USA 2 Portugal 2: Three talking points
USA show Rocky Balboa spirit John Brooks shot to international fame when the defender rose above the Ghana defence to head USA’s winner in a…
USA 2 Portugal 2: Player ratings
USA Tim Howard Failed to stand tall as Nani finished high into the roof of the Everton man’s goal. After initially flapping at air as…
Man United 2 Reading 1: Lessons learned as Nani shines at Old Trafford
United frustrated by missed early chances United came up against a stubborn Reading side who were not going down without a fight. The home side…
Portugal 0 Spain 0: Lessons learned as Del Bosque’s men make the final
The Iberian Clásico There was a distinct Clásico flavour to this semi-final, with six Real Madrid men involved and four Barcelona players part of Vicente…
Czech Republic 0 Portugal 1: Cristiano Ronaldo stars again
Can Coentrão replace Cole as world’s best left-back? For the past seven or eight years, Ashley Cole has widely been recognised as the best left-back…
Portugal 2 Netherlands 1: Lessons from a Ronaldo-inspired victory
Van der Vaart makes his point Rafael van der Vaart had criticised manager Bert van Marwijk after his exclusion from the starting line-up for Holland’s…
Aston Villa 0 Manchester United 1: Phil Jones seals narrow win
Phil Jones struck in the first half to seal a vital three points for Manchester United as they stuttered to victory against Aston Villa. The…
Picture special: Manchester United gear up for Wembley
All smiles: Sir Alex Ferguson appeared in good spirits as he oversaw his side’s preparation for Saturday’s Champions League final against Barcelona at Wembley. Turnaround:…
Beat Chelsea and the title is ours, says Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Manchester United will go on to claim a record 19th title if his side beat Chelsea at Old Trafford on…
PFA Player of the Year award: The best of the rest
After Tottenham winger Gareth Bale scooped the PFA Player of the Year award on Sunday, we have a look at five Premier League stars who…
Sir Alex Ferguson hails Nani’s improvement at Man United
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has heaped praise on Nani for the part he has played in the club’s Premier League title push this…
Sir Alex lining up summer swoop for Man United target
Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to sign an unnamed transfer target next summer after failing to strike a deal in January
Gary Neville quits football after 20 years at Manchester United
Manchester United right-back Gary Neville has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect
Arsene Wenger mocks Nani’s claims of a two-horse title race
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger responded sarcastically to Manchester United winger Nani’s claims that the Premier League title is a two-horse race