A timeline of Lionel Messi's career at Barcelona
Lionel Messi’s incredible 17-season career at Barcelona appears to have come to an endAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Manchester United winger Pellistri returns to Alaves on loan for 2021-22 campaign ' Goal.com Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri has returned to Deportivo Alaves on loan for the duration of the 2021-22 campaign.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Victor Lindelof - Ready for new season Lindelof is feeling better ahead of the new season after dealing with a back issue the majority of last campaign. "I feel much better now."
Impact Lindelof played every minute for Sweden in the Euros, so he either recovered ahead of that or in the month since. The problem for his playing time is that Man United just added Raphael Varane, so even though Lindelof is feeling better, he'll likely see the pitch less than last season.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Louis van Gaal appointed - again - as Netherlands coach
Louis van Gaal has been appointed to his third stint as coach of the Netherlands following the national team’s disappointing showing at the European ChampionshipAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Premier League players to continue taking a knee this season
Premier League players will continue to take a knee before games during the 2021-22 season in an anti-racism gestureAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Hopeful for season start Wan-Bissaka is hoping to be available for the start of the season after picking up an injury, reports Rob Dawson of ESPN.
Impact It seems like Wan-Bissaka picked up a recent injury because he's started all three Man United friendlies, though the report didn't dive into the actual issue. For now, it appears he's fine for the Aug. 14 opener, but more news should be revealed in the coming week.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dean Henderson - Not at Man Utd training camp Henderson is "expected to be training again soon," but he's still feeling the effect of COVID-19 after contracting the virus a few weeks ago.
Impact This update is almost the opposite of what the team posted two days ago when they stated he could've featured in Saturday's canceled friendly. Now, it appears David de Gea has the leg up for starting the opener in a couple weeks unless Henderson can return to training later this week.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dean Henderson - Ready to feature Henderson (hip) was set to feature in Saturday's friendly before its cancellation.
Impact Henderson has been training for about a month following a hip injury and he looks to be set for the start of the season in two weeks. He'll likely get a couple pre-season games under his belt and if all goes well, he'll be in the XI for the Aug. 14 opener against Leeds.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
France's Pogba perception: A 'natural leader' or a 'Martian' at Manchester United? As ever with Paul Pogba, it's complicated. So how is he really perceived in France when he plays for the national team?
AUGUST 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nagelsmann 'confident' Goretzka will extend Bayern Munich contract amid Manchester United transfer rumours ' Goal.com Julian Nagelsmann is "confident" Leon Goretzka will extend his contract at Bayern Munich amid rumours linking him with a transfer to Manchester United
AUGUST 1, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Eric Bailly - Scores, concedes penalty in loss Bailly scored one goal and conceded a penalty during Saturday's 5-2 loss to Spain.
Impact Bailly opened the scoring in the 10th minute of the match but ended up conceding the penalty to let Spain take over the match. While close to a historic run in the competition, Bailly now finds his time at the Olympics over and he'll work his way back to Manchester United for the Premier League season.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leeds adds Norwegian Klaesson to stable of young goalkeepers
Premier League club Leeds has added another young goalkeeper to its ranks by signing 20-year-old Kristoffer Klaesson He joins from Norwegian club Vålerenga and has signed a four-ye...JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man United striker Rashford to have shoulder surgery Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period of rehabilita...
JULY 31, 2021 • SACBEE.COM
Rebel clubs to press on with Super League after court ruling
Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid have vowed to press on with the European Super League project after a court ruled against what the clubs called “UEFA’s threats.”JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manchester United say no players positive for Covid-19 after Preston friendly called off ' Goal.com Manchester United have confirmed there are no positive Covid cases within the first team training group after a scare on Thursday
JULY 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Man United striker Marcus Rashford to have shoulder surgery
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period of rehabilitationJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'A new chapter begins' - Varane bids farewell to Real Madrid as Ramos predicts 'exciting' Man Utd future ' Goal.com Raphael Varane has bid an emotional farewell to Real Madrid as he prepares to link up with Manchester United
JULY 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Marcus Rashford - Set for shoulder surgery Rashford will undergo shoulder surgery after discussing options with the team and is hopeful to return by October, according to the team.
Impact This has seemed like Rashford's decision for a couple weeks and it looks like he'll finally get surgery. It's a blow to Man United for the first couple months, but they added Jadon Sancho this summer and a healthy Rashford is better than one who has a nagging shoulder issue.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Press says expect a different US team against Netherlands
The U.S. women’s national soccer team has advanced to the quarterfinals in JapanJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man Utd urged to keep 'world-class' Pogba as Blackmore questions PSG transfer talk ' Goal.com Manchester United need to be keeping "world-class" Paul Pogba, says Clayton Blackmore, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told "there aren't many better midfielders in the world".
JULY 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Man United women hire ex-Orlando Pride coach Marc Skinner
Marc Skinner has been hired as manager of the Manchester United women’s team less than a week after he resigned as coach of the Orlando PrideJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wayne Rooney apologizes to family after photos surface
Derby manager Wayne Rooney has apologized to his family and employer after photos of him at a private party surfaced onlineJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man Utd boss Solskajer offers surgery update on Rashford but hasn't 'got a Scooby-Doo' on Fred & Maguire's fitness ' Goal.com Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to make a decision on whether or not to send Marcus Rashford for shoulder surgery, but admits he has not "got a Scooby-Doo" on...
JULY 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Phil Jones - Expected to train soon Jones (knee) is due to train this weekend, according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. "If he can play in the Under-23s to start with, or we can arrange something behind closed door...
Impact Jones will be part of the center-back group for the upcoming season, but that doesn't mean a ton if Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof stay healthy. Jones didn't make an appearance last season and played two league matches in the prior campaign.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'The club shows ambition' - Solskjaer hails Manchester United statement sent by Varane and Sancho signings ' Goal.com Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he couldn’t have asked for any more from the Manchester United board after they agreed the signings of Raphael Var...
JULY 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM
