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Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar believes David Moyes faces an almost impossible task in trying to fill the shoes of Sir Alex Ferguson.

School: Arizona State University When you started with Bonneville Phoenix: March 2011 Favorite sports memory: Being in the locker room after Shane Doan's first hat trick, first Manchester United game in the U.S. Favorite all-time athlete: Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs Favorite sports movies: Mighty Ducks, Remember the Titans, Sandlot When ... (more)

Barcelona's record appearance maker Xavi has advised midfielder Thiago Alcantara to remain at the Nou Camp and rebuff rumours regarding a possible move to Alcantara made just 14 La Liga starts this season under Tito Vilanova as the Catalans claimed the title ahead of arch rivals The 22 year old signed a new contract until 2015 two years ago with a ... (more)

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan and goalkeeper coach Eric Steele are the two men understood to be under most threat from David Moyes's backroom reshuffle at Old Trafford.

It is hard to believe that the English Football season is over, that is except for the last playoff game between the Udinese Academy of Englanda sorry, loaned players of Watford and Ian Holloway's Crystal Palace.

And one of them needs to be the European Cup explains Ferran Soriano as he waits to officially appoint the outgoing Malaga coach Manchester City's manager-in-waiting Manuel Pellegrini has been set a target of five trophies in as many years - including the Champions League.

The boots have just been hung up by a world-class footballer, one of the most courageous and committed England internationals, one of our most prolific goalscorers.

Stam, who marshalled United's backline between 1998 and 2001, will return to the Amsterdam club for the start of next season where he will be reunited with a plethora of his former Ajax teammates who are dotted around the club in various positions.

Wayne Rooney denies transfer request, Arsenal quoted A 30m for Jovetic, City in talks on Cavani and Benitez to Stoke... THIAGO FOR UNITED? We're taking this with a massive pinch of salt because the fella who wrote The Sun's 'Thiago for United' story lives in Sheffield and doesn't even speak a word of Spanish.

With all the goodbyes on Sunday, one slipped under the radar. John Nicholson says we won't miss Michael Owen because, for the last few years anyway, he hasn't really been here... Being sniffy about the Europa League is ridiculous.

Rio Ferdinand said he was 'delighted' to have signed a new contract. Photograph: Graham Whitby Boot/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd/Allstar Rio Ferdinand has signed a new one-year contract at Manchester United .

But this is the man he is - like the retiring Paul Scholes, he would rather go quietly into the night than overshadow the club for an extended period.

Manchester United regained the Premier League title for the 20th time off rivals Manchester City.

Sir Alex Ferguson investigated the possibility of swapping Wayne Rooney for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, according to a new report.

Versatile youngster used at right-back and in midfield by Capello and Hodgson set to play central defence against Ireland and Brazil Phil Jones is finally going to get a chance to prove he can be England's new central defensive leader.

Paul Scholes insists he has retired for good......but it will not take him too long to pull on the Manchester United shirt once again.

There were many secrets to Sir Alex Ferguson's unprecedented success at Manchester United and, judging by these documents, early preparation was one of them.

Europe's premier competition has offered up some amazing scenes over the years, and you can leave your suggestions in the comments below.

No Alex Ferguson. No Roberto Mancini. The expected return of Jose Mourinho. The likely influx of more world-class players on the back of a bumper new TV deal.

Therein lies the secret to his phenomenal managerial success at Manchester United which came to a close in retirement after more than 26 years following a remarkable 5-5 draw against West Brom in his 1,500th game in charge yesterday.