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Pogba has suffered a downturn in fortunes since the start of 2018, as United have lost touch with leaders Man City at the top of the Premier League and also bowed out of Europe. And according to May, he needs to focus more on his performances on the pitch and less on his latest hair appointment. “At times Pogba is a frightening player and on his day he’s unplayable. I just don’t know if the off-field stuff gets in his way, his antics of getting his hair coloured every other day,” May told 888Sport ....

The women’s side will play a one-off Test match starting June 16 in Bristol followed by three WODIs and the same number of WT20Is. In an interaction with ANI, Harmanpreet Kaur is excited to play under Ramesh Powar, with whom she enjoyed a good rapport during Powar’s first stint as head coach. Ramesh Powar was reinstated as the head coach of the Indian women’s team in place of WV Raman....

Simeone stated that Rangnick has transformed the Red Devils, who now look like the Manchester United of the past. Speaking to the press ahead of his side’s Round of 16 clash against the English giants, Simeone said: Atletico Madrid host Manchester United in the first leg of their Round of 16 clash in the Champions League on Wednesday. The reigning La Liga champions had a difficult group phase, which included three defeats....

While Sancho is yet to make a statement at his new club, the former Real Madrid duo of Varane and Ronaldo have already stamped their importance on the team. Varane has shored up the defense next to Harry Maguire and brought a sense of calm while playing out from the back. The French defender is in the prime of his career and is expected to be a part of United’s lineup for the next few years at least....

Sergio Ramos joined PSG on a free transfer this summer, signing a two-year contract with the club after his Real Madrid contract expired this summer. Despite being one of the club’s marquee signings the 35-year-old is yet to make an appearance for his new club. Ramos has missed nearly four months of football due to injuries. Reports have, however, suggested that the defender is set to join the first team’s training in the coming weeks....

Mbappe has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid as the attacker dreams of plying his trade in the Spanish capital. The Frenchman’s goal against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Round of 16 Champions League clash turned out to be the difference last week. Many deemed the performance to be an exhibition of his talents for his future employers. Kylian Mbappe’s current contract with PSG expires in July this year....

The Reds demolished the newly promoted side 9-0 in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday to record their biggest victory in the competition. Firmino played a big role in the win, bagging two goals and a hat-trick of assists in what was a ‘Man of the Match’ display. In the process, he also brought up 100 goals for the Reds, which Murphy suggests is a reminder of his contribution to both the club and the league....

Speaking to 90mins (via Football London), Merson compared Tierney to a school captain who wants to do everything on his own. The former Arsenal player advised the 24-year-old to stick to stopping the crosses coming from the left and get back into his defensive position. Despite his minor complaints, Merson still believes Tierney is a much better left-back than Sergio Reguilon. Merson said that the Scottish full-back is one of Arsenal’s most important players this season....

The 23-year-old homegrown hero first shot to prominence in the 2019-20 season, scoring eight goals in his first senior season with The Blues. Since then, Mount has grown by leaps and bounds as an attacking midfielder. Guiding his club to a third-placed finish last season, Mount registered 13 goals and 16 assists in 53 appearances across all competitions. He has also racked up 31 international caps for England, scoring four times....

Ronaldo, 37, has been in the headlines since before the start of the ongoing 2022-23 season due to speculation about his future with the Red Devils. After eventually staying at the club, he has been reduced to appearances off the bench under new boss Erik ten Hag. During a recent interview with TV presenter Piers Morgan, the Portuguese striker launched an attack against Ten Hag and the Red Devils. He claimed that he does not respect the former Ajax boss and felt betrayed by the Old Trafford outfit for forcing him out of the club....

Hand of Fate Game Turns Cards Into Actual Weapons Though deck-building games are seeing some popularity growth thanks to Hearthstone, for some players the pleasure of a well-made deck just isn’t enough. For those people, there’s this Hand of Fate game. All the deck-building elements are there, but for those who find weighing one card against another to be tedious and stressful, there’s a recommended deck option that will let the computer choose what cards will work best....

The Italian, whose team suffered a heartbreaking exit to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals last week, raised eyebrows prior to Sunday’s win over Sampdoria by revealing he was unsure of what next season would hold. His comments fuelled speculation suggesting he may be weighing up a move to the Premier League, with Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly interested in the 50-year-old’s services. But the Bianconeri boss moved to clarify his intentions, claiming he was “misunderstood” and that a regular end-of-season meeting would soon take place....

The anonymous 28-year-old took to popular Subreddit “Am I the Asshole” to ask for advice on his decision to disinvite his cousins to his wedding, after discovering they had been giving his mom information about him over the years. In less than a day, the post has gained over 8,000 votes and 4,000 comments. He explained to fellow Reddit users that at 12, his parents got divorced after it was discovered his mom had an affair with a sports teammate’s father....

The 2015 edition of “Hard Knocks” covers the training camp and the preseason schedule of the Houston Texans. Hopefully we’ll be getting a healthy dose of J.J. Watt. MORE: Must-see J.J. Watt photos | Watt dominates Madden | Fantasy football sleepers The Texans have their share of compelling storylines. They’re already down running back Arian Foster, who suffered a groin injury. They’re hoping for bigger and better things after a disappointing rookie season from No....

The Parisiens beat Montpellier 5-2 on August 13 to to start their Ligue 1 title defense with two wins from two matches. Mbappe, who signed a new bumper deal over the summer to stay at the Parc des Princes, made his first start of the campaign. However, the 23-year-old forward missed a penalty in the first half before Neymar dispatched one later in the clash. The Brazilian winger added another in the second half, before Mbappe got onto the scoresheet in the 69th minute....

Maya Lopez, the fictional character who goes by the alias ‘Echo’ in the comics, is the subject of a new set of behind-the-scenes photos from the Hawkeye set in Georgia. Portrayed by first-time actress Alaqua Cox, the Marvel superheroine is shown sporting a slick pair of boots and a black leather jacket, which is a fitting ensemble for the rebellious character. Cast members Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld were absent in the photos; however, it’s more than likely that the three actors will have scenes together in the Disney Plus show....

The Netherlands international will become the most expensive defender in history on January 1 when a move from Southampton to Anfield is pushed through. He has received plenty of praise ahead of that move, with former managers and team-mates billing him as a potential superstar on Merseyside . There are, however, fears that a hefty transfer fee could weigh heavy on his shoulders, as part of a fragile Liverpool defensive unit, while Saunders has warned the 26-year-old that sulking during difficult moments will not be tolerated....

Speaking to the media at the Giacinto Facchetti Awards, Ruud Gullit was inevitably asked questions about the prospect of Jorginho winning the Ballon d’Or. However, the former Chelsea player believes the annual award should be given to someone like N’Golo Kante who does not contribute to goals but still plays a vital role in the team. The 59-year-old Dutchman compared Kante’s situation to that of Italy’s great defender Franco Baresi....

Federation vice-president Carlos Cordeiro emerged victorious from the eight-person field after three rounds of voting, with Solo finishing a distant fifth in that final round. However, the former U.S. women’s team No.1 slammed the eventual winner in a pre-election speech where she blasted Cordeiro as one of the establishment candidates and for standing by while little changed in the women’s team’s fight for equality. “I was a player for nearly 20 years and I saw first hand what Carlos Cordeiro’s idea of change is,” Solo said in her speech....

Tom Banton has struggled for Welsh Fire in the inaugural edition of The Hundred, scoring 96 runs at an average of 13.71 in seven games. Pietersen underlined that the youngster is not doing enough justice to his talent. Pietersen highlighted how the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Australian David Warner pace their innings at the top of the order. The 41-year-old urged Banton to learn from them as the pair take calculated risks in the initial overs before going for the big shots....