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    Paul Pogba forced off in tears 24-minutes into FIRST Juventus start of season as ex-Man Utd star’s injury hell goes on

    JUVENTUS superstar Paul Pogba broke down in tears as he was forced off in his first start of the season.Pogba returned to Juve from Manchester United last summer but has been plagued by injury throughout the entire campaign.
    Juventus superstar Paul Pogba broke down in tears as his injury hell continuedCredit: Getty
    Pogba was forced off with another injury after just 24 minutesCredit: Getty

    The midfielder looked to have finally regained full fitness as he started in the Serie A clash against Cremonese at the Allianz Stadium.
    However, the France international sustained yet another injury after just 24 minutes and had to be taken off by Bianconeri manager Massimiliano Allegri.
    The 30-year-old was absolutely devastated as he hobbled off the pitch in tears.
    Pogba got so emotional that he held his shirt over his face as he went off and was replaced by Arkadiusz Milik.
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    Initial reports from Juventus’ medical staff suggest that it is a quadricep issue in the left thigh.
    Allegri told DAZN: “We are all disappointed, especially as he was doing very well. It’s sad as he made so many sacrifices to recover, now has to stop again after feeling that pain in the quadricep.
    “Paul is a grown man, he has broad shoulders and can get over this too.
    “It’s only natural there are risks after barely playing for a year and when making the first start, that is going to increase the probability of getting hurt. He was doing well, we are sad, but will wait for him.”
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    Pogba made his first start of the season after a raft of injury issuesCredit: Getty
    The Frenchman has been injured since the day he rejoined the Serie A giants from United.
    His last start was for the Red Devils was in a 4-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield in April 2022.
    The Juventus star sustained problems with his meniscus as well as adductor muscle.
    The versatile midfielder also had to undergo knee surgery in September.
    Pogba didn’t make his first appearance of the season until February 28 as a substitute against Torino.
    The World Cup-winner has since made a total of nine appearances across all competitions.
    He even produced an assist in the Europa League semi-finals against Sevilla on Thursday.
    Juventus, though, managed to beat Cremonese 2-0 thanks to goals by Nicolo Fagioli and Gleison Bremer. More

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    Man Utd ‘go back in for Rabiot on free transfer’ but fuming fans say ‘we need Veronique to come up clutch again’

    MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly reignited their interest in Adrien Rabiot, much to the annoyance of fans.The Red Devils were on course to sign the Juventus ace last summer but pulled the plug on the deal after being put off by his agent mum’s crazy wage demands.
    Manchester United pulled the plug on a deal for Adrien Rabiot last yearCredit: GETTY
    But the Red Devils are reportedly set to renew their interest in the midfielderCredit: GETTY
    Man Utd fans hope Rabiot’s mum Veronique will scupper a deal againCredit: AFP
    But, according to reports in France, the Premier League giants are considering going back in the midfielder at the end of the season.
    That’s according to L’Equipe, who claim United boss Erik ten Hag has earmarked Rabiot as an “important target”.
    It’s said that the two parties could “meet again in the coming weeks”.
    United fans were quick to comment on the prospect of Rabiot coming to Old Trafford, with some keen, in the right circumstances.
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    One tweeted: “Destiny can’t be delayed not denied.”
    Another said: “Yesssssss. I love Rabiot.”
    And another said: “Decent depth signing to be fair. I wouldn’t complain as a free signing.”
    One remarked: “Makes sense – if he’s trouble we sell and make a profit.”
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    However, the majority were far from convinced, with many hoping mum Veronique can scupper a deal again.
    One wrote: “Thought we had got away…need Veronique to come in clutch again IG.”
    United may be able to meet Rabiot’s financial demands this time around as they won’t have to pay a transfer fee for his services.
    The France international is set to become a free agent at the end of the season following the expiration of his contract at the Allianz Stadium.
    Talks over an extension have yet to bear fruit and Juve have seemingly not made re-acquiring his services a top priority.
    In February, the 28-year-old said of his contract situation: “At the moment there are no updates, but surely we’ll speak soon because the season will finish in two months.
    “I am calm. There’s a chance I leave, but I could also sign a new contract with Juventus.
    Adrien Rabiot’s contract with Juventus expires at the end of the seasonCredit: AFP
    “I am happy in Turin, I am doing a good job and on good terms with the directors, the teammates and the coach.
    “He [Massimo Allegri] has helped me over the last two years, trusting me a lot.
    “This is important to feel well and make the right decision for my future.”
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    Rabiot and his Juventus team-mates will be back in action on Thursday, travelling to the Ramon Sanchez Pijuan for the second-leg of their Europa League semi-final tie with Sevilla.
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    Man Utd star Wout Weghorst ‘set to hold talks over his future’ after impressing manager as he eyes permanent transfer

    WOUT WEGHORST will hold talks with Vicent Kompany once his loan spell ends at Manchester United.The Dutch striker joined the Red Devils on loan in January but has failed to be a reliable goalscorer for the club.
    Wout Weghorst will have talks with Vincent Kompany once his loan spell ends at Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
    Kompany wants Weghorst to succeed at United this seasonCredit: PA
    Weghorst, 30, has netted twice for United in cup competitions since his arrival but has failed to find the target in his 15 Premier League appearances.
    United have been linked with the likes of Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen as they look to add a world class striker to their squad this summer.
    However, Weghorst has been vocal about his ambition to stay at the club, but the decision will not be up to him.
    He is expected to go back to Burnley following the end of his loan spell.
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    Kompany will have talks with the striker over his future and if it lies at Turf Moor for their return to the Premier League.
    The Belgian manager, however, has wished Weghorst his best and hopes he can achieve success before the season ends with an FA Cup final against Manchester City on the horizon.
    He told The Mirror: “He’s a player from Burnley football club who has played in the top four of the Premier League for Manchester United and also for Holland
    “The most important thing for me – and it’s a tough one for me to say obviously because of the Cup Final – is for him personally to finish the season on a high.
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    “But still, I want him to do well and we will have the conversation.”
    Weghorst had been in good form for Besiktas in the first half of the season, scoring eight goals in 16 league games while on loan.
    It was an improvement on his efforts during his initial six months at Burnley.
    He was signed by the Clarets in January 2022 in a bid to save their Premier League status.
    However, he only managed to score twice in 20 appearances for the club. More

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    Man Utd fans gush ‘can’t wait for this link-up’ as they spot Garnacho sneaking into fellow wonderkid’s DMs

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans cannot wait for a link-up between Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo after their Instagram exchange. Both attacking stars enjoyed strong Saturdays that bode well for United’s future.
    Garnacho has made 16 Premier League appearances this season, hitting three goals and two assistsCredit: EPA
    Diallo has been a constant menace for opposition defenders in the Championship this seasonCredit: Getty
    Garnacho made his first Premier League appearance since March as he came off the bench to finish off Wolves with a well-taken late strike.
    And then later in the evening loanee Diallo scored an absolute stunner to help Sunderland equalise in the first leg of their play-off semi-final against Luton.
    Garnacho is just 18 and Diallo is just 20, leaving supporters excited about the prospect of the two wingers spending many years putting the fear of God into defenders at Old Trafford.
    And their own excitement only grew after Garnacho sent an uplifting Instagram message to his fellow wonderkid.
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    The young Argentine shared a pic of the Sunderland winger celebrating his curling effort against Luton and captioned the pic: “what a player”.
    The compliment was enough to spark fantasies from United’s fans about the pair sharing a pitch together one day.
    One said: “Their link up at Old Trafford next season is going to hit like crack.”
    Another said: “My boys are gonna COOOK next season.”
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    While one other excited fan said: “The Garnacho x Amad era is starting and I’m here for it.”
    And another said: “Garnacho and Amad better than [Real Madrid’s] Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo in my book”.
    Garnacho has had to be patient for first team opportunities this season but has regularly impressed fans and pundits with his impact off the bench.
    Arguably his most important moment was just before the World Cup when he scored a last minute winner away at Fulham.
    While Diallo has enjoyed plenty more football at second-tier Sunderland and can lay claim to 14 goals and three assists in the league. More

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    Alejandro Garnacho posts heartwarming message about unborn baby after Man Utd star’s goal against Wolves

    MANCHESTER UNITED ace Alejandro Garnacho dedicated his goal against Wolves to his unborn baby.Garnacho announced last month that he and his girlfriend Eva are expecting their first child.
    Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho is expecting a sonCredit: Instagram @garnacho
    Manchester United ace Garnacho dedicated his goal against Wolves to his sonCredit: EPA
    The happy couple learned they will have a son and decided to call him Enzo.
    The winger helped United beat Wolves 2-0 at Old Trafford as he scored the second goal after Anthony Martial’s opener.
    The Argentine sealed the win in the fourth minute of stoppage time and celebrated by putting the ball under his shirt to represent a baby bump.
    The 18-year-old then ran around with his thumb in his mouth as he dedicated the goal to his son.
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    The Argentina Under-20 international then took to Instagram and revealed he can’t wait to welcome Enzo.
    Garnacho posted: “I love football, I wait for you Enzo.”
    Garnacho and childhood sweetheart Eva announced the good news by sharing an adorable United baby onesie for the child they are expecting.
    The cute one-piece means Enzo will be able to look exactly like his dad, complete with the Red Devils’ badge on his chest.
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    Garnacho said: “Where life begins, and love never ends…
    “Planning your arrival and knowing you’re going to be here to complete our lives fills us with love and excitement.
    “We can’t explain how we feel to be able to fulfil our biggest dream together.
    “We’re counting down the days to meet you, Dad and Mom already love you so much Enzo.” More

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    Fans all say the same thing as under-fire Man Utd keeper David De Gea WINS Premier League Golden Glove

    FOOTIE fans all said the same thing after David de Gea got his hands on the Premier League Golden Glove.A clean sheet in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday saw the Spaniard bag the trophy for only the second time.
    David de Gea kept a clean sheet in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over WolvesCredit: REX
    His latest shutout bagged him the Premier League Golden GloveCredit: GETTY
    The Spaniard posed with the Golden Glove along with former boss Sir Alex Ferguson
    The 32-year-old’s 16th clean sheet of the season saw him get his hands on the Golden Glove with THREE games to spare.
    But footie fans were quick to comment on the Spain international’s inconsistent form and series of howlers in recent seasons.
    One tweeted: “Doesn’t deserve it.”
    Another said: “This is as bad as the Ole appointment.”
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    And another said: “Most undeserved golden glove award.”
    One remarked: “Winning the golden glove while we conceded so many careless goals (some due to him) is seriously ironic and funny.”
    Another chimed in: “Thank the defence pal.”
    One of the Old Trafford faithful said: “All those years when DDG carried us and didn’t win a Golden Glove.
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    “He definitely deserves to take this one.
    “Especially after [Chris] Smalling robbed him of one.”
    Another Red Devils fan said: “Crazy to think we’ve been pummelled a few times yet we’re clear with most clean sheets.”
    Although he’s been handed the Golden Glove, De Gea could end up sharing it with Alisson, Nick Pope or Aaron Ramsdale – who all have 13 clean sheets to their name.
    Goals from Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho saw United bounce back from consecutive defeats to Brighton and West Ham and move level on points with third-placed Newcastle.
    Manager Erik ten Hag said: “We had to bounce back after big defeats.
    Erik ten Hag was thrilled with Alejandro Garnacho’s displayCredit: GETTY
    “We had no energy and played slow [in those games]. Today we had to win and we did it.
    “We are very good at making the opponents’ goalkeeper man of the match.
    “We have to be more clinical. We have to work on better conversion.
    The Dutchman said of Garnacho: “He was injured for a couple of weeks.
    “He worked hard. Straight impact. We have seen many times this season his impact from the bench.
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    “Every game is difficult. You have to be ready for every match.”
    The Red Devils will be back in action next Saturday, travelling to the Vitality Stadium to take on Bournemouth. More

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    Man Utd player ratings: Bruno Fernandes puts on all-action display vs Wolves but Jadon Sancho simply not involved enough

    MANCHESTER UNITED beat Wolves 2-0 at Old Trafford to boost their Champions League hopes.United needed a win over Julen Lopetegui’s side after third-placed Newcastle’s surprise 2-2 draw at Leeds.
    Manchester United defeated Wolves 1-0 at Old TraffordCredit: EPA
    Anthony Martial opened the scoring after 32 minutes when Bruno Fernandes played Antony through and the winger brought Wolves goalkeeper Daniel Bentley off his line.
    The Brazil international then found Martial who scored in front of open goal.
    United sealed the win in the fourth minute of stoppage time with Alejandro Garnacho after a wonderful assist by Fernandes.
    The Red Devils are now fourth in the Premier League table with the same points as the Magpies.
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    But who stood out and who struggled for Man Utd? SunSport’s Neil Custis rates every single player at Old Trafford:
    DAVID DE GEA – 6
    Thankfully for him Wolves didn’t have enough up front to test his nerves after a blunder last time out against West Ham.
    AARON WAN-BISSAKA – 7
    Consistently on-form in the second-half of this season both in defence and going forward.
    VICTOR LINDELOF- 7
    With recent injuries to both Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez, Lindelof has had to step up and he has done just that.
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    RAPHAEL VARANE – 7
    Returned after a month out and brought his usual calm assurance with him to the back four.
    LUKE SHAW – 7
    The handball at Brighton was an unusual error from the England international who has barely put a foot wrong at least of late.
    CASEMIRO – 5
    Seems to have gone into his shell since the second of his red cards this season. Gave the ball away twice when not under any pressure in the first half.
    CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5
    Like Casemiro he has gone a  bit quiet. Not dictating games like he did in the first half of the season.
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    Manchester United star Anthony Martial opened the scoring against WolvesCredit: Getty
    ANTONY – 6
    Set up Martial’s goal but wasted two great opportunities of his own not least a point blank header.
    BRUNO FERNANDES – 8
    Was all action himself while too many around him were static. Always looking for an an opening and found one thanks to Garnacho’s movement, putting him through on goal to score.
    JADON SANCHO – 5
    And still United fans wait for the player that thrilled everyone when he was at Borussia Dortmund. Simply not involved enough, although did pull a good save out of Dan Bentley in the second-half.
    ANTHONY MARTIAL – 6
    Couldn’t miss the chance laid on a plate for him but not active enough upfront and understandably eventually subbed. United desperately need a number nine.
    SUBS:
    WOUT WEGHORST (On for Martial 69) – 5
    Sent a chance with a header over. Just not good enough for United.
    FRED (Eriksen 82) – 6
    Added a bit of urgency to the midfield.
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    HARRY MAGUIRE (Varane 82) – 6
    Got a vital block in from Adama Traore’s dangerous driven cross late on.
    ALEJANDRO GARNACHO (Sancho 82) – 7
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    Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson only ever apologised to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer once

    OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has revealed the one and only time he ever got an apology off Sir Alex Ferguson. The 50-year-old played under the Scottish legend for 11 years at Old Trafford and remained in communication after he himself took over as Manchester United manager.
    Solskjaer has been revealing all this week as he speaks publicly for the first time since his United sackingCredit: Rex Features
    Hard-nosed Ferguson was known for his uncompromising personality during his years of relentless winning.
    But Solskjaer received one of the bosses’ rare apologies after he was caught on camera criticising the Norwegian’s decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021 against Everton.
    In a question and answer at ‘An Evening with Ole Solskjaer’, he said: “That’s the one time Sir Alex has ever apologised to me.
    “He was caught on a video saying, ‘You should always play your best players,’ after Ronaldo started on the bench for one game.
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    “He rang me and apologised because he knows how difficult it is.”
    Solskjaer added that he believes that management is even tougher now with what he describes as a ‘snowflake’ generation of players compared to the dressing room he experienced.
    The former United bosses has also given his take on the Glazers and believes their time is up as club owners.
    “It needs to be done. Old Trafford is neglected. The training ground has been neglected. We need to catch up with the other teams,” Solskjaer said.
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    “I’m not sure [Sir Jim Ratcliffe] can get the whole lot. I think he wants only 51 per cent; it’s a difficult one.”
    Solskjaer also claimed that Ratcliffe, also the owner of Nice, tried get him on board at the French club.
    He said: “Nobody knows this but Nice and Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanted me.” More