Paul Scholes News

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.

PLUS: Champions' Golden Boot-winning Dutch striker reveals he wants to be like Giggs and Scholes and play another 10 years And the Dutch goal machine has revealed he wants to 'do a Ryan Giggs' and play on into his 40s.

MICHAEL GOVE faced the wrath of headteachers yesterday just hours after they passed a vote of no confidence in the Government's school reforms.

David Beckham feared he would never make the grade at Manchester United until a pep talk from one of England's greatest legends gave him the confidence to go on and enjoy a glittering career.

Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season, edging Tottenham for fourth place in the Premier League on Sunday, while Alex Ferguson bowed out as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

Today marked the end of an era for English football as Alex Ferguson took charge of Manchester United for the 1500th and final time.