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May

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and captain Bruno Fernandes with the trophy.

Manchester United manager’s blunt message after FA Cup win

Erik ten Hag warned Manchester United’s owners he will win trophies elsewhere if they sack him, after his side’s 2-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

  • James Ducker
Forcing workers back into the office is still a struggle for many UK companies.

‘Coffee badging’ workers’ last stand in war on working from home

Like “showing face” in the House of Lords, “coffee badging” refers to the practice of conspicuously clocking in before sneakily leaving shortly after.

  • Lucy Burton

February

A Biden versus Trump rematch will still have surprises.

Biden beats Trump in million-dollar money wars

Joe Biden has more money to spend in the US election campaign than his likely rival Donald Trump, the latest Federal Electoral Commission filings show.

  • Reid J. Epstein

December 2023

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has finally got his hands on Manchester United.

British billionaire to buy a minority stake in Manchester United

Manchester United has agreed to sell a minority stake in the storied club to Jim Ratcliffe in a deal that would also see the British billionaire and boyhood fan take control of its soccer operations.

  • James Robson

October 2023

Tributes have flowed in for the soccer great.

‘Gifted icon’: Tributes flow for soccer giant Bobby Charlton

The Manchester United legend, who survived a plane crash that killed teammates, was known as a gentleman of the game and perhaps England’s greatest player.

  • Mattias Karen
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David and Victoria Beckham visit Thailand in 2003.

Nine things you might have missed in the Beckham documentary

You will watch it all, even if you don’t want to, and especially if you make a show of telling people you won’t.

  • Guy Kelly

August 2023

Lauren Hemp scores England’s second goal during their semi-final victory over Australia.

England v Spain a battle of money and league development

Sunday’s FIFA World Cup will showcase elite players from two domestic leagues that have become talent hubs for the game.

  • Samuel Agini and John Burn-Murdoch
England manager Sarina Wiegman .

Four secrets behind England’s run to the final

Just how did England turn themselves into a relentless winning machine that has passed every challenge at this year’s World Cup?

  • Luke Edwards
Real Madrid talisman Karim Benzema.

Why Saudi Arabia is spending a fortune on luring big sporting names

The kingdom says the splurge will help its plan to diversify its economy away from oil. But critics say it amounts to “sportswashing”.

  • The Economist

July 2023

Yoga devotee Andrew Brown said the Reserve Bank should’ve started lifting rates in 2021 and warned Australian shares face headwinds.

Why Andrew Brown’s latest fund is following Monaco’s royals

The veteran stockpicker is so bearish on Australia’s economy that he’s looking to the powerful dynasties in Europe to drive returns.

  • Tom Richardson

June 2023

Manchester City wins first Champions League title

The Champions League win means City has completed a rare treble of trophies after winning the English Premier League title and FA Cup this season.

  • James Robson

April 2023

Could Manchester United be worth $9b?

The famed football club is up for sale. Even though the numbers don’t add up, it could be the most expensive sports deal ever.

  • Aaron Patrick

March 2023

Jerome Powell speaks to reporters after the Fed Reserve’s interest rate decision.

Why traders in this $36trn market are certain of a recession

Bond investors are piling into wagers that a US recession is around the corner; Manchester United could sell for more than $9 billion; Chris Minns makes wage rises his first priority; the nine NSW seats still in doubt. See how the day unfolded.

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  • Andrew Hobbs

February 2023

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the Europa League play-off first leg soccer match between Barcelona and Manchester United last week.

Elliott hedge fund, Goldman enter battle for Manchester United

The opening bid from Qatar values the Premier League side at $8.8 billion as Paul Singer’s Elliott Management and Goldman Sachs vie to provide finance for would-be buyers.

  • Dinesh Nair, David Hellier and Archana Narayanan

January 2023

 Cristiano Ronaldo

A-League heavyweight pours cold water on Ronaldo rumour mill

A-League club owner Paul Lederer says no local club could ever have afforded Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese star’s messy exit from Manchester United.

  • Gus McCubbing
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November 2022

United players, including Ronaldo, celebrate after scoring against West Ham in a Premier League match.

Manchester United owners consider selling, Ronaldo exits

The American Glazer family confirms it is looking for outside investors or a potential disposal of the club after 17 contentious years.

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  • Ken Ferris

August 2022

Elon Musk has tweeted he will buy Manchester United soccer club in a thread joking about politics.

Musk says he was joking about buying Manchester United

Elon Musk says he was joking about buying English football club Manchester United and isn’t in the market for any sports teams.

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  • Bloomberg News

December 2021

Joe Root’s pain must be shared by the rest of the side.

Aussies don’t need to sledge, pity is even worse

The final indignity for woeful visitors after being outclassed in every department on the cricket field is the sympathy of their hosts off it.

  • Oliver Brown

July 2021

Gareth Southgate is pretty clearly a Remainer.

Can England’s manager deliver both victory and progressive patriotism?

The truth is that sport is wonderful at creating fleeting moments of euphoria. Lasting social or political change is a much bigger ask.

  • Gideon Rachman
Jordan Henderson of England celebrates after scoring their side’s fourth goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Quarter-final match between Ukraine and England at Olimpico Stadium in Rome.

England show swagger, style and depth of title contenders

Harry Kane scored twice, putting to bed the doubts raised by his sluggish form in the group stage, but from back to front England played with poise and confidence.

  • Simon Evans

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