Manchester City.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher and Barcelona’s Eric Abidal and Dani Alves will miss the Champions League final after Uefa rejects appeals.

Sir Alex Ferguson says Arsenal were unable to handle Cristiano Ronaldo as his Manchester United side beat the Gunners 3-1 to reach the Champions League final.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s daughter-in-law and grandson are seriously injured in a road accident, police say.

Manchester United’s Darren Fletcher will miss the Champions League final after Uefa confirms his red card against Arsenal will stand.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims his side will produce a “magnificent” team display to overcome Manchester United in their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.