http://www.mail.com/int/people/2178-ryan-giggs.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/2178-ryan-giggs.html http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096372-fergusons-managerial-career-ends-with-5-5-draw.html WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager. At the end of his 1,500th game in charge of Man United on Sunday, the 71-year-old Scot bowed in front of thousands of applauding fans — and then bowed out of football for good. The most successful managerial career in British football history is over, leaving a void that might ... Sun, 19 May 2013 19:42:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096372-fergusons-managerial-career-ends-with-5-5-draw.html 2013-05-19T19:42:09Z 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/2070736-alex-ferguson-fact-box.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Highlights in the career of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson who will retire at the end of the season, the club announced Wednesday: 1941 — Born Dec. 31 in Govan, Scotland. 1957 — Begins playing career at Scottish club Queen's Park. 1966 — Marries Cathy. 1974 — Ends six-club playing career and takes charge of Scottish clu... Wed, 08 May 2013 08:43:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2070736-alex-ferguson-fact-box.html 2013-05-08T08:43:32Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2039282-day-united-will-to-replace-ferguson.html LONDON (AP) — With each trophy Alex Ferguson delivers for Manchester United comes the realization that he'll have to be replaced one day. But even at the age of 71, and after more than 26 years as manager, Ferguson shows no sign of relinquishing one of the most coveted jobs in world football. Especially not when he's just won his 13th English Premier Leag... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:35:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2039282-day-united-will-to-replace-ferguson.html 2013-04-23T17:35:19Z 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/2025412-heady-days-welsh-cardiff-reaches-epl.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — As Vincent Tan threw his arms into the air and soaked up the applause of a delirious crowd, the Malaysian billionaire owner of Cardiff could be forgiven for having a smug grin on his face. It was only last year that Tan was a target of abuse by Cardiff fans after making the controversial — to some, desultory — decision to change... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:18:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2025412-heady-days-welsh-cardiff-reaches-epl.html 2013-04-17T15:18:52Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1933400-giggs-1000th-match-1-to-forget-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Few matches will have been more painful for Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs than his 1,000th as a pro on Tuesday. After being selected to start against Real Madrid to reach the milestone, the 39-year-old Giggs turned in an impressive, age-defying display before seeing his team crumble in the second half and exit the Cham... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:11:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1933400-giggs-1000th-match-1-to-forget-united.html 2013-03-06T02:11:05Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1933884-real-madrid-eliminates-united-champions-league.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Just like 10 years ago, a Ronaldo scored at Old Trafford to send Real Madrid through in the Champions League and eliminate Manchester United. Back then it was the Brazilian Ronaldo, who scored a memorable hat trick. This time it was Cristiano Ronaldo, back at United for the first time since leaving four years ago, who was on the... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:53:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1933884-real-madrid-eliminates-united-champions-league.html 2013-03-06T00:53:28Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1929688-ronaldo-returns-to-united-giggs-hits-1000-games.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — As if there wasn't enough at stake when two of Europe's biggest teams go at it for a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals, there are even more reasons for emotions to run high at Old Trafford on Tuesday. While one of Manchester United's former stars — Cristiano Ronaldo — returns, the club's longest-serving player — Ryan Gi... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:54:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1929688-ronaldo-returns-to-united-giggs-hits-1000-games.html 2013-03-04T19:54:45Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1928686-united-real-delicately-poised-last-16-2nd-leg.html LONDON (AP) — David Beckham is back in Champions League action this week, yet it's the glamor game between two of his former clubs that has the world gripped with anticipation. Manchester United's last-16 match with Real Madrid is delicately poised at 1-1 after a riveting first leg, and both teams are heading into Tuesday's return match at Old Trafford en... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:42:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1928686-united-real-delicately-poised-last-16-2nd-leg.html 2013-03-04T01:42:24Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1927144-kagawa-hat-trick-united-course-title.html LONDON (AP) — Shinji Kagawa's hat trick and a stunning goal from Wayne Rooney maintained Manchester United's march to the Premier League title on Saturday, while Rafa Benitez was spared a fierce backlash from Chelsea fans in the team's 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion. Luis Suarez matched Kagawa's exploits by scoring three times in Liverpool's 4-0 win ov... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:03:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1927144-kagawa-hat-trick-united-course-title.html 2013-03-02T20:03:43Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1927288-kagawa-shines-with-hat-trick-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United fans arrived at Old Trafford ready to hail Ryan Giggs, but left with the name of another midfielder on their lips. Shinji Kagawa made a strong start to his first season at United, but a knee injury sustained in a Champions League match in October kept the Japan international out for two months and left him scra... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:38:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1927288-kagawa-shines-with-hat-trick-united.html 2013-03-02T19:38:02Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1927136-kagawa-hat-trick-united-4-0-win-norwich.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Shinji Kagawa scored a hat trick Saturday as Manchester United kept its firm grip on the Premier League title with a 4-0 win over Norwich at Old Trafford. The Japan international put United ahead with a deft volley right before halftime and then added two more well-taken goals in the second half to make sure United extended its ... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:54:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1927136-kagawa-hat-trick-united-4-0-win-norwich.html 2013-03-02T18:54:58Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1926868-giggs-to-wait-1000th-professional-match.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ryan Giggs will have to wait until Tuesday's Champions League match against Real Madrid to make his 1,000th senior competitive appearance after being rested for Manchester United's Premier League game against Norwich on Saturday. United manager Alex Ferguson said Friday that Giggs would definitely be involved in one of the match... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:34:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1926868-giggs-to-wait-1000th-professional-match.html 2013-03-02T14:34:53Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1924304-ageless-giggs-set-to-rack-up-milestone.html LONDON (AP) — Exactly 22 years ago on Saturday, a lithe 17-year-old wearing a baggy shirt and hitched-up shorts ran on as a substitute at Old Trafford to make his Manchester United debut. Having excelled at youth team level, the kid was already being spoken about in glowing terms. English football was expecting big things. He has been worth all the hype. ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:22:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1924304-ageless-giggs-set-to-rack-up-milestone.html 2013-03-01T18:22:45Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1924226-giggs-extends-deal-to-stay-united-40s.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ryan Giggs signed a 12-month extension to his contract at Manchester United on Friday, taking his Old Trafford career into a 24th year and ensuring the veteran midfielder will play on into his 40s. "I am feeling good, enjoying my football more than ever and, most importantly, I feel I am making a contribution to the team," Giggs... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:40:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1924226-giggs-extends-deal-to-stay-united-40s.html 2013-03-01T10:40:38Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1910440-giggs-helps-united-15-clear-999th-game.html LONDON (AP) — Ryan Giggs marked his 999th match as a professional by scoring in another age-defying, influential display to help Manchester United go provisionally 15 points clear at the top of the English Premier League on Saturday. A late goal from the Welsh midfielder followed a fine strike by defender Rafael da Silva in a 2-0 victory over bottom-place... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:48:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1910440-giggs-helps-united-15-clear-999th-game.html 2013-02-23T20:48:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1910354-man-united-beats-qpr-2-0-premier-league.html LONDON (AP) — Rafael da Silva and veteran Ryan Giggs scored in either half Saturday as Manchester United kept up its march toward the Premier League title with a 2-0 win at relegation struggler Queens Park Rangers. Rafael fired in a shot from 20 yards in the 23rd minute to put United ahead and Giggs then added the second in the 80th to mark his 999th game... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:03:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1910354-man-united-beats-qpr-2-0-premier-league.html 2013-02-23T19:03:49Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1886250-ronaldo-tops-ap-rankings-barca-top-team.html LONDON (AP) — Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo emerged from the shadow of Lionel Messi to top this week's Associated Press Global Football Rankings. The Portuguese forward's hat trick against Sevilla was not enough to prevent Barcelona returning to the top of the AP's team rankings as the Spanish league leader scored six. Soeren-Mikael Hansen of Denmark's ... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1886250-ronaldo-tops-ap-rankings-barca-top-team.html 2013-02-12T14:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1881848-man-united-opens-12-point-lead-premier-league.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Manchester United opened a season-high, 12-point lead in the English Premier League, defeating Everton 2-0 Sunday on goals by Ryan Giggs and Robin van Persie. The 40-year-old Giggs beat American goalkeeper Tim Howard in the 13th minute at Old Trafford to become the only person to score in every season of the Premier League, which b... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1881848-man-united-opens-12-point-lead-premier-league.html 2013-02-10T18:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1881686-van-persie-scores-19th-man-u-beats-everton.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Robin Van Persie scored his 19th Premier League goal of the season on Sunday as Manchester United beat Everton 2-0 at Old Trafford to extend its lead over Manchester City. Ryan Giggs put the 19-time champion ahead in the 13th minute with a well-placed shot from inside the area and is now the only player to score in all 21 season... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1881686-van-persie-scores-19th-man-u-beats-everton.html 2013-02-10T16:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1860376-column-beckham-brings-wow-factor-to-paris.html PARIS (AP) — At Paris Saint-Germain, David Beckham may again prove that there is still some good football in his 37-year-old legs. If not, no matter, because in Paris he's chosen a city where simply looking fabulous is enough to turn heads and make people go "Wow!" And Beckham is a master at that. PSG doesn't need Beckham to tear up and down the pitch wee... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1860376-column-beckham-brings-wow-factor-to-paris.html 2013-01-31T21:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1847806-non-league-luton-beats-epls-norwich-fa-cup.html LONDON (AP) — Luton became the first non-league team in 24 years to beat topflight opposition in the FA Cup as Norwich crashed out in the fourth round on Saturday, while third-tier club MK Dons also claimed the scalp of Premier League struggler Queens Park Rangers. Norwich, which is 85 places above fifth-tier club Luton in the English football pyramid, wa... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1847806-non-league-luton-beats-epls-norwich-fa-cup.html 2013-01-26T19:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1825922-ferguson-expects-giggs-to-stay-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson expects Ryan Giggs to remain at the club for another season, taking the midfielder's one-team career into his 40s. Ferguson says "he will play for another year ... there are no discerning signs of tiredness or weakness in his game." The 39-year-old Giggs produced an impressive display in U... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1825922-ferguson-expects-giggs-to-stay-united.html 2013-01-16T22:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1825514-united-arsenal-through-fa-cup-replays.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester United and Arsenal negotiated testing replays in the FA Cup to both win 1-0 and reach the fourth round on Wednesday, while Chelsea's slim title chances in the English Premier League were dented by squandering a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at home to Southampton. United was reliant on an early goal from England striker Wayne Rooney, ... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1825514-united-arsenal-through-fa-cup-replays.html 2013-01-16T21:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1801240-ba-nets-chelsea-debut-van-persie-rescues-man-u.html LONDON (AP) — Demba Ba's debut double helped Chelsea make a perfect start to its FA Cup defense with a 5-1 rout of Southampton in the third round, while Robin van Persie scored an injury-time equalizer for Manchester United to finish 2-2 at West Ham and earn a replay. A day after completing his move from Newcastle, Ba took just 35 minutes on Saturday to s... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1801240-ba-nets-chelsea-debut-van-persie-rescues-man-u.html 2013-01-05T19:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1797358-weary-premier-league-clubs-fa-cup-campaigns.html LONDON (AP) — All 20 English Premier League clubs enter the FA Cup this weekend after a grueling festive schedule, giving many exhausted players a chance to take a breather. Chelsea begins its cup defense at Southampton on Saturday, with Rafa Benitez's side reeling from a four-game winning run being ended by Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday to remain four... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1797358-weary-premier-league-clubs-fa-cup-campaigns.html 2013-01-03T15:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1792918-united-mood-to-relax-epl-title-race.html LONDON (AP) — Driven on by memories of last season's extraordinary title climax, Manchester United is in no mood to relax despite holding a seven-point cushion over fierce rival Manchester City heading into the second half of the Premier League campaign. United, usually the coolest team around in championship run-ins, surrendered an eight-point advantage ... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1792918-united-mood-to-relax-epl-title-race.html 2012-12-31T14:26:00Z