Alejandro Garnacho has won Manchester United's player of the month award for November
Garnacho scored United's last-gasp winner against Fulham in their final Premier League outing before the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen has opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial interview with Piers Morgan.
However, the Danish midfielder has reiterated that he has not been distracted by this and is focused on the World Cup.
Elsewhere, United are reportedly interested in signing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams ahead of the January transfer window.
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- Jon Boon
Rooney laments centre-backs
Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney believes England have the BEST squad at the World Cup – but he is worried their centre-backs could cost them.
Rooney told The Times: “England have one of, if not the strongest squads. Full backs, midfielders, attacking players — there is strength right across the board.
“The only area that is not as strong as some of the other nations is the centre backs. “Previously we have had the likes of Rio Ferdinand and John Terry who were world class.
“When you look at Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Bukayo Saka we’ve got to choose from, it’s as good as we’ve had.”
- Jake Sanders
Ronaldo hungry
Portugal boss Fernando Santos has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo remains "hungry" ahead of competing at his fifth World Cup.
The 37-year-old is in line to make a joint-record appearance at football's showpiece and despite his recent interview with Piers Morgan, Santos is confident he remains focused on the tournament.
He said: "Cristiano, like all of the players I have called up, comes with a huge hunger to show his ability and to make Portugal the world champion.
“Is Ronaldo hungrier? Let’s wait and see. He has always been hungry – that’s why he has stayed at the top of the game for so long."
- Jake Sanders
No Christraction
Christian Eriksen has said that Cristiano Ronaldo's interview with SunSport columnist Piers Morgan hasn't proved a distraction for him ahead of the World Cup.
The 37-year-old said he has no respect for Erik ten Hag and also slammed the club's owners, but Eriksen hasn't been in contact with the Portugal ace recently and his focus is solely on football's showpiece.
He said: "It hasn’t been any distraction for me, all my thoughts are on the World Cup.
"I haven’t spoken to him in the last couple of weeks."
- Jake Sanders
Rooney's a Martinez fan
Wayne Rooney has waxed lyrical over summer signing Lisandro Martinez.
The centre back arrived from Ajax in the recent window and has put a testing start behind him to become one of United's most consistent performers.
Martinez will look to carry his exceptional form at club level over to the international stage when he steps out at his first World Cup for Argentina next week.
Rooney said: "I really like Lisandro Martínez. Watching him for Manchester United recently, he is really composed and aggressive.
"He is perfect for international football and will be a big player for them."
- Jake Sanders
United want Williams
Manchester United are interested in signing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, according to Fichajes.
Erik ten Hag brought in Antony in his first window in charge, but missed out on Cody Gakpo, which suggests he's still in the market for another wide player.
The 20-year-old has made a fine start to this season, registering seven goal contributions in 14 La Liga outings, with his three goals coming in consecutive appearances.
Williams' form saw him rewarded with a place in Spain's World Cup squad.
- Jake Sanders
Rooney on Messi and Ronaldo debate
Wayne Rooney reckons Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo despite being a teammate of the former.
Both players are set to play at their last World Cups and Wazza has given his verdict on the pair.
He said: "It would be a great story for football if either Messi or Ronaldo won the World Cup.
"I have heard some of the Argentine players saying that they want to win it for Messi. That’s crazy – and might only increase the pressure on them.
"Everyone has different views on Messi and Ronaldo but I have said many times that I think Messi is the best.
"I have watched lots of videos of Diego Maradona, who was a similar player, but Messi is better.
"He has everything – the way he controls games, his dribbling, his assists – whereas Ronaldo is more of a goalscorer."
- Jake Sanders
Ron has arrived
Cristiano Ronaldo has touched down in Qatar days after his interview with Piers Morgan.
The legend missed Portugal's warm-up game against Nigeria on Thursday, but will be hoping to feature in their opener against South Korea next week.
Ronaldo has seven goals at his previous four World Cups.
- Jake Sanders
Rooney backs Maguire
Former Manchester United captain has backed Harry Maguire to have another "big" impact at the World Cup.
The United defender has been one of England's standout performers at the last two major tournaments and Rooney is confident Maguire will shine once again.
He said: "I think Harry Maguire will have another big tournament.
"He has performed better for England than he has for United — I think he would agree — and over the last couple of years United have struggled."
- Jake Sanders
Garnacho wins player of the month
Youngster Alejandro Garnacho has been named player of the month for October.
The Argentine made just five appearances, but chipped in with two goals and two assists and was also handed his full Prem debut.
Garnacho rounded off the month with a sensational last-gasp winner at Fulham last weekend to help United collect three crucial points ahead of the break.
- Jake Sanders
Telles injury scare
Manchester United left-back Alex Telles was given an injury scare on the eve of the World Cup after limping out of training.
The on loan Sevilla man was on the receiving end of a challenge from Neymar and hurt his ankle.
Fortunately for everyone involved, Telles returned to training soon after.
- Jake Sanders
Elanga on board with Ronnie
Manchester United star Antony Elanga understands Cristiano Ronaldo's criticism of some the young players.
The 37-year-old took a swipe at some of the youngsters, but Elanga is on board with what he said.
He admitted: "I am always 100 per cent focused on what I am doing, but I can understand what he is saying.
"There are a lot of phones and a lot of technology. It’s quite easy for young players to get distracted and lose focus.
"I always focus 100 per cent on my job and what I do. Young players at United are listening, but I can understand what he is saying."
- Kealan Hughes
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Manchester United are preparing to take legal action against Cristiano Ronaldo over his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
Ronaldo has torn the club to shreds in a two night one-on-one world exclusive on Talk TV that has rocked football.
SunSport revealed exclusively this week that the club wanted to rip up his contract.
A club statement has now seemed to confirm that.
United have reportedly instructed Ronaldo not to return to Carrington once he gets back from the World Cup.
Meanwhile, CR7 and his international colleagues were suited and booted as they landed at Hamad International Airport on Friday.
He showed no ill-effects of a stomach bug as he looked a picture of concentration in front of the camera upon arrival in the Middle East.
In the second part of the incredible interview released on Thursday, Ronaldo shockingly revealed he wants bitter rivals Arsenal to clinch the title if United can’t.
That was after stating that he believes his side are three years away from challenging themselves.
But for at least the next fortnight the superstar is focused on trying to land the one crown that has so far evaded him.
Portugal kick-off their World Cup campaign next Thursday against Ghana.
They then face Uruguay and South Korea in Group H.
- Alex Cole
Shaw thing for Luke
Luke Shaw has made the bizarre revelation that he has a tattoo of the Coco Pops monkey on his left arm.
The England and Manchester United left-back is in Qatar preparing for the World Cup as the national team looks to end 56 years of hurt.
Shaw, 25, says the image of the popular cereal-selling primate is a tribute to his two-year-old son Reign.
The goalscorer in the Euro 2020 Final told the Lions Den YouTube channel about the unique ink.
He said: “My son is obsessed with Coco Pops, he has a lot of them in the morning, I thought it would be quite cool because he is interested in my tattoos.”
- Alex Cole
Rooney chooses Messi over Rooney
The jibe came as a surprise to Rooney, who fired a thinly-veiled one back at his former team-mate when asked about the long-running Messi vs Ronaldo debate ahead of the World Cup.
He told The Times: "Everyone has different views on [Lionel] Messi and Ronaldo but I have said many times that I think Messi is the best.
"I have watched lots of videos of Diego Maradona, who was a similar player, but Messi is better.
"He has everything — the way he controls games, his dribbling, his assists — whereas Ronaldo is more of a goalscorer.
"It would be a great story for football if either Messi or Ronaldo won the World Cup.
"I have heard some of the Argentine players saying that they want to win it for Messi.
"That’s crazy — and might only increase the pressure on them."
- Alex Cole
Rooney responds
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has hit back at Cristiano Ronaldo after being branded a “rat” by his former team-mate.
Rooney said: “Well, listen, Cristiano Ronaldo’s a fantastic player and, as I’ve said before, he and [Lionel] Messi are the two best players probably to play the game.
“And, again, it’s not a criticism. What I’ve said is age comes to all of us, and Cristiano is obviously feeling now that he’s finally had to deal with that.
Obviously, he’s done an interview, and it’s gone global, and it’s strange, some of the comments are strange.
“But I’m sure Manchester United will deal with it once they’ve seen the full interview, and they will take whatever action they need to take”
- Alex Cole
Ronaldo puts aside United qualms for Portugal
In the second part of the incredible interview released yesterday, Ronaldo shockingly revealed he wants bitter rivals Arsenal to clinch the title if United can’t.
That was after stating that he believes his side are three years away from challenging themselves.
But for at least the next fortnight the superstar is focused on trying to land the one crown that has so far evaded him.
Portugal kick-off their World Cup campaign next Thursday against Ghana.
They then face Uruguay and South Korea in Group H.
- Alex Cole
More on Ronaldo touching down in Qatar
CR7 and his international colleagues were suited and booted as they landed at Hamad International Airport on Friday.
Ronaldo, 37, missed last night’s 4-0 friendly victory over Nigeria due to a stomach bug.
However, he showed no ill-effects as he looked a picture of concentration in front of the camera upon arrival in the Middle East.
It comes amid news that United are preparing to take legal action against the legend over his bombshell interview.
- Alex Cole
Ronaldo ARRIVES in Qatar
Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived in Qatar with his Portugal national teammates.
The 37-year-old icon has more or less severed ties with “disrespectful” Manchester United.
But his focus is now on World Cup preparations.
- Alex Cole
'The fans will always be in my heart', says Ronaldo
It’s difficult to tell right now, it’s because, we, my mood is right now to the World Cup. It’s probably my last World Cup, of course, my fifth World Cup.
I don’t know what’s gonna happen after the World Cup, but as I told you before, and I will say again, the fans will be always in my heart.
I hope they been in my side, even if I back, or if I’m not back, or if I stay or whatever. Nobody’s perfect. Episodes in the life we all have is part of the human beings, is part of me to be a human being and father as well. I always will commit mistakes.
But I don’t know, it’s hard to tell right now what’s going to happen to World Cup because my focus is for the World Cup, for the Portugal national team.
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- Alex Cole
Ronaldo on plans to retire
I want to play two or three years more, maximum. I want to finish at 40; a good age.
I don’t know the future. Sometimes you plan one thing for your life and as I said many times, the life is dynamic and you never know what’s going to happen.
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- Alex Cole
Incredible Messi ad released
Adidas have revealed an incredible new advert to celebrate Lionel Messi’s final World Cup that features him playing against FOUR versions of himself.
This just a day after Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he could line up next to Lionel Messi in a Paris Saint-Germain shirt in January.
The German sporting giants Adidas, who sponsor both the 35-year-old and the Argentina national team, released the stunning clip today.
Titled “The Impossible Rondo”, they describe it as a celebration of Messi’s World Cup career over the years.
And it features shots of him from each of his outings at past tournaments and his modern-day self enjoying a kickabout – which would make a pretty much unbeatable five-a-side team.
- Alex Cole
Fagioli stays in Italy
Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli snubbed a move to Manchester United as he did not want to "leave Italy".
The Italian's brother Alessandro has revealed that the 21-year-old turned down a move to Old Trafford as he was not ready for a move away from home.
The Red Devils were reportedly interested in signing Fagioli during his time at Cremonese before he moved to Juventus.
When asked about how the Old Lady signed him, Alessandro brought up the interest from United.
He also insisted that the midfielder is a "mummy's boy" and did not want to have to much distance between himself and home.
- Alex Cole
Fans prefer Prem title over World Cup win
A YouGov survey of football supporters on behalf of Betfair has revealed that a significantly larger proportion of fans would prefer their team win the Premier League rather than England lifting the World Cup.
A large 65 per cent of the 1,116 supporters surveyed would rather their team win the Premier League, with just 29 per cent saying they would sooner see Gareth Southgate’s side triumph in Qatar.
Three out of five Manchester United supporters (60 per cent) would rather their side add a 21st Premier League title, while a third (32 per cent) would prefer England win the World Cup.
- Alex Cole
Rabiot in shop window for World Cup
Juventus star Adrien Rabiot wants to use the World Cup to put himself in the shop window and maybe secure a transfer to England amid interest from Manchester United.
Rabiot said: “I don’t see the World Cup as pivotal in my career but maybe it can help me. I am in the last year of my contract at Juventus and maybe being at the World Cup will help with the next step of my career.
“It was a big disappointment not to be selected for the squad four years ago and I consider myself really lucky to be here this time. I have worked really hard to be selected for this tournament but I don’t think of it as revenge or having anything to prove.
“I am just grateful to be here and for everything that has happened since my return to the national team and I certainly prefer to be in this position than the one I was in four years ago”
- Alex Cole
Ronaldo on 'magic' Messi
Ronaldo showered Messi with compliments in his interview.
He added: "Amazing. Player is magic – top.
"As a person, we share the stage 16 years, imagine, 16 years. We share.
"I have great relationship with him. I'm not friend of him in terms of what I mean friend is, the guy who was with you in your house. Speaking of phone. No, but he’s like a team-mate.
"It’s a guy that I really respect, the way he always speaks about me.
"Even his wife or my wife, my girlfriend, they always respect and they're from Argentina. My girlfriend is from Argentina.
"So good. What I am going to say about Messi? Great things. He’s a great guy who does everything for football.
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