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Sir Alex Ferguson lands £100,000-a-day role as Manchester United ambassador

Sir Alex Ferguson lands £100,000-a-day role as Manchester United ambassador
Sir Alex Ferguson has agreed a £100,000-a-day deal to make 20 appearances a year as a Manchester United ambassador.

The football manager, 71, is also receiving a £2million advance for his second autobiography which will be published in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Sir Alex is cashing in after retiring as Manchester United manager following the club’s final game of the season last Sunday….

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Wayne and Coleen Rooney welcomes second child – Klay Anthony

Wayne and Coleen Rooney welcomes second child – Klay Anthony
Wayne and Coleen Rooney were both ‘delighted’ after welcoming their second son into the world in the early hours of Tuesday morning.The proud parents, who are also parents to three-year-old Kai, took to their Twitter pages to announce the birth of their baby boy Klay Anthony Rooney.

Wayne, 27, told his six million followers: ‘Our Beautiful Son Klay Anthony Rooney was born…

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“We’ve decided to bring our relationship to an end” – Perez confirms Mourinho’s exit

“We’ve decided to bring our relationship to an end” – Perez confirms Mourinho’s exit

Real Madrid president Florention Perez, has announced that Jose Mourinho will be leaving the club this summer, after three years in charge.

Perez revealed this at a crowded press conference on Monday evening, stating that

“The club and the manager agree that the timing is right to bring our relationship to an end.

“On behalf of the directors, I would…

“Don’t call me boss again” – Ferguson warns United players

“Don’t call me boss again” – Ferguson warns United players

After Sir Alex Ferguson took charge of his final Manchester United game, he told his players not to address him as ‘boss’ anymore.

It is understood that the 71-year-old made the remarks in his speech, shortly before he announced his retirement, as he tries to drum up support for incoming manager, David Moyes.

“You’ve been fantastic servants to me. We’ve achieved some great…

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How much the Top 20 EPL teams will be paid

How much the Top 20 EPL teams will be paid

Despite the fact that Manchester United, had been crowned champions of the League, and the three relegated teams were known, the last round of matches was quite important to some teams, in terms of what they could bank.

Several teams earned and lost millions of pounds, depending on their final day results and where they finished on the table.

Apart…

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Premier League names Alex Ferguson Manager of the Year, Bale named Player of The Season

Premier League names Alex Ferguson Manager of the Year, Bale named Player of The Season
Sir Alex Ferguson has picked up the Premier League’s Manager of the Season award, with Tottenham Hotspur’s Gareth Bale being named Player of the Season.

Ferguson is preparing for his 1,500th and final match as Manchester United manager at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday before he retires at the end of the season.

The 71-year-old led the Red Devils to…

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“I slept for 10 hours for the first time in my life” – Alex Ferguson skips work this week

“I slept for 10 hours for the first time in my life” – Alex Ferguson skips work this week

 

Outgoing Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has revealed that he skipped work on Tuesday, for the first time in his life this week.

The 71-year-old has built a reputation over the years, thanks to his incredible work ethic and drive. However, the Scot could not get out of bed early enough, to resume at 7am, as he was fatigued after…

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David Beckham retires from professional football

David Beckham retires from professional football

The former England captain David Beckham has decided to quit professional football, saying he wants to bow out at the highest level.

The 38-year-old – who has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Los Angeles Galaxy – is turning down the offer of an extended one-year deal at his current club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

After winning the…

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Chelsea defeat Benfica to lift Europa League

Chelsea defeat Benfica to lift Europa League
Branislav Ivanovic scored a late, late winner, as Chelsea won their second European cup in two years.

The Portuguese side dominated the opening half of the game, passing the ball around with confidence and having majority of the possession. But for all their invention and incisiveness, Jorge Jesus’ men could not find a goal.

Fernando Torres gave the Blues the lead in the…

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Wayne Rooney deletes Manchester United from his Twitter page

Wayne Rooney deletes Manchester United from his Twitter page

 

Wayne Rooney faces a backlash from Manchester United fans after it emerged he asked outgoing manager Sir Alex Ferguson for a transfer two weeks ago.

Fans took to Twitter and message boards to urge the club to sell the England striker after Sportsmail exclusively revealed that Rooney is seeking a fresh start elsewhere.

The news will interest Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris…

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