Fernandes fires Man United toward the Champions League
April 30, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — There were protests at the start but celebrations at the end as Manchester United edged toward a return to the Champions League on Sunday.
Fernandes’ role is safe, Man United manager Ten Hag says
March 8, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — As the dust settles on Manchester United's humiliating 7-0 loss to Liverpool, manager Erik ten Hag is hoping he and his team have learned something from the setback.
Man United targets more trophies after winning League Cup
February 26, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — With a first trophy secured, thoughts now turn to what else a transformed Manchester United can achieve in a season that is shaping up nicely for manager Erik ten Hag.
While a quadruple remains unlikely, United’s four-pronged challenge is still alive after beating Newcastle 2-0 in the League Cup final on Sunday.
Man United beats Forest 3-0, closes in on League Cup final
January 25, 2023 GMTManchester United’s Premier League title hopes may be fading, but a first final under Erik ten Hag is now in sight.
Crystal Palace ends Man United’s winning run with 1-1 draw
January 18, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Michael Olise’s stoppage-time free kick denied Manchester United a 10th straight win as Crystal Palace salvaged a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Wednesday.
United looked on course to move up to second after Bruno Fernandes’ first-half strike.
Rashford scores again as Man United beats Man City 2-1
January 14, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Old Trafford rejoiced as the final whistle blew on the 189th Manchester derby.
A win against Manchester City is always something to celebrate. This, however, felt like more for the Manchester United fans.
Rashford benched for oversleeping, still nets United winner
December 31, 2022 GMTWOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford came off the bench after being dropped for disciplinary reasons and scored the winner for Manchester United on Saturday, securing a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton that sent the team into the Premier League's top four.
Portugal stepping out of Ronaldo’s long shadow at World Cup
December 8, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — To Bruno Fernandes, World Cup teammate Cristiano Ronaldo is the most famous athlete in sports.
Joao Felix has described Ronaldo as “irreplaceable.”
Portugal advances to last 16, beats Uruguay 2-0 at World Cup
November 28, 2022 GMTLUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration, acting as though he had scored once again at the World Cup.
Not this time.
Instead, it was Bruno Fernandes eventually credited with the goal that set up Portugal’s 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday, advancing the team into the last 16.
Ansu Fati shines as Spain wins its final World Cup warmup
November 17, 2022 GMTAnsu Fati made the most of his chance back with Spain's national team, scoring a goal and showing he is in great form in La Roja's 3-1 win over Jordan in a World Cup warmup on Thursday.
‘Not happy’: Man United duo criticizes Qatar World Cup
November 13, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Just minutes after finishing the last Premier League match before the World Cup, Manchester United duo Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen both questioned the decision to stage the tournament in Qatar.
Man United rallies to beat Aston Villa 4-2 in League Cup
November 10, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-2 Thursday and advance to last 16 of the English League Cup, a day after several other big teams were eliminated.
Ronaldo to lead talented Portugal squad in Qatar World Cup
November 10, 2022 GMTCristiano Ronaldo will enter his fifth World Cup with a Portugal squad filled with talented players but that will be missing some national team regulars.
Ronaldo will team up with Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes and João Félix, but among those not included in the list of 26 players selected by coach Fernando Santos on Thursday were José Fonte, Gonçalo Guedes, Renato Sanches and João Moutinho, the player with the second-most appearances with the national team behind Ronaldo.
Fernandes seals 2-0 Manchester United win against Tottenham
October 19, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag refused to let Cristiano Ronaldo overshadow arguably his team's most complete performance under him in a 2-0 win against Tottenham on Wednesday.
Ronaldo called up to lead Portugal in Nations League
September 15, 2022 GMTLISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was included in the Portugal squad on Thursday for upcoming Nations League matches against the Czech Republic and Spain.
Portugal coach Fernando Santos said he is not worried with Ronaldo not playing much at Manchester United this season.
Resurgent Man United beats Arsenal 3-1 for 4th straight win
September 4, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford’s double and a debut goal for Antony secured Manchester United a fourth successive victory as a 3-1 win ended Arsenal's perfect start to the Premier League on Sunday.
Fernandes gives Man United 1-0 win over Southampton in EPL
August 27, 2022 GMTSOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Manchester United’s stand-in captain Bruno Fernandes made it back-to-back wins for Erik ten Hag’s team by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.
Ronaldo scores again, Man United beats Brentford 3-0 in EPL
May 2, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be the shining light in an otherwise disappointing season for Manchester United.
Make that 18 goals in the English Premier League for the Portugal superstar after he converted a penalty that he earned himself in a 3-0 victory over Brentford on Monday.
Man United loses 3-1 at Arsenal, further damages top-4 hopes
April 23, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Erik ten Hag looks increasingly likely to be taking over a Manchester United team missing from the Champions League.
Potentially a squad of superstars in disarray, too.
Despite Cristiano Ronaldo making an emotional scoring return, United was beaten 3-1 at Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday and dropped six points off its rival in the race for a top-four finish.
Rangnick exposes United rebuilding task after Anfield misery
April 20, 2022 GMTLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The remaining Manchester United fans inside Anfield were chanting for the club's owners to sell when the coaches and players were already back inside analyzing their failings in a humiliating 4-0 loss to Liverpool.
MATCHDAY: Liverpool hosts Man United; Inter faces AC Milan
April 18, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Tuesday:
ENGLAND
After advancing in the Champions League and FA Cup over the past week on its charge for the quadruple, Liverpool turns its attention back to the Premier League title race when great rival Manchester United visits Anfield.
Man United star Fernandes involved in car crash, nobody hurt
April 18, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was involved in a car crash on the way to the club's training ground but was unhurt and should be available to play against Liverpool in the Premier League, manager Ralf Rangnick said Monday.
Bruno Fernandes signs contract extension with Man United
April 1, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes signed a contract extension to stay at Manchester United through at least the 2025-26 season, the Premier League club said Friday.
The new deal adds only one season to the long-term contract Fernandes signed when he arrived from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 but includes an option for an additional year.
Portugal tops N. Macedonia, Ronaldo makes it to another WCup
March 29, 2022 GMTPORTO, Portugal (AP) — There will be at least one more World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The all-time top scorer in men’s international soccer will get to play in his fifth World Cup after Portugal defeated North Macedonia 2-0 in the European qualifying playoffs on Tuesday.
MATCHDAY: Man U-Atleti, Ajax-Benfica tied in Champs League
March 14, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in the Champions League on Tuesday:
MANCHESTER UNITED vs. ATLETICO MADRID (1-1)
United's bid to reach the quarterfinals for just the second time since 2014 has been boosted by Bruno Fernandes' return to the squad after testing negative for the coronavirus.
Ronaldo, Fernandes frustrated as Man U held 0-0 by Watford
February 26, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo hit the post and his Manchester United teammates wasted a slew of other great chances in a 0-0 draw with Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.
United stayed in fourth place but gave renewed hope to its rivals for the final Champion League qualification spot by failing to beat a team in the relegation zone.
Fred, Elanga give Man United 4-2 win at Leeds in PL thriller
February 20, 2022 GMTLEEDS, England (AP) — Manchester United conceded twice in 24 seconds at Leeds to throw away the lead before goals from substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga secured a 4-2 victory in the Premier League on Sunday.
Ronaldo scores, Man U beats Brighton 2-0 and into EPL top 4
February 15, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — This time, Manchester United held on to its lead.
Cristiano Ronaldo ended his six-game goal drought by lashing in a 51st-minute goal to set United on its way to a 2-0 win over Brighton that moved the team into fourth place in the Premier League on Tuesday.
Man United beats Brentford 3-1 after 2nd-half turnaround
January 19, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Manchester United staged a second-half turnaround as goals from Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford earned a 3-1 win at Brentford to boost the team's top-four ambitions in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Coutinho nets late on debut, earns Villa 2-2 draw with Man U
January 15, 2022 GMTBIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Philippe Coutinho came off the bench to score a late equalizer on his debut for Aston Villa in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Jorginho’s penalty gives Chelsea 1-1 draw against Man United
November 28, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — Ballon d’Or contender Jorginho made amends for an error leading to Manchester United's goal with an equalizing penalty for Chelsea in a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.
Jorginho was around the halfway line when he failed to control Bruno Fernandes' hooked clearance from the edge of the United penalty area five minutes into the second half.
Bayern, Juventus through to Champions League knockout rounds
November 3, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty on Tuesday but still got a hat trick.
The Poland star dominated on his 100th Champions League appearance to lead Bayern Munich into the last-16 after a 5-2 rout of Benfica.
Ronaldo’s hat trick keeps Portugal near top of Group A
October 12, 2021 GMTFARO, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 10th international hat trick as Portugal cruised past Luxembourg 5-0 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday to stay close to group leader Serbia.
Serbia kept a one-point cushion at the top of Group A by defeating last-place Azerbaijan 3-1 at home.
Townsend cheekily imitates Ronaldo as Everton draws at Man U
October 2, 2021 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — There was a trademark Cristiano Ronaldo celebration at Old Trafford on Saturday, even if it didn’t come from the Portugal superstar himself.
Everton winger Andros Townsend did a cheeky yet passable imitation of the spin-in-the-air celebration in front of his team’s jubilant fans after scoring the 65th-minute equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Manchester United.
Fernandes misses late penalty as United loses 1-0 to Villa
September 25, 2021 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes missed an injury-time penalty as teammate Cristiano Ronaldo looked on in Manchester United's 1-0 home loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
After all the hype, Ronaldo set for 1st game back at Man U
September 9, 2021 GMTThe public relations push has been relentless at Manchester United these past few days, detailing everything about Cristiano Ronaldo from his movements in training, his greatest goals, his reclaiming of the “iconic” No.
Goal feast for fans as Man U, Chelsea, Liverpool win in EPL
August 14, 2021 GMTThe return of near-capacity crowds fueled a barrage of goals and a bunch of home wins on the first Saturday of the English Premier League season.
Fans at Old Trafford particularly enjoyed themselves.
Fernandes scores 3, Pogba sets up 4 as Man U routs Leeds 5-1
August 14, 2021 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes scored a hat trick and Paul Pogba set up four goals as Manchester United thrashed Leeds 5-1 Saturday to make a statement about its Premier League title credentials.
EURO 2020: Record-seeking Ronaldo highlights list of stars
May 27, 2021 GMTMADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has a chance to become the all-time top scorer with a national team. Kylian Mbappé will attempt to lead France to a second consecutive major title. Robert Lewandowski hopes to keep thriving after winning the player of the year award.
City’s EPL title coronation delayed after United beats Villa
May 9, 2021 GMTBIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Manchester United delayed fierce rival Manchester City’s coronation as Premier League champion by rallying to beat Aston Villa 3-1 on Sunday.
City would have clinched the title if second-place United lost, and that scenario was on when Bertrand Traore put Villa into the lead in the 24th minute...
Man United beats Roma 6-2, on course for Europa League final
April 29, 2021 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United handed Roma another heavy beating at Old Trafford, winning 6-2 Thursday thanks to doubles from Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes to move in sight of the Europa League final...
MATCHDAY: Man U, Roma, Villarreal hold Europa League leads
April 14, 2021 GMTA look at what’s happening in the Europa League on Thursday:
Cavani inspires Man United comeback in 3-1 win at Tottenham
April 11, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — Edinson Cavani set up Fred's equalizer before scoring with a diving header as Manchester United beat Tottenham 3-1 on Sunday, strengthening its grip on second place in the Premier League and dealing a further blow to former manager Jose Mourinho's Champions League qualification hopes...
Arsenal rues late equalizer; United wins in Europa League
April 8, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Arsenal conceded in injury time to draw 1-1 with Slavia Prague in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal on Thursday, while Manchester United won 2-0 in Granada...
Man United, Spurs win big in relocated Europa League games
February 18, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United took a big step toward the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 “away” win over Spanish team Real Sociedad in Italy on Thursday...
United, Chelsea into CL; Bournemouth, Watford down from EPL
July 26, 2020 GMTManchester United and Chelsea qualified for the Champions League at the expense of Leicester on a frantic final day of the Premier League season on Sunday, while Bournemouth and Watford were relegated to end five-year stays in the top flight...