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Real Madrid handed Courtois injury boost

Real Madrid could be set for a massive defensive boost at the perfect time as Thibaut Courtois steps up his recovery from a thigh injury. The Belgium international is eyeing a return to action for the decisive weeks of the season as Alvaro Arbeloa's side hunt for silverware on two fronts.

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Mbappe goes missing as Madrid hand Barca huge advantage

Kylian Mbappe endured an off night as Real Madrid slumped to a 1-1 draw with Girona that may well kill off their La Liga title hopes. Federico Valverde's second-half strike was countered by a Thomas Lemar goal to see the spoils shared at the Bernabeu. Los Blancos could trail Barcelona by nine points - with seven games to go - if their bitter rivals win on Saturday.

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Fonseca fires warning to Madrid loanee Endrick

Lyon head coach Paulo Fonseca has sent a clear message to Real Madrid loanee Endrick, admitting he is "not satisfied" with the teenage forward's recent contributions. Despite a scintillating start to life in France, the Brazilian international has seen his impact wane during a difficult period for the Ligue 1 side.

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Bayern chief emphatically rules out Olise exit

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has slammed the door shut on a potential summer departure for Michael Olise. Despite reported interest from European heavyweights Real Madrid and Liverpool, the Bundesliga giants have no intention of parting ways with their prized attacking asset.

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Turan tips Real Madrid and Barca target Smit for greatness

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan has heaped praise on AZ Alkmaar sensation Kees Smit, labelling the midfielder a "special" talent destined for the very top of the game. Despite his side securing a 3-0 victory in the Conference League quarter-finals, the Turkish manager was left awestruck by the youngster's ability to dictate the tempo of the match against his team.

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National team boss emerges as surprise Real Madrid candidate

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a sensational move for France national team manager Didier Deschamps as they look to restore their dominance in Spain and Europe. The World Cup winner is expected to leave his post with Les Bleus after the 2026 World Cup, and the Bernabeu board have identified him as a top target.

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Endrick reveals he is expecting baby with wife aged 19

Brazilian sensation Endrick has taken to social media to share the news that he and his wife, Gabriely Miranda, are expecting their first child. The announcement comes during a whirlwind period for the 19-year-old, who has seen his stock rise significantly while on loan in Ligue 1.

Frequently asked questions

Manchester United were founded in 1878, although under a different name at first - Newton Heath LYR. The name Manchester United was born in April 1902, beating alternative suggestions like Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic.

Manchester United are currently co-owned by the Glazer family, as well as INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In February, Ratcliffe bought an initial 25% stake in the club, ganing control over all the sporting operations.

Manchester United play their home games at the Old Trafford, which is also known as the 'Theatre Of Dreams' among fans and pundits.

Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310, making it UK's second-biggest football stadium in terms of capacity (behind Wembley).

Manchester United have an impressive haul of 68 trophies in their prestigious history, which includes 20 league titles, three Champions Leagues, as well as 13 FA Cups.

Manchester United have won a record 20 English top flight titles. They have won 13 titles in the Premier League era, all of them coming under Sir Alex Ferguson. United, though, haven't lifted the Premier League trophy since the 2012-13 season.

With 963 appearances to his name, Ryan Giggs holds the record of making the most appearances for Manchester United. Giggs made his debut for the club in March 1991 and spent his entire professional career, spanning 23 years, at Old Trafford.

Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer with 253 goals in 559 games for the club. He spent 13 years at the club, from 2004 to 2017.

Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Angel Di Maria, and Denis Irwin are some of the most famous players to have donned the Manchester United colours.

Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, David Moyes, and Louis van Gaal are among the most famous to have been at the helm at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are famously known as The Red Devils among their fans and rivals alike. The term was introduced by the legendary Sir Matt Busby in the 1960s – after the tragic Munich air disaster – seeking inspiration from a local rugby club from Salford, who were referred to as "Les Diables Rouges" (The Red Devils) when they toured France in 1934.