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      Furious Man Utd fans slam decision to include Mason Greenwood in eFootball video game

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      FURIOUS Manchester United fans have slammed a decision to include Mason Greenwood in the eFootball video game.The striker, 21, was included in the United squad in a popular game developed by Japanese animation firm Konami.
      Greenwood has been included in the Man United squad in the eFootball gameCredit: Twitter/ManUnitedZone_
      Greenwood pictured during a United training session in June 2020Credit: Getty
      Konami, an official partner of the club, named Greenwood within the game despite him having not played since January last year.
      Greenwood was suspended from playing for the club after being arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      He was charged with the offences in October, before the criminal probe was dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February.
      However, United fans have reacted with disdain to his inclusion within the computer game.
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      Taking to social media, one supporter said: “Take him out of the club.”
      Another wrote: “That’s low from them”.
      A third said: “I thought they’d at the minimum be too scared about the PR disaster but clearly not.”
      A fourth added: “This might be the end of me watching football.”
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      Another tweeted: “Deleting my eFootball account what a terrible game.”
      However, some fans backed the decision and gave their support to his return.
      One supporter wrote: “Our boy is coming back!”
      A second said: “Can’t wait to have him back in real life.”
      It comes as United fans are set to protest tonight’s Premier League opener against Wolves at Old Trafford.
      One group, called Female Fans Against Mason Greenwood’s Return, issued a full statement on the matter earlier this week
      The recently founded group wrote: “We are calling on the club to do the right thing. For their fans, for their employees, for the millions of young boys and girls across the world who look up to our players as heroes and role models, and the millions of women whose lives have been blighted by violence and abuse.
      “To the decision-makers at the club, remember; this goes beyond football. This decision is a reflection of you, your morals; of who you are as individuals, and as humans. 
      “Will you stand with abusers, or with the abused? History will judge your choices. Make sure you choose well.”
      They concluded by saying: “We female fans of Man United are demanding that the club abide by their duty of care towards their female fans and employees and demonstrate a zero tolerance approach towards acts of violence against women by refusing to bring Mason Greenwood back into the squad.”
      Meanwhile, United have ruled out making a decision on Greenwood’s future until a “set date”.
      Greenwood has been the subject of an internal probe since the charges were dropped.
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      Man United had intended to provide an update on his future prior to the start of the season.
      But the Old Trafford club is now not expected to announce a decision until the September international break.
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      Major Mason Greenwood update as Man Utd rule out making decision on striker’s return until ‘set date’

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      MANCHESTER United have ruled out making a decision on Mason Greenwood’s return to football until a “set date”.The striker, 21, has not played for the club since he was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, assault and coercive control in January last year.
      Greenwood in action for Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      Greenwood has not played for the club since January last yearCredit: Getty
      He was charged with the offences in October, before the criminal investigation was dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February.
      Greenwood has been the subject of an internal probe since the charges were dropped.
      Man United had intended to provide an update on his future prior to the start of the season.
      But the Old Trafford club is now not expected to announce a decision until the September international break.
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      It is understood the club wishes to explain the findings of its internal investigation to stakeholders, resulting in the delay.
      This is said to include United’s women’s team and its fan advisory board, The Athletic reports.
      It comes after it was reported that United players Mary Earps and midfielders Ella Toone and Katie Zelem, all of whom are currently playing for the Lionesses, will be consulted before a decision is made.
      Club bosses are said to have been involved in conversations with their female first team, Greenwood and his family, the BBC reports.
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      But the final decision rests with chief executive Richard Arnold, the club insists, and will be made on the facts established by the club’s own probe, rather than opinions.
      The fan advisory board, a group of supporters consulted on major issues involving the club, will similarly be approached for feedback.
      However, communication with the women’s team may prove difficult given the Lionesses so far successful World Cup bid.
      England reached the semi-final stage on Saturday and will play a further two games before returning home.
      The final is scheduled for August 20, should England reach it, while the third-place playoff is a day earlier.
      During the men’s international break, England are scheduled to play Ukraine in Poland on September 9 before travelling to play Scotland at Hampden Park three days later.
      United last week released provisional squad numbers for the new season – with Greenwood omitted.
      Last season he wore No11 on his back – but that number as well as the player himself did not appear on the list.
      And last week The Sun revealed snaps of Greenwood looking relaxed as he trained on a public pitch.
      His dad and coach, Andrew Greenwood, instructed him and cradled the player’s newborn as he ran through shooting drills with pals.
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      United fans will tonight protest against his return to action as they host Wolves in their Premier League opener.
      One group, called Female Fans Against Mason Greenwood’s Return, issued a full statement on the matter earlier this week
      Greenwood dribbles with the ball during a game against West Ham in January last yearCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans to protest against Mason Greenwood’s potential return during first match of season today

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      MANCHESTER United fans will tonight protest against Mason Greenwood’s potential return before the team’s first home game.The 21-year-old striker is rumoured to be returning to the team after charges of attempted rape and coercive behaviour, as well as assault, against him were dropped earlier this year.
      A group of Manchester United fans are planning a protest against a potential Mason Greenwood return
      His fate at the club remains uncertain
      He has not played for United since he was arrested over the allegations in January last year.
      But fuming fans are set to protest at tonight’s Premier League curtain-raiser against Wolverhampton.
      One group, called Female Fans Against Mason Greenwood’s Return, issued a full statement on the matter earlier this week.
      The recently-founded group wrote: “We are calling on the club to do the right thing. For their fans, for their employees, for the millions of young boys and girls across the world who look up to our players as heroes and role models, and the millions of women whose lives have been blighted by violence and abuse.
      “To the decision-makers at the club, remember; this goes beyond football. This decision is a reflection of you, your morals; of who you are as individuals, and as humans. 
      “Will you stand with abusers, or with the abused? History will judge your choices. Make sure you choose well.”
      They concluded by saying: “We female fans of Man United are demanding that the club abide by their duty of care towards their female fans and employees and demonstrate a zero tolerance approach towards acts of violence against women by refusing to bring Mason Greenwood back into the squad.”
      While the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case against him in February due to “key witnesses” withdrawing and “new material coming to light”, he has remained suspended while the club concludes its own internal investigation.
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      Last week, Greenwood was snapped training in a park as his dad Andrew watched on, holding the footballer’s newborn baby girl in his arms.
      The Sun exclusively revealed that top-level discussions about a possible return to Old Trafford are nearly concluded, while Greenwood has the backing of his teammates and manager Erik ten Hag.
      However, he suffered a major blow to his hopes as he was excluded from the team’s provisional squad list.
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      Bayern Munich star ‘fighting’ to replace Harry Maguire with ‘£35m transfer valuation putting Man Utd off’

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      BENJAMIN PAVARD is reportedly “fighting” to be Harry Maguire’s replacement at Manchester United.But the Red Devils could be put off by Bayern Munich’s £35million valuation for the defender.
      Benjamin Pavard is reportedly desperate to join Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Former captain Maguire looks set to leave Old Trafford this summer.
      And Sky Sports report the Frenchman is among the top targets lined up by Erik ten Hag to bolster his back line.
      It is claimed the defender will push hard to complete the move – although the two clubs are yet to agree a fee.
      Pavard, 27, is into the final 12 months of his current contract at the Allianz Arena having joined from Stuttgart in 2019 for £31.4m.
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      He has no intention of signing an extension and wants to leave for a new venture.
      However, despite his deal running out, Bayern are said to still want around £30m to £35m.
      That fee, though, is more than United want to pay for the World Cup winner who can operate at right-back or centre-back.
      And they will only get the Pavard deal over the line once Maguire’s exit has been confirmed.
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      United accepted a £30m offer from West Ham.
      And SunSport revealed the League Cup holders will pay off Maguire with a £6m golden handshake to sweeten the deal.
      However an agreement has still not materialised with Ten Hag confirming Maguire could feature in Monday night’s Premier League opener against Wolves. More

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      Erik ten Hag sends brutal message to Harry Maguire as £30m transfer to West Ham hangs in the balance

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      ERIK TEN HAG has told Harry Maguire: ‘If you don’t want to fight for your place then go’.Maguire’s £30million switch from Manchester United to West Ham has stalled on personal terms.
      Erik ten Hag has told Harry Maguire to leave Man Utd if he doesn’t want to fight for his placeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He has a deal in place that cuts his weekly wages from £190,000 to £120,000, with United offering him a £6million pay-off to help offset the shortfall over his contract.
      Still there is no agreement — although Maguire has looked a dispirited figure since having the captaincy taken off him earlier this summer.
      But now manager Ten Hag has demanded the player commits fully to United or walks out of the door.
      Ten Hag said: “For Harry, that is just how I described it. He has to fight for his place.
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      “He has the ability to be a top-class centre-back and he is the best for England so why shouldn’t he be the best for us — but he has to prove it.
      “When he is not confident enough to fight then he has to go. Then he has to make a decision but I’m happy with him.”
      Maguire is in the squad for tonight’s Premier League opener at home to Wolves.
      The pre-season proved that Ten Hag can field two strong sides when they twice played on consecutive days.
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      And the boss wants those not in tonight’s starting line-up to challenge themselves to get in that regular starting XI.
      He said: “We don’t have a squad with 11 players, and the last year proved definitely we need all the players.
      “So that means you need some high-level players who are maybe not starting but that can change so there is an internal competition — everyone has to fight for his place.
      “Every player, when they are good, will get their games but no one can play all the games and finally you find out what is the best team.
      “In the squad now all the positions are double and every player has the perspective to fight for his place.
      “It is up to the players if they have game time or less.”
      One player who will not be figuring tonight is £72m new striker Rasmus Hojlund, who is still getting fit after suffering a slight injury in pre-season with his now former club Atalanta.
      For Harry, that is just how I described it. He has to fight for his place.Erik ten Hag
      Ten Hag said: “We are not in a rush. We know without him we have a strong team and the position is covered.
      “It is about him getting to the right fitness level and then we have to integrate him in training and bring him in for the games.
      “So we take our time. It is not about winning in this moment, it is about winning in the long term.”
      Ten Hag believes United are ready for winning as well.
      Last season the Red Devils qualified for the Champions League after finishing third, won their first trophy in six years with the Carabao Cup and reached the FA Cup final.
      And Ten Hag, who took over in July 2022, said: “We couldn’t expect this, where we are now, when we look back a year.
      “We showed we could beat all the good teams, the best teams in the world.
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      “We have a really good foundation and now we have to work on it and do it consistently.
      “If we work well, with the right plan and efforts in place and we work with consistency, we will be more successful — and we can make that step.” More

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      Man Utd fans fear for Bruno Fernandes as new Premier League yellow card rule causes chaos

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are fearing the worst for Bruno Fernandes after seeing the Premier League’s new rulebook in action.This Premier League season is set to have more bookings than ever before due to a major clamp down on discipline.
      Fans are fearing the worst for Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes with the new Prem rulesCredit: Getty
      We got a glimpse of it last weekend in the Community Shield when Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was shown a yellow card on the touchline for demanding that Manchester City’s Rodri get booked.
      New rules for this season will see officials come down hard on such behaviour from both players and managers.
      And a host of stars have found themselves receiving a caution throughout the opening weekend for similar antics and dissent.
      Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson were two of the latest to get booked for gesturing for cards during the 1-1 draw between their respective clubs today.
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      United begin their campaign with a home clash against Wolves on Monday.
      But with their new captain Fernandes, 28, having form for waving imaginary cards in the past, their fans are fearing for their skipper.
      “Someone at Manchester United needs to be talking to Bruno Fernandes or else he’ll get booked every game,” tweeted one.
      A fellow United fan commented: “Bruno Fernandes getting YC every single game I guess.”
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      “Yellow cards for asking for a booking this season? Bruno Fernandes you’re in trouble,” joked another.
      “That new dissent rule is horrible. Bruno Fernandes will be getting a 1 game ban by GW 5 with these rules,” said another supporter.
      While another added: “Bruno Fernandes gonna rack up them yellow cards this season.” More

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      Mason Greenwood update as suspended star is included in Man Utd squad for eFootball video game

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      MASON Greenwood has been included in the Manchester United squad for the new eFootball video game. Football fans are still eagerly waiting to hear what the future holds for the suspended star – but some were surprised to see his name pop up in a virtual team.
      Mason Greenwood has appeared in a 2023 squad – for a video gameCredit: Getty
      The eFootball team comes ahead of any decision around what the striker’s future holdsCredit: Twitter/ManUnitedZone_
      The England striker, 21, hasn’t played for United since he was arrested for attempted rape, assault and coercive control in January last year.
      He was charged in October but the charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      Greenwood was suspended while Man U underwent its own investigation and it was revealed in recent days why there had been a delay in its announcement.
      But gamers have now spotted the 21-year-old in the eFootball squad – after the striker was removed when he was arrested.
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      The popular game is developed by Japanese animation firm Konami – which is an official partner of Manchester United.
      When Greenwood was taken into custody, developers removed his name, avatar and virtual player from their 2022 squad.
      However, the Express has reported he has now returned to this year’s team – along with new signings Mason Mount and Andre Onana.
      The 21-year-old has also been handed a 75 rating on the game – with his full statistics available to look over, too.
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      The Sun has approached Komani for comment on the matter.
      The gamers’ spot comes a day after it was revealed the Lionesses will play a role in deciding Greenwood’s future.
      Some of the women who play for England and are currently in Australia for the World Cup will be consulted before a call is made.
      Club bosses are said to have been involved in conversations with their female first team, Greenwood and his family, the BBC reports.
      United boss Erik ten Hag also gave an update recently – but didn’t mention Greenwood once.
      Earlier in the week The Sun revealed snaps of Greenwood looking relaxed as he trained on a public pitch.
      His dad and coach, Andrew Greenwood, instructed him and cradled the player’s newborn as he ran through shooting drills with pals.
      In June he worked on his close control and shooting in a 90-minute session on an £85-an-hour pitch.
      It was the first time he had been pictured at a training session since his arrest.
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      He had grown his hair since he was last pictured — and was not wearing Nike boots after the firm ended their sponsorship deal. More

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      Donny van de Beek offered new Man Utd escape route but Erik ten Hag won’t be impressed with transfer

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      AJAX are weighing up a move to bring Donny van de Beek back to Amsterdam this month.The Dutch international has endured a miserable three years at Old Trafford since making the £35million move.
      Donny van de Beek could finally be on his way out of Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      He has fought his way back from a serious knee injury which saw him miss the final few months of last season.
      But he looks unlikely to force his way into the reckoning on a regular basis under Erik ten Hag.
      Ajax missed out on Champions League qualification last season so are having to watch the pennies – but a loan move could be an option.
      That won’t be great news for boss Ten Hag who would is desperate for the cash up front to fund a move for Sofyan Amrabat.
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      Meanwhile Anthony Martial is planning talks with United over his future following the arrival of Rasmus Hojlund.
      Both Inter and Fenerbahce have shown interest in the French forward in recent weeks – and a move away looks likely.
      Meanwhile West Ham bid for centre-half Harry Maguire is stalling over personal terms.
      So the Hammers are hurriedly turning instead to Bayer Leverkusen’s Odilon Kossounou — lining up a £30million swoop.
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      Manchester United have accepted a £30m bid for England star Maguire but they would have to part-fund his wages.
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      Ivorian Kossounou, 22, has come up as the major alternative, with West Ham sporting director Tim Steidten knowing him from his time at the German club.
      Leverkusen may even be open to a loan deal with a guaranteed buy later. More