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'It was a decision that was very difficult to turn down and I felt we had to take it'

Solskjaer on Ronaldo signing - 'It turned out wrong'

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has conceded the club's re-signing of Cristiano Ronaldo "turned out wrong".

Soccer • 20 Sep 23

Man United look to end Ronaldo's tenure

Manchester United's lawyers are looking at ways to bring Cristiano Ronaldo's time at the club to an end in the wake of his explosive recent interview.

Soccer • 18 Nov 22

Juan Mata of Manchester United and manager Ralf Rangnick

Rangnick believes Brentford win was United's best

Ralf Rangnick was frustrated that Manchester United saved one of their best performances until his final match in the Old Trafford dugout as Cristiano Ronaldo shone once again in the win against Brentford.

Soccer • 03 May 22

Louis Van Gaal has warned Erik Ten Hag about joining Manchester United

Van Gaal sounds Manchester United warning for Ten Hag

Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal has urged prospective Manchester United managerial candidate Erik Ten Hag to "choose a football club not a commercial club".

Soccer • 28 Mar 22

Ralf Rangnick is poised to move upstairs at Old Trafford

United conducting 'thorough process' to find new boss

Manchester United football director John Murtough says a "thorough process" is under way to find their next permanent manager as the club looks to start challenging for "top trophies" again.

Soccer • 01 Mar 22

Rangnick: 'If I realise that this is not the case (players acting professionally when not picked) I will address that with the players directly'

Rangnick denies talk of unrest in Man United camp

Ralf Rangnick downplayed talk of dressing room discontent as the interim Manchester United manager looks to recover from the shock loss to Wolves.

Soccer • 07 Jan 22

Ralf Rangnick succeeds Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ralf Rangnick takes the reins at Manchester United

Manchester United have appointed Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season with a two-year consultancy deal to follow.

Soccer • 29 Nov 21

Michael Carrick is the Manchester United manager for now

Updated Carrick calls for focus after 'emotional' Ole exit

Michael Carrick wants Manchester United players to quickly refocus on Tuesday's Champions League trip to Villarreal after paying an "emotional" farewell to sacked manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Soccer • 22 Nov 21

Could Carrick (R) be a permanent replacement for Solskjaer?

Who are United hoping to appoint next summer?

Manchester United have seemingly delayed their hunt for a new manager until next summer. Who are the candidates they will be eyeing up as permanent replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?

Soccer • 21 Nov 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer holds his hands up as he strides over to Manchester United fans to apologise for an abject performance

Solskjaer: 'We're embarrassed by losing the way we do'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted he is "embarrassed" by Manchester United's current run but refused to be drawn on his future as the pressure mounted following a 4-1 hammering at Watford.

Soccer • 20 Nov 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United side go into their clash against Watford on Saturday occupying sixth spot in the Premier League table

Solskjaer: United embracing pressure after poor results

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged his Manchester United players to respond positively to the pressure they are facing as questions on his own future at Old Trafford continue.

Soccer • 19 Nov 21

Brendan Rodgers (R) has been linked with replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Rodgers: Man United job speculation is 'not real'

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says speculation linking him with the Manchester United job "is not real".

Soccer • 18 Nov 21

Solskjaer's side were outbattled and out-thought at Old Trafford.

Solskjaer bemoans 'big step backwards' after City loss

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer called the chastening loss to Manchester City "a big step backwards" as Manchester United's lifeless derby defeat heaped more pressure on the under-fire manager.

Soccer • 06 Nov 21

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to line up against the side that nearly him in the summer

'Immense' Ronaldo could never wear sky blue - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo's "immense" impact at Manchester United and insisted the idea of the Portuguese wearing a blue City shirt on derby day was simply impossible.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists external criticism isn't getting to him

Solskjaer happy to accept any and all criticism

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has always enjoyed criticism and told detractors to keep it coming as the under-fire Manchester United manager heads to Italy looking to build on the much-needed win at Tottenham.

Soccer • 01 Nov 21

Cristiano Ronaldo volleys home the opener

United dismantle Spurs to give Solskjaer crucial win

Manchester United thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford in the Premier League on Saturday to ease the pressure on under-fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Soccer • 30 Oct 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: "One thing I can say is that I'll always give it a good shot and fight back."

No player safe from getting the chop, warns Solskjaer

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has not ruled out dropping skipper Harry Maguire, saying "no one's under a bubble" in his squad.

Soccer • 30 Oct 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains under intense pressure

Solskjaer vows to keeping fighting as pressure grows

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken bullishly about his position ahead of Saturday's trip to Tottenham.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

Marcus Rashford's side were hammered by Liverpool

United's Rashford 'embarrassed' by Liverpool hammering

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford said he stayed away from social media over the last few days as he was embarrassed by Sunday's 5-0 loss to Liverpool.

Soccer • 28 Oct 21

While speculation and introspection continues, the Norwegian is still expected be in charge for Saturday's trip to Tottenham

Solskjaer takes United training as exit talk continues

Under-fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was at training on Tuesday as the Manchester United manager prepares to lead the side to Tottenham amid intense scrutiny and pressure.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Shaw can only watch on as Mo Salah completes his hat-trick

Liverpool mauling was coming, says Luke Shaw

Luke Shaw said a result like Manchester United's humiliation at the hands of rivals Liverpool has been coming as the left-back reflected on an unacceptable performance from himself and the team.

Soccer • 25 Oct 21

Ronaldo: 'This is on us, only on us, because there's no one else to blame'

Ronaldo and Shaw front up after Liverpool drubbing

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo blamed the team for Sunday's 5-0 defeat at home to Liverpool and said fans of the Old Trafford club deserve better.

Soccer • 25 Oct 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the hammering by Liverpool was the 'darkest day' of his time as Manchester United boss

Solskjaer defiant despite hitting 'rock bottom'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is convinced he remains the right man for the job despite hitting "rock bottom" with Manchester United's record-breaking home defeat to Liverpool.

Soccer • 24 Oct 21

'Bruno might be one of them that is a doubt, but he's doing everything he can to be ready,' said Solskjaer

Bruno Fernandes emerges as doubt for Liverpool clash

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Bruno Fernandes is a doubt for Manchester United's Old Trafford showdown with Liverpool on Sunday through injury.

Soccer • 22 Oct 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrating after his side's thrilling comeback win

Ole: Match-winner Ronaldo showed he's a team player

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Cristiano Ronaldo had answered many critics of his value to the team with his display in the 3-2 Champions League win over Atalanta on Wednesday.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21