Dimitar Berbatov names the one Sporting Lisbon star he thinks will follow Ruben Amorim to Man United - as he bemoans the Red Devils' 'embarrassing' weakness
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dimitar Berbatov names the one Sporting Lisbon star he thinks will follow Ruben Amorim to Man United - as he bemoans the Red Devils' 'embarrassing' weakness

Daily Mail  

Dimitar Berbatov has picked out one Sporting Lisbon star that he thinks will join Manchester United under Ruben Amorim. He is expected to reshape United's squad over the coming years and former United star Berbatov highlighted one player he thinks Amorim will try to bring with him from Sporting. Dimitar Berbatov has picked out a Sporting Lisbon star he thinks will join Manchester United Berbatov claimed that he thought the star would follow Ruben Amorim to Old Trafford The former United star backed Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres to move to the Premier League 'It's interesting because this guy Viktor Gyokeres - he is scoring goals for fun right now,' he said on Monday Night Football. Gyokeres has scored 63 times and added 19 assists in just 66 games for the Portuguese side Amorim previously insisted that he would not sign any players from Sporting in January 'Of course it's not a normal situation, but we won 5-1 and the team reacted very well.

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Ruben Amorim is compared to Sir Alex Ferguson as he is hailed by Portuguese press - after the incoming Man United boss led Sporting Lisbon to thumping win over Man City in his final home game
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ruben Amorim is compared to Sir Alex Ferguson as he is hailed by Portuguese press - after the incoming Man United boss led Sporting Lisbon to thumping win over Man City in his final home game

Daily Mail  

The Portuguese press have hailed Ruben Amorim after Sporting Lisbon thrashed Manchester City 4-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday. His final home game with the club saw Sporting inflict a bruising defeat on City as the Portuguese side ran rampant in the second half, with Viktor Gyokeres netting a hat-trick. The Portuguese press have hailed Ruben Amorim after Sporting …

Ruben Amorim drops major hint over Man United's potential move for Viktor Gyokeres - as departing Sporting Lisbon boss reveals when the in-form striker will leave the club
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ruben Amorim drops major hint over Man United's potential move for Viktor Gyokeres - as departing Sporting Lisbon boss reveals when the in-form striker will leave the club

Daily Mail  

Ruben Amorim has dropped a huge hint as to whether Man United will pursue Viktor Gyokeres after the striker scored a hat-trick in Sporting Lisbon's thumping victory over Manchester City. The Swede continued his stunning form under Amorim as the Sporting head coach oversaw a 4-1 win in his final home match ahead of his move to Man United. Viktor …

Sporting Lisbon 4-1 Man City: In-form Viktor Gyokeres nets stunning hat-trick as Man United-bound Ruben Amorim triumphs in his farewell match... with Erling Haaland missing from the penalty spot
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sporting Lisbon 4-1 Man City: In-form Viktor Gyokeres nets stunning hat-trick as Man United-bound Ruben Amorim triumphs in his farewell match... with Erling Haaland missing from the penalty spot

Daily Mail  

Underneath his unzipped hooded top, the taxi driver who got out of his cab in the rank at Lisbon airport wore a sky-blue Manchester City shirt with Etihad Airways emblazoned on the front. Manchester United-bound Ruben Amorim inflicted a 4-1 defeat on Man City on Wednesday His in-form side tore Manchester City apart to triumph at the Jose Alvalade stadium …

Sporting Lisbon fans begin to say goodbye to Ruben Amorim with warm reception at first game since head coach's move to Man United was confirmed
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sporting Lisbon fans begin to say goodbye to Ruben Amorim with warm reception at first game since head coach's move to Man United was confirmed

Daily Mail  

Ruben Amorim was a busy man on Friday. Sporting fans turned out in their droves to begin the process of staying goodbye to their manager Ruben Amorim Friday's match kicked off just over eight hours after it had been confirmed that Amorim would be starting work at Man United Amorim looked emotional ahead of the game, which was played in …

Ruben Amorim 'already knows the £70m star he wants as his first signing' at Old Trafford after 39-year-old was announced as Man United manager
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ruben Amorim 'already knows the £70m star he wants as his first signing' at Old Trafford after 39-year-old was announced as Man United manager

Daily Mail  

He could be set to dip into his current club to strengthen his Red Devils side Amorim was finally confirmed as United manager from the international break Ruben Amorim wants to take a £70million-rated Sporting Lisbon star with him after being appointed as Manchester United's new manager. The report suggests that United would have to fork out £70m for the …

Who is Ruben Amorim? Why Man Utd decided they had to have Sporting manager
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Ruben Amorim? Why Man Utd decided they had to have Sporting manager

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ruben Amorim is the next manager of Manchester …

Ruben Amorim arrives at Sporting Lisbon's HQ in his Porsche to take training as Man United manager saga drags on over notice period pay-off - with players furious over his plans to walk out
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ruben Amorim arrives at Sporting Lisbon's HQ in his Porsche to take training as Man United manager saga drags on over notice period pay-off - with players furious over his plans to walk out

Daily Mail  

Ruben Amorim has arrived as Sporting Lisbon's headquarters to take training as negotiations continue over his potential departure to Man United. Ruben Amorim arrived for training as his move from Sporting Lisbon to Man United drags on Amorim had taken charge of Sporting in their 3-1 League Cup win over Nacional on Tuesday Sporting players are reportedly unhappy with Amorim's …

Moment Sporting Lisbon fan bursts into TEARS after being told Ruben Amorim is heading to Manchester United after Red Devils pay £8.3m release clause
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Moment Sporting Lisbon fan bursts into TEARS after being told Ruben Amorim is heading to Manchester United after Red Devils pay £8.3m release clause

Daily Mail  

A Sporting Lisbon fan burst into tears as he was asked about manager Ruben Amorim's seemingly impending move to Manchester United. Este vídeo diz tudo sobre a ligação emocional entre Rúben Amorim e os Sportinguistas 💚 pic.twitter.com/REmwa3UlQo — Sporting CP Adeptos 🏆 October 29, 2024 A Sporting Lisbon fan broke down in tears over news of Ruben Amorim's impending exit …

What will Ruben Amorim's Man United side look like? Portuguese brings a new system to Old Trafford, has a great a track record with youngsters and can get the best out of struggling star
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What will Ruben Amorim's Man United side look like? Portuguese brings a new system to Old Trafford, has a great a track record with youngsters and can get the best out of struggling star

Daily Mail  

On Monday morning, few cared about the work of Ruben Amorim at Sporting Lisbon however, by the evening, intrigue over the 39-year-old's career was rife. Ruben Amorim is likely to become the next Man United manager after Erik ten Hag's sacking Amorim will offer United a new tactical approach should he land the job at Old Trafford Amorim has delivered …

Ruben Amorim set to be Man United new manager as Sporting Lisbon announce £8.3m release clause is being paid - and United officials are in Lisbon now for his last game TONIGHT
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ruben Amorim set to be Man United new manager as Sporting Lisbon announce £8.3m release clause is being paid - and United officials are in Lisbon now for his last game TONIGHT

Daily Mail  

Sporting Lisbon have announced that they have been approached by Manchester United for the services of Ruben Amorim – and that the Premier League club are happy to pay his £8.31million release clause. The Portuguese giants released a statement this afternoon to the stock market confirming United's intent to replace Erik ten Hag with their highly-rated head coach. Manchester United …

Sporting Lisbon 'braced for exodus of star players to the Premier League' if Ruben Amorim leaves for Liverpool... with one potentially following him to Anfield
11 months ago

Sporting Lisbon 'braced for exodus of star players to the Premier League' if Ruben Amorim leaves for Liverpool... with one potentially following him to Anfield

Daily Mail  

Sporting Lisbon are reportedly braced for an exodus of star players if Ruben Amorim leaves to become Liverpool's next manager. Amorim could sign off with a Double as Sporting currently sit seven points clear at the top of the league and will face Porto in the Portuguese Cup final next month. Ruben Amorim remains the front-runner to become the next …

On this day in 2014: Man Utd agree club-record fee with Chelsea for Juan Mata
1 year, 2 months ago

On this day in 2014: Man Utd agree club-record fee with Chelsea for Juan Mata

The Independent  

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Dimitar Berbatov urges Man United to take advantage of Chelsea's crisis and sign Antonio Rudiger
3 years ago

Dimitar Berbatov urges Man United to take advantage of Chelsea's crisis and sign Antonio Rudiger

Daily Mail  

Manchester United legend Dimitar Berbatov wants his former club to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger when the defender's contract ends – but believes their lack of success could deter the serial winner from moving to Old Trafford. Ralf Rangnick and Man United need Antonio Rudiger's help, says Dimitar Berbatov Rudiger has been attracting interest from the likes of Real Madrid, …

Manchester United ARE title contenders this season, insists Dimitar Berbatov
3 years, 7 months ago

Manchester United ARE title contenders this season, insists Dimitar Berbatov

Daily Mail  

Dimitar Berbatov is excited about his old club Manchester United's chances this season, insisting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side can lift the title in 2021-22. United haven't lifted the Premier League since Sir Alex Ferguson's final game back in 2013, but finally look to have a very competitive squad for the new campaign. Dimitar Berbatov thinks Manchester United can go one …

Manchester United could ‘do a lot worse’ than to sign Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid, says Dimitar Berbatov
4 years, 2 months ago

Manchester United could ‘do a lot worse’ than to sign Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid, says Dimitar Berbatov

The Independent  

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Dimitar Berbatov claims training with Cristiano Ronaldo was 'like a war'
4 years, 3 months ago

Dimitar Berbatov claims training with Cristiano Ronaldo was 'like a war'

Daily Mail  

Dimitar Berbatov has revealed the extreme lengths Cristiano Ronaldo reaches to help maintain his impressive physique and form including avoiding drinking at Christmas parties. Dimitar Berbatov has revealed the extreme lengths Cristiano Ronaldo would take in regards to fitness. Despite approaching 36, Ronaldo has maintained world class form playing for Juventus Berbatov believes football must appreciate Ronaldo's talents while he …

Dimitar Berbatov on 'special' Manchester United move and his predictions for the club this season
4 years, 6 months ago

Dimitar Berbatov on 'special' Manchester United move and his predictions for the club this season

Daily Mail  

The sight of Dimitar Berbatov sauntering across the Old Trafford turf will live long in the memory of every Manchester United fan. Dimitar Berbatov has revealed joining Manchester United was the highlight of his stellar career The former striker, now an ambassador for Betfair, has looked back fondly on his playing days Ahead of the new 2020-21 Premier League season, …

Berbatov backs Neymar, Mbappe and Greenwood to match Cristiano Ronaldo's 'unbelievable' level
4 years, 8 months ago

Berbatov backs Neymar, Mbappe and Greenwood to match Cristiano Ronaldo's 'unbelievable' level

Daily Mail  

Dimitar Berbatov believes Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Mason Greenwood are the players from the next generation who can emulate the 'unbelievable' levels of Cristiano Ronaldo. Neymar moved to PSG in 2017 for a world-record £198m and is one of football's superstars Neymar's team-mate in Paris, Kylian Mbappe, is already a World Cup winner with France Mason Greenwood has burst onto …

Dimitar Berbatov ranks Jack Grealish at the top of Manchester United's transfer targets
4 years, 9 months ago

Dimitar Berbatov ranks Jack Grealish at the top of Manchester United's transfer targets

Daily Mail  

Dimitar Berbatov believes Jack Grealish should be Manchester United's No 1 transfer target this summer – but the former striker has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer against signing yet more midfielders. Dimitar Berbatov has ranked all of Manchester United's summer transfer targets Berbatov believes Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish would be the best fit among the targets Borussia Dortmund starlet Jadon …

Dimitar Berbatov reveals conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson before missing out on 2011 UCL final
4 years, 10 months ago

Dimitar Berbatov reveals conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson before missing out on 2011 UCL final

India TV News  

Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov opened up on the heartbreak that he suffered after missing out on a place in the squad for their 2011 UEFA Champions League final against Barcelona. The Red Devils were thrashed 1-3 by their Spanish counterparts at the iconic Wembley Stadium with Lionel Messi, Pedro and David Villa scoring for the Catalans. However, he …

Premier League: Former footballer Dimitar Berbatov believes Jose Mourinho's appointment as Tottenham boss will bring 'new life to team'
5 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: Former footballer Dimitar Berbatov believes Jose Mourinho's appointment as Tottenham boss will bring 'new life to team'

Firstpost  

Jose Mourinho and Tottenham Hotspur are the ideal match and the Portuguese boss will breathe new life into the misfiring Premier League club, former striker Dimitar Berbatov said on Wednesday. However, former Bulgaria striker Berbatov is convinced Mourinho will provide the spark that can reignite Spurs’ campaign after last season’s Champions League runners-up have fallen to 14th in the Premier …

Former Bulgaria, Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov announces retirement from football
5 years, 6 months ago

Former Bulgaria, Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov announces retirement from football

Firstpost  

Berbatov also played for CSKA Sofia, Bayer Leverkusen, Fulham, Monaco and Greek side PAOK, but he has been without a club since leaving India’s Kerala Blasters 18 months ago. Sofia: Former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov announced his retirement from football on Thursday, 18 months after leaving India’s Kerala Blasters, bringing an end to a glittering 20-year …

Former Manchester United star Berbatov retires
5 years, 6 months ago

Former Manchester United star Berbatov retires

The Hindu  

Dimitar Berbatov has announced his retirement from football, saying: "I played the way I wanna play, and I scored the goals I wanted to score!" The 38-year-old former Manchester United, Tottenham and Bayer Leverkusen striker played his last game for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League in February 2018. In a post on his Instagram account, Berbatov said: "My …

Dimitar Berbatov demands more from former side Manchester United
5 years, 7 months ago

Dimitar Berbatov demands more from former side Manchester United

The Hindu  

Manchester United's players must "be f****** better" if it is to put last season's forgettable campaign behind it, according to its former striker Dimitar Berbatov. However, United started the new season in a positive manner with a 4-0 win against Chelsea last weekend and Berbatov hopes lessons have been learned ahead of Monday's return to Molineux. "There's only one thing …

Dimitar Berbatov urges Manchester United to keep Lukaku
5 years, 8 months ago

Dimitar Berbatov urges Manchester United to keep Lukaku

The Hindu  

Dimitar Berbatov feels criticism of Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku is unfair and hopes the Belgian stays at Old Trafford. Lukaku joined United from Everton in a GBP 75 million deal in 2017, scoring 28 goals in 66 Premier League games since then, but his performances have been much maligned. 'Good player' But Berbatov, who played under Alex Ferguson for …

Dimitar Berbatov reveals he would still leave Tottenham for Manchester United
5 years, 10 months ago

Dimitar Berbatov reveals he would still leave Tottenham for Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Dimitar Berbatov is imagining himself as a Tottenham Hotspur player. Dimitar Berbatov admits he would still join Manchester United over Tottenham if he had choice Berbatov says sometimes you have to get out of your comfort zone to achieve bigger things The 38-year-old suggests Mauricio Pochettino should move from Tottenham to United 'Okay, you will be like, 'Wait a minute, …

Premier League: Manchester United must exploit fatigue in Tottenham Hotspur ranks, says ex-striker Dimitar Berbatov
6 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Manchester United must exploit fatigue in Tottenham Hotspur ranks, says ex-striker Dimitar Berbatov

Firstpost  

Manchester United must be ready to exploit any fatigue in the Tottenham Hotspur ranks when they meet in what former Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov says is a “special” Premier League fixture at Wembley on Sunday. London: Manchester United must be ready to exploit any fatigue in the Tottenham Hotspur ranks when they meet in what former Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov …

Berbatov reminisces blunt response to Man City interest
6 years, 6 months ago

Berbatov reminisces blunt response to Man City interest

The Hindu  

Dimitar Berbatov says Manchester United's history and tradition made it easy to dismiss a lucrative offer to join Manchester City in 2008. Approached amid an overhaul that saw Robinho, Vincent Kompany and Pablo Zabaleta head to the Etihad Stadium, Berbatov insists he only ever had eyes for Alex Ferguson's side. "My agent told me about some interest but I said, …

ISL: The Berbatov effect
7 years, 3 months ago

ISL: The Berbatov effect

The Hindu  

He is a gifted striker, one who has lit up football with some magical moments, and the Kerala Blasters signed Dimitar Berbatov primarily for his goal-getting abilities. So it was a bit of a surprise to see the Bulgarian star, who shared the English Premier League’s Golden Boot award with Argentinian Carlos Tevez six years ago, playing a midfield role …

ISL 2017-18: Ex-Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov signs for Kerela Blasters on one-year contract
7 years, 7 months ago

ISL 2017-18: Ex-Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov signs for Kerela Blasters on one-year contract

Firstpost  

Indian Super League’s Kerala Blasters have signed former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov ahead of the 2017-18 season, the player’s agent said on Wednesday. Sofia: Indian Super League’s Kerala Blasters have signed former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov ahead of the 2017-18 season, the player’s agent said on Wednesday. Berbatov, who is Bulgaria’s all-time …

Dimitar Berbatov signs one-year contract extension at Monaco after nine goals in 14 matches for Ligue 1 side
10 years, 10 months ago

Dimitar Berbatov signs one-year contract extension at Monaco after nine goals in 14 matches for Ligue 1 side

Daily Mail  

Dimitar Berbatov signs one-year contract extension at Monaco after nine goals in 14 matches for Ligue 1 side Dimitar Berbatov has signed a one-year contract extension with Monaco. He scored nine goals in 14 matches for his new club during the second half of the season as they cemented a second-place finish in the table. VIDEO Scroll down to watch …

Dimitar Berbatov set for Tottenham return in Ledley King testimonial
10 years, 10 months ago

Dimitar Berbatov set for Tottenham return in Ledley King testimonial

Daily Mail  

Dimitar Berbatov set for Tottenham return in Ledley King testimonial as Spurs weigh up re-signing former striker Dimitar Berbatov will return to English football at the end of the season, donning a Tottenham shirt once again in Ledley King's testimonial. Touch of class: Dimitar Berbatov is currently on loan at Monaco from Fulham Striking star: Dimitar Berbatov was a regular …

Man Utd complete signing of Juan Mata from Chelsea
11 years, 2 months ago

Man Utd complete signing of Juan Mata from Chelsea

CNN  

Follow us at @WorldSportCNN and like us on Facebook Story highlights Manchester United confirm signing of Juan Mata for club record £37.1 million Spanish international hoping to revitalize career after falling out of favor at Mourinho's Chelsea Mata: "United is the perfect place for me and I am excited at the chance." WorldSportBlog: How not to appoint a football manager …

Transfer news: Arsenal weighing up £2m move for Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov after Nicklas Bendtner injury adds to Gunners woes
11 years, 2 months ago

Transfer news: Arsenal weighing up £2m move for Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov after Nicklas Bendtner injury adds to Gunners woes

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Arsenal could make an early move to solve …

Berbatov spurned again by Tottenham
16 years, 6 months ago

Berbatov spurned again by Tottenham

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dimitar Berbatov was yesterday told by the Tottenham …

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