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  • Manchester United hit by ‘sophisticated’ cyber attack

    Manchester United hit by ‘sophisticated’ cyber attack

    Manchester United have been hit by a cyber attack on their systems but say they are not “currently aware of any breach of personal data associated with our fans and customers”.

    The club, who host West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford on Saturday, confirmed the hacking on Friday evening and said all systems needed for the match remained secure.

    In a statement, United said: “Manchester United can confirm that the club has experienced a cyber attack on our systems. The club has taken swift action to contain the attack and is currently working with expert advisers to investigate the incident and minimise the ongoing IT disruption.

    “Club media channels, including our website and app, are unaffected and we are not currently aware of any breach of personal data associated with our fans and customers.

    “We are confident that all critical systems required for matches to take place at Old Trafford remain secure and operational and that tomorrow’s game against West Bromwich Albion will go ahead.”

    A spokesman for the club added: “These type of attacks are becoming more and more common and are something you have to rehearse for.”

    United have informed the Information Commissioner’s Office and added that forensic tracing is being carried out in an attempt to establish further detail about the attack.

  • ​UCL: RB Leipzig lose four players for Man Utd clash

    ​UCL: RB Leipzig lose four players for Man Utd clash

    Manchester United have been given a boost with the news that RB Leipzig will be without four players for their Champions League clash.

    According to Kicker, right back Nordi Mukiele will be out of the game.

    They will also be without Konrad Laimer and Lukas Klostermann, their defensive midfielder and central defender.

    Leipzig have also lost Amadou Haidara for the game, as he is in quarantine due to a positive COVID-19 test.

    United will be hoping to build on the 2-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain away from home in the first game of the group stages.

  • Pogba denies quitting France team over Macron comments

    Pogba denies quitting France team over Macron comments

    Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba on Monday denied media reports which said he quit the France national team over comments made by the country’s President Emmanuel Macron.

    The comments were perceived to be against Islam.

    The French leader this month had declared war on “Islamist separatism”, which he believes is taking over some Muslim communities in France.

    A newspaper report alleged that Pogba, a practising Muslim, reacted to Macron’s comments by quitting the national team.

    “Unacceptable,” the 27-year-old wrote on a Twitter post along with a “fake news” sticker on a screenshot of the headline.

    “So …….. (the newspaper) did it again,” he added. “Absolutely 100 per cent unfounded news about me are going around, stating things I have never said or thought.

    “I am appalled, angry, shocked and frustrated some ‘media’ sources use me to make total fake headlines in the sensible subject of French current events and adding the French national team to the pot.

    “I am against any and all forms of terror and violence.

    “Unfortunately, some press people don’t act responsibly when writing the news, abusing their press freedom, not verifying if what they write/reproduce is true, creating a gossip chain without caring (if) it affects people’s lives and my life.”

    Pogba added that he was taking legal action against the publishers.

    “We reported on a story that Paul Pogba had taken the decision to quit the French national football team after it was published on a sports website,” the newspaper said in a statement.

    “The story was also published by two other newspapers and other websites.

    “Subsequently, Paul Pogba has denied the claim and we have updated our story accordingly. We apologise for any upset caused.”

    The report came days after Macron paid tribute to a French history teacher who was beheaded by an Islamist radical.

    He was beheaded for using cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad in a class on freedom of expression for 13-year-olds.

  • Fernandes makes Man Utd penalty promise

    Fernandes makes Man Utd penalty promise

    Bruno Fernandes has vowed to make amends for the first missed penalty of his Manchester United career when the Red Devils are next presented with an opportunity to convert from the spot.

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have had plenty of practice from 12 yards in recent times.

    Portugal international Fernandes has been their go-to man in that department, with the 26-year-old boasting an impressive record when embracing individual pressure.

    Fernandes told MUTV of his future penalty plans, having seen a run of 10 successes for the Red Devils brought to a close: “I’m human, it happens.

    “I don’t want it to happen again, I didn’t want it to happen [against Newcastle].

    “The keeper did well, I didn’t do the right things. I studied the keeper but I didn’t shoot the ball the way I want, but the keeper deserves credit.

    “I need to do much better on the penalty and the next one I will do for sure.”

    Goal

  • Allegri in frame to replace Solskjaer at Man Utd

    Allegri in frame to replace Solskjaer at Man Utd

    Former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is in the frame to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United’s permanent manager, The Express reports.

    Ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is first in line if Solskjaer ends up being sacked, with the Red Devils struggling for consistency at the start of the new season.

    However, Allegri has been identified as an alternative, having been out of work since leaving Juventus in the summer of 2019.

  • Man Utd new signing Pellistri sends message to supporters

    Man Utd new signing Pellistri sends message to supporters

    Manchester United new boy Facundo Pellistri has sent a message to the club’s supporters.

    The Uruguayan winger, a deadline day signing from Penarol, has taken the no.28 jersey at the club.

    Pellistri is already in Manchester and getting used to his new surroundings.

    United fans will be hoping Pellistri can hit the ground running, as he competes for the right wing spot that has been an issue for the team for the past few years.

    The Uruguayan went onto Twitter and wrote a message to supporters about the move and his delight at being a Red Devil.

    He wrote: My number for this new challenge about to begin. “Already in Manchester, looking forward to join the team. Come on!

  • Man Utd identify Camavinga as Pogba replacement

    Man Utd identify Camavinga as Pogba replacement

    Manchester United are putting plans in place to sign a long-term replacement for Paul Pogba.

    In a recent interview on international duty, Pogba admitted that it would be his “dream” to join Real Madrid in future.

    AS says United are already devising a plan to replace Pogba next summer.

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have taken Pogba’s departure for granted, with club bosses now looking towards his compatriot Eduardo Camavinga.

    The Rennes midfielder is one of the most highly-sought after youngsters in world football after breaking through for the Ligue 1 side last year.

    Camavinga also made his international debut earlier this week, opening his account for France during the 7-1 win in Ukraine.

  • Top agent: Biggest problem at Man Utd is…

    Top agent: Biggest problem at Man Utd is…

    A top European agent has questioned Manchester United’s transfer policy.

    United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward holds the key to transfers at Old Trafford and has regularly been criticised by fans desperate to see their team return to the top of the league.

    A leading European agent told The Athletic: “The problem of United is they do not have a clear sport strategy.

    “When you talk to United, you are not talking to football people.

    “This is a pity because they are such a big club, such a historical club.”

  • Cavani: What I and Solskjaer have discussed

    Cavani: What I and Solskjaer have discussed

    Manchester United signing Edinson Cavani says he and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are on the same page.

    Cavani admits he’s spoken at length with Solskjaer about plans for the season.

    He told the club’s website: “We spoke a bit about the mental side of things, and a little about how you can go about preparing for each game, about what it is to compete, about what is important within a group, and you could say that we agreed strongly on a lot of the things we spoke about and discussed. Things like self-sacrifice, commitment to your team-mates, creating a competitive spirit, and thinking of others, and competing altogether.

    “All things that I really like and appreciate, I believe that when you pretty much agree on things like this and think in a similar way, I reckon it also makes you want to join a club even more, and to then give of your best, train hard and prepare yourself in the best way you can.

    “I hope I can score plenty, and I’ll be working hard towards doing that. As I said earlier, I’m coming here with a real desire to work hard and to prepare, and to be available for my team-mates and to the manager for selection. I want to be able to take all that effort and hard work out onto the pitch, and together be able to achieve great things, big things with Manchester United. I’m so keen and excited to get playing and competing again, and God willing, I can score goals, which is pretty important for everybody and also for me, as a striker.”

  • Fernandes left angry with Solskjaer after defeat to Tottenham

    Fernandes left angry with Solskjaer after defeat to Tottenham

    Bruno Fernandes was left furious by Man Utd manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision to take him off at half-time during last Sunday’s 6-1 defeat against Tottenham.

    According to The Athletic, Fernandes was among the most vocal players in the United dressing room during the break.

    Solskjaer’s men were 4-1 down, having been reduced to 10 men, after Anthony Martial was shown a red card for shoving Erik Lamela.

    Fernandes’s display of passion away from the cameras, did little to dissuade Solskjaer from taking the decision to haul off his most creative player.

    The decision was a tactical one, given he felt he needed more legs in midfield, with the introduction of Fred and Scott McTominay.

    Solskjaer was also said to feel that with Fernandes facing the prospect of three games in the space of a week with Portugal, it was the correct course of action to withdraw him from the fray at the expense of risking injury or the former Sporting Lisbon star losing his temper.