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Coming up today, we have a truly special interview. Manchester United legend Patrice Evra in conversation with The Athletic’s Adam Crafton. They cover a huge amount of ground, including his relationship with ‘the boss’ Sir Alex Ferguson, the highs and lows of his Champions League final appearances and his take on whether Michael Carrick should be handed the United job permanently. Host: Adam Crafton Guest: Patrice Evra Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Liam Warburton and Grayson Moody 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Helping athletes pre and post-retirement 05:37 - Coping with the intensity of elite football 14:12 - Suárez incident 18:37 - Man United’s struggles post-Ferguson 20:28 - Should Carrick get the Man United job full-time? 22:47 - Playing against Messi in the Champions League 28:51 - Pain of Tevez joining Man City from Man United 30:30 - Evra’s MMA training 31:58 - Relationship with Ferguson & reaction to his retirement The Athletic FC Podcast is your essential guide to football's biggest stories, five times a week this season... Listen on Apple and Spotify: https://podfollow.com/athletic-fc-pod Subscribe to The Athletic FC Podcast channel 👉 http://bit.ly/athleticuk | 🔔Make sure to enable all push notifications!🔔 Follow The Athletic FC Podcast: Instagram: @theathleticfc TikTok: athleticfcpod Image Credits: Franco Arland/Getty Images / Angel Martinez/Getty Images / Michael Steele/Getty Images / ALAIN JOCARD / AFP via Getty Images / Stuart Franklin/Getty Images / Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe Thumbnail: Alex Livesey / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages #manchesterunited #france #premierleague

Coming up today, we have a truly special interview. Manchester United legend Patrice Evra in conversation with The Athletic’s Adam Crafton. They cover a huge amount of ground, including his relationship with ‘the boss’ Sir Alex Ferguson, the highs and lows of his Champions League final appearances and his take on whether Michael Carrick should be handed the United job permanently. Host: Adam Crafton Guest: Patrice Evra Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Liam Warburton and Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruud Gullit has backed a former Arsenal captain to manage Manchester United 'at some point'.

SIR ALEX FERGUSON joked he "hated" one Liverpool icon he tried to sign for Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson, who won a record 13 English league titles while manager of Manchester United, retired from the beautiful game in 2013. However, he has kept himself busy with his horses and was seen at Aintree on Friday...

Being Manchester United manager has become the impossible job. Six have succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson, all succumbing to the pressure in the end. This summer a seventh will be chosen and Michael Carrick, it seems, is on course to be that man.

Ian Rush and Sir Alex Ferguson shared a warm embrace at Friday's Aintree Festival with the Liverpool legend revealing that the ex-Manchester United manager tried to sign him

The Premier League Golden Boot has been won by some of the greatest forwards in the history of the game, but only a handful have ever reached the truly extraordinary tallies that separate them from the rest. With Premier League top scorer odds regularly attracting attention from fans and bettors alike, here is a look… The post The players who won the Premier League Golden Boot with the most goals first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Paul Scholes and Marco Materazzi have delivered strong criticism of Manchester United’s transfer decisions. The heavy investments made by Manchester United in recent years to sign players have not translated into satisfactory results on the field, prompting soccer icons like Paul Scholes and Marco Materazzi to weigh in on those transfer decisions. In a recent appearance on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, Scholes discussed the roster changes Manchester United need to make ahead of next season, stating that at least eight players in the squad should be moved on this summer and replaced with new talent. Among those mentioned is Harry Maguire, who recently extended his contract through 2027. “I’m thinking about a Manchester United team you want to win the league and the Champions League… I’m not sure you’d do that with Maguire,” said the former English midfielder, who made more than 700 appearances for the Red Devils between 1993 and 2013. Luke Shaw was also identified by Scholes as a player whose time at the club may be over. “When he was playing consistently, I don’t think there was a better left-back in the world, not just Europe. But if you’re asking me now… I’d sell him. He doesn’t play enough games,” he said. Harry Maguire of Manchester United. That list also includes high-profile names such as Mason Mount—whom Scholes questioned due to his fit alongside Bruno Fernandes—as well as lower-profile players like Lenny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui, Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee. Materazzi points to Manchester United’s ‘biggest mistake’ While Paul Scholes focused on the players Manchester United should move on from, Marco Materazzi pointed to a past decision: the sale of Scott McTominay to Napoli in 2024 for around $34 million. “McTominay is an incredible player from start to finish. I don’t understand how Manchester United sold him for almost nothing, because his value, in my opinion, is €60 to €70 million or more. It’s the biggest transfer market mistake we’ve ever seen, without a doubt,” said the 2006 World Cup champion with Italy during a promotional event, according to Mundo Deportivo. Manchester United have spent a fortune on signings The fact that Manchester United have gone 13 years without winning the Premier League and 18 without lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy can be explained not only by the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson, but also by years of poor executive decisions that have impacted the team’s on-field performance. Financially, the Red Devils remain one of the most powerful clubs in the world, but that has not translated into results. In fact, last summer they were among the biggest spenders in the transfer market. Ahead of the 2025–26 season, Manchester United signed four players: Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Senne Lammens. The club spent close to $288 million on those deals—an enormous outlay that has yet to be justified by performances on the field.

Iconic World Cup winner Marco Materazzi has accused Manchester United's board of making 'one of the biggest transfer mistakes ever'.

Cristiano Ronaldo's long-awaited return to Manchester United happened in 2021, but had Sir Alex Ferguson got his way, he'd have been back at Old Trafford much sooner

Southampton knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup in style and one of their legends had a helping hand. Matt Le Tissier returned to the club in an advisory role this week, four years on from departing …

Andrea Bocelli, a call from Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Lineker on air with no trousers – Leicester City went all out in their Premier League title celebrations

The Englishman takes the reins at Kerala Blasters with the team floundering in the ISL. But he knows what it takes to succeed in India, thanks to his experience with Bengaluru FC. In this conversation, he discusses his managerial stints around the world, his formative years in the Manchester United Academy and what he picked up from Alex Ferguson’s methods

Man City have been told Vincent Kompany is the perfect man to replace Pep Guardiola should he leave the club this summer. Speculation about the Spanish head coach’s future has ramped up in re…

Here, in his own words, DR MIKE STONE reveals what really happened in his time as Manchester United's club doctor - and the truth about why Sir Alex Ferguson sacked him.

Aberdeen have admitted that talks with the city’s council over their proposed new stadium are taking longer than expected. The Scottish Premiership club submitted its ‘final offer&…

England legend Stuart Pearce believes that history will repeat itself if and when Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City. The 55-year-old’s current deal at the Etihad expires in 2027, however, …

The Premier League’s all-time top three managers were debated on the Sports Bar with one particular choice dividing opinion. Co-hosts Jamie O’Hara and Jason Cundy went head-to-head on the top…

The discourse around Arsenal this season has become interesting to watch from afar as a neutral in the title race. As a Manchester United fan,... The post Why Do Premier League Fans Always Need A Team To Hate? Arsenal Edition appeared first on Attacking Football.

Was Manchester United’s signing of Eric Cantona the greatest transfer in Premier League history? What was it about him that earned special treatment from Sir Alex Ferguson? And would a maverick like Cantona survive in today’s game? Gary, Alan and Micah dive into the extraordinary, chaotic and unforgettable career of one of football’s true enigmas. From title-winning brilliance to controversy, bans and that infamous kick, they explore how Cantona changed Manchester United forever. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices