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      Solskjaer sacked LIVE: Man Utd AXE club legend with Zidane and Pochettino sounded out as replacements – lates updates

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has been SACKED by Manchester United. United called an emergency board meeting following the 4-1 humiliation at Vicarage Road.
      Solskjaer said now his goodbyes to his staff and players following the defeat with club chiefs to sack him within 48 hours.
      The club won only once in their last seven matches after the 4-1 defeat at Watford today, and the meeting took place afterwards at 7pm.
      Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has been installed as the current bookies’ favourite to take over at Old Trafford.
      Follow all the latest Man Utd news, transfer and gossip from Old Trafford below…
      PROOF POINT
      Manchester United will live to regret missing out on Antonio Conte, pundit Micah Richards has claimed.
      The Italian was one of the favourites to take over as United officials spent the last few weeks mulling the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      Ex-Manchester City star Richards told Sky Sports: “Antonio Conte is a serial winner.
      “We talk about the Manchester United values, forget the values for just one minute. It is about winning games.
      “You’ve got (Cristiano) Ronaldo, (Paul) Pogba, (Bruno) Fernandes, (Jadon) Sancho and all those players.
      “Something has to give and Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) was not getting the best out of those players.
      “Conte is proven. He is the Tottenham manager now but there was a window where they could have got him. I don’t understand it.”

      DE GEA DISMAY
      David De Gea was among the players paying tribute to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following his dismissal as Manchester United manager.
      United announced they parted ways with Solskjaer after Saturday’s 4-1 thrashing to Watford at Vicarage Road, which marked the final drop after seven losses in 13 games across all competitions.
      De Gea was among the players that expressed their appreciation for the Norwegian head coach’s contribution in the last three years.
      The star goalkeeper described the loss to the Hornets as a “nightmare” last night but now insists Solskjaer always “gave everything” for the Red Devils.
      De Gea tweeted: “You always gave everything and everyone knows you are a legend at [Man Utd].”
      CON SUPPORT
      MMA legend Conor McGregor has paid homage to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after he was sacked as Manchester United boss.
      I want to give a major shout out, and a huge thank you to the living legend that is Ole Gunnar Solskjær! Ole you are forever, Sir! Icon! Inspiration! Hero! Legend!Thank you Ole ❤️ @ManUtd— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 21, 2021

      MAN FOR THE JOB
      Gary Neville reckons Mauricio Pochettino would take over at Manchester United in a heartbeat despite the turmoil at Old Trafford.
      The United legend made the claim after previous boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was finally sacked following a shocking run of results.
      He said on Sky Sports: “I think Mauricio Pochettino – although he’d never say it – he’d leave to come to Man United on a five-year deal tomorrow.
      “He’d look at that group of players, he’d look at the club and he’d realise he’d probably be able to achieve more than he wants at Man United in terms of a project.
      “At PSG you are on season by season. ‘You’ve got to win the Champions League or you’re out’ type of model. I don’t think that suits Pochettino.
      “I think he would absolutely come to Man Utd on a five-year deal, with backing behind him. How he’d fit in with the current coaches who are still there and left, I’m not sure.”
      SWEET SUGAR
      Lord Alan Sugar expressed his delight at Tottenham’s appointment of Antonio Conte while taking a swipe at Arsenal and Manchester United in the process.
      Sugar reckons the Italian could’ve ended up at either United or Arsenal if Spurs didn’t bring him in last week following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dismissal from Old Trafford and the Gunners 4-0 thumping at the hands of Liverpool yesterday.
      Smug Spurs fan Sugar wrote on Twitter: “I am please we got hold on Conte when we did as he would have been grabbed by Man U or Arsenal …..next week.”
      RED FACES
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has blasted naive Manchester United officials forever bothering to appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager.
      The United legend was named caretaker back in 2018 before being given the reins full-time at Old Trafford.
      Things turned sour this season and the under-fire boss was finally given his marching orders after Saturday’s abject 4-1 defeat by Watford.
      And Sky Sports pundit Redknapp was far from impressed with United’s approach while their rivals appointed top-class managers around them.
      He said: “This hasn’t crept up on Man United, I’ve seen this for a long while.
      “When you look at what Liverpool have got – Klopp, Man City – Guardiola, Chelsea – Tuchel, and you’ve got a manager that’s managed at Molde and Cardiff – at one of the biggest clubs in the world, it isn’t right.
      “You’re almost fighting with one hand behind your back in the big occasions and I’ve never really felt he is the right fit.
      “I said at the time, one day it’s going to be like shooting Bambi and that’s what it feels like. This should have happened weeks ago.”
      SOL DESTROYING
      Manchester United have spent a staggering £38million on sacking managers since Sir Alex Ferguson left Old Trafford in 2013.
      The Scot, 79, provided the Red Devils with the ultimate stability during his 27 years at the helm.
      But the Theatre of Dreams has been anything but stable ever since.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer became the latest man to be sacked this morning – receiving a £7.5m payout in the process.
      The Norwegian was handed a new three-year deal in the summer.
      But terms of the contract stipulated that he need only be paid one year’s salary should he be relieved of his duties.
      NO NEED
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned down help to upgrade his backroom staff at Manchester United, reports suggest.
      That is according to ESPN, who claim that Solskjaer refused to make changes to his coaching team despite key players complaining that the training was “too British” and unsuited to the requirements of the modern game.
      Reports have now emerged of senior players losing faith in the former manager after last month’s 5-0 loss to Liverpool at Old Trafford.
      A section of the roster found the coaching to be too one-dimensional as it lacked imagination as well as creativity.
      The Red Devils’ hierarchy took those concerns on board and “offered Solskjaer every level of support and told him he could have whatever he needed to put it right.”
      However, the 48-year-old told executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward that he had full faith in his world-class coaching team.
      SOL BAD
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked by Manchester United after a horror run of five defeats in seven games.
      He becomes the FOURTH manager to try – and fail – to replace Sir Alex Ferguson after his retirement in 2013.
      David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho were all sacked in the past eight years, and now Solskjaer joins the gang.
      The bottom line is that he won no trophies, unlike his more recent predecessors
      Mourinho led United to a Europa League and EFL Cup double in 2017, while Van Gaal lifted the FA Cup in 2016 just days before he was sacked.
      However Solskjaer’s win percentage was surprisingly good.
      Solskjaer has the third-highest win percentage of ANY manager in United’s history.
      His record of 91 wins from his 168 games in charge across all competitions is second best in the post-Fergie era – behind only Mourinho.
      The Norwegian achieved a win rate of 54.2 per cent, behind Mourinho’s 58.3 per cent from 144 matches.
      THE RON FOR ME 
      Cristiano Ronaldo wants Luis Enrique to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United, according to reports.
      The Red Devils sacked Solskjaer this morning, following a dismal run of form that culminated in yesterday’s 4-1 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road.
      United have been strongly linked with a move for Zinedine Zidane, with chiefs reportedly trying to convince the Frenchman to come to Old Trafford.
      According to Sky Sports, however, their biggest name player would rather play under Spain boss Enrique.
      They reckon that despite his old affiliation with Real Madrid legend Zizou, Ronaldo wants United to hire Enrique instead.
      The Red Devils are expected to consider the former Barcelona boss as they hunt for a new manager.

      BLANC CANVAS
      Manchester United could hire Laurent Blanc as interim manager following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking, reports suggest.
      United parted company with club legend Solskjaer after Saturday’s 4-1 thrashing to Watford at Vicarage Road, which marked the final drop after five defeats in seven Premier League matches.
      Michael Carrick has been put in charge for the time being while the Red Devils look for something more permanent.
      According to The Athletic, however, the Manchester giants may be unable to land their top targets before the summer, such as Zinedine Zidane, Erik ten Hag and Brendan Rodgers.
      Therefore, it is possible that they could turn to other options who are also going to be considered as temporary solutions.
      Former United ace Blanc has been touted as a candidate, which means he would get the same opportunity Solskjaer got when he replaced Jose Mourinho in 2018 before earning a long-term contract.
      The French head coach spent two years at Old Trafford where he retired in 2003 following 75 appearances across all competitions.
      BUDGET CUTS
      Manchester United will be forced to pay Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a hefty £7.5m after sacking him this morning.
      The Red Devils boss lost his job after suffering a humiliating 4-1 defeat at Watford.
      Man United chiefs met at 7pm last night to discuss sacking the Norwegian, who they’d handed a new three-year deal to in August.
      And SunSport understands he will have to be given a full year’s salary as a severance package by the club.
      This works out at around £7.5m, which puts him around fifth in the highest paid Premier League managers.
      That’s behind behind Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Brendan Rodgers and Marcelo Bielsa in the salary stakes.
      PIERS DIG
      Piers Morgan has taken his customary dig at Gary Neville following Solskjaer’s Man Utd sacking.

      NEV SUPPORT
      Gary Neville has sent out a message of support to his former team-mate Solskjaer following his sacking from the club.

      CARRICK TO TAKE OVER
      Michael Carrick will take over as United boss temporarily, but the club are looking for an interim boss to lead the side until the end of the season.
      Presumably, Zinedine Zidane will be sounded out in the summer.

      CLUB STATEMENT
      “Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United and it is with regret that we have reached this difficult decision,” a statement read.
      “While the past few weeks have been disappointing, they should not obscure all the work he has done over the past three years to rebuild the foundations for long-term success.
      “Ole leaves with our sincerest thanks for his tireless efforts as Manager and our very best wishes for the future.
      “His place in the club’s history will always be secure, not just for his story as a player, but as a great man and a Manager who gave us many great moments. He will forever be welcome back at Old Trafford as part of the Manchester United family.
      “Michael Carrick will now take charge of the team for forthcoming games, while the club looks to appoint an interim manager to the end of the season.”
      SACKED!
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been sacked as Man Utd boss after the club’s 4-1 loss to Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.

      SHORTLIST
      Here are a list of candidates so far rumoured to be in the frame to take over on a permanent basis at Old Trafford.

      Zinedine Zidane
      Erik ten Hag
      Brendan Rodgers
      Ralph Rangnick
      Laurent Blanc
      Julen Lopetegui

      Antonio Conte, of course, was United’s first choice, but ironically it was the Red Devils’ 3-0 win over Tottenham which pushed Spurs into appointing the Italian as their new boss.
      BRU-NO!
      After the game, Solskjaer went over to the United fans to clap them, only to be negatively received by a large portion of the support.
      Bruno Fernandes waved his finger at them and indicated the result came as a consequence of the team’s poor performance and not the manager.
      “In the Premier League it is not enough playing for just one half,” he said.
      “Watford has a good team. They are aggressive, they have quality up front, and if you give them chances you will concede goals.
      “And that has been a problem with us for many games.
      “I think the attitude in the second half was there. In the first half it was too sloppy from everyone.”
      Credit: Reuters
      NOT HAPPY
      David de Gea had some choice words after the game, letting everyone know what he thought of the performance.
      “There’s not much to say – it was embarrassing to see Man United play like we did today,” he explained.
      “It’s not acceptable – the way we were playing and doing things. It’s easy to blame the manager or the staff but sometimes it’s the players.
      “We need to show much more than we are doing. Embarrassing first half – we could’ve conceded four goals in 45 minutes.
      “It was hard to watch the team playing today – it was nightmare after nightmare. It’s not acceptable.
      “We are trying to give our best and fight for the team but for sure something is very wrong. You can see in the games – it’s very low level, very poor. Sorry to the fans, once again.”
      AWFUL RESULT
      United were trounced 4-1 by newly-promoted Watford on Saturday night, prompting calls from fans for Solskjaer’s time at the club to come to an end.
      Joshua King – a Red Devils academy product – smashed home the opener after 28 minutes before Ismaila Sarr doubled the lead just before the break.
      It could have been a lot worse for United at half time as Sarr missed TWO penalties in the space of a minute after having one saved before retaking it for encroachment and David De Gea denied him a second time.
      Half time sub Donny Van de Beek grabbed a goal back early in the second half, but skipper Harry Maguire’s red card in the 69th minute ended any hopes of an underserved comeback.
      Joao Pedro and Emmanuel Dennis added a third and fourth in injury time to really stick the knife into Ole.
      This was Watford’s first home win since the start of the season back in August, and are just four points behind United in seventh.
      MORNING, MAN UTD FANS
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has managed his final game in charge of Manchester United with the board finally deciding enough is enough.
      United called an emergency board meeting following the 4-1 humiliation at Vicarage Road.
      And Solskajer’s backroom staff started saying their goodbyes following the brutal defeat with club chiefs to sack him within 48 hours.Bruno Fernandes blamed ‘everyone’ at Manchester United after Watford’s 4-1 win rammed a huge nail in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coffin.
      Midfielder Fernandes was led away by team-mates after a heated row with United fans at Vicarage Road.
      Luke Shaw could be a doubt for Manchester United’s clash with Chelsea after appearing to suffer possible concussion against Watford.
      The left-back, 26, started in Saturday’s 4-1 horror defeat at Vicarage Road.
      But Shaw didn’t last the whole 90 minutes as he was flattened in a collision with an opponent.
      OUT WITH THE OLE
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looked glum as he drove home after Manchester United’s humiliating 4-1 defeat to Watford.
      SunSport understand the loss, which saw club captain Harry Maguire get sent off, is the last straw for the Norwegian.
      The players are also expecting Solskjaer to get the sack.
      Other reports claim players and staff were in tears after the thumping away defeat to the newly-promoted side.
      NEEDS A JI UP
      Ex-Man Utd star Ji-sung Park has backed underfire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to keep his job till the end of the season.
      The Norwegian boss is on the brink of the sack after the Red Devils were humiliated 4-1 at Watford.
      But Park is backing Solskjaer until the end of the season.
      “It’s been three years for Solskjaer as a manager and I believe that this will be the defining season for him, in terms of whether he continues at the club,” Park told Goal.
      “I think that he deserves credit for what he’s done at United, and deserves to fight [for his job] until the end of the season, but he needs to show he can continue after that.
      “He did well to bring the old United spirit and culture back to us.”
      “Before him, we had Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho, who had reputations as world-class coaches, but it didn’t work out, so I think that United learned from those experiences and that they were key in the decision to stick with Solskjaer (after the Liverpool and City defeats).
      “But the most important point is whether he can compete with Pep (Guardiola), (Jurgen) Klopp, (Thomas) Tuchel, the best coaches in the world.
      “Therefore, I believe we should wait until the end of this season and then see. But if he can’t show (he’s good enough), it will be difficult for him to continue.”
      JA RULES
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s pre-match words of advice to Jadon Sancho backfired as Manchester United were thrashed 4-1 by Watford.
      Sancho, 21, was handed a rare start against his former club despite failing to score or assist in his previous 13 appearances.
      And before kick-off, Ronaldo could be seen talking to Sancho, offering advice and undoubtedly trying to motivate him.
      But it didn’t go to plan as Watford went into the half-time break with a two-goal lead thanks to former United ace Josh King and Ismaila Sarr.
      Half-time substitute Donny van de Beek pulled one back for the visitors, offering a glimmer of hope of a comeback.
      But Harry Maguire made sure the points would stay at Vicarage Road as he was sent off for a rash challenge of Tom Cleverley.
      The double yellow on Saturday’s game guarantees Maguire’s absence for United’s big game against Chelsea next weekend.
      Joao Pedro and Emmanuel Bonaventure scored in added time to secure a historic victory against the Red Devils.
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      Seven players Man Utd failed to sign, including Ronaldinho and Hazard, and who they bought instead like Bebe and Kagawa

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      THE lure of playing at the Theatre of Dreams wasn’t enough to convince these talents their future belonged at Old Trafford.Over the years, Manchester United have missed out on a number of transfer targets during the transfer window.
      England legend Alan Shearer was one of the many stars Man Utd failed to sign over the yearsCredit: Allsport
      It’s meant they have had to change plans and move for someone else.
      But who did the Red Devils fail to sign? And, more importantly, who did they buy instead?
      RONALDINHO/CRISTIANO RONALDO
      After the 2002 World Cup, Ronaldinho was one of the world’s hottest properties.
      Starring at PSG, where United had tracked him, the club were in talks with the great Brazilian.
      But in 2003, he snubbed Sir Alex Ferguson for Barcelona, where he would win the Ballon d’Or.
      Instead, the Premier League giants invested in youth – bringing in Cristiano Ronaldo that same summer. We all know how that turned out.
      Ronaldinho decided to join Barcelona instead of Man UtdCredit: Corbis – Getty
      The same year United bought a teenage Cristiano RonaldoCredit: PA:Press Association
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      GABRIEL BATISTUTA/RUUD VAN NISTELROOY
      In 2000, Argentina legend Batistuta talked up a move to Manchester United by declaring if he ever left Fiorentina, he would opt for United.
      However, when it was time to put his money where his mouth was he went to Roma instead.
      Fergie decided on Ruud Van Nistelrooy instead, but was forced to wait a season after he wrecked his knee before the transfer.
      The Dutch striker became a club legend, scoring 150 goals in 219 games.
      Gabriel Batistuta teased a move to Man Utd before opting for Roma insteadCredit: Allsport
      United waited a season before signing Ruud Van Nistelrooy, who became a legendCredit: PA:Press Association
      ALAN SHEARER/SHERINGHAM & SOLSKJAER
      Shearer to Man Utd was mooted for years, before he signed for Blackburn and became a Premier League star.
      At Euro 96, he solidified his reputation as one of the best forwards in the world, so naturally the best club in the land wanted him.
      However, the summer he won the Golden Boot at the championships he turned down United again for a move to boyhood club Newcastle.
      Fergie brought in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham for a fraction of the £15million outlay the Geordies paid for Shearer.
      The pair would combine in 1999 to win the Champions League with a goal apiece to famously defeat Bayern Munich in dramatic fashion.
      Alan Shearer snubbed United and signed for Newcastle instead in 1996Credit: Allsport
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, third from left, was one of Fergie’s signings that summerCredit: PA:Press Association
      Teddy Sheringham would later join the club before deadline dayCredit: Reuters
      RAUL/BEBE
      Perhaps past his best at 33, Real Madrid legend Raul was offered to United in a stunning deal.
      It was green lit until Fergie had a change of mind and decided to pull the plug on the transfer.
      The ex-Spain star went Schalke, where he scored 40 goals across two seasons.
      United signed Bebe for £7m instead. The Brazilian appeared seven times in three seasons, was clearly well out of his depth, and left the club for Benfica in 2014 at a loss.
      Sir Alex Ferguson pulled the plug on a deal for Spain legend Raul, who later joined SchalkeCredit: Reuters
      Brazilian Bebe was signed instead of Raul for £7m but became a massive flopCredit: Action Images
      EDEN HAZARD/SHINJI KAGAWA
      Come 2012, and it was Lille’s sensation Eden Hazard who was attracting bidders.
      United were priced out the market, with the Belgium playmaker signing for Chelsea in a massive £34m deal.
      Sir Alex, who had also failed to land Samir Nasri for the same reason, slammed agents demanding too much money.
      United spent £12m on Shinji Kagawa, who spent two unhappy years in Manchester before returning to Borussia Dortmund for a fee reported as low as £6m.
      Man Utd were priced out of a move for Eden HazardCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      In came Shinji Kagawa instead, who had two unhappy years at Old Trafford before leaving in 2014Credit: Getty – Contributor
      TONI KROOS/MAROUANE FELLAINI
      David Moyes thought he had landed a marquee signing in Toni Kroos in 2013.
      The German then decided against moving to the Premier League at the last minute and opted to stay with Bayern Munich.
      “Toni Kroos had agreed to come to Manchester United with me,” Moyes told talkSPORT in 2018.
      “I met him and his wife and we agreed it all when he was at Bayern Munich.”
      Unsuccessful attempts to bring Cesc Fabregas and Sami Khedira then followed.
      When it came to desperate stakes, Marouane Fellaini was signed for £28m.
      Six years later, he ended up at Chinese club Shandong Luneng in a £6m deal, after flopping at Old Trafford and never really convincing the fans.
      Toni Kross turned United down at the last minute in 2013Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      David Moyes turned to Marouane Fellaini in a £28m dealCredit: Getty – Minimum Fee
      DAYOT UPAMECANO/REGAN POOLE
      French star Upamecano is one of the world’s best modern day defenders, and is starring for Bayern Munich.
      But United had the opportunity to bring the centre back to our shores in 2015, when he was just 16.
      A bid of £1.6m to club Valenciennes was accepted but negotiations broke down between United and the player’s agent.
      “An intermediary met with us, but there was a difference between the project she presented us and what was actually going to happen,” his ex-advisor Thierry Martinez said.
      “A flat was promised, but that changed to a host family with only six return trips for his parents. When you uproot a player at such a young age, that isn’t enough. I wanted Dayot to have a stable emotional balance off the pitch.”
      United landed 17-year-old Newport County prospect Regan Poole after pulling out of a deal.
      One Europa League appearance later, he was shipped to Lincoln City, where he plays today.
      Dayot Upamecano has blossomed into one of the best defenders in world footballCredit: Getty – Contributor
      After United failed to land Upamecano at 17, they signed Newport County youngster Reegan Poole who made just one appearance for the clubCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Neil Custis says that Manchester United should look to appoint Brendan Rodgers as manager More

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      Man Utd’s Class of 92 kids, from Neville’s son at Inter Miami to Scholes’ netball-mad daughter and Beckham’s clan

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      MEET the kids of Manchester United’s Class of 92, who are branching out for themselves.The offspring of the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville and more are making their own waves in life.
      The Class of 92 before they starred for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Diving into the worlds of modelling, music, football and even netball, these fearless children refuse to rest in the shadows of their famous fathers.
      Forget the Red Devils, here’s what their Little Devils are doing instead.
      PHIL NEVILLE
      HARVEY, 19
      Like his dad, Harvey plays full-back and can operate in midfield.
      He played his youth football with Manchester United, Manchester City and Valencia, before moving to Miami when his dad Phil scored the Inter Miami job.
      After impressing for parent club Fort Lauderdale, Harvey has been promoted to Inter’s first team for next season.
      The emphasis next season, after missing out on the playoffs, will be on youth.
      Harvey Neville in action for Fort LauderdaleCredit: Getty
      Dad Phil Neville has promoted son Harvey to the Inter Miami first team squadCredit: Getty
      DAVID BECKHAM
      CRUZ, 16
      The youngest boy of the Beckham clan, Cruz seems to have inherited mum Victoria’s genes for singing.
      Tipped to be the next Justin Bieber, his proud mother often shares clips of him performing on social media.
      Famously, he has already had one hit single – If Every Day Was Christmas, which peaked at No7 in 2016.
      Recently, he teased fans by releasing a clip recording in the studio.
      Cruz Beckham is a wannabe pop star tipped to be the next Justin BieberCredit: instagram.com/victoriabeckham
      Cruz recently teased fans by releasing a clip recording new music in a studioCredit: instagram
      ROMEO, 19
      Following Harvey into the Inter Miami first team could be David Beckham’s son, Romeo.
      He trained for a season at Arsenal’s academy, until he was released a season later.
      After momentarily quitting football for tennis, for which he trained with Andy Murray, Romeo returned to football in 2020.
      Currently, the forward is playing for Fort Lauderdale, who he has played six times for without scoring.
      Romeo Beckham is making his name for himself at Fort Lauderdale
      Andy Murray trained Romeo when he considered getting into tennisCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      BROOKLYN, 22
      The eldest of any child from the Class of 92, the weight of expectation on Brooklyn’s shoulders was massive being the first son of Becks.
      But, he shunned sport after initially dabbling with football and appeared on the front covers of fashion magazines, including L’Uomo Vogue and  T:The New York Times Style Magazine.
      However, its in fashion photography Brooklyn has grown – shooting campaigns for Burberry and releasing his first book, What I See.
      In 2020, he also announced his engagement to Hollywood actress Nicola Peltz. While most recently, he signed a reported £1million deal to become the face of Superdry.
      Brooklyn Beckham is making waves in the fashion worldCredit: Getty
      As a photographer, Brooklyn has been asked to do campaigns for Burberry and shot his own bookCredit: Instagram
      Brooklyn got engaged to American actress Nicola PeltzCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      ROBBIE SAVAGE
      CHARLIE, 18
      Although dad Robbie didn’t have much of a career at United, there is a genuine feeling Charlie Savage might.
      Like his father, he’s a central midfield player – but that’s where the similarities end.
      Rather than being a ball-winner, he’s technically a better player.
      This season, Charlie has appeared seven times for the U23’s, and is a Wales U19 international.
      Charlie Savage is embarking on a football career and is on Man Utd’s booksCredit: Getty
      Dad Robbie Savage never played a first team game at Old Trafford
      PAUL SCHOLES
      ALICIA, 20
      The glam daughter of ex-Man Utd playmaker Scholes, Alicia has forged a career for herself in netball.
      She recently signed for London Pulse, after stepping down from Manchester Thunder.
      Alicia has also featured for England’s U21 team – sharing the same competitive sporting spirit as her dad.
      Last month, a video of Scholes biting on her toenails went viral and shocked fans.
      The daughter of Paul Scholes is a netball starCredit: taken from instagram/alicia scholes
      Alicia with her proud mum, Claire Froggatt and dad ScholesCredit: Instagram / @paulscholesaaa
      ARRON, 21
      Paul’s oldest child, Arron famously had a brush with the law in 2019.
      He was found guilty of punching a former school pal outside a pub in Oldham.
      However, he was spared time in jail and forced to pay a fine of £150 to the injured party.
      Arron is a footballer too, and plays for ninth-tier Chadderton FC in the North West Counties League.
      Arron, far right, had a brush with the law in 2019Credit: Getty

      RYAN GIGGS
      ZACH, 15
      The youngest on our list, and perhaps with the toughest boots to fill, is aspiring footballer Zach, who is on Manchester United’s books.
      His dad Ryan played 963 times for the club – winning 13 Premier League titles, as well as the Champions League twice.
      Back in October, Zach made his bow for the U18’s in a Premier League Cup game against Wolves.
      However, he’s not a flying winger like his old man. This Giggs is a natural centre back and can play either full-back positions.
      Zach Giggs in action for Wales U16’sCredit: Sportsfile
      Zach, who is on Man Utd’s books, has a long way to go before emulating his famous father’s careerCredit: Reuters
      LIBERTY, 18
      Ryan’s glam daughter, 18, was born from his marriage to Stacey Cooke, who now dates The Wanted’s Max George.
      She is a typical teenager, who loves bowling with pals and fancy holidays in Ibiza.
      Giggs is very protective of his daughter, and once revealed he feared she had got a last-minute ticket to the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena in 2017, where 22 people were killed after a terrorist attack.
      Fashionable Libby shares her lifestyle on Instagram, where she has almost 5,000 followers.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd return ‘will make or break Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’ says former Red Devils assistant McClaren

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      MANCHESTER UNITED superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could be the factor that “makes or breaks” under-fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.That is according to former England manager Steve McClaren, who was Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant in 1999 when United won their historic treble.
      Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can make or break Ole Gunnar SolskjaerCredit: Getty
      Steve McClaren believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to properly handle Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Pro Sports Images
      McClaren hailed Solskjaer’s summer transfer business and is especially impressed with the arrival of Raphael Varane as well as Ronaldo’s return as they are “serial winners”.
      But the ex-Newcastle boss warned the Norwegian head coach that he needs to find a way to properly handle the five-time Ballon d’Or winner as he is the main factor that will determine if he succeeds or fails.
      The Portugal international has been highly influential with nine goals in 13 matches across all competitions but that hasn’t been enough to help under-pressure Solskjaer, who has only won five out of 11 league matches.
      McClaren said on the McClaren Performance podcast: “I think what they’ve done in the summer by signing Ronaldo and Varane, to a certain extent, serial winners all their career. No one in that dressing room knows how to win. That’s important, the psychology of it.
      “I remember walking into that dressing room and every one of them at Manchester United, [Peter] Schmeichel all the way through to [Ryan] Giggs in that one to 11, even the likes of Phil Neville, [Nicky] Butt, Scholesy [Paul Scholes] those players on the fringes had won things so they knew how to win things.
      “He [Solskjaer]’s brought Ronaldo and Varane – Ronaldo especially – he knows how to win. What he’s got to do, he’s having from what I hear such an influence in that dressing room, he’s number one and they’re looking at him.
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      “If he doesn’t have a dessert for dinner, the rest of the players don’t have a dessert for dinner so he’s got the followers.
      “You see from his body language, you saw it from the game against Atalanta, he’s driving the team on, it’s reminding me a little bit like Roy Keane.
      “He was more vocal, direct, honest but I see that body language that I need more from these players, we’ve got to do more. Bringing in a person into the dressing room like that can make or break you. He can do the job, he can do it.
      “What you have to do is use him, he’s the solution but he’s also the problem, if you don’t handle him right then that can be a problem for the manager.
      “There’s various ways to do it, integrate Ronaldo into the team so that they play as a team. In the present moment they’re not playing as a team.
      “When you look at Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City you can see a team, an identity in the way they’re playing, Ole bringing Ronaldo in as the number nine is searching for that formula.”
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      Meet Ralf Rangnick, the potential next Man Utd boss whose football tactics inspired Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel

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      RALF Rangnick has become the front-runner to take over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United.The beleaguered Norwegian boss was spotted at Manchester Airport on Monday boarding a private jet with his family for a short break ahead of the international break.
      Ralf Rangnick is reportedly being eyed by Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
      Rangnick has been a big influence on the career of Jurgen KloppCredit: Rex
      And now Rangnick, 63, a true visionary of the game, has been linked with the Old Trafford hotseat, after the Red Devils were humbled at home by their noisy neighbours Manchester City.
      The German super-coach comes with a hefty reputation in his homeland.
      He is said to have inspired Premier League bosses Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsman with his tactics.
      Nicknamed ‘The Professor’, he was one of the pioneers of Gegenpressing, a style of play where teams immediately press the opposition after losing possession of the ball.
      His influence has been felt in the modern game, with many teams adopting his philosophy.
      STARTING YOUNG
      Incredibly, Rangnick began his coaching career when he was just 25 in 1983, following a mediocre semi-pro career.
      But his theories were against trend – with the national team adopting a rigid 3-5-2 system and man-marking.
      And to be fair, West Germany tasted success playing that way – winning the 1990 World Cup, after finishing runners-up four years earlier.
      But Ralf had his own ideas how the beautiful game should be played.
      In 1997, he scored his first job at lowly Ulm 1846, who would become fourth division champions with him at the helm.
      In 1998, Rangnick appeared on German TV to explain his football ideologyCredit: Getty
      A year later, he appeared on German TV donning a black suit and shirt revealing his footballing thesis.
      The German media nicknamed him the ‘German Professor’, probably unfairly and with derision.
      He was ridiculed for his geeky look and rimless glasses, while his methods weren’t embraced with teams favouring German legend Franz Beckenbauer’s sweeper approach.
      “The reaction from the media as well as others in football was extraordinary,” Rangnick told ESPN.
      “The main reason for this was that 30 years before, Franz Beckenbauer set the benchmark for most teams in our country when he created a libero-sweeper position for himself.
      “Franz himself even said in the mid-’90s that you cannot play with a zone-marking back four line because German players will not understand how to play it.
      “I asked myself, why should German players be any less intelligent than those in Belgium, Spain or the Netherlands? For me that was simply not logical.”
      GEGENPRESSING
      At the forefront of Rangnick’s belief was what later became coined as Gegenpressing, which itself was a spin off of iconic Ukrainian manager Valeriy Lobanovskyi’s pressing game.
      It’s a tactic that made Jurgen Klopp follow his lead with his own brand of ‘heavy-metal football’.
      Pioneer Rangnick has been credited for creating GegenpressingCredit: AFP
      The Liverpool boss also declared Rangnick as “one of the best, if not the best German coach”.
      Of Gegenpressing, Rangnick describes it as “very simple”.
      He continues: “[Gegenpressing is] a very proactive style of football, similar to the way in which Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool have been playing under Klopp.
      “We like to press high, with a very intense counter-pressure. When we have the ball, we do not like any square or back passes.
      “The goalkeeper also should not be the one with the most contact on the ball. In almost every league and every country, the goalkeeper is technically the most limited football player on the pitch and therefore we have to make sure that he has the lowest contact with the feet.
      “It is a fast, proactive, attacking, counter-attacking, counter-pressing, exciting and entertaining [style of] football.”
      SUCCESS
      From 2001-2004, Rangnick coached at Hannover, who he got promoted to the Bundesliga.
      Then, after missing out on an assistant manager role for the national team working under Joachim Low, he scored the Schalke job.
      It was a season of what could’ve been for Meister der Herzen, who finished runners-up in the Bundesliga to Bayern Munich.
      At Schalke Rangnick finished Bundesliga runners-up and lost a cup final to Bayern Munich
      Despite being championed for his footballing philosophy, major trophies have evaded him as bossCredit: Getty
      They also lost the German cup final to their rivals in 2005.
      But forever enjoying being the underdog, Rangnick took on the Hoffenheim post in 2006, once he was fired by Schalke after a string of disastrous results.
      It was where he, perhaps, achieved his greatest moment as a coach – taking a team from the third division to the Bundesliga with back-to-back promotions.
      He left the club in a healthy state in the German top flight, before returning to Schalke where he felt he had unfinished business.
      He won the German cup, led the club to the Champions League semi-finals, before exhaustion saw him resign in 2011.
      A NEW PROJECT
      Rangnick took a sabbatical from the dugout, but got involved in a new project – one that saw him oversee Red Bull teams, Leipzig, Salzburg and New York as a sporting director of the company.
      Under his leadership, the club – bankrolled by billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz – controversially went from division four to the Bundesliga in just six years.
      German fans didn’t like it, especially since it went against the 50+1 ownership business model. But Leipzig fans didn’t care.
      In his time with the unfashionable side, Leipzig became a top four team, as well as Champions League regulars.
      Rangnick did return to the dugout sporadically with the club, between 2015-16 and 2018-19, but he preferred his more advisory role.
      With his work done, he moved on again – with reports that AC Milan were desperate to have his influence on their football operations.
      Rangnick has been credited with leading the RB Leipzig revolutionCredit: AFP or licensors
      RB Leipzig were promoted from the fourth division to the Bundesliga in just six years under Rangnick’s leadershipCredit: Getty – Contributor
      After his miracle with RB Leipzig, could Rangnick (pictured with Timo Werner) be the answer to Man Utd’s prayersCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Surprisingly, Rangnick joined Russian Premier League side Lokomotiv Moscow as manager of sports and development in the summer on a three-year deal.
      Five points off leaders Zenit, it appears his influence is doing wonders for his new employers.
      Could Ralf’s Midas touch help restore Manchester United to their former glory?
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      Cristiano Ronaldo the best I played with, says Ryan Giggs as he picks dream Man Utd side WITHOUT Beckham and Cantona

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      RYAN GIGGS has picked his ultimate Manchester United six-a-side team – with Cristiano Ronaldo dubbed the best player he ever shared a pitch with.The Welshman had a glittering playing career at Old Trafford, winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues over a successful 24-year period.
      No room for Giggs in his dream team.. or Beckham, Neville and Cantona
      Despite that, there was no room for himself in his own team, with Class of 92 pals David Beckham and Gary Neville – as well as Eric Cantona – snubbed.
      Giggs named Man Utd legends Peter Schmeichel, Jaap Stam, Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney in his dream team.
      The Welshman revealed in 2020: “Schmeichel would be the goalkeeper, Jaap would be the whole back four, Keaney, then the rest are going to be forward players. Scholesy, Ronaldo and Rooney.”
      Despite being the club’s most decorated footballer, Giggs opted for Scholes and Ronaldo as his best-ever Old Trafford stars.
      Giggs told an MUTV group chat: “The best player I played with is Cristiano Ronaldo.
      “Obviously he was only there for a short space of time and he was brilliant for United and then went on to do even better elsewhere. Or not even better just as well as United.

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      “Scholesy is the best player I’ve played with at United, you’ve all seen it in training you couldn’t get near him.
      “His brain was just quicker than everyone else, his range of passing, nasty.
      “You think you’ve got him and he’ll just pop it off and give it the little feint. He was just brilliant in training.”
      Giggs, 47, also revealed his toughest opponent – Inter Milan and Argentina full-back Javier Zanetti.
      He added: “The hardest player I’ve played against was Zanetti for Inter Milan. He just ran all day. He used to play in midfield so he was comfortable on the ball.
      “He could defend, he was tough, he actually broke my nose once. Zanetti had everything as a defender.”
      Ryan Giggs also revealed who his toughest opponent wasCredit: PA
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      Manchester United’s pampered stars have team of technicians to tune their TVs and fix computers

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S pampered stars have a team of technicians to tune in their TVs and fix their computers when they crash, The Sun can reveal.The multilingual handymen also put up shelves and hang pictures for the millionaire footballers.
      Man United’s pampered stars have a team of technicians to tune in their TVs and fix their computers when they crash, The Sun can revealCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      An ad for a new “player care property technician” placed by the club also asks for candidates to have a knowledge of “foreign languages, spoken and written”.
      They are required “to assist the Player Care Property Technicians with day-to-day maintenance issues, emergency breakdown attendance of equipment, house moves and general building management of players and senior management residential properties.”
      The ad does not reveal salary details but similar jobs attract £30,000-a-year pay.
      United’s stars are under pressure, and boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in fear of the boot, after hapless recent displays against rivals Man City and Liverpool.
      Fan Dave Carter said: “I wish the club was more focused on sharpening up the players on the pitch rather than worrying about tweaking their TV aerials off it.
      “It’s not a good look advertising for staff to pamper these overpaid footballers when results are so dire.

      “Perhaps they will be advertising for a new manager soon.”
      Manchester United was approached for comment.
      United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in fear of the boot after hapless recent displays against rivals Man City and LiverpoolCredit: AFP
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      Tottenham target Antonio Conte’s hair through the years, from full thatch at 20 to balding at Juventus to transplant

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      HE could be hair today, gone tomorrow.Antonio Conte, 52, is believed to be leading the race to take over the reigns at Tottenham.
      Antonio Conte is the hot favourite to take over from Nuno Santo at Man Utd
      Nuno Santo has been given his marching orders after a woeful start to his reign.
      And while Spurs fans have been pulling their hair out in recent weeks, you can bet Conte won’t be grabbing at his if he replaces Nuno.
      The Italian tactician’s thatch has been the talk of the football world through the years.
      From when he started as a player at Lecce with fuller hair to a comb over at Juventus and now a mop as a manager, SunSport looks at Conte’s ever-changing hairstyles through the years.
      1988
      At the tender age of just 20, Conte began his football career with his hometown club Lecce.
      Ahead of the 1988-89 season, he posed for a club photo – showing off an impressively thick head of hair a Hollywood film star would’ve wanted.
      At this point, there was very little indication he was losing any.
      Aged 20, Conte sports movie star hairCredit: Getty
      1993
      Within five years, a bald spot appears to be forming on the top of Conte’s head.
      He decides the best thing for it is to shave his hair, perhaps to disguise the balding.
      Still, he is as competitive as ever – flying into a tackle against rivals Inter Milan.
      With a shaved head, Conte looks to be thinning up top in 1993Credit: Getty
      1994
      When representing your country, it’s imperative you look the part.
      Especially if that’s at a World Cup, like this snap from 1994 was.
      As Conte lined up against Mexico, there are some curls in there and although it’s bushy on the side you can’t help but see scalp on the front.
      At the 1994 World Cup, Conte’s curly locks appeared thinCredit: Getty
      1996
      Deciding to grow his hair long now, Conte has blonde locks added for distraction. His hairline has taken a huge hit – perhaps with the added pressure of playing for Italy’s most famous club.
      This photocall snap from the mid-90s shows a definite thinning up top.
      But he kept on growing it.
      A 1996 photocall snap at Juventus showed Conte was adamant he was growing his hairCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      1999
      A goal against Manchester United in the Champions League is wildly celebrated by Conte whose hair is flapping around as he wheels away.
      Interestingly, although there’s not much on top there’s lots to work with on the back and sides.
      You could say he’s just about getting away with it. Has he already had a hair transplant by this point?
      Conte celebrates scoring at Old Trafford with his hair flapping aroundCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      2003
      Four years later, Conte has come up with a clever plan – one that worked well for Bobby Charlton many moons ago.
      By growing longer strands of hair and splitting it into a side-parting coming out the sides it appears that he has more hair than before.
      Certainly less scalp on show, that’s for sure.
      To disguise the balding, Conte parted strands of longer hairCredit: Photo Alive
      2007
      Conte took on the Arezzo post for his first job in management.
      Many lose their hair after years of coaching in the game, but Antonio was a trend-setter in that regard.
      He sported a shaved head, with clues that he might’ve had Follicular Unit Transplantation.
      This is where strips of flesh are removed from the back of the head and then implanted into incisions in the area of the scalp affected by hair loss.
      An indication Conte had a hair transplant was when he showed off a completely shaved look as Arezzo bossCredit: Getty – Contributor
      2012
      Five years later, and it’s a miracle.
      Looking very much like a stylish Italian banker, Conte is managing Juventus with a thicker hairdo.
      There’s a slight side-parting that hints there’s more to come.
      By 2012, Conte’s hair was back with a vengeance
      2016
      Another few years down the line, Conte is happily wearing a thick fringe in press conferences as Chelsea boss.
      There’s no curls, though, like he had in his youth – it’s a dead straight hairdo.
      Still, he appears happy with the results.
      A thick fringe was on show when he became Chelsea bossCredit: MATTHEW CHILDS
      2018
      Confident Conte is now happy to lift his fringe and slick it back like an action hero.
      As he kisses the FA Cup, there’s absolutely no sign of thinning here – and he looks a bit like Dimitar Berbatov.
      Sadly, it wasn’t enough to avoid him getting the sack a few months later.
      Conte lifts the FA Cup with an action man slicked back haircutCredit: Alamy Live News

      2021
      Today’s Conte cuts a thicker-haired figure.
      Bouffant up top, it’s a million miles away from his wispy look some 25 years earlier.
      At the unveiling of the Serie A title, Conte proudly showed off his mane – with not a bit of grey there.
      Could taking the Tottenham job affect that though?
      Today’s Conte with his thicker thatch on showCredit: Getty
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