Alex Ferguson said he would have definitely carried on as Manchester United manager if it was not for the death of his wife s sister.
Ferguson called time on his tenure in 2013 after winning 38 trophies in 26 glorious years at Old Trafford.
The 73-year-old s retirement, despite is age, surprised many and the Scot said he had no plans to retire but he wanted to be by wife Cathy s side following the death of her twin sister Bridget Robertson three years ago.
I definitely would have carried on, Ferguson told the Telegraph.
I saw she [Cathy Ferguson] was watching television one night, and she looked up at the ceiling. I knew she was isolated. Her and Bridget were twins, you know?
But when I told her this time I was going to retire she had no object…
After committing his extended future to France, Didier Deschamps hinted at staying on beyond the 2018 World Cup.
Didier Deschamps believes his contract extension with France is crucial for the stability of the national team.
The former Juventus coach replaced Laurent Blanc after Euro 2012 and led France to the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Brazil last year.
Deschamps who captained France to World Cup glory in 1998 originally had a deal that ran to end of Euro 2016, which Les Bleus will host.
That was extended by two years through to the 2018 World Cup earlier on Thursday and Deschamps is determined to build the foundations for a winning team.
It [the new contract] defines more foundation and my authority, he said. The situation is good.…
Paris Saint-Germain endured another tough encounter against their Coupe de France final conquerors Rennes on Sunday, with the hosts coming from behind to claim a 2-1 win at Roazhon Park.
Playing a starring role in a fine performance from Julien Stephan s side was 16-year-old midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
Romain Del Castillo s 48th-minute winner came courtesy of Camavinga s sumptuous cross – a moment typical of the quality the youngster carried throughout the contest.
Here, we tell you a little bit more about a teenage talent who looks set to become one of the hottest properties in European football in the not-too-distant future.
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Bournemouth caretaker boss Gary O Neil is focusing on on-field matters amid reports Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley could complete a takeover of the Premier League club.
Foley has been credited with an interest in the Cherries as existing owner Maxim Demin attempts to sell the club, with a deal potentially set to be completed before the World Cup.
Bournemouth parted company with head coach Scott Parker just four games into the season last month, and takeover talks may mean O Neil receives an extended audition for the top job.
However, speaking ahead of Saturday s trip to Newcastle United, O Neil said: Obviously, I m not involved in any discussions like that.
I ve been hard at work over on the other side, on the grass.
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Sevilla FC midfielder Ivan Rakitic has revealed the club have offered him a new deal at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, understands.
Rakitic, who joined Sevilla from Schalke 04 on a four-and-a-half-year contract in January 2011, has been on scintillating form for both club and country in 2013/14, fueling speculation he could leave Spain when the transfer window re-opens in January.
The Croatia international, 25, helped Vatreni reach next year s World Cup finals in Brazil with a match-controlling performance against Iceland on Tuesday.
With that said, the Rakitic has already turned his attention towards the derby match against Real Betis on Sunday.
A couple of weeks ago I was offered a contract extension, even though I still have a ye…
Middlesbrough have signed Shay Given on emergency loan from Aston Villa subject to Premier League clearance, .
The veteran Republic of Ireland shot-stopper has barely featured for Villa since Paul Lambert became manager, with the Scot opting for United States international Brad Guzan as his number one, while this season he has also been behind Jed Steer in the pecking order.
He moved to the Midlands in 2011 following two and a half seasons with Manchester City while he has also played for Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers, as well as having loan spells with Swindon Town and Sunerland.
The 37 year old, who is his country’s second most capped player of all time with 125 international appearances, hasn’t played a league match since Villa’s 3-1 defeat t…
The football season in the Netherlands couldn t have started any better.
Two of the biggest teams in the country, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord, met in the Dutch Super Cup. Also known as the Johan Cruyff Shield, this game created lofty expectations among the fans prior to kick-off. And while there were no goals during the course of the match, there were plenty of chances for both sides. And to make things even more exciting, the tie was solved on a penalty shootout. Feyenoord ultimately came out on top by a 6-5 score.
A largely uneventful first half ends with goalless
But let s dive into the match at first. PSV got off to a better start and only needed four minutes to create the first scoring opportunity. It was Luuk de Jong who nodded the ball home from close range, but…
Leon Bailey s agent Craig Butler has dismissed suggestions he has spoken to Roma following speculation linking the Bayer Leverkusen winger with the Giallorossi.
The Serie A giants are reported to have turned their attention towards the 20-year-old Jamaican after missing out to Barcelona in the fight to sign Bordeaux s Malcom.
But Butler, who is also the player s adopted father, denied talks had already taken place.
Roma were interested in Leon a couple of years ago, but since then I haven t heard from the Giallorossi, he told Tele Radio Stereo.
I spoke with [Roma director Frederic] Massara then. I do not know [Roma sporting director] Monchi, maybe he does not have my number!
I don t know if Roma are speaking to some intermediary, but t…
(GSM) Arsene Wenger insists his players will not be distracted by the forthcoming glamour Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona as they bid to keep their Premier League title bid alive with victory at Birmingham City on Saturday.
Wenger s squad must come through another test of their championship credentials at St Andrew s after a run of six successive league victories which has hauled Arsenal right back into contention.
With only two points separating the top three sides, but Arsenal with an inferior goal difference, Wenger knows there can be no room for error or failing to focus on the job at hand.
I believe my players are very intelligent and if we were distracted it would mean we were not the best way to prepare for Barcelona is to win the game b…
Crisis club Portsmouth stunned Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-0 extra-time win as they reached their second FA Cup final in three years at Wembley here on Sunday, just a day after being relegated from the Premier League.
Portsmouth, the 2008 FA Cup winners when now Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp was their manager, will face double chasers Chelsea the team Pompey boss Avram Grant managed when they lost the 2008 Champions League final to Manchester United in the May 15 final at Wembley.
Frederic Piquionne, on-loan from French club Lyon, scored from close range in the ninth minute of extra-time following former Spurs player Kevin-Prince Boateng s header on from a Mark Wilson free-kick as Tottenham defender Michael Dawson slipped on the much criticised Wembley pitch.
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