Manchester United Ready To Step Up Chase For Real Madrid Midfielder - Here's Why They Shouldn't Bother

Manchester United's midfield 'problem' is something that won't be put away until they sign a new creative outlet who can both solidify the unit and attach it to the attack. One man who is being mentioned for a move to Old Trafford - at least by the Daily Star, anyway - is former Liverpool man Xabi Alonso. However, I feel as though David Moyes should steer clear of the Spaniard.

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“The Next Big Thing” - Marquinhos

With Manchester City, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Barcelona chasing your signature you begin to realize that you mean business. Just ask Roma’s 18-year-old centre-back Marquinhos who has become an expert on dealing with the matter.

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Modric shows lack of class

Luka Modric's recent comments calling out for Gareth Bale to join him at Real Madrid demonstrated a complete lack of respect and gratitude to the club which did so much for him.

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Celebrations aren’t what they used to be (video)

In the aftermath of the first taste of Champions League we’ve had in a long time, much was made of José Mourinho’s knee slide. It was truly one of the best managerial celebrations in recent years.  However I put this down to the lack of decent celebrations more than the specialness of the Special One.

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Guardiola gets date with Bielsa in Del Rey final

It was another passing week in football where many things surprised, but not the fact that on Wednesday, the Barcelona behemoth managed to reach another final as their splendid emulation of the Harlem Globetrotters goes on.

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