Septemvri Simitli Overview

The long-running legal dispute between Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo has taken another dramatic turn as the Italian giants refuse to accept defeat. Despite multiple rulings in favour of the Portuguese superstar, the club has confirmed it will escalate the matter to the highest level of the Italian judiciary.

Michael Carrick is facing the first major crisis of his Manchester United managerial tenure following a dismal start to the new Premier League season. Despite the mounting pressure at Old Trafford, the club's hierarchy have reportedly reached a definitive conclusion regarding the former midfielder's immediate future.

Lisandro Martinez has come in for some criticism at Manchester United, but former Red Devils defender Paul Parker has told GOAL that more questions should be asked of Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro. The former is considered to have “no legs to get back”, while the latter looks like a “bag of nerves” when being asked to operate as a centre-half.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has voiced his deep concerns regarding the atmosphere at Old Trafford, suggesting that captain Bruno Fernandes is nearing a breaking point. With the Red Devils struggling for form, the club's record goalscorer believes a tactical shift is essential to prevent a complete fallout between the manager and his star man.