Manchester United News Archive - May 2009

Times - 31/05/2009 : Cristiano Ronaldo can be new David Beckham, says Florentino Perez
REAL MADRID will chase the signature of Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United this summer as eagerly as they did that of David Beckham because they want to rebuild the club’s image and economy around the Portugal forward, their president-in-waiting Florentino Perez said yesterday.

BBC NEWS - 31/05/2009 : Carrick misses England qualifiers
Manchester United's Michael Carrick will miss England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers with a foot injury.

www.manutd.com - 27/05/2009 : Barcelona 2 United 0
We were told this Champions League final would be a game displaying the beauty of the counter-attack; no two teams in Europe more adept at carrying it out. But United would certainly have hoped not to be so heartbreakingly on the end of its devastation.

www.manutd.com - 24/05/2009 : Hull 0 United 1
There were smiles all around the KC Stadium at the final whistle, although United took home the points in Hull courtesy of a Darron Gibson screamer.

www.manutd.com - 21/05/2009 : Vida: Make it count
Nemanja Vidic says United are determined not to let the chance of making history slip away in Rome next Wednesday.

www.manutd.com - 21/05/2009 : O'Shea set for final place
John O'Shea's place in United's starting line-up in Rome is already secured after Sir Alex Ferguson paid tribute to the Irishman for being such a loyal and willing servant.

www.manutd.com - 21/05/2009 : Giggs: We can rule Europe
United have been undoubted rulers of the English game in the Premier League era, but Ryan Giggs believes the continental schooling undertaken by the current squad could see the Reds reign in Europe for years to come.

BBC NEWS - 21/05/2009 : O'Shea eager to secure Euro glory
John O'Shea insists that earning a place in Manchester United's Champions League final team will count for little unless the holders retain their trophy.

www.manutd.com - 20/05/2009 : High hopes for fantasy final
Sir Alex Ferguson expects "an outstanding final" as two of Europe´s finest attacking teams go head to head in the Champions League's showpiece in Rome next week.

www.manutd.com - 20/05/2009 : Reds wait on Rio
United may be without Rio Ferdinand in Rome should the defender fail to pass a fitness test for Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash against Hull City.

www.manutd.com - 20/05/2009 : Berba: My dream season
After playing a major role in United's title success, Dimitar Berbatov admits his debut campaign couldn't have gone much better.

www.manutd.com - 20/05/2009 : Treble: Sir Alex column
Ten years on from '99, Sir Alex says the absolute ecstasy of the season's finish remains a vivid memory, and an unmatchable achievement.

www.manutd.com - 20/05/2009 : Treble: The Premiership
Andy Cole relives sealing the first leg of the Treble on a nerve-shredding afternoon against Tottenham at OT.

FIFA - 20/05/2009 : Demand for Rio, delight for O'Shea
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Rio Ferdinand he must be fit to face Hull City on Sunday, otherwise he risks missing out on the UEFA Champions League final.

www.manutd.com - 19/05/2009 : Sir Alex's selection dilemma
With the title race loose ends tied up, every fan's focus has turned to the Champions League final; Sir Alex faces some tough decisions in Rome, but he's also toying with his line-up for Sunday's visit to Hull City.

www.manutd.com - 19/05/2009 : Reds ready for Eto'o and co
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed the Reds have been taking an in-depth look at Champions League final opponents Barcelona in recent weeks.

www.manutd.com - 15/05/2009 : United 0 Arsenal 0
United are once again champions of England and inevitably, it was achieved the hard way, with a nail-biting goalless draw against Arsenal at Old Trafford.

BBC NEWS - 13/05/2009 : Councils confirm Man Utd parade
A homecoming parade will be held for Manchester United if the club wins the Champions League final, 24 hours after the game takes place.



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