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Contact the United Players!

  • 8 October 2008

A brand new website has been launched that lets you send messages to the top players, like Carlos Tevez, Michael Carrick or Rio Ferdinand, and get guaranteed responses!

Around 100 Premiership footballers have signed up to use www.contacttheplayers.com to respond to fanmail - and they get back to you within a week!

The first message is FREE, and after that its just a quid per message!

Tevez in Argentina Squad

  • 1 October 2008

Manchester United forward Carlos Tevez has been named in the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifiers next month.

Tevez was sent off for the second time in three international appearances in a 1-1 draw with Paraguay earlier this month.

He was suspended for their subsequent game against Peru three days later but apologised to coach Alfio Basile and his team-mates.

Tevez: Chelsea are Rattled

  • 25 September 2008

Manchester United have Chelsea rattled, insists striker Carlos Tevez.

He told the Daily Mail: "I thought Chelsea were nervous on Sunday, despite the atmosphere generated by the crowd. It was like a Boca Juniors - River Plate match on the terraces, it was that noisy.

Tevez: Sorry for Red Card

  • 9 September 2008

Argentina forward Carlos Tevez has been left 'upset' after receiving his second red card in three international appearances.

The 24-year-old was dismissed in the 31st minute of Saturday's 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw with Paraguay for a challenge on Dario Veron.

Phelan New Assistant Manager

  • 4 September 2008

Manchester United have named their former midfielder Mike Phelan as assistant manager, while Rene Meulensteen becomes first team coach.

Phelan, 45, replaces Carlos Queiroz, who left his position to take over as Portugal's coach in July.

Dutchman Meulensteen is promoted from technical skills development officer.

United lose Super Cup

  • 31 August 2008

Manchester United failed to become the ninth British winners of the Uefa Super Cup when they lost narrowly 2-1 to an impressive Zenit St Petersburg in Monaco.

For the first 60 minutes Zenit were comfortably two goals ahead through a fist half header from Pogrebnyak then a wonderful solo effort from Portuguese star Danny on 58 minutes.

United Super Cup Squad

  • 29 August 2008

Sir Alex has taken a 19-man squad to Monaco for Friday night’s Super Cup clash with Zenit St Petersburg.

The Reds left Manchester Airport on Thursday morning at 09:00 BST and will train at Stade de Louis II later in the day. Kick-off on Friday night is at 19:45 BST.

International Duty

  • 20 August 2008

He may not be the new England captain but Rio Ferdinand will line up for his country tonight as Fabio Cappello’s side host Czech Republic at Wembley (20:00 BST).

John Terry was handed the armband yesterday, while Ferdinand was given the vice-captain role ahead of England’s 2012 World Cup qualifying campaign.

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