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      Fuming fans call Lisandro Martinez a ‘CRIMINAL’ after Man Utd star avoids red card for ugly two-footed lunge

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      FANS are convinced Lisandro Martinez deserved an early bath following an X-rated tackle against Crystal Palace. The Man Utd defender enraged Palace supporters and players with a two-footed lunge on Daichi Kamada.Lisandro Martinez escaped red after a lunge on Daichi KamadaCredit: GettyBoth of Martinez’s feet left the floor in the wild challengeCredit: CNF SPORTSBut the Man Utd star was only given a yellow card by David CooteCredit: ReutersMartinez leapt into the wild challenge just after the hour mark of the 0-0 stalemate.The Argentinian centre-back was looking to win the ball back on the edge of the Palace box as United pushed for the opener. As Kamada attempted to clear, Martinez raced in, leaving the floor and jumping with both feet into the tackle.The 26-year-old landed on the ball, only for referee David Coote to immediately blow for a foul. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAs slow-motion replays showed Martinez leave the ground, Sky Sports commentator Alan Smith gasped live on air: “I just don’t know why you would do that.”Martinez did his best to look innocent as Coote brandished the yellow card.But plenty of viewers at home felt the Utd star should have seen red.One fan raged on X: “Lisandro Martinez is a criminal.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother said: “Lisandro Martinez should absolutely be given a red card for that tackle. Whether there was contact or not that’s endangering an opponent.”While a third commented: “Lisandro Martinez should not be getting away with this type of tackle, the intention alone worth a red card.”Awkward moment Man Utd ace Lisandro Martinez calls out Jamie Carragher live in Sky Sports before settling old scoreAnd a fourth added: “Wild, dangerous, completely out of control. The intent was there to seriously hurt Kamada.”The Premier League confirmed VAR officials had reviewed the tackle.But they deemed there was “no contact” with Kamada, upholding the decision of a yellow card.The Premier League Match Centre X account wrote: “The referee issued a yellow card to Martinez for a challenge on Kamada. “VAR checked for a potential red card and confirmed the referee’s call of no red card, deeming this was a reckless challenge and made no contact with Kamada.”Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp didn’t hold back after the game, describing the tackle as “ridiculous.” Redknapp said: “I’d love to tell you [what he’s doing].”It was a tackle we saw many years ago. I don’t know what you think you’ll gain by jumping in with two feet.”If he lands on his foot, it’s a straight red. The only reason he doesn’t is because he misses the foot.”He’s lucky. I don’t understand what the benefit is. It’s a ridiculous challenge.”Martinez’s tackle was described as “reckless” by the Premier LeagueCredit: AFPErik Ten Hag’s side were left frustrated in South East London as they drew a blank just days after hitting seven past Barnsley in the League Cup.United dominated the game but could not turn any of their possession into goals.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe stalemate leaves them sitting 11th in the Premier League table, with 7 points from 5 games.Palace meanwhile are still searching for a first league win of the season. More

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      Forgotten Man Utd star slapped on the head by team-mates as he returns ‘like a new signing’ after 15 MONTHS out

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      TYRELL MALACIA was given a new player initiation by his Manchester United team-mates as he neared a return from injury.Malacia, 25, has not played football for 15 MONTHS.Forgotten Man Utd star Tyrell Malacia returned to Man Utd trainingCredit: GettyMalacia was given an arrival initiation by team-matesCredit: X / manutdPlayers playfully slapped him on the head as he nears a return to actionCredit: GettyMalacia has been sidelined through injury for 15 monthsCredit: GettyHis last competitive fixture came for the Netherlands in a June 2023 Uefa Nations League game before he went under the knife for a knee injury a month later.Complications following the surgery meant he was forced to undergo a second procedure that kept him out of action for even longer. However, the left-back has slowly been edging his way back into contention to play again.The club released footage of Malacia doing some light jogging two months ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFast forward to today and Malacia has been spotted in training with his Man Utd team-mates.After more than a year out of action, a video of his comeback saw him given a player tunnel initiation where he ran through a crowd of team-mates and had his head playfully slapped for the ritual.Fans were delighted to see the defender welcomed back to training.Taking to social media, one fan said: “So happy for him.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA second said: “Happy to see him back.”Another said: “Amad was randomly waiting to hit him with the ball on his head.”‘I miss it sometimes,’ says Sir Alex Ferguson as former Man Utd manager opens up in rare interviewA fourth added: “Good vibes.”Speaking on Malacia’s return earlier this month, manager Erik ten Hag said: “Of course, we want to motivate him to return, but it’s not so easy when you are so long away.”Over a season now from an injury to return, but he’s working very hard, he’s progressing really well in this moment.“He’s making big steps, so we think, at short notice, we can expect him in the team training, and he is a talent, it’s natural.“I expect also, soon, he can return into games then.”Ten Hag also said he would not rush Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund back from injury following the medical room horror show seen at the club last season.United face Crystal Palace in Saturday’s evening kick-off as they looked to capitalise on the momentum from their 3-0 win at Southampton and 7-0 win over Barnsley in the last seven days. More

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      I 100 per cent fear getting dementia but have ways to try to fight it off, admits Man Utd icon Sir Alex Ferguson, 82

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON has revealed that he is “100 per cent” worried about getting dementia.The former Manchester United boss, 82, also lifted the lid on how he misses life in the Old Trafford dugout in a rare extended interview.Sir Alex Ferguson revealed how he sharpens his mind amid fears he’ll lose his memoryCredit: GettyThe legendary manager began working with a charity before Bobby Charlton succumbed to dementia last yearEngland heroes Nobby Stiles, Sir Bobby Charlton and his brother Jack Charlton were all diagnosed before their deaths.In an interview about his work with a dementia charity, Fergie was asked if the disease frightens him.He told BBC Breakfast: “I’m 82, obviously I worry about it. Generally my memory is quite good, pray the lord and touch wood it will stay that way. “But I worry about it, 100 per cent. I would be lying if I said anything different.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSF”I read a lot, I do quizzes a lot and I think that helps. “You have those YouTube quizzes, 100 questions, and I think if I don’t get to 70 per cent I’m struggling.”Several other footballers face an ongoing battle with dementia including ex-Middlesbrough striker Alan Peacock, 86.Sir Alex suffered a brain haemorrhage back in 2018, after which he underwent successful emergency surgery at Salford Royal Hospital.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHis late wife Lady Cathy, who he described as his “bedrock”, died aged 84 last October following a serious illness.United hero Denis Law suffers from Alzheimer’s at the age of 84, having admitted a few years back that the condition had caused him anger, frustration, confusion and distress.Fergie retired from management in 2013 following a 27-year spell with United.Sir Alex Ferguson booked me a flight home from my holiday and hauled me back to Man Utd – I hadn’t done anything wrongThe fierce Scotsman until this day still also regularly attends United games both home and away.On missing the glory days, Fergie added: “I have been retired 11 years now so you find a way of adjusting. Yeah, I miss it sometimes. “I think the first year after retirement, I went to the European final and I said to Cathy ‘this is what I miss’ – big games, the European games.”So then I went to most of the European finals because I find something I can relate to, something I would liked to have done every day.”Because these are the big events that United should always be involved in.”He was speaking as part of National Playlist Day, which is used to celebrate the power of personalised music playlist for those living with dementia.One of the songs on Sir Alex’s playlist is My Own True Love by Margaret Whiting, the theme from the 1939 film Gone with the Wind.It reminds him of his beloved wife, Cathy, who he met in 1964 while working at a typewriter factory. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe took United into four Champions League finals after claiming the European Cup Winners Cup with Aberdeen in 1983 – a feat that first drew him to Old Trafford chiefs.The legendary boss won 13 Prem titles, five FA Cups and two Champions Leagues during his Red Devils reign. More

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      Chelsea star Jadon Sancho takes just 49 minutes to match feat that took him SEVEN MONTHS at Man Utd

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      JADON SANCHO has taken just 49 minutes to match a feat that took him SEVEN MONTHS to achieve at Manchester United.Sancho, 24, is on loan at Chelsea from the Red Devils.In 49 minutes for Chelsea Jadon Sancho has matched a feat that took seven months to get at Man UtdCredit: ReutersSancho did not get his first league assists for Man Utd until FebruaryCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunHe put in a Man of the Match debut after coming on off the bench at half-time against Bournemouth to provide the match-winning assist.Enzo Maresca consequently awarded Sancho with a start against West Ham.And once again he has paid back his manager’s faith by contributing an assist to Nicolas Jackson’s clever opening goal just four minutes in.This put Sancho on two league assists for the Blues.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, at previous club Man Utd, where Sancho never truly never managed to bed in, it took him an astonishing seven months to match the same league numbers. Sancho joined United in the summer of 2021 from Borussia Dortmund in a transfer deal worth £73million.However, following a stop-start season for him personally amid the struggles the club faced, Sancho did not register his first assists until February against Leeds. That game, a 4-2 win for Ralf Rangnick’s side, saw him register two assists.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe would add a third assist of the season against Tottenham three games later before his season was prematurely ended by injury.Meanwhile, it took him until his 10th game to score his first United goal, ironically against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Jadon Sancho compared to Brazil football legend by excited Chelsea fans as ex-Man Utd star has first training session, ChelseaFC.mp4Overall, Sancho hit 12 goals and six assists for United but saw himself sidelined for much of last season following a falling out with Erik ten Hag where the Dutchman criticised his training performances. A public rebuttal from Sancho with no apology prompted Ten Hag to freeze him out of first-team training before the winger was sent on loan to former club Borussia Dortmund, where he had a mixed spell.After apparently burying the hatchet with Ten Hag this season, Sancho missed a crucial penalty in the Community Shield penalty shootout against Manchester City.He then sealed a deadline day loan move to Stamford Bridge, where the early indicators are he has captured his old form in Germany. More

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      Erik ten Hag hails major change that’s transformed Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd fortunes and got him firing again

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      THE smile is back on the face of Marcus Rashford.For too long last season the Manchester United striker had stopped enjoying his football.Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag praised Marcus Rashford’s return to goalscoring formCredit: GettyRashford struggled last season under Ten Hag following a glittering campaignCredit: GettyHe looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders as his form slumped and even the Old Trafford crowd started to turn against him.In truth he had lost focus and started enjoying the lifestyle that comes with being a footballer rather than the game itself.But the emotions on his face as he shed tears in front of the Red Devils fans following their 2-1 FA Cup final victory over neighbours Manchester City told you that the club still meant everything to him.Now after a summer’s rest he is looking back to the man who chalked up career-best figures two seasons ago of 30 goals.Read More on Man UtdBoss Erik ten Hag never lost faith in the player, despite having his patience tested, because he knew the talent he still had. A talent that has been evident again in the last two games with a goal against Southampton and two in the 7-0 Carabao Cup thrashing of League One outfit Barnsley.Now as the club prepare for Saturday’s tea-time kick-off away to Crystal Palace, Ten Hag has praised Rashford, 26, for showing the strength of character to bounce back.The Dutchman said: “I think every player who plays in the Premier League, but definitely in this club, you need some resilience.Most read in Football“Not any football career is only the way up, you always go down. You have to deal with it.“Marcus has experienced it and knows when there are setbacks how to fight back, how to set his career, his performance.Chelsea boss Maresca aims cheeky dig at Erik ten Hag after Jadon Sancho makes dazzling debut after Man Utd transfer“He took control of it and I think he is on the way back. He started the season very good, now he has to continue and to progress.”There is no doubt that the arrival of United scoring legend Ruud van Nistelrooy, 48, on to the coaching staff has helped Rashford refocus.Ten Hag added: “Probably he needed some help, by backing him for instance.”Which is what the gaffer did through the tough times.Although there is little doubt that had it not been for an injury crisis at the club last term, Rashford would have been staring at a prolonged time on the sidelines after one particular misdemeanour.He had already been warned about his off-field behaviour when he celebrated his birthday on the evening after United had been stuffed 3-0 at home in the derby against City last October.Off-field issuesThen he was out partying until the early hours of a Friday in January when United were training ahead of an FA Cup game away to Newport.That is now in the past and Rashford appears to have a new focus, one which Ten Hag believes could lead to a recall to the England squad having missed out on the Euros.Ten Hag said: “I think he will always be an option for every manager but it is not up to me.”There was a lot of social media chatter about Rashford not really celebrating his goals against Barnsley, suggesting all is not well.Perhaps he is just keeping it under wraps while he builds his reputation again, and the opponent was a side being dominated where he was player-of-the-match.United boss Ten Hag was in an upbeat mood on Friday with a near fully fit squad to pick from for a change after the injury problems of last season, which he has always said led to their terrible eighth-place finish.Injury returnsBoth Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount returned to full training this week and are in consideration for Saturday’s squad.Striker Hojlund, 21, has been out with a hamstring injury suffered during pre-season in the US.Midfielder Mount, 25, had his first season with United decimated by injury after his move from Chelsea.Then after starting in the Community Shield loss to City and both the opening two Premier league games of the season he was subbed at half-time at Brighton after feeling his hamstring.After his £55million switch — rising to £60m — Mount is desperate to prove he is not another expensive mistake at Old Trafford and Ten Hag is sure he will prove himself.Ten Hag said: “We have already seen glimpses in the start of the season, what he is capable of.“What he needs is a longer period where he can train fully with the team and play with the team.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Then he can come up to speed and then everyone will see his qualities.“I am totally convinced, I have seen in the start of the season what he can bring to the team. I am sure once he is in a longer run he will really improve.”Rashford scored for Man Utd against Southampton and Barnsley More

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      Maya Le Tissier reflects on Manchester United captaincy chat with Sir Alex Ferguson that left her speechless

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      MAYA LE TISSIER joked that Sir Alex Ferguson left her speechless when the pair chatted about her Manchester United captaincy.And the Red Devils ace wants to be a skipper who wears her heart on her sleeve with her team ready to take down their WSL title rivals.Maya Le Tissier will skipper Man United at Old Trafford when they face West Ham in their first WSL game this seasonCredit: GettyThe Red Devils defender (left) intends to continue giving her all in her new roleCredit: GettyTomorrow Le Tissier, 22, will lead her team-mates out as captain for the first time at Old Trafford. Marc Skinner’s side will face West Ham in the opening fixture of the new Women’s Super League season.The 12midday clash comes 19 days after the England defender spoke with Sir Alex about what it means to be a Man United captain. The duo were watching Erik ten Hag’s men’s side take on Liverpool at Old Trafford, a Prem clash that United lost 3-0.Read More Football StoriesLe Tissier recalled: “It was unbelievable. There are not many people who leave me speechless and I didn’t know what to say to him.”It was at half time when they (the men’s team) played Liverpool. “They were losing at that point and I was thinking I don’t know what mood he’s going to be in. “But he was so nice and it was so surreal and he spoke to me about the responsibility of being captain. It was great to meet him.”Most read in FootballSince her July 2022 Manchester move from Brighton, Le Tissier has become a first team regular appearing in every single one of United’s league games in the past two seasons.The defender, whose side finished fifth last term, hopes to bring consistency on the pitch as captain and good vibes off it. She added: “It’s definitely about consistency first of all, and to make myself available for every game. “I think that’s the best thing you can give to your team-mates and to staff.”That’s my job to be there ready and to help the team.”On the pitch I wear my heart on my sleeve. “People know I’m with them, committed to them and will fight for them every single time.”Now there’s a bit more responsibility on the pitch to make things a little bit calmer. “It’s not something that I’ve had to really do, so I’ll make sure that I can really improve that.”Off the pitch, I’m just a sociable person. “I like to chat to anyone to be fair, unless it’s Sir Alex and then I don’t know what to say!”Le Tissier receiving the skipper’s armband this month, coincided with her United and England team-mate Ella Toone, 25, being named vice-captain.The Euros-winning midfielder, who scored in her side’s first-ever FA Cup final win in May, has made more than 150 United appearances .Le Tissier added: “Ella has been in so many finals and delivered in every single big moment.”It’s amazing to be on the same journey with her and to work together.”We’ve made it really clear that it’s not just being captain. “It’s me, her and the rest of the team and the leadership group as well.”It means a lot for me and Toons to be a part of it, especially her being a United fan who is from Manchester.”Since beginning her senior career five years ago at Albion, Le Tissier has emerged as one of the biggest football talents to come from Guernsey.If I can give the next generation a bit more support, I’ll feel like I’ve done my job.Maya Le Tissier Another star from the island who took the sport by storm is Southampton icon Matt Le Tissier, although the pair are not related.Like her namesake the defender, whose football journey began at a boys’ team called St Martins, hopes to be an inspiration for young players back home.Le Tissier said: “It means a lot to me to show them that you can do it, you can get to the top. “That’s not to say that I’m there now, but I’m on my way.”If I can create some here and there and give the next generation a bit more support, I’ll feel like I’ve done my job.””I remember (when I was living in Guernsey) I just wanted go over to the Women’s Super League and play as a pro. “That was the only thing I had in my mind.”When I went to Brighton, I thought (to myself), ‘I’m just going to go all the way now’. Le Tissier, Toone and their team-mates hope to put in a solid challenge for this term’s WSL titleCredit: Getty”I’m in it for the long run so I’m just going to do as best as I can.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And that’s brought me here today as captain”I’m really appreciative of the opportunities that have come my way and I can’t wait to see what else comes.” More

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      Three Champions League giants ‘already tracking Mason Greenwood’ with Man Utd set to cash in again

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      MASON GREENWOOD is being tracked by three Champions League clubs, transfer reports say. Greenwood has five goals in just four games since signing for Marseille in France in the summer. Mason Greenwood has made a good start to life in MarseilleCredit: AFPAnd his form has seen the likes of Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich all register interest, according to talkSPORT.Scouts from all three are said to have watched Greenwood in action for Marseille.It comes after the forward scored ten in 36 games on loan for Getafe in Spain last season. Greenwood was banished from Manchester United from January 2022 after being charged with attempted rape and assault, which he denied.READ MORE IN football The criminal charges were dropped 12 months later.Following an investigation by United, he spent last season away before joining Marseille for £30million in a permanent deal this summer.Greenwood, 22, also has no way back into the England set up and now looks to switch allegiances to Jamaica. As revealed by SunSport, the FA have been approached by the Jamaican Football Federation with a formal request to transfer Greenwood’s international registration. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe process is already underway with Greenwood looking to end his near-four year international exile.Jamaica first tried to get Greenwood to switch his international allegiance after the criminal charges were dropped last February.But he initially declined as he wanted to revive his career with England – although that was ruled out by interim boss Lee Carsley.’I miss it sometimes,’ says Sir Alex Ferguson as former Man Utd manager opens up in rare interview More

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      Michael Carrick calls on fellow Manchester United legend to help plot Sunderland’s derby downfall to Middlesbrough

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      MICHAEL CARRICK is calling on the help of Wayne Rooney to help claim derby bragging rights.The Middlesbrough boss takes his side 31 miles up the A19 on Saturday to face North East rivals Sunderland.Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth inflicted a first defeat of the season on Sunderland last weekCredit: RexMichael Carrick revealed he’s already spoken to the legend ahead of the Wear-Tees derbyCredit: PAThe Stadium of Light holds both painful and fond memories for Carrick after leading Boro to a 4-0 win there last year.He was also part of the Manchester United side that suffered title agony on the final day of the 2012 Premier League campaign there.Rooney secured the Red Devils a 1-0 victory, but Sergio Aguero’s famous last-ditch strike took the title to the Cityzens from United’s clutches.As news of City’s winner spread amongst the ground and the United players on the pitch, the home supporters went berserk with delight and even performed a ‘Poznan’.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLRooney has since spoken of his bemusement and anger towards Sunderland fans for doing that.The England legend got some revenge last week when his Plymouth beat the Black Cats 3-2 courtesy of a 93rd-minute effort from Joe Edwards.That was his first Championship win since taking over the Pilgrims and it also brought an abrupt end to Sunderland’s 100 per cent start.Now Carrick has confirmed that Rooney has been helping him to secure Wear-Tees bragging rights.Most read in ChampionshipFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe said: “We’ve exchanged a couple of messages and I’ll speak to him more at some point.“It was a big result for them, so I was pleased for Wayne. It was an important result for them.Brutal Wayne Rooney reveals he became Plymouth manager because he ‘doesn’t want to be the next Gary Neville’“In terms of what we take from it, Sunderland have largely been consistent in the games they’ve played and you can see how they’re trying to play – the patterns and consistencies within the game.“We’ve got a decent idea of how they approach things, but it doesn’t mean that makes it any easier to play against.”Fergie’s Man utd famously lost out on the title in 2012 to the delight of the Sunderland fansCredit: AFPRooney and Carrick became close friends during their together at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters More