Thierry Henry saiu em defesa do atacante do Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé, insistindo que seu compatriota francês tem sido injustamente criticado em sua carreira devido aos altos padrões esperados dele. Mbappé alcançou o estrelato no AS Monaco antes de garantir uma transferência milionária para o Paris Saint-Germain e conquistar a Copa do Mundo com a França como titular importante, ainda na adolescência. Até o momento, Mbappé marcou 365 gols em 460 partidas pelo clube, além de 55 gols em 94 partidas pela França, ficando atrás apenas de Olivier Giroud na lista dos maiores artilheiros de todos os tempos da seleção francesa. Apesar de tantos elogios, Mbappé nunca ganhou a Liga dos Campeões como jogador e, apesar de ser cotado para levar para casa muitos prêmios Ballon d'Or em uma era pós-duopólio de Lionel Messi e Cristiano Ronaldo, ele ainda não conquistou uma Bola de Ouro para si mesmo.
O capitão da Inglaterra, Harry Kane, liderou as homenagens a Kyle Walker depois que o veterano zagueiro anunciou sua aposentadoria do futebol internacional. O lateral-direito do Burnley, de 35 anos, decidiu encerrar sua carreira na seleção inglesa após disputar 96 partidas e representar seu país em cinco grandes torneios, ao longo de um período de 14 anos no mais alto nível do futebol.
Após uma ilustre trajetória internacional de 15 anos, o lendário zagueiro Kyle Walker anunciou oficialmente sua aposentadoria da seleção inglesa. O astro do Burnley, de 35 anos, deixa um legado notável de 96 partidas pela seleção, tendo desempenhado um papel fundamental na transformação da sorte dos Três Leões em cinco grandes torneios e várias finais históricas.
O ex-meio-campista do Chelsea, Carney Chukwuemeka, comprometeu-se oficialmente a jogar pela seleção da Áustria. O astro do Borussia Dortmund, que representou a Inglaterra nas categorias de base, agora está pronto para se juntar ao ex-técnico do Manchester United, Ralf Rangnick.
Uma revelação sobre uma nova “história de três temporadas” para Ted Lasso foi feita antes de Jason Sudeikis e companhia apresentarem a quarta temporada da produção vencedora do Emmy Award. Com a temporada inicial chegando ao fim em 2023, fãs de todo o mundo estão se preparando para um retorno ao mundo do AFC Richmond. Um dos co-criadores da série deu a entender que há muito mais histórias para contar.
O craque do Everton, Jack Grealish, compartilhou uma mensagem desafiadora com os torcedores enquanto continua sua recuperação de uma lesão no pé que encerrou sua temporada. O jogador da seleção inglesa, atualmente emprestado pelo Manchester City ao Goodison Park, foi forçado a se submeter a uma cirurgia no mês passado após sofrer uma fratura por estresse durante uma partida da Premier League contra seu ex-clube, o Aston Villa, em janeiro.
Manchester United, often simply referred to as "United," are one of the most iconic and successful football clubs in the world, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The club was founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878 by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway depot at Newton Heath. The team changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to its current home, Old Trafford, in 1910.
Famous players
Manchester United have been home to some of the greatest footballers in history. Sir Bobby Charlton, a World Cup winner with England in 1966, is arguably the most iconic figure in the club's history. Other legendary players include George Best, known for his flair and skill, and Eric Cantona, who brought a winning mentality to the club during the 1990s. More recent stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and Paul Scholes have also contributed significantly to the club's success.
Honours
Manchester United are one of the most decorated clubs in English football, having won a record 20 Premier League titles (formerly the First Division). They have also lifted the FA Cup 12 times, the League Cup five times, and the UEFA Champions League three times. The club's dominance in English football was particularly evident during the 1990s and early 2000s under manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Managers
Sir Alex Ferguson is undoubtedly the most successful manager in Manchester United's history. He spent 26 years at the club, leading them to an unprecedented era of success. Before Ferguson, managers like Matt Busby and Wilf McGuinness played crucial roles in shaping the club's identity. More recent managers, including David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, and José Mourinho, have faced the challenge of maintaining the club's high standards.
Stadium
Old Trafford, often referred to as the "Theatre of Dreams," is one of the most famous stadiums in the world. With a capacity of roughly 75,000, it is among the largest football stadiums in the United Kingdom. The stadium has hosted numerous major matches, including UEFA Champions League finals and FIFA World Cup matches.
Location
Manchester United are based in the city of Manchester, which is located in the northwest of England. The club's home ground, Old Trafford, is situated in the Trafford borough. Manchester is a major industrial city with a rich footballing heritage.
Owners
In February 2024, British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company, INEOS, acquired a significant 25% stake in Manchester United. This acquisition granted Ratcliffe sporting control over the club, placing him in a position to influence key decisions related to its operations.
Ratcliffe has already made a substantial financial commitment to Manchester United. His large investments demonstrate his dedication to the club's success and his willingness to provide the necessary resources for its growth.
Frequently asked questions
When were Chelsea founded?
Chelsea were founded on March 10, 1905, following Gus Mears' acquisition of the Stamford Bridge in 1904. Several names were put up for consideration: Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC, and London FC. However, all these names were rejected and the name Chelsea F.C. was finally selected.
Who are the owners of Chelsea?
Chelsea are co-owned by an American consortium consisting of Todd Boehly, Mark Walter. Hansjorg Wyss, and Behdad Eghbali-led Clearlake Capital. Boehly, Walter, and Wyss each own a 12.8% stake in the club, while Clearlake Capital are the majority shareholder with a 61.5% stake.
What is Chelsea's stadium called?
Chelsea's stadium is known as the Stamford Bridge and has been the club's home venue ever since their inception in 1905. Interestingly, the Stamford Bridge was owned by a separate company after businessman Ken Bates bought the club in the 1980s, when they were on the verge of bankruptcy and stuck in the second division. In 1992, however, after a long-fought legal battle and a 'Save The Bridge' campaign from the fans, Chelsea regained ownership of the stadium.
What is Stamford Bridge's capacity?
The Stamford Bridge has a capacity of around 40,000.
How many trophies have Chelsea won?
Chelsea have won an impressive 32 trophies throughout their history, including two Champions League titles and six English top-flight titles.
How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Chelsea won?
Chelsea have won the English top flight on six occasions, with their most recent title coming at the end of the 2016-17 season.
Who has made the most appearances for Chelsea?
Legendary defender Ron Harris holds the record for making the most appearances for Chelsea, featuring for the club in 795 games, ahead of Peter Bonetti and John Terry. The latter two are the only other players along with Harris to make over 700 appearances for the club.
Who is Chelsea's all-time top goalscorer?
Frank Lampard, arguably the greatest Chelsea player ever, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, netting the ball into the net 211 times in 648 games. The fact that he was a midfielder makes the feat all the more impressive.
Which famous players have played for Chelsea?
Didier Drogba, John Terry, Eden Hazard, Claude Makelele, Arjen Robben, Petr Cech, Michael Ballack, and David Luiz are some of the most famous players to have represented Chelsea.
Which famous managers have been in charge of Chelsea?
Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, and Maurizio Sarri are among the biggest managerial names to have been a part of Chelsea's eminent history.
What is Chelsea's nickname?
Chelsea are called The Blues, which is a reference to the colour of their kit since the early 20th century.