http://www.mail.com/int/people/2172-wayne-rooney.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/people/2172-wayne-rooney.html 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/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/2080582-united-ferguson-with-fitting-send-off.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Alex Ferguson was given a fitting send-off in his final home game in charge of Manchester United as his club of nearly 27 years scored a trademark late winner against Swansea on Sunday, capping an emotional day of celebrations at Old Trafford. Rio Ferdinand slammed in an 87th-minute volley to seal United's 2-1 victory, before Fe... Sun, 12 May 2013 21:05:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080582-united-ferguson-with-fitting-send-off.html 2013-05-12T21:05:34Z 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/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/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/2070898-ferguson-leaves-huge-legacy-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — When Alex Ferguson took over at Old Trafford on Nov. 6, 1986, Manchester United was next-to-last in England's old first division and in need of a major shake-up. Ferguson's great ambition was to unseat local rival Liverpool as the country's top team and re-establish United as a force in Europe. It was a task many thought beyond ... Wed, 08 May 2013 10:13:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2070898-ferguson-leaves-huge-legacy-united.html 2013-05-08T10:13:28Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2064520-chelsea-takes-control-race-top-4-finish.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea capitalized on a pedestrian performance by Manchester United to beat the Premier League champions 1-0 on Sunday and take control of the battle for Champions League qualification. Juan Mata's 87th-minute shot deflected off the inside leg of Phil Jones and found the corner to settle a dull match at Old Trafford that ended ... Sun, 05 May 2013 19:10:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2064520-chelsea-takes-control-race-top-4-finish.html 2013-05-05T19:10:44Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2064430-mata-grabs-winner-chelsea-beats-man-united-1-0.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea seized the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification by beating already-crowned champion Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, with Phil Jones' late own goal settling a lackluster match at Old Trafford. Juan Mata's low shot in the 87th minute was heading narrowly wide when Jones deflected the ball into the far... Sun, 05 May 2013 18:15:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2064430-mata-grabs-winner-chelsea-beats-man-united-1-0.html 2013-05-05T18:15:53Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2049774-van-persie-earns-draw-united-arsenal-return.html LONDON (AP) — Robin van Persie marked his return to Arsenal by scoring a penalty amid a chorus of boos to give newly crowned Premier League champion Manchester United a 1-1 draw on Sunday that also hurt his former team's chances of making the Champions League. Arsenal fans had already had to watch their team form a guard of honor for Van Persie and his Un... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:11:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2049774-van-persie-earns-draw-united-arsenal-return.html 2013-04-28T18:11:39Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2038764-ferguson-sees-room-improvement-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A giant banner draped over the railings of the pub just around the corner from Old Trafford summed up the philosophy of England's new champions this season. "Not arrogant, just better." The debate will rage as to just how good this Manchester United side really is, having eked out many of its 27 league wins using grit and determ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:47:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2038764-ferguson-sees-room-improvement-united.html 2013-04-23T11:47:05Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2037668-van-persie-guides-united-to-premier-league-title.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — With 75,000 delirious Manchester United fans chanting "champions, champions" at full voice, Rio Ferdinand tugged the back of Robin van Persie's shirt bearing his squad number and shouted: "No. 20, No. 20." Twenty was the number at Old Trafford on Monday. United produced a performance of style and swagger to extend its record hau... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:23:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2037668-van-persie-guides-united-to-premier-league-title.html 2013-04-22T23:23:56Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2037684-united-swats-challenger-to-win-title.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Fuelled by money from the Middle East, Manchester City was supposed to have ushered in a new period of dominance in English football last season after capturing its first league title in nearly half a century. Manchester United had other ideas. Just like Arsenal and Chelsea previously, City has discovered to its cost that United... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:22:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2037684-united-swats-challenger-to-win-title.html 2013-04-22T23:22:11Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2018664-man-united-resumes-title-surge-with-win-stoke.html STOKE, England (AP) — Manchester United resumed its charge to the Premier League title by outclassing Stoke 2-0 on Sunday, while Manchester City also closed in on a trophy by beating Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup final. Robin van Persie ended his two-month goal drought by slotting in a penalty for United on a day of jubilant celebrations invo... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:14:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2018664-man-united-resumes-title-surge-with-win-stoke.html 2013-04-14T18:14:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2018608-van-persie-ends-drought-united-closes-title.html STOKE, England (AP) — Robin van Persie ended his two-month goal drought to wrap up Manchester United's 2-0 win over Stoke on Sunday, restoring the leaders' 15-point cushion and inching them closer to the Premier League title. The Netherlands striker had gone 10 United matches without scoring before slamming home a 66th-minute penalty — his 20th goal of th... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:55:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2018608-van-persie-ends-drought-united-closes-title.html 2013-04-14T15:55:17Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2006490-aguero-scores-winner-city-manchester-derby.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City delayed the surrender of its Premier League title to Manchester United on Monday, beating the runaway leaders 2-1 in a frenetic derby thanks to substitute Sergio Aguero's stunning late goal. The Argentina striker slalomed through United's defense and arrowed a finish high into the net in the 78th minute, cutting ... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:17:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2006490-aguero-scores-winner-city-manchester-derby.html 2013-04-08T22:17:40Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1990516-chelsea-beats-man-united-to-reach-fa-cup-semis.html LONDON (AP) — Demba Ba sent Chelsea into the FA Cup semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Monday, keeping his team on course for a cup double to make amends for a lackluster Premier League campaign. The quarterfinal replay came to life four minutes into the second half when Ba exquisitely hooked the ball over goalkeeper David De Gea to s... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:06:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1990516-chelsea-beats-man-united-to-reach-fa-cup-semis.html 2013-04-01T22:06:32Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1990350-wayne-rooney-sidelined-with-groin-injury.html LONDON (AP) — Wayne Rooney has a groin injury and was ruled out of Manchester United's FA Cup match at Chelsea on Monday. United says the injury was sustained while on England duty last month for World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro. Further details of the injury were not immediately available. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:07:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1990350-wayne-rooney-sidelined-with-groin-injury.html 2013-04-01T11:07:04Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1988256-united-beats-sunderland-1-0-maintains-title-surge.html SUNDERLAND, England (AP) — Manchester United relied on a first-half own goal by Titus Bramble to beat Sunderland 1-0 on Saturday, securing a seventh straight Premier League win to inch the runaway leaders closer to a 20th English title. Hours after the loss, Sunderland announced the departure of manager Martin O'Neill, with the club just a point clear of ... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:48:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1988256-united-beats-sunderland-1-0-maintains-title-surge.html 2013-03-30T22:48:18Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1982662-expectations-match-reality-england.html LONDON (AP) — The English need to realize they aren't as good as they, or FIFA, think they are. Despite a FIFA ranking as the fourth-best football team, England is in danger of missing out on becoming one of the 32 finalists at the 2014 World Cup to the disbelief of fans who feel the side has a near-divine right to qualify. What seemed... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:18:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1982662-expectations-match-reality-england.html 2013-03-27T18:18:25Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1981106-montenegro-holds-england-to-1-1-draw-qualifier.html PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Dejan Damjanovic scored a late equalizer as Montenegro held England to a 1-1 draw in an action-packed World Cup qualifier on Tuesday to maintain its two-point lead at the top of Group H. The result leaves Montenegro on 14 points and England on 12, with four qualifying rounds remaining — including the return fixture at Wembley ... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:46:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1981106-montenegro-holds-england-to-1-1-draw-qualifier.html 2013-03-26T23:46:51Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html LONDON (AP) — Spain put its World Cup defense back on track Tuesday by beating France to seize control of their qualifying group, while Germany and the Netherlands claimed big victories to push them closer to the finals in Brazil. Pedro Rodriguez scored the Spain goal that secured a 1-0 victory in Paris and lifted the reigning champions out of a slump fol... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:42:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html 2013-03-26T23:42:56Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1977634-england-faces-tough-qualifier-montenegro.html PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — England will face hostile crowds, an ambitious opponent and some bad memories for Wayne Rooney in a World Cup qualifier at Montenegro on Tuesday. The visitors cannot afford to lose to the Group H leaders. If Montenegro wins, the team would move five points ahead of England, jeopardizing its direct qualification for the 2014 to... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:30:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1977634-england-faces-tough-qualifier-montenegro.html 2013-03-25T19:30:36Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1974098-england-thrashes-san-marino-8-0-wcup-qualifier.html SERRAVALLE, San Marino (AP) — England showed no mercy in its World Cup qualifier against San Marino on Friday, thrashing the joint-bottom team in the FIFA rankings 8-0 to record its largest win in 26 years. Jermain Defoe scored in each half, Wayne Rooney took his international tally to 34 goals, and there were other goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fra... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1974098-england-thrashes-san-marino-8-0-wcup-qualifier.html 2013-03-23T00:00:37Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1974320-spain-portugal-slump-to-draws-wcup-qualifying.html LONDON (AP) — Spain and Portugal left themselves in dangerous territory in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup by slumping to disappointing draws on an otherwise comfortable night for Europe's top sides on Friday. Spain, the reigning world and European champion, was held 1-1 by Finland in Group I after conceding a 79th-minute goal and is now two points behi... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:54:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1974320-spain-portugal-slump-to-draws-wcup-qualifying.html 2013-03-22T23:54:50Z