Football: Ronaldo buys time for Solskjaer as Man United thump Spurs

LONDON (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo rode to the rescue of beleaguered Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Saturday (Oct 30) as the visitors thumped toothless Tottenham 3-0 to restore pride after their humiliation by Liverpool. United arrived in London smarting from their 5-0 home hammering by their fiercest rivals last week, which led to... » read more

Football: Cavani extends Man Utd contract to 2022

LONDON (AFP) – Edinson Cavani will remain at Manchester United next season after the on-form Uruguayan signed a one-year contract extension on Monday (May 10). The 34-year-old Uruguayan has scored 15 goals in his first season in England, including eight in his last seven games, to help United to second place in the Premier League... » read more

Football: Cavani does not want to extend stay at Man United, says father

LONDON (REUTERS) – Edinson Cavani’s father said on Tuesday (March 9) the Manchester United striker was uncomfortable in England and wanted to return to South America, adding that his son’s wishes had been influenced by a three-match ban he received for using a racial term. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed last month that the... » read more

Sports World: Cavani charged over racial term in IG post

Cavani charged over racial term in IG post LONDON • Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been charged with an aggravated breach of the Football Association’s rules for using the word “negrito” in an Instagram post last month. The Uruguay international defended the term as an affectionate greeting as it is not considered offensive in... » read more