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    Manchester United still without Rooney and Martial

    Jose Mourinho has confirmed the attackers will miss the Red Devils’ Europa League clash with Rostov Manchester United will still be without Anthony Martial and Wayne Rooney for Thursday’s Europa League match against Rostov due to injury, Jose Mourinho has confirmed. Mourinho: Pogba doesn’t give an ass! The duo missed United’s 1-0 FA Cup defeat at the hands of Chelsea on Monday and will not be fit in time to return for Thursday’s encounter at Old Trafford. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre…

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    They don't give an 'S' – Mourinho slams Premier League bosses over scheduling

    The Red Devils boss claims to have asked officials about the club’s congested fixture list but is still waiting on a response Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has launched a scathing attack on Premier League officials, claiming they “simply don’t care” about teams who are competing in Europe. Man Utd draw Anderlecht in Europa League quarter-finals United booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win over Rostov at Old Trafford – a result that secured a 2-1 aggregate victory. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea…

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    Alli not to blame for Tottenham's Europa League exit – Pochettino

    The Spurs boss did not point the finger at the midfielder post-match after his side were bundled out of the competition by Gent on Thursday Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino refused to blame Dele Alli for the club’s elimination from the Europa League. Alli was sent off for a shocking tackle on Brecht Dejaegere in the first half as Tottenham drew 2-2 at home to Gent, who triumphed 3-2 on aggregate in the last-32 tie. Tottenham hit the front through Christian Eriksen in the 10th minute before a Harry Kane own goal levelled the score on the night and put Gent ahead on aggregate at Wembley. Editors' Picks Juve on alert:…

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    San Jose Earthquakes 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more

    The Quakes hired a top-class manager to turn things around after last season’s last-place finish. Can Matias Almeyda get it right in NorCal? San Jose Earthquakes fans are ready for the Matias Almeyda era to begin. Last year was tough for MLS fans in Northern California. The Quakes managed just four victories and earned 21 points in the campaign. That made it the worst season for any MLS team since D.C. United’s 2013 season. Now, Almeyda has arrived, and – despite a few rumors to the contrary – appears to be ready to get to work. The team went to Mexico for a long, grueling training camp, but perhaps more…

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    Blind eager for return of 'very smart' Mkhitaryan

    The Netherlands international is excited about the prospect of his team-mate returning to action as they face a daunting challenge in Russia Henrikh Mkhitaryan could make his return from injury in Manchester United’s Europa League trip to Rostov on Thursday and Daley Blind is delighted to have the “very smart” Armenian back in contention. United were without the services of the attacking midfielder for the 3-2 EFL Cup final triumph over Southampton and their disappointing 1-1 draw at home to 10-man Bournemouth on Saturday after he picked up a hamstring problem against Saint-Etienne. Arsenal & Bayern charged over fan incidents Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played…

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    When is the draw for the last 16 of the Europa League and who could Man Utd face?

    The Red Devils are the last English team standing in the competition and will discover their next opponents at a ceremony in Nyon on Friday Manchester United will discover their Europa League last-16 opponents on Friday, with the draw set to be held in Nyon at 12pm GMT. The Red Devils are the last English team standing in the competition, with Tottenham having seen their continental campaign come to a close at the hands of Gent. While Spurs toiled against Belgian opposition, United had no such trouble in disposing of French side Saint-Etienne. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri…

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    Garber expecting more MLS-Liga MX interleague competition

    With the date set for the 2019 Campeones Cup, the commissioner is expecting to see more cooperation between the leagues MLS Commissioner Don Garber expects to see more fruit next year from a partnership his league announced with Liga MX in March of 2018. Prior to Garber’s State of the League address, MLS confirmed that Campeones Cup, which pits the MLS Cup champion against Liga MX’s Campeon de Camepones winner, will take place August 14 of next year and be hosted by the winner of MLS Cup. But with both leagues looking to make inroads with fans in other North American countries and the 2026 World Cup hosted in the…

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    'Pogba's mum wants a draw!' – Mourinho on United v Saint-Etienne family affair

    As two siblings prepare to do battle on the pitch, their mother understandably cannot choose a favourite for the UEL clash Jose Mourinho hopes to upset one of his star midfielder’s guiding influences when Manchester United host Saint-Etienne in the Europa League on Thursday. UCL or not, Man Utd still confident on signing Griezmann The Portuguese’s famous will to win will be undimmed at Old Trafford, but Paul Pogba’s mother Yeo Moriba is angling for a draw. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre…

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    Mkhitaryan equals seven-year Man Utd record with Rostov strike

    The forward underlined his importance to the Red Devils with yet another continental goal, matching a feat last achieved by Wayne Rooney Henrikh Mkhitaryan became the first Manchester United player to score in three consecutive European games for almost seven years with his strike against Rostov on Thursday. The Armenia international, back in the United side after recovering from a hamstring injury, hit in the first half to liven up an otherwise underwhelming Europa League encounter.  Rakitic signs new Barca contract Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win…

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    'Sloppy is the right word' – Mourinho calls out United attackers for Anderlecht failure

    The club’s attackers were the subject of strong criticism from their manager after Thursday’s draw in the Europa League Jose Mourinho called out his attacking players for failing to make the most of Manchester United’s superiority as Anderlecht secured a late 1-1 draw in the Europa League on Thursday. United spent most of the quarter-final first leg on top in Belgium and looked good value for their lead when Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored nine minutes before the break. Overmars on Arsenal short list Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win…

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