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MANCHESTER UNITED

Marcus Rashford has scored just five times for Manchester United this season.
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Mar 1, 2024
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford asks critics to have 'more humanity'
Rashford asked his critics to show a "bit more humanity" before they question his commitment to Manchester United
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts after missing a chance to score against Nottingham Forest during their FA Cup match in Nottingham, England, on Wednesday.
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Feb 29, 2024
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag slams Forest for 'targeting' Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes featured in United's 1-0 victory at the City Ground despite a "serious injury" suffered in last weekend's loss against Fulham.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores his team's second goal against Wigan in an FA Cup third round match in Wigan, England, on Monday.
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Jan 9, 2024
'Job done' as Manchester United avoid FA Cup upset at Wigan
Diogo Dalot's first-half strike and a controversial penalty from Bruno Fernandes secured United's first away win since November.
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez in action against Burnley on Tuesday. Nunez notched his eighth goal of the season and first since Nov. 1 in the team's 2-0 win.
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Dec 27, 2023
Liverpool moves into first as Darwin Nunez ends drought
Elsewhere, Rasmus Hojlund broke his own barren run to cap Manchester United's thrilling fightback to beat Aston Villa 3-2 on Tuesday.
Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe
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Dec 25, 2023
Billionaire Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% of Manchester United
United also said that Ratcliffe's INEOS company would take control of football operations after years of under-achievement under the Glazer family.
Bryan Robson leads the Manchester United team out for a UEFA Champions League fixture against Galatasaray at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium in Istanbul in November 1993.
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Nov 28, 2023
Welcome back to 'hell': Man Utd braced for Galatasaray cauldron
The fixture will being back painful memories for United players and fans who ran the gauntlet of hate in Istanbul back in 1993.
A hearse carrying the coffin of England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton is driven past Old Trafford stadium ahead of his funeral in Manchester on Monday. Charlton, described by Manchester United as a "giant of the game," died on Oct. 21 at the age of 86.
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Nov 14, 2023
Thousands line Manchester streets to bid farewell to Bobby Charlton
The 1966 World Cup winner, widely regarded as one of England's greatest players, died after an accidental fall at his care home on Oct. 21.
FC Copenhagen's Roony Bardghji celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal during a win over Manchester United on Wednesday in Copenhagen.
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Nov 9, 2023
Manchester United on brink of Champions League exit after collapse
The loss puts United at the bottom of the group, one point behind Galatasaray and Copenhagen, with two games left to play.
Bobby Charlton scored 249 goals in 758 appearances for Manchester United, as well as 49 goals in 106 caps for England.
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Oct 22, 2023
Bobby Charlton, England and Manchester United great, dies at 86
A survivor of the infamous 1958 Munich air crash, Charlton later helped England win its only World Cup and guided United to European glory.
Manchester United fans have frequently protested against the club's current owners, the Glazer family.
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Oct 15, 2023
Qatari investors withdraw bid for Manchester United
The Qatari group had offered more than £5 billion ($6.1 billion) for the team, compared to its current market value of $3.3 billion.
Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa (right) is leaving her club Mynavi Sendai Ladies to join Manchester United in England's Women's Super League.
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Sep 7, 2023
World Cup Golden Boot winner Hinata Miyazawa moves to Manchester United
The 23-year-old Miyazawa's five goals helped Japan reach the quarterfinals at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Japan Times
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Apr 24, 2023
Manchester United beats Brighton to set up clash with Manchester City in FA Cup final
The nail-biting finish was a fitting ending after 120 scoreless minutes of wild swings in a game that careened from end to end all night.
Japan Times
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Apr 3, 2023
Manchester United holds players-only meeting after 'unacceptable' loss
Frustrated Manchester United players held a meeting without manager Erik ten Hag after being humbled in a 2-0 loss to Newcastle United on Sunday, said defender Luke Shaw, who gave a brutally honest assessment of his team.
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Mar 29, 2023
Manchester United looks immune to the banking crisis
The bidding war for Manchester United, a sporting institution, bears little connection to financial reality.
Japan Times
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Mar 20, 2023
Manchester United punches ticket to FA Cup semifinals as Fulham sees red
"This team has great character," United manager Erik Ten Hag said after the match.
Japan Times
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Mar 6, 2023
Liverpool roars back to life with seven-goal rout of Manchester United
Liverpool"s record 7-0 rout of the visitors reduced United"s new-found swagger to a stagger.
Japan Times
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Feb 27, 2023
Resurgent Manchester United captures League Cup to end six-year trophy drought
Ending United"s longest trophy drought in 40 years is no guarantee of future success, but manager Erik ten Hag appears capable of thriving in the unrelenting spotlight at Old Trafford.
Japan Times
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Feb 24, 2023
Erik Ten Hag confident Manchester United can 'beat anyone' after taking down Barcelona in Europa League
Manchester United should fear no one in its quest to win four trophies, manager Erik Ten Hag proclaimed after beating Barcelona 2-1 on Thursday to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League 4-3 on aggregate.
Japan Times
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Feb 21, 2023
Qatari bid for Manchester United poses questions over PSG's future
The tiny, gas-rich state is aiming even higher with its sights set on United, the most successful club in the history of the most powerful league in the world.
Japan Times
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Feb 19, 2023
INEOS and U.S. hedge fund enter battle to purchase Manchester United
The club is widely seen as one of the most prized assets in all of sport, with Deloitte ranking it as the fourth-richest in the world.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
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