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      Man Utd’s Jadon Sancho nets £12.2m from off-field earnings despite poor performances on pitch

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      MANCHESTER United flop Jadon Sancho pocketed £12million from off-field earnings last season despite failing to cement his place at Old Trafford.The winger, who rejoined Borussia Dortmund on loan in January, earned £12.2million from lucrative sponsorship deals and image rights.Jadon Sancho pocketed £12million from off-field earnings last season despite failing to cement his place at Old TraffordCredit: GettyThat works out at £235,000 a week, on top of his £350,000 a week wages at Man Utd.The star’s company, Sancho Management, has assets for 2023 of £8.7million, its accounts show.That is a rise of £3.4million from £5.3million in 2022. Sancho, 24, paid himself £5.8million from the firm. Read More on FootballHis company also paid £3million in bills, including corporation tax.He has a bumper contract to wear Nike boots and has signed other lucrative deals with the likes of Nando’s and Pepsi.The star may leave Old Trafford in the summer after a fall out with boss Erik ten Hag, which saw him exiled from the team before his loan spell in Germany.Sancho was shut out from United’s first-team squad after accusing Ten Hag of not telling the truth about his absence from the team.Most read in FootballThe Dutchman had claimed it was due to poor training performances from Sancho.Inside the life of Jadon Sancho as a footballer More

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      ‘I don’t like what I see’ – Disgusted Roy Keane blasts Man Utd and says they ‘looked like the Championship team’

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      ROY KEANE completely disagreed with Harry Maguire’s claim that Manchester United showed “great character” in their dramatic victory over Coventry City.His old team the Red Devils narrowly avoided disaster as they beat the Sky Blues on penalties to set-up a showdown with Man City in the FA Cup Final.Harry Maguire hailed the ‘character’ shown by Man Utd against CoventryCredit: EPARoy Keane slammed Man Utd’s performance and completely disagreed with himCredit: ITVMaguire headed home United’s second goal of the game at WembleyCredit: GettyThr defender and his team-mates needed penalties to secure their place in the finalCredit: GettyBut that was only after the Championship side fought back from 3-0 down to take it to extra-time and then having a late strike ruled out for offside to deny them a famous triumph.United looked to be cruising towards a repeat of last year’s final thanks to goals from Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes.Ellis Simms pulled one back on 71 minutes before Callum O’Hare set-up a nervy finish with eleven left.Haji Wright then kept his nerve in stoppage time to score from the spot to send it to extra time.READ MORE ON MAN UTDVictor Torp’s 120th-minute strike was disallowed due to an offside in the build-up as United survived by the skin of their teeth – meaning that the tie would need to be settled by penalties.Casemiro stepped up first but had his effort saved before Wright slotted home to give Coventry the lead.Diogo Dalot made no mistake and then Torp smashed it into the top corner, then Christian Eriksen drilled it in low with United’s third – but this time Andre Onana dived to his right to keep out O’Hare’s effort.Captain Fernandes sent the goalie the wrong way to put United ahead, then Ben Sheaf fired way over the crossbar.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat left Rasmus Hojlund with the job of stepping up to win it, and the Dane sent the goalie the opposite way as he raced off in celebration – although Antony infuriated others with his reaction to the win.Following the game, goalscorer Maguire said: “We found a way.Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United ‘got away with it’ in shootout win over Coventry“We started the game really well and then conceded a sloppy goal. We were unfortunate to concede the second goal.“I think the penalty was so hard but all credit to Coventry. They made it tough for us in the second half of extra time.“It sums up our season, we had great control and played well for 60 minutes but then we conceded out of nothing. “Then I don’t know, it seems like the world wanted Coventry to go on and do it. We showed great character to stick with it and it was important to win the shootout.”But the non-nonsense Keane was having none of that afterwards as he spoke to his fellow pundits in the ITV studio.The Irishman said: “We’re having the same conversation every week with Man United, you don’t know what you’re going to get. All they do is play in moments. They concede so many chances.“You always say you need a bit of luck. Maguire said they showed good character, I don’t see character in this group of players.“I’m looking at the goalkeeper, wasting time. Just get on with the game. Show some courage. “Huge problems for Man United going forward but they got the job done.”Keane also said: “Maguire got interviewed at the end there and said they showed great character, I don’t see character in this group of players, I really don’t.“It’s getting to the stage that I’m almost disliking them. I see a group with bad habits, they were almost frightened to win the game.READ MORE SUN STORIES“There’s huge problems for Manchester United going forward but they got the job done.“In extra-time Coventry looked like a Premier League team and Manchester United looked like a Championship side.” More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe reveals ‘biggest problem in football’ as he drops huge hint Man Utd rebuild could be delayed

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has revealed his frustration at “one of the biggest problems” in football. The 71-year-old billionaire has taken over football operations at Manchester United since buying a 25 per cent stake in the club earlier this year.Man Utd chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe recorded a PB in the London MarathonCredit: AFPHe vented his frustrations with a ‘big problem in football’ on BBC afterwardsCredit: BBCHe and INEOS have since set about trying to rebuild the whole club from top to bottom.United confirmed the appointment of Jason Wilcox as technical director this week from Southampton in their latest change.His arrival comes after Man Utd revealed ex-Man City man Omar Berrada as their new chief executive.However, a new sporting director has not yet been appointed but is expected to be Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth, who is on gardening leave.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe two clubs are yet to agree on compensation with Toon reportedly seeking £20m to let him go after he arrived on a four-year deal in 2022.United see that fee as too high, though, and Ratcliffe has now held face-to-face talks with Newcastle director Amanda Staveley to try to find a resolution.Ratcliffe secured a PB in the London Marathon this morning before dashing to Wembley to watch the Red Devils throw away a three-goal lead to Coventry City in the FA Cup semi final.And when providing an update on progress at United, he revealed his anguish at the red tape and hold-ups while speaking to BBC presenter Gabby Logan.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERRatcliffe said: “It’s a long journey really the football because one of the biggest problems is that you get these new guys to come into the team, really capable people, but they are all on gardening leave.“So it takes you six months, a year or 18 months – it’s a real issue in football. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans for Manchester United’s stadium, Old Trafford, could be a new ground for the cost of an old ground refit“They can’t work for us, the fans are impatient and I have some sympathy with that.“But it’s a journey and, whether they like it or not, they have to be a bit patient. It’s not a lightswitch, it takes a bit of time.”Another thing Ratcliffe and INEOS want to do is transform Old Trafford – or build a completely new stadium and make it a “Wembley of the North”.When asked about that by Logan, he replied: “I’d love to do that. I think that would be fantastic for the north of England.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Man Utd rebootBritish billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is overhauling the hierarchy at Man United after his £1.03billion takeover of 27.7 per cent of the club.
      His new crew at Old Trafford includes:
      SIR DAVE BRAILSFORD
      The Olympic cycling legend is head of sport for Ratcliffe’s INEOS group.
      He is now on the board of Man Utd overseeing the revamp.
      OMAR BERRADA
      The former Man City director was hired as CEO in January.
      He previously held a senior role with Barcelona. 
      JEAN-CLAUDE BLANC
      The INEOS CEO has joined the board of the club.
      Blanc has held prominent positions at Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain previously.
      JASON WILCOX
      He was appointed technical director at United this week.
      The former Blackburn Rovers winger held a similar role at Southampton and was previously academy director at Manchester City.
      Wilcox will report to the sporting director.
      DAN ASHWORTH – TBC
      The former West Brom and Football Association chief has been placed on gardening leave by Newcastle.
      United want him to become their new sporting director.
      However, they and Newcastle have so far been unable to agree on a compensation package.

      “I think that whole area of southern Manchester, it’s where the industrial revolution began, and that’s why they built Old Trafford there.“The workers would finish their shift, walk to the ground – so it was where industry and manufacturing began.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It’s a really important area but it’s run down, so to regenerate that area and build a Wembley of the North would be a marvellous project and we could achieve it.”Suddenly, he intervened again to cut-short the conversation by signing off with: “Anyway, I need to get to the match.”United’s new technical director Jason Wilcox was at Wembley today for the FA Cup semi finalCredit: GettySir Jim managed to make it to his seat just after half time after his marathon exploitsCredit: BBC More

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      I’m in a rush,’ Sir Jim Ratcliffe says live on BBC after running Marathon as he thinks Man Utd have ‘already kicked off’

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE declared he was in a “rush” after mistakenly thinking Manchester United had already kicked off at Wembley after he’d completed the London Marathon.The 71-year-old billionaire recently completed his purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club and takeover of football operations.Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed the London Marathon before heading to watch Man UtdCredit: ReutersThe Utd chief told BBC he was in a ‘rush’ to get to Wembley as they interviewed him afterwardsCredit: BBCSir Jim was spotted in his seat at Wembley just after half timeCredit: BBCHe continues to make a number of changes off the pitch, while United are hoping for some joy on it this afternoon.The Red Devils face Coventry City at Wembley in the FA Cup semi final this afternoon, where the winner will face holders Man City after they beat Chelsea yesterday.However, Ratcliffe joined the thousands of other runners in the capital this morning for the London Marathon and recorded a personal best time of 4hrs 30mins 52secs.And after Ratcliffe had crossed the finish line, he joined the BBC for a quick chat before making the dash to Wembley.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLRatcliffe started his conversation with BBC presenter Gabby Logan with: “I’m in a rush… I need to get to the match.”Even though he still had 45 minutes to go until the action got underway at Wembley, he then mistakenly said: “They’ve already kicked off haven’t they, so I’ll have to be quick.”After revealing that he recorded a time of around four-and-a-half hours, he then got down to discussing a potential Manchester derby against City in the FA Cup Final.After awkwardly mishearing Logan refer to Coventry as underdogs, he thought that she was talking about the Red Devils’ chances against their neighbours.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRatcliffe said: “We are definitely the underdog. Unfortunately. Not for long though.”Asked to compare running a marathon to his progress at United, he replied: “There are some parallels, I have to say. It just sort of requires some grit.Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Man Utd’s ‘Wembley of the North’ could be 100,000-seat mega-stadium if they leave Old Trafford“Always, in the marathon, after 30k it gets quite difficult. “I don’t think we are quite at 30k in the football yet, we’ve still got some way to go.”When asked if it equated to a half marathon, he replied: “No, not even there really… probably only the first 10k.“But it’s a long journey really the football because one of the biggest problems is that you get these new guys to come into the team, really capable people, but they are all on gardening leave.“So it takes you six months, a year or 18 months – it’s a real issue in football. “They can’t work for us, the fans are impatient and I have some sympathy with that.“But it’s a journey and, whether they like it or not, they have to be a bit patient. It’s not a lightswitch, it takes a bit of time.”United confirmed the appointment of Jason Wilcox as technical director this week from Southampton.Wilcox, whose previous roles include technical director at Southampton and academy director at Manchester City, will report to the sporting director.The new sporting director has not yet been appointed but is expected to be Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth.The London MarathonSome of the other celebrities that were spotted crossing the finish line along with Ratcliffe:

      Singer Tom Grennan
      Comedian Romesh Ranganathan
      Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham
      Actress Ruth Wilson
      Actor Christopher Eccleston
      Actor Phil Dunster
      Actor Jamie Borthwick
      Actress Emma Barton 

      Wilcox’s arrival comes after Man Utd revealed ex-Man City man Omar Berrada as their new chief executive.Another thing Ratcliffe and INEOS want to do is transform Old Trafford – or build a completely new stadium and make it a “Wembley of the North”.When asked about that by Logan, He replied: “I’d love to do that. I think that would be fantastic for the north of England.“I think that whole area of southern Manchester, it’s where the industrial revolution began, and that’s why they built Old Trafford there.“The workers would finish their shift, walk to the ground – so it was where industry and manufacturing began.“It’s a really important area but it’s run down, so to regenerate that area and build a Wembley of the North would be a marvellous project and we could achieve it.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSuddenly, he intervened again to cut-short the conversation by signing off with: “Anyway, I need to get to the match.”Although he did have time before he dashed off to reveal that it would definitely not be the tube that he would be using to get to the national stadium.Sir Jim reiterated his desire to build a ‘Wembley of the North’ new stadium More

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      What the hell happened to you? WWE star Drew McIntyre trolls Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney in front of 16,000 fans

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney was trolled by WWE superstar Drew McIntyre during a surprise appearance in a live wrestling show in London.Rooney’s glittering 19-year career came to an end in 2021 when he retired with five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a Champions League trophy and a Europa League honour under his belt.Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney attended a WWE live showCredit: GettyWWE superstar and British icon Drew McIntyre trolled Rooney during the showCredit: SplashUnited’s record scorer then pursued a managerial career and had short stints at Derby, DC United and Birmingham, who sacked him in January after a disastrous three-month spell.The 38-year-old tactician is now a free agent and enjoying some time off with his family.The legendary striker took advantage of his free time as WWE visited the UK during their European tour to stage a non-televised house show at The O2 Arena on Friday.Scottish legend McIntyre, who wrestles as a heel – which is a wrestling term for a bad guy – spotted him sitting in the front row with his two sons before his match against Jey Uso.Read More on FootballAt first the three-time world champion complimented Rooney for his incredible football success in front of 16,000 fans.But then the Rangers fan proceeded to trash talk his fellow Brit by pointing out that they’re the same age but somehow he looks much better than the Everton hero.McIntyre said: “Speaking of British legends… Is that Wayne Rooney?”I’ve got to give this man his props, from one British legend to another, you were the freaking man in your day.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”But, aren’t we the same age? What the hell happened to you?!”Rooney is an avid professional wrestling fan and has had some previous brushings with WWE superstars.Man Utd icon Wayne Rooney calls Twitch streamer AngryGinge a ‘ginger c’ during EA Sports FC live streamBack in 2015, the England great was confronted by fellow Brit Wade Barrett during an episode of RAW in Manchester.Preston fan Barrett mocked him as he sat in the front row and that led to the United favourite slapping him across the face.An angle between Rooney and McIntyre is highly unlikely as The Scottish Warrior is now after the World Heavyweight Championship.McIntyre won the belt at WrestleMania 40 when he ended Seth Rollins’ 316-day reign and realised his dream of winning a world title in front of a live crowd at the Showcase of the Immortals.But the ex-WWE Champion went on to mock CM Punk who sat on the commentary desk and that led to a vicious attack by The Best in the World.That left McIntyre in a vulnerable state and so Damian Priest cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become the new champion. More

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      Man Utd speed up arrival of top scout to join Jason Wilcox in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Old Trafford revolution

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are speeding up the arrival of top scout Sam Williams as their plans take shape.United have done a deal with Ipswich for their head of recruitment, who will return to Old Trafford at the start of next month.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has added a top scout to his Manchester United revolutionCredit: PAJason Wilcox’s arrival has been followed by Sam Williams’ return from IpswichCredit: GettyWilliams was on six months’ gardening leave when he decided to go back to United as their emerging talent chief.He previously worked for the Red Devils as an academy scout and first team recruitment analyst between 2017 to 2022.United are aiming to build a “best-in-class” academy recruitment team, with Williams taking on the role of lead scout.The 36-year-old will report to head of academy recruitment Luke Fedorenko and is one of several recent changes to the scouting and recruitment department.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAcross the last six months, United have swooped for staff from Ipswich, Cardiff and Blackburn to bolster the area.Meanwhile, several scouts have been promoted and changed roles within the club.Williams’ return follows the arrival of Jason Wilcox as technical director.United confirmed Wilcox’s appointment this week as he joins with immediate effect from Southampton.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Saints also revealed they received a compensation payment to allow Wilcox to move to Old Trafford.His previous roles include serving as academy director at Manchester City.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to replace Old Trafford with a ‘Wembley of the North’United are also expected to appoint Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director. More

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      Man Utd ‘joined by Liverpool in transfer race to sign little-known wonderkid with huge £342m release clause’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will face competition for the services of Mikayil Faye, it’s been claimed.The Red Devils are said to be hot on the heels of the Barcelona B wonderkid, who has been a revelation in his first season with the Catalans.Barcelona’s Mikayil Faye is reportedly on the radar of Manchester UnitedCredit: GETTYThey’ll reportedly face competition for his services from bitter rivals LiverpoolCredit: RexBut the Premier League big boys could face a battle for his signature with bitter rivals Liverpool.That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who claim the Merseysiders are also trying to “acquire” the 19-year-old this summer.Bayern Munich, Lille, Monaco and Nice are also said to be interested in luring the centre-back away from Barca’s youth team.The immense interest in Faye recently prompted his agents to hold showdown talks with Barca’s sporting director, former Chelsea midfielder Deco.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDeco is said to have informed them that Faye is part of their future plans and that they hope to have him train and play in the first team during pre-season.It’s also claimed they plan to give him his first team bow next season.Should United and Liverpool be desperate to sign Faye, they’ll have to shatter their respective record transfer fees and pay his £342million release clause.Faye joined Barca B from Croatian outfit NB Kustosija last summer for a meagre £1.3million.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe’s made a total of 27 appearances for Rafael Marquez’s side, scoring four goals in the process.Faye was included in Barca’s s squad for their 1-0 win over Cadiz last Saturday after receiving high praise from first-team manager Xavi.Xavi announces he’s stepping down as Barcelona coach at the end of the seasonThe club legend said of the teenager: “Faye will be on the list. He’s ready. We are watching and following.”There are very prepared footballers. La Masia always bears fruit. Faye, Casado.”But the competition is fierce. I see him prepared, yes.” More

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      Man Utd hoping Borussia Dortmund shock PSG in Champions League semi after clause put into Jadon Sancho loan deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will pocket extra cash thanks to Borussia Dortmund’s run in the Champions League.The German giants beat Atletico Madrid 5-4 on aggregate in the quarter-final to set up a last four clash with Paris Saint-Germain.Jadon Sancho helped fire Dortmund into the Champions League semi-finalCredit: RexSir Jim Ratcliffe will pocket bonus cash after Dortmund’s successCredit: PASancho joined Dortmund in January on loan until the end of the season after a public fall out with Erik ten Hag.In the deal that saw the 24-year-old return to his former club, Man Utd inserted clauses that have now been met.The Times report that Dortmund owe the Red Devils additional funds as they have made the Champions League semi-final.Should they progress further, the amount is expected to rise up to £3.4million.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOther clauses in the contract are based on appearance numbers and if Dortmund qualify for next season’s Champions League.With five games left to play, they sit fifth in the table and are level on points with RB Leipzig.Although the Bundesliga look set to earn a bonus spot in next year’s competition after England’s Uefa coefficient took a hit as Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and West Ham all crashed out of Europe this week. Dortmund reportedly paid £3m to secure the loan signing of Sancho.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSpeculation suggests both them and Man Utd are helping cover his £290,000-a-week salary.Sancho has not played for the Red Devils since September.Ten Hag claims there were ‘issues’ with Jadon Sancho BEFORE boss arrived at Man Utd and ‘all the way through’The exiled winger claimed he was made a “scapegoat” after being left out the squad for the trip to Arsenal.He has since refused to apologise to Ten Hag and been banned from training and all first-team facilities.But the door could now be open for his return after the boss said: “Of course, I follow international football and follow the players on loan at other clubs.“It was a fantastic game, Dortmund against Atletico Madrid.“It was a great performance from Dortmund and for Jadon it’s good news.“He made his contribution to the result for Dortmund.” More