Two 3-0 victories from two group games so far means Italy have won 10 matches in a row, all without conceding, and they are one match away from equalling their longest-ever unbeaten run - 30 matches - set between 1935 and 1939.
Late in 2015, it was reported that Adidas were trying to snap Rooney up months after taking over the production of Manchester United's kit, but that switch did not materialise.
Former Benfica youth team coach Joao Tralhao watched those players from a young age and then worked with them from U18 level.
The former England and Crystal Palace manager also urged the United board to back Rangnick after sources told Sky Sports News that some players are beginning to doubt whether he is the right man to be in charge.
The Wales forward stayed onside to steer home Raphinha's second cross in quick succession, after the Brazilian's initial effort was cleared by Pontus Jansson.
Whether he's directly involved, he's now responsible for overseeing that. Having joined United in 2007,
New Tottenham signing Rodrigo Betancur, Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani put the hosts three up at the break.
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We are still in the race for the Champions League. 'We had the chance to win the game'Meanwhile, on the game, Conte thought the draw was a fair result but insists he side can be disappointed because they had the chance to take all three points.
What the managers said...Preston's Ryan Lowe: I'm pleased for Emil, he will definitely claim it (the first goal).
What the managers said...Preston's Frankie McAvoy: We needed to be strong and to show discipline today, and I thought we did that.
Throughout the pandemic we have followed scientific and public health advice to keep people safe. The advice is clear - we need to act now in response to the threat of omicron.
The 40-year-old Swede wasted a glorious chance to open the scoring early on and that miss proved costly as Beto pounced to give Udinese the lead in the 17th minute.
I'd forgive some of the group games in the Champions League when you're thinking Man Utd are still going to get through, I understand that...but Ronaldo, if you see him in the car park, you see a player who has won everything in the game and who has come back to United to try to lift the club.
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The sides are due to meet at the Groupama Stadium on Thursday night in their final group game, with both having already qualified for the knockout stage.
The issues that remain for Man UtdNo time for sentiment now at Man UtdMan Utd fixtures | Premier League tableAs it stands, Michael Carrick is still expected to be in charge for Sunday's Premier League game at Chelsea, live on Sky Sports.
The second goal we could have stopped the game higher up the pitch. The reaction I got, I can't ask for more.
If Cristiano, for example, or any of the other players address that to the players directly on the pitch or in the locker room, they are more than welcome to do that.
Asked to clarify his comments he made in the interview with Sky Italy, he said: They asked me about the January transfer window and if I was happy, and I said the club did the best that they could do.
Klopp on Salah contract: What we all want is clear Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp remains relaxed about Mohamed Salah's contract negotiations, insisting what we all want is clear.
Russia and Turkey have joined the UK and Ireland in declaring an interest to host Euro 2028. The Euro 2028 and Euro 2032 competitions will be awarded to host countries in September 2023.
Firmino charged down the kick and the ball rebounded off the post but the forward picked up the rebound and rounded the 'keeper to roll the ball into the empty goal.
We are unbeaten since the first game of the season, which is a great position for any club to be in and obviously with that, expectations will rise.
I think at the moment it's not good or not fair to say we want to do this or reach this. At the moment we've only to be strong, to start to work together and think that we need to improve.
I look forward to working with them, and myself, my backroom team and the rest of the squad will be making sure we help them settle into Celtic as quickly as possible. Maeda joins Celtic after a 2021 season which saw him finish as the J League's joint top scorer with 23 goals.
He is also motivated by the challenge, clearly winning over Norwich's hierarchy, who would no doubt have been looking for vital signs of whether he was simply grasping at the first chance that came his way after Villa.
The way players are currently being overused with limited consideration of the long-term - both physical and mental - impacts can't continue. It feels like football and its main actors - the players - are nearing a breaking point.
The Toffees, who also saw their trip to Aston Villa last week postponed, put in a request to the Football Association which was granted.
We still have to close that gap, we've definitely missed a chance to do that today. You saw that with Maxwel's finish and he's done brilliantly for us - but you can't miss those.
The 2022 World Cup will be held during the winter in Qatar, the first time that the competition will not be staged during the summer months.
Nuno's four-month reign in north London was brought to an abrupt halt on Monday morning in the wake of Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Manchester United, his 10th and final league match in charge.
Carney says: It's about creating a safe space for people to speak about it and be made aware and comfortable to go out and check the risks to prevent it from going any further.
So is this the season where Arsenal return to the peak? I think it will go right down to the wire, said Smith.
The Brazilian full-back has urged the club to bring back the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner so that he can see out his illustrious career in familiar surroundings, telling Catalunya Radio: Messi is the best player in the history of football. It’s strange to be here and not see him, to not have him in the squad.
John Terry has returned to Chelsea to take up an academy coaching consultancy role, the club have confirmed.
We take a look at how and where both could be incorporated into Lampard's new-look side. Lampard has options.
He is the only person he's got to impress and look himself in the mirror. He's got outstanding ability, attributes and workrate and he is a player that people look forward to seeing.
Fresh from tipping Harry Maguire to score a header at 20/1, Jones Knows is back to preview the four midweek Premier League encounters.
What are the rules?Upcoming Premier League fixturesWatford's trip to Burnley off after Covid outbreakPotter: PL rejected Wolves postponement requestWe think we should postpone the full round of Premier League games this weekend, he said on Thursday morning.
Every time we take the field, we show another level, and we're just trying to gain the respect that we deserve.
I'm disappointed because I thought we were the better team, he said. Our tempo was very good and we managed the game well but we didn't score our chances and we suffered from a set piece.
