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Ibrahimovic rejoins United to settle unfinished business

London - Arabs Today

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has rejoined Manchester United on a one-year contract after the Swedish star's spell with the Premier League side was curtailed by a serious knee injury last season. Ibrahimovic missed the final weeks of United's campaign after suffering ligament damage in a Europa League clash against Anderlecht in April. But United manager Jose Mourinho remained in contact with theRead more

Neymar fever pitch focuses on PSG makeweight

Paris - Arabs Today

As the hysteria mounts ahead of Neymar's Paris Saint-Germain debut on Sunday focus switched from his record transfer fee to the question of which star would make way for the Brazilian. Le Parisien daily newspaper suggested it would be Javier Pastore, the silky but fragile Argentine who was the first major signing after PSG were bought by their ambitious QatariRead more

Ibrahimovic happy at Man United as contract talks continue

London - Arab Today

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is relishing his time at the Premier League club and is in talks to extend his contract, saying he "never leaves a job unfinished". In November, manager Jose Mourinho said United planned to extend his initial one-season deal by another year but according to media reports Ibrahimovic wants a two-year contract. Ahead of the leagueRead more

Portugal Football Coach Warns Team of Swedish Menace

Rabat - Arab Today

The Portuguese national football coach, Fernando Santos, issued a warning about the danger of the Swedish team during a conference held on March 27 at Cidado do Fuetbol training camp in Oeiras. The Portuguese coach noted during the conference that the Swedes are very skillful and have outstanding techniques. “Teams do not depend on a particular player but collective play,”Read more

Manchester United Beat Southampton 3-2

London - Arab Today

Zlatan Ibrahimovic powered in a late header to win the League Cup for Manchester United on Sunday, sealing a 3-2 victory over Southampton after a two-goal lead was thrown away by Jose Mourinho's side. It was Ibrahimovic's second goal in the final after putting United ahead from a free kick, taking the 35-year-old Swede's tally to 26 goals in anRead more

Manchester United Beat Southampton 3-2

London - Arab Today

Ibrahimovic handed three match ban for violent conduct

London - Arab Today

Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic was handed a three-match ban with immediate effect on Tuesday after admitting a charge of violent conduct and accepting the standard penalty, the FA said. The charge followed an incident just before halftime in Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings landed on the Swede's head with hisRead more

Manchester United Beat St Etienne to Qualify for Last 16

St Etienne - Arab Today

Manchester United registered a 1-0 away victory at St Etienne to qualify for the last 16 round of the Europa League but goal scorer Henrikh Mkhitaryan left the match in the first half with an apparent hamstring injury. United had defender Eric Bailly sent off in the second half for two bookable offences but they never seemed in danger asRead more

Man United held, Leicester triumphs again

London - Arab Today

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is likely to face disciplinary action after appearing to elbow Bournemouth’s Tyrone Mings during Saturday’s fiery 1-1 draw in the Premier League. Mings appeared to stamp on Ibrahimovic's head with his left foot as he jumped over him late in the first half and the Swedish striker seemed to elbow him in retaliation moments later.Read more

Man United held as Ibrahimovic misfires, Leicester win again

London - Arab Today

Manchester United wasted the chance to move into the top five of the Premier League as their League Cup-winning hero Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed a penalty and 10-man Bournemouth battled to snatch an eventful 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday. Champions Leicester City maintained their dramatic revival under caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare, coming from one-down to beat Hull City 3-1Read more