http://www.mail.com/int/locations/2192-manchester.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/locations/2192-manchester.html http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2092760-ferguson-heads-retirement-seeking-1-win.html CARRINGTON, England (AP) — Alex Ferguson is looking forward to a retired life of luxury holidays, watching horse racing, enjoying good wines and perhaps studying languages. Before that, though, there's one final challenge to overcome — beating West Bromwich Albion on Sunday in his 1,500th and last game as Manchester United manager. "One thousand five hund... Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2092760-ferguson-heads-retirement-seeking-1-win.html 2013-05-17T13:32:10Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2090128-nasri-gourcuff-uruguay-brazil-matches.html PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps recalled midfielders Yoann Gourcuff and Samir Nasri on Thursday for two friendly matches against Uruguay and Brazil next month. FC Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala and Saint-Etienne midfielder Josuha Guilavogui were among the surprise selections as Deschamps uses the matches to test out younger players. But Patric... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:47:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2090128-nasri-gourcuff-uruguay-brazil-matches.html 2013-05-16T13:47:06Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2090050-andy-carroll-recalled-england-friendlies.html LONDON (AP) — Andy Carroll has been recalled to the England squad for the first time since October for friendlies against Ireland and Brazil. The burly striker, who is on loan at West Ham from Liverpool, will be competing for a spot up front alongside Jermain Defoe, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck. Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has bee... Thu, 16 May 2013 12:40:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2090050-andy-carroll-recalled-england-friendlies.html 2013-05-16T12:40:38Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084852-ap-global-football-10-quotebox.html LONDON (AP) — Quotes from voters in this week's AP Global football poll: James Thorogood, Bundesliga.com, Germany. "Though it was far from routine, Bayern Munich's 3-0 win against Augsburg in their final home game of the season was a fitting send-off for head coach Jupp Heynckes and a perfect way to usher in the cele... Tue, 14 May 2013 16:49:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084852-ap-global-football-10-quotebox.html 2013-05-14T16:49:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084768-lampard-barcelona-top-weekly-ap-football-poll.html LONDON (AP) — Climbing to the top of Chelsea's all-time scoring leaderboard earned Frank Lampard the top spot in the weekly Associated Press global football poll for the first time. And a familiar name returned to the top of the team rankings, with Barcelona ending Bayern Munich's six-week stay by wrapping up a 22nd Spanish title. The weekend also feature... Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084768-lampard-barcelona-top-weekly-ap-football-poll.html 2013-05-14T16:40:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2083532-mancini-pays-price-citys-stagnation.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After ending Manchester City's long wait for silverware and tipping English football's balance of power to the blue half of the city, Roberto Mancini established the perfect platform to dominate the Premier League — and perhaps Europe — for years to come. The Italian had wealth beyond his rivals to draw on and a collection of th... Tue, 14 May 2013 05:41:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2083532-mancini-pays-price-citys-stagnation.html 2013-05-14T05:41:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2081418-manchester-city-fires-manager-roberto-mancini.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester City fired manager Roberto Mancini on Monday, exactly one year after he delivered the club's first English league title in 44 years. The Italian coach, who had four years remaining on his contract, was ditched just as players from rival Manchester United were being cheered through the streets as they paraded the Premier League tro... Mon, 13 May 2013 23:32:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2081418-manchester-city-fires-manager-roberto-mancini.html 2013-05-13T23:32:43Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2082302-fans-celebrate-uniteds-title-win-parade.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — In front of tens of thousands of flag-waving and chanting fans, Manchester United players and retiring manager Alex Ferguson paraded the Premier League trophy on an open-top bus through packed city streets on a second day of jubilant celebrations for the English champions. Supporters clambered dangerously up shop fronts, scaffol... Mon, 13 May 2013 19:05:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2082302-fans-celebrate-uniteds-title-win-parade.html 2013-05-13T19:05:33Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2081548-chelsea-seeks-salvation-europa-league-final.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After humiliation in the Champions League comes potential salvation in the Europa League for Chelsea, with Wednesday's final against Benfica offering the English team an eighth and final chance for silverware from a turbulent and grueling campaign. Chelsea has turned its season around after a turbulent end to 2012, when it becam... Mon, 13 May 2013 13:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2081548-chelsea-seeks-salvation-europa-league-final.html 2013-05-13T13:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080418-trafford-salutes-man-united-manager-ferguson.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — As red-and-white ticker tape flew into the rainy sky at Old Trafford, a beaming Alex Ferguson hoisted up the Premier League trophy for a 13th and final time. Behind Britain's most successful football manager stood his jubilant squad of players, dancing to a soundtrack of "Champions, Champions" being belted out by more than 76,00... Sun, 12 May 2013 22:16:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080418-trafford-salutes-man-united-manager-ferguson.html 2013-05-12T22:16:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080136-ferguson-frustrated-rooney-wont-sold.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Outgoing Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson insisted Wayne Rooney won't be sold even though the striker handed in a transfer request after becoming "frustrated" at being substituted in recent matches. The England striker was left out of United's squad for Ferguson's final home match in charge, against Swansea in the Premier... Sun, 12 May 2013 19:34:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080136-ferguson-frustrated-rooney-wont-sold.html 2013-05-12T19:34:29Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080334-united-perfect-send-off-to-ferguson-scholes.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Amid a carnival atmosphere at a rainy Old Trafford, Manchester United gave the retiring Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes a perfect send-off in their final home match by beating Swansea 2-1 in the Premier League. Ferguson, who is stepping down at the end of the season after nearly 27 years as United manager, jumped out of his seat ... Sun, 12 May 2013 17:19:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080334-united-perfect-send-off-to-ferguson-scholes.html 2013-05-12T17:19:40Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2079168-wigan-beats-man-city-to-win-fa-cup-time.html LONDON (AP) — As blue-and-white confetti exploded under the Wembley arch, Wigan players lifted a trophy for the first time in the club's 81-year history. In one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets, a team playing non-league football 35 years ago and assembled for barely $30 million beat big-spending Manchester City 1-0 on Saturday. Winning English football... Sat, 11 May 2013 21:15:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2079168-wigan-beats-man-city-to-win-fa-cup-time.html 2013-05-11T21:15:31Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2077500-uk-police-capture-fugitive-who-escaped-prison-van.html LONDON (AP) — British police say they have captured a fugitive who escaped from a prison van during an ambush as it was taking him to court. Police said officers arrested Ryan McDonald on Friday during a raid at a house in Salford, near the city of Manchester. The 20-year-old McDonald and another man were on their way to Manchester Crown Court from a pris... Fri, 10 May 2013 19:12:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2077500-uk-police-capture-fugitive-who-escaped-prison-van.html 2013-05-10T19:12:09Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2076450-alex-ferguson-prepares-trafford-farewell.html LONDON (AP) — For almost 27 years, Old Trafford has witnessed Alex Ferguson venting his anger from the dugout, berating officials, anxiously checking his watch and making celebratory jigs down the touchline. On Sunday, 76,000 fans have one final chance to witness — and savor — the most successful manager in British football history taking charge of Manche... Fri, 10 May 2013 14:37:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2076450-alex-ferguson-prepares-trafford-farewell.html 2013-05-10T14:37:56Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2076544-wigan-aims-to-pull-shock-fa-cup-final-victory.html LONDON (AP) — The FA Cup final on Saturday features two teams apparently heading in different directions. There's Manchester City, confirmed for another season in the ritzy Champions League. And Wigan, happy to forget for one day an impending fall into anonymity in the League Championship. Wigan, three points from avoiding relegation in the English Premie... Fri, 10 May 2013 13:36:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2076544-wigan-aims-to-pull-shock-fa-cup-final-victory.html 2013-05-10T13:36:17Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2074746-everton-search-manager-to-replace-moyes.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — As a theater and film producer, Bill Kenwright knows a story when he sees it. In his other life, as chairman of English Premier League club Everton, he has experienced a pretty special one close up. Kenwright was almost in tears as he reminisced about his "11-year adventure" with David Moyes, who announced on Thursday he would b... Thu, 09 May 2013 19:11:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2074746-everton-search-manager-to-replace-moyes.html 2013-05-09T19:11:26Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2074104-man-united-hires-moyes-to-replace-ferguson.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The job of coaching one of football's most iconic teams has been granted to David Moyes, a former professional player who will have to step into the shoes of fellow Glaswegian Alex Ferguson. Manchester United chose an unglamorous coach to take over from the 71-year-old Ferguson, seeking long-term success by awarding Moyes a six-... Thu, 09 May 2013 18:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2074104-man-united-hires-moyes-to-replace-ferguson.html 2013-05-09T18:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2073554-top-priority-david-moyes-wayne-rooney.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — One of the most pressing items in David Moyes' in-tray when he takes over as Manchester United manager on July 1 will be what to do with Wayne Rooney. United insisted on Wednesday the England striker was not for sale, but a person familiar with the situation said Rooney held talks with manager Alex Ferguson in recent weeks and i... Thu, 09 May 2013 18:10:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2073554-top-priority-david-moyes-wayne-rooney.html 2013-05-09T18:10:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2074346-united-hires-mini-ferguson-to-create-dynasty.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has replaced an abrasive and tough-minded Scotsman with ... another abrasive and tough-minded Scotsman. In fact, the similarities between Alex Ferguson and David Moyes are so numerous that it's uncanny. They were born six miles (10 kilometers) from each other in working-class Glasgow. Their fathers were employe... Thu, 09 May 2013 17:40:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2074346-united-hires-mini-ferguson-to-create-dynasty.html 2013-05-09T17:40:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2074200-david-moyes-fact-box.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Highlights in the career of David Moyes, who will take charge as manager of Manchester United from July 1 on a 6-year deal: 1963 — Born April 25 in Glasgow, Scotland. 1980 — Signs as a professional with Celtic. 1982 — Wins Scottish Premier League winner's medal. 1983 — Moves to England and joins Cambridge United. 1985 — Joins Br... Thu, 09 May 2013 15:47:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2074200-david-moyes-fact-box.html 2013-05-09T15:47:30Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2073836-city-to-rescue-season-winning-fa-cup.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After flopping in Europe and messing up the defense of its Premier League title, Manchester City can rescue its season by beating Wigan in the FA Cup final on Saturday and capturing silverware for the third straight year. Expectations have soared at City and going a season without a trophy would be unacceptable to its Abu Dhabi ... Thu, 09 May 2013 14:30:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2073836-city-to-rescue-season-winning-fa-cup.html 2013-05-09T14:30:49Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2072808-man-united-insists-wayne-rooney-sale.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United insists Wayne Rooney is not for sale after the striker indicated he wanted to leave the club. A person familiar with the situation says that in talks with manager Alex Ferguson in recent weeks Rooney said he wanted to move on from the club. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to confirm British media rep... Wed, 08 May 2013 23:34:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2072808-man-united-insists-wayne-rooney-sale.html 2013-05-08T23:34:43Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2070466-alex-ferguson-blows-final-whistle-man-u-career.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — During more than a quarter of a century in charge of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson has always found the way to win — and win again. Scrappy, abrasive and always up for a fight, Ferguson turned the club into a global power and established himself as the most successful manager in British football history. And now, the 71-year-... Wed, 08 May 2013 17:36:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2070466-alex-ferguson-blows-final-whistle-man-u-career.html 2013-05-08T17:36:18Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2071674-ferguson-fans-stunned-retirement-announcement.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A short walk from Old Trafford stadium, a woman wearing a Manchester United shirt sat slumped over a pint of cider in a deserted pub. Lifelong United fan Rita Doherty was watching the news of Alex Ferguson's retirement Wednesday on the TV sports channel. "I'm devastated, I can't believe it," said Doherty, still clearly in shock ... Wed, 08 May 2013 16:26:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2071674-ferguson-fans-stunned-retirement-announcement.html 2013-05-08T16:26:22Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2071266-manchester-city-to-tour-south-africa-july.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City will play two pre-season friendlies in South Africa in July, with the second coming on Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday. City says it will play two top-flight South African clubs on July 14 and July 18, which is Mandela's birthday. The 2012 Premier League champions did not name the two clubs or the venues but said ... Wed, 08 May 2013 13:47:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2071266-manchester-city-to-tour-south-africa-july.html 2013-05-08T13:47:56Z