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📽️ | Man Utd wonderkid Gabriel scores Ronaldo-esque screamer

Manchester United have a long and storied history of developing world-class talent, but the latest sensation emerging from Carrington is generating a level of excitement rarely seen in recent years. JJ Gabriel, the 15-year-old wonderkid who has already made history at the club, left spectators speechless during an Under-18 Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest with a performance that evoked memories of a young Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kai Rooney inspires Man Utd U18s to cup final

Manchester United's Under-18s secured a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory over West Ham in extra-time to reach the Premier League Cup final. Watched by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, 16-year-old Kai Rooney mirrored his father's big-game legacy, coming off the bench to seal the win alongside standout talent JJ Gabriel. The young Red Devils now prepare to face Crystal Palace.

Wayne Rooney watches son Kai comes on as sub for Man Utd U18s

Wayne Rooney was in attendance as his son Kai came on as a substitute for Manchester United's Under-18s in the 6-1 thrashing of Derby County at Carrington on Wednesday afternoon. However, the 16-year-old's appearance was overshadowed as another Red Devils wonderkid impressed with two goals in the Under-18 Premier League.

'Another howler' - Arsenal & Spurs fans rage at officials over pen call

Arsenal and Tottenham fans joined forces to rage at match officials after Newcastle were awarded a controversial late penalty against Spurs in the Premier League on Tuesday. Rodrigo Bentancur was penalised for fouling Dan Burn in the area in the 86th minute, leaving fans furious at the decision. Anthony Gordon converted the spot-kick to make it 2-1, but Cristian Romero rescued a draw for the visitors in stoppage time.

Another Liverpool thrashing! Gabriel stars as Man Utd U18s win 7-0

Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel rubbed further salt into Liverpool’s wounds as he celebrated like Alexander Isak after netting a hat-trick in his side’s 7-0 thrashing of the Reds’ Under-18s on Saturday. The highly-rated 15-year-old enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a remarkable performance which helped Darren Fletcher’s youngsters move up to third in the U18 Premier League table.

Man Utd boost in keeping 'Kid Messi' away from Arsenal

Manchester United's hopes of keeping teenage sensation JJ Gabriel, nicknamed 'Kid Messi', have been given a massive boost as Arsenal's supposed interest in the player has been labelled as "premature". The 15-year-old, widely tipped as one of the most gifted players to emerge from United's academy since Marcus Rashford, has agreed to commit his immediate future to Old Trafford after a tense behind-closed-doors meeting with United chiefs Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Manchester City U18	19	15	1	3	69	24	45	46	W D L W W
2	Manchester United U18	20	14	2	4	52	18	34	44	W W W W W
3	Tottenham Hotspur U18	20	13	4	3	53	22	31	43	W W W W W
4	Chelsea U18	18	12	3	3	49	18	31	39	W L L W L
5	Crystal Palace U18	18	11	1	6	56	31	25	34	W W L D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Manchester City U18

W
D
L
W
W

Manchester United U18

W
W
W
W
W

Tottenham Hotspur U18

W
W
W
W
W

Chelsea U18

W
L
L
W
L

Crystal Palace U18

W
W
L
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Liga MX titles?

Club America hold the record for the most Liga MX titles, having secured the championship 15 times.

How many teams are in the Liga MX?

Liga MX consists of a single table featuring 18 teams that compete in two annual tournaments, known as the Apertura and Clausura. This format allows for two champions to be crowned each season, fostering a dynamic and competitive environment in Mexican football.

Who has made the most Liga MX appearances ever?

Oscar Perez holds the record for the most appearances in Liga MX history, having played in an impressive 741 matches throughout his career.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Liga MX?

Brazilian-born Cabinho is Liga MX's all-time topscorer. Cabinho scored an impressive 312 goals in just 415 games, featuring for sides like Tigres UANL, Leon, Atlante, and UNAM.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Liga MX?

Former attacking midfielder Rubens Sambueza, who hails from Argentina, is the player with the most assists in Liga MX, registering 115 assists in 456 games.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Liga MX and how old was he?

Oscar Perez holds the record of being the oldest player to feature in Liga MX history. The legendary Mexican goalkeeper was 45 years and 247 days old when he achieved this feat in 2018.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Liga MX and how old was he?

Victor Manon, at the age of 15 years and 217 days, became the youngest player to ever feature in a Liga MX game. Manon was playing for Pachuca at the time.

Which famous players have played in the Liga MX?

Liga MX has seen a number of prominent players who have made significant contributions to the league. Notable figures include Hugo Sanchez, Rafael Marquez, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Carlos Vela, Andres Guardado, and Oribe Peralta.

Which famous managers have managed in the Liga MX?

Ricardo Ferretti, Miguel Herrera, Javier Aguirre, Guillermo Vazquez, and Matías Almeyda are among the most eminent managers in Liga MX history.

What is the biggest stadium in the Liga MX?

Estadio Azteca, which is the home of reigning Clausara champions Club America, is the biggest stadium in Liga MX. Azteca has an official capacity of 87,523.