The Irish Times

All in the Game: Van Basten settles Messi v Ronaldo debate

Lionel Messi and his PlayStation similarities, Kevin De Bruyne showing up the pundits

Mon Mar 02 2020 - 14:00

Solskjær hoping Manchester United can land ‘sucker punch’ on Manchester City

Manager wants his opponents to approach derby with arrogance and confidence

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 22:30

José Mourinho settles tax fraud case in Spanish court

Manchester United manager accused of defrauding Spanish authorities of €3.3 million

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 10:35

Radamel Falcao and Alexandre Pato’s loan deals allowed to expire

Chelsea confirm the two big-profile strikers will move on after making little to no impact

Fri Jul 01 2016 - 11:03

Chelsea keen to sign Alvaro Morata before Euros kick off

New Blues manager Antonio Conte has long been an admirer of the Spain striker

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 13:47

Weekend FA Cup fifth round team news

All the latest injury news ahead of the last 16 ties

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 18:51

Guus Hiddink hoping to add to Chelsea’s attacking options

Manager forsees a problem if strikers Diego Costa or Loic Remy succumb to injury

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 23:00

Manchester United recall Will Keane to boost striking options

Loan spell at Preston North End ended early to bolster Louis van Gaal’s threadbare squad

Fri Jan 01 2016 - 14:46

Michael Walker: Figures are not adding up for Louis Van Gaal

Manchester United have spent a fortune in recent years but progress is painfully slow

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 11:03

José Mourinho says current period is worst of his career

‘It’s the worst period, the worst results. I’ve never lost so many matches. That’s a fact.’

Fri Oct 02 2015 - 15:34

Porto add to storm of trouble for Chelsea and Mourinho

Manager’s air of calm has disappeared as season goes from bad to worse

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 10:27

Tottenham reiterate Harry Kane won’t be sold to Man United

Spurs interested in Javier Hernandez but also determined to hold onto their star asset

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 18:33

Diego Costa and Gary Cahill fit to play in Community Shield

Chelsea duo will feature against Arsenal according to manager Jose Mourinho

Fri Jul 31 2015 - 16:01

Radamel Falcao completes move to Chelsea

El Tigre’s family confirm move with striker set to join new club on pre-season tour

Wed Jul 01 2015 - 11:41

Chelsea may need to find new home for two seasons

Plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge could mean new temporary home for league champions

Mon Jun 15 2015 - 23:15

Karim Benzema a target for Manchester United

Real Madrid striker earmarked as man to solve United’s lack of goals as Falcao departs

Tue May 26 2015 - 23:18

Manchester United target Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema

Striker would cost €56 million with Louis Van Gaal looking to bolster attacking options

Tue May 26 2015 - 16:14

Radamel Falcao thanks Manchester United fans as he departs

The Colombian striker is today on his way back to Monaco

Mon May 25 2015 - 16:13

Radamel Falcao told he can leave Manchester United

Louis van Gaal has told the Colombian that he can go

Sun May 24 2015 - 18:32

Memphis Depay flies to Manchester for United medical

21-year-old PSV attacker set to complete €34.5 million Old Trafford switch

Mon May 18 2015 - 19:06

Wayne Rooney no longer playing second fiddle as he conducts orchestra again

Van Persie was tipped to shine under Van Gaal but England striker is main man

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 23:12

Manchester United dominate City to make it six in a row

Louis Van Gaal’s side rally from a goal down to take local bragging rights and pull clear in third

Sun Apr 12 2015 - 18:20

‘Snubbed’ Monaco had last laugh - Leonardo Jardim

Manager was unhappy with the behaviour of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger

Wed Mar 18 2015 - 12:48

Manchester United are ‘miserable’, says Paul Scholes

Club legend says dour football under Louis Van Gaal betrays rich attacking heritage

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 09:48

Jonny Evans says players finding it difficult to adjust to Van Gaal’s tactics

But defender says changes will make the team stronger in the long run

Thu Feb 05 2015 - 01:00

Cambridge earn Old Trafford replay against Manchester United

Louis van Gaal’s side slow and sluggish against League Two side

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 22:29

Falcao’s future in doubt as Louis Van Gaal plans new clearout

Striker has scored only three goals and made seven Premier League starts

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 23:00

Falcao’s agent unsure of striker’s future at Manchester United

Jorge Mendes insists Colombian will be playing at ‘one of the very best clubs in the world next season’

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 18:57

Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney grabs a brace to overcome Newcastle

Louis Van Gaal’s team were clinical in attack once more

Fri Dec 26 2014 - 17:32

Radamel Falcao uncertain over Manchester United future

El Tigre has been dogged by injuries but eager to prolong Old Trafford stay

Wed Dec 17 2014 - 15:58

Robin van Persie feeling good ahead of Liverpool clash

Manchester United striker insists he has no worries over fitness after slow start to season

Fri Dec 12 2014 - 20:00

Falcao sub again for Manchester United’s trip to Southampton

El Tigre still not match fit, says United boss Louis Van Gaal

Mon Dec 08 2014 - 10:04

Manchester United cruise to victory against Hull

Louis Van Gaal’s men are back up to fourth after dominant performance makes it three in a row

Sat Nov 29 2014 - 17:26

Van Gaal admits Robin Van Persie is low on confidence

Manchester United boss says Dutch striker had “a very bad game” against Arsenal

Sat Nov 29 2014 - 11:41