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Cristiano Ronaldo returns for Man Utd during their final pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano.

Ronaldo was always going to take centre stage upon his return to Carrington and there are lingering questions over his future. Despite mounting speculation over his future, Ronaldo is still a United player as Erik ten Hag and his squad prepare to finalise their pre-season preparations. Having watched Christian Eriksen make his first appearance for United on Saturday afternoon, the meeting with Rayo Vallecano could present Lisandro Martinez with a similar opportunity.

Frenkie de Jong remains the priority target for Erik ten Hag and Man Utd and Xavi has shed light on their pursuit.

- Player ratings as Malacia and Eriksen impress However, there has yet to be a breakthrough in that regard and it seems De Jong doesn't want to leave Barca. "At the moment he's part of the team, like everyone else.

Barcelona manager, Xavi, has made a Frenkie de Jong claim, as Manchester United continue to be linked with the midfielder.

Midfield is an area of immediate need for the Red Devils and as a result, they are being linked with alternative targets already. If Manchester United are able to sign De Jong, it has the potential to be a major coup on the part of the club. The Red Devils appear to have been chasing the signature of the Barcelona star since the start of the window, but till now, nothing has materialised.

A former Manchester United star has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo's attitude amid reports he wants to leave the Premier League giants.

"That's why Manchester United want to keep him - but he hasn't shown the right attitude in my opinion." "But he hasn't shown enough towards the Manchester United project and the current manager for my liking, it's not great." "He made it clear he wants to go, otherwise his actions and communication would have told another story," Saha told the SunSport.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to play a pre-season friendly this summer, but is in the squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday; ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. The club will have their own deadline to get a deal done before activating moves for other targets. But he needs games and he needs training, a lot." "An offer from Saudi Arabia is astronomical but ultimately, it does not give Cristiano Ronaldo what he wants, which is that legacy. "Tomorrow he will be in the squad," Ten Hag told Viaplay after his side's loss. United do not want him to go, however.

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy as one of the club's three first team coaches, to serve under new ...

As a player he began his European career at Ajax, who he signed for from Cape Town club Seven Stars in 1996. As reports broke on Saturday of the appointment, McCarthy had denied the news. Reached on his UK cellphone he told TimesLIVE: “Who’s pulling an April fool on me?

All the latest Man Utd news ahead of the Vallecano friendly fixture at Old Trafford and fallout from the defeat to Atletico Madrid.

It remains to be seen whether the Portuguese star will leave the club this summer. But in the end the truth is we wanted Lewandowski. Ronaldo is a very good professional and he's still so fit. The big news was due to be Erik ten Hag's Old Trafford debut but Cristiano Ronaldo's return is the topic on everyone's lips. Ruiz, 26, is valued at around €45million. There always appears a lot of news. The striker still wishes to leave the club but will feature for United for the first time since May 7 this afternoon.

Benni McCarthy's appointment as a coach at Manchester United was confirmed by the club on Saturday evening. Soccer fans took to Twitter to give their views ...

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Cape Town-born Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy has joined English Premier League giants Manchester United Football Club as a first-team strikers coach.

As reported by Sport 24, 44-year-old McCarthy is our country’s all-time leading goal scorer with 31 goals and remains the only South African to have won the 2003-04 UEFA Champions League during his time with F.C. Porto, scoring two goals against the club he will now coach to defeat them in the second round. Born and raised in Hanover Park, Cape Town, he began his soccer career playing for Youth Pirates, a local side managed by his uncles and has been scoring big ever since (please excuse the pun). According to The Mirror, the club eyed McCarthy for some time and has been in negotiation with him for about a week, backed by Erik ten Hag, current manager of Manchester United.

Returning superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will need to play catch-up on his Manchester United teammates in order to reach peak fitness for the upcoming Premier ...

During that absence, there were also serious question marks raised on his United future; with Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and PSG among the clubs to have distanced themselves from a high-profile swoop for him. However, there is no telling how long the Portugal captain will be able to play as fringe players and promising youngsters also get their chance. It was there where he held crunch talks with Ten Hag alongside agent Jorge Mendes.

The first chance of the match fell to Altrincham when Marc Jurado cut out the cross but his header could only find Altrincham's Toby Mullarkey, whose attempt ...

A back and forth affair, both sides came close in the latter stages of the first half. But the biggest chance of the half came in injury time as Mejia sprinted in behind the backline and was through in on goal with only the keeper to beat but Byrne was out tall again to make a big save to keep it level at the break. Kobbie Mainoo looked to create the match opener in the 14th minute with a skilful run through the middle but Byrne was out quick to cut off the angles and save the midfielder’s attempt.

MANCHESTER UNITED have transfer interest in Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko.

And he added: “Their striker is 37, that’s not very good recruitment. Ronaldo is not going to be there next season whatever happens. If they just say ‘see you later Ronaldo’ the fans will go crazy.” Manchester United have shortlisted Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic as well as Benjamin Sesko, according to reports. And that need could yet grow with Cristiano Ronaldo’s future still uncertain amid his desire to leave the club. Nobody wants him and he’s stuck in limbo.

The wantaway Portuguese star, 37, was pictured arriving for Erik ten Hag's side ahead of Sunday afternoon's friendly against Spanish club Rayo Vallecano.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was pictured arriving for Ten Hag's side ahead of Sunday afternoon's friendly. Ronaldo met with Ten Hag for a debrief of the pre-season trip and with the club's hierarchy over his future, in which neither side's position budged. Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the line for Manchester United against Rayo Vallecano as he is picked to start by Erik ten Hag, despite the ongoing uncertainty over his Old Trafford future.

Man United take on Rayo Vallecano in their final friendly of pre-season at Old Trafford on Sunday.

It means Ronaldo will play for United for the first time since the 4-0 away defeat to Brighton on May 7. He deserves to start today after having the misfortune of an injury on United’s tour of Thailand and Australia, which limited him to just over 20 minutes. But there’s a feeling that Garner might have missed his chance to impress Ten Hag and it seems likely that he’ll go on loan again. There is talk of a protest before the opening day of the season next week, but that might just be social media chat. Sancho has looked confident in pre-season and he needs to deliver in the new campaign. When Nixon appears in front of him, he freezes, mumbles “Mr President” and clasps his hand. United, as bad as they have been in the last four years, have immense pull with their followers. Ten Hag wants to see ‘proactive’ and ‘attacking’ football from his players today. Elanga has declared he prefers to play on the left and Sancho would be doing every a favour if he could find form down the right. It will be interesting to see how Varane and Martinez play together, albeit Rayo Vallecano are hardly known for their attacking quality. Eriksen and Martinez are starting, as is Garner, who needs a big performance after his tour was all but wiped out. The game is United's final friendly ahead of the start of their Premier League campaign against Brighton next weekend.

Manchester United wrap up their 2022/23 preseason campaign with an Old Trafford showdown against La Liga side Rayo Vallecano, with Cristiano Ronaldo set to ...

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Erik ten Hag has included Cristiano Ronaldo in his XI for the Old Trafford friendly.

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Benni McCarthy is set to join Erik ten Hag's coaching staff at Manchester United. The former striker is a lifelong Manchester United fan and will be ...

The new coach once said “I was heartbroken to score twice. He told me that if I didn’t cheer up then I’d never play in his team again.” According to the club, McCarthy “will specialise in coaching attacking plays and positioning.”

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United team has been confirmed for the final pre-season test against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford ahead of the Premier League.

"So we create a lot of threat for them. Ten Hag will be looking to continue the positive trend, but this time end the game with a win. "I think it was a tough workout and I think we contributed really well, and I think the performance from our team is really good," he told MUTV.

He will work as a first team coach for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.

"Listen the mentality around the club is now completely different. On Saturday it was announced that the lifelong United fan would be joining Erik ten Hag and his backroom staff for the forthcoming season. "There is no bigger stage than this.

As reported by SPORT (h/t Daily Mail), Manchester United are ready to step up their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong by offering him a mammoth contract as well as ...

The Catalans, for their part, are intent on offloading him as his departure would create valuable room on the wage bill. New manager Erik ten Hag is keen on reuniting with his former AFC Ajax ace, but the feeling is not reciprocated. As reported by SPORT (h/t Daily Mail), Manchester United are ready to step up their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong by offering him a mammoth contract as well as paying his deferred wages at Barcelona.

Cristiano Ronaldo will make his preseason debut as Manchester United wrap up their 2022/23 tuneup campaign with a home test against La Liga side Rayo ...

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Manchester United will be back in action against Rayo Vallecano at home just a little over 24 hours after their 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Norway on ...

New signing Lisandro Martinez travelled to Oslo but was left unused and makes his debut in front of the Old Trafford crowd. So tomorrow we will have a different starting XI. But there are players who came on who can start tomorrow," the coach confirmed. It will also be broadcasted on MUTV. The pre-season contest will be live streamed in the United Kingdom and the United States via the Manchester United app. Manchester United vs Rayo Vallecano Manchester United will be back in action against Rayo Vallecano at home just a little over 24 hours after their 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Norway on Saturday. This will be the first time that Erik ten Hag will sit in the dugout at Old Trafford after taking charge of the team.

Man United took on Rayo Vallecano in their final friendly of pre-season at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Ten Hag is primarily using players likely to be in his plans once the season properly starts but it is difficult to see why Chong is getting a look-in, other than the fact he is Dutch. Garnacho, who has been the standout so far, then does an even nicer piece of skill before giving it to Chong whose shot is weak. Nervy moment for the midfielder who is looking to impress. James Garner is endeavouring to make an impression and had to be calmed down by Ten Hag as he is already on a yellow. Ronaldo might have only returned to training on Tuesday morning but he’s looked sharp with the ball today, which was probably to be expected. He’s only been on the pitch three minutes and he’s got a goal. Garner and Van de Beek have been all right without taking the game by the lapels. Van de Beek is teed up from a free-kick on the edge of the area but it's well, well wide. Frantic United defending from a corner eventually leads to Iqbal calmy bringing the ball out and sending Laird away. Panicky on the ball, which prevented United from playing out from defence. Ronaldo lasted 45 minutes on his first appearance for Manchester United in 12 weeks. New signings Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez both started the game while Raphael Varane was the captain.

Cristiano Ronaldo finally returned to action for Manchester United, who concluded their pre-season preparations with a draw against Rayo Vallecano.

The Red Devils made a double change a couple of minutes later, as both new signings Martinez and Eriksen were given a rest and they were placed by Eric Bailly and Hannibal Mejbri. Rayo denied Man United chances after that but Eriksen came the closest to breaking the deadlock on the half-hour mark with a strike from outside the box that missed narrowly wide. New first-team coach Benni McCarthy was also in attendace.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was satisfied with the level of performance against Rayo Vallecano but accepts more improvements must be made ahead of ...

"You see and you feel the vibe in the stadium, the vibe they want to send to the team. There has to be co-operation between fans and the team. Always the question is how do you integrate and I think he can integrate quite well into the team." Overall, we have to be satisfied with this performance." You saw the attitude was really great, really the intention to co-operate. We have to improve and that is also a process that continues during the season.

Manchester United rounded off pre-season with a 1-1 draw against La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford, as Amad's second-half opener was cancelled ...

Eriksen was again the next player to be involved in a fruitful looking attack, as half-time loomed. Lisandro Martinez showed astute defending to prevent any further danger, as he looked strong on his maiden United showing. Goal: A.Garcia (57). Booked: U.Lopez (17), Valentin (77). Some superb work from Alejandro Garnacho down the left provided an opening for Tahith Chong, after Christian Eriksen had beautifully found the young forward moments prior. Goal: Amad (48).

Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton is excited to see what Lisandro Martinez can bring to the club in the long term after the defender made his first ...

“[A] new style, I think everyone’s taken to it really well. “[A] new style, I think everyone’s taken to it really well. “I really enjoyed playing with him today, I think he’ll be a top, top player for the club. “You can see already what he brings. He brings that sort of larger-than-life personality at the back, controlling. “You can see already what he brings. He brings that sort of larger-than-life personality at the back, controlling. “I think [Alejandro] Garnacho was outstanding down the left-hand side, so good for him to get a good run-out, I’m sure the manager was impressed with him among others, there were plenty of good performances. “I think [Alejandro] Garnacho was outstanding down the left-hand side, so good for him to get a good run-out, I’m sure the manager was impressed with him among others, there were plenty of good performances. “Plenty of opportunities today," added Heaton. "I think when you get an opportunity at the club, especially in pre-season, you want to impress. “For what he brings, physicality, how he uses his body, what he gives you in terms of mobility and on the ball and personality-wise, I think he’s going to add a lot to the team. “For what he brings, physicality, how he uses his body, what he gives you in terms of mobility and on the ball and personality-wise, I think he’s going to add a lot to the team.

Alejandro Garnacho came out on top in our fan vote for the star performer on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Ethan Laird, another of our promising youngsters, was in joint-third spot, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Christian Eriksen. He is just a teenager but his performance was really good." Who was United's Man of the Match?

Manchester United will be back in action against Rayo Vallecano at home just a little over 24 hours after their 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Norway on ...

New signing Lisandro Martinez travelled to Oslo but was left unused and makes his debut in front of the Old Trafford crowd. So tomorrow we will have a different starting XI. But there are players who came on who can start tomorrow," the coach confirmed. It will also be broadcasted on MUTV. The pre-season contest will be live streamed in the United Kingdom and the United States via the Manchester United app. Manchester United vs Rayo Vallecano Manchester United will be back in action against Rayo Vallecano at home just a little over 24 hours after their 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Norway on Saturday. This will be the first time that Erik ten Hag will sit in the dugout at Old Trafford after taking charge of the team.

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy as one of the club's three first-team coaches, to serve under new ...

As reports broke on Saturday of the appointment, McCarthy had denied the news. As a player he began his European career at Ajax, who he signed for from Cape Town club Seven Stars in 1996. Former midfielder Fletcher also has a wider remit as technical director, overseeing the path from academy to the first team, plus players out on loan.

Pictures of Ronaldo leaving Old Trafford prior to the final whistle emerged on social media, but United have clarified he was one of a number of players to ...

"You saw the attitude was great, they fought and worked for each other and it was positive. It (team selection) was a mixture of experience and youth, some guys met each other for the first time today, so what can you expect? He posted on his social media channels after the game: "Happy to be back".

South Africa legend Benni McCarthy has termed it a privilege to work at Manchester United and expects the club to quickly turn the page.

"I support Man United and always wanted to play for them. He added: “The mentality around the club is completely different. “Hopefully this season, we’re going to see a completely revived United and a hungry bunch of players and a team that is going to be able to challenge beginning with the Champions League and hopefully change the dynamics.”

There were, naturally, a lot of hot topics and talking points to come out of Erik ten Hag's first Old Trafford game since taking charge of the club, with ...

After the narrow loss to Atletico Madrid, there will be plenty of lessons learned by the boss over the two games with a number of players getting game-time and the chance to stake their claim. Pre-season ends with a 1-1 scoreline and a second draw of the friendly campaign. Amad took under three minutes to open the scoring, despite having the rather large shoes of Ronaldo to fill, with the Portugal striker making way at half-time in his only pre-season outing. Cristiano Ronaldo was first out of the tunnel and applauded the fans on his opening outing of pre-season, with the supporters returning the gesture with gusto. Martinez headed away a corner inside the first minute and has a mix of composure on the ball, aligned with aggression in the tackle. The Dutchman passed on instructions and encouragement and looked totally engrossed in the action, rarely switching his gaze away from the action.

All the latest Man Utd news ahead of the Vallecano friendly fixture at Old Trafford and fallout from the defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Ronaldo would go on to leave Old Trafford before the final whistle was blown. But in the end the truth is we wanted Lewandowski. Ronaldo is a very good professional and he's still so fit. It remains to be seen whether the Portuguese star will leave the club this summer. The big news was due to be Erik ten Hag's Old Trafford debut but Cristiano Ronaldo's return is the topic on everyone's lips. It was Amad who would score United's only goal of the game with a tap-in. Ruiz, 26, is valued at around €45million. The former Sao Paulo player scored eight goals and provided four assists as Ajax won yet another Eredivisie title — their third in four-and-a-half years under Ten Hag. There always appears a lot of news. Calcio Napoli 24 suggest that United have made contact with the player and Napoli are 'irritated' with the Spanish midfielder as they believe he is trying to orchestrate a move away from the club. United are in talks to sign Fabian Ruiz this summer - according to reports. However, he took to Instagram to send a message to the club. The striker still wishes to leave the club but will feature for United for the first time since May 7 this afternoon.

Man United drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford in their final pre-season friendly as Amad scored on Cristiano Ronaldo's return.

That lured Ten Hag into the technical area, where he wasted little time in ushering United higher up the pitch and beckoning Ronaldo over to the touchline. During a stoppage in the 34th minute, Ten Hag made a beeline for Ronaldo, who did not appear to appreciate the directive. Ronaldo dribbled the ball to the north stand to milk the applause he reciprocated and then did likewise with the south stand. Martinez and Eriksen both acquitted themselves impressively and are worthy of consideration for a competitive full debut in a week's time. On the stalls on Sir Matt Busby Way and Warwick Road there were flags for the kings - Cantona and Ronaldo. "Ronaldo 7" shirts were ubiquitous, the followers' worshipping of him not dampened by uncertainty over his future. Ronaldo's replacement, Amad, was on target at the Stretford End within three minutes of his interval introduction.

The latest transfer rumours involving Man Utd as Erik ten Hag continues his pursuit for Antony.

Milinkovic-Savic, 27, could be available for around £50million this summer and Il Mattino claim that Lazio would be willing to sell the Serbia international if their valuation is met. However, it appears there is work for United to do if they're to sign Antony this summer, while issues with De Jong have been well-documented, as well. The former Sao Paulo player scored eight goals and provided four assists as Ajax won yet another Eredivisie title — their third in four-and-a-half years under Ten Hag.

Cristiano Ronaldo left the stadium before the end of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano after being substituted at half-time.

I felt the vibe in the stadium, I felt the vibe they want to send to the team. "It's also a process that continues during the season, but for next week it's about a result as well. He has been linked with moves to Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, although sources have told ESPN that United are yet to receive a serious offer for the Portugal forward.

The boss wants Benni to add a new voice and work on the team's attacking play, not just the strikers.

Our way of play has to be dynamic." "He has experience as a manager. He was a coach in the professional level and he was a former striker, a really successful striker as well."

MANCHESTER UNITED want to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona before the transfer window slams shut next month.

Erik ten Hag is hopeful Frenkie de Jong will follow but, after reports on Sunday, that looks rockier than ever. And it’s believed De Jong would be open to moving to Stamford Bridge for that reason alone. Reports in Catalonia have claimed Chelsea have confirmed to Barcelona that they’ll be entering the running for De Jong. Angel Di Maria, Paul Pogba and Harry Maguire have all touched down mere months after an underwhelming campaign. Manchester United, in 2014, failed to qualify for the Champions League. MANCHESTER UNITED want to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona before the transfer window slams shut next month.

Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford played prominent roles for Man Utd under the ex manager, and Erik ten Hag is trusting them too.

In short, it wasn't really a time to smile at United, and that showed in the body language of several players. That can go a long way in football, as Ten Hag may discover in the very near future. That is the thing at Manchester United, you have to step up and show your personality." It was a far cry from the plans Solskjaer envisaged for these players. United failed to score in their final two league games of the season, both away defeats. He probably didn't, for all the good intentions and positive things he did in three years at Old Trafford.

Man Utd have made some headway in the transfer market this summer, but they're not where they need to be yet.

United enjoyed great success with a fluid forward line in pre-season but there is still a need for another versatile forward to be added to the squad in order to ease their scoring concerns. The Dutchman’s authoritative approach certainly indicates there will be a much tighter ship in the months ahead, but time will be crucial if he is to succeed, and expectations need to be eased. Erik ten Hag is the man in charge and after a productive pre-season supporters have fresh reason to dream that this time, maybe, just maybe, things really have changed at the club.

Manchester United's newest striking coach Benni McCarthy has broken his silence on his blockbuster move to Old Trafford.

“The mentality around the club is completely different. Now, McCarthy has broken his silence on the sensational move. Manchester United’s newest striking coach Benni McCarthy has broken his silence on his blockbuster move to Old Trafford.

Benni McCarthy has joined Man United as a striker's coach and Erik ten Hag has opened up about the role he will have.

He will focus on the positioning and attacking stuff. While United played Atletico Madrid in Oslo, Norway, it emerged that former Porto and Blackburn striker McCarthy was the latest addition to Ten Hag's backroom staff. Richard Hartis and Craig Mawson are still the goalkeeping coaches.

Manchester United ended their pre-season with a draw against Rayo Vallecano in Erik ten Hag's first game at Old Trafford as club manager.

The United directors' box was not as full as you may expect next weekend but there were still plenty of big names in the stand. Ronaldo was serenaded by 'SIUUU' as he emerged from the tunnel for the warm-up. Alex Telles' long-range effort was spilt into the path of the forward who fired home.