Louis Van Gaal

Dysfunctional transfer policy and failed manager hirings have put club in decline

Woodward’s Manchester United developed an unhealthy fixation on yesterday’s men

Club gives the impression of an institution lost in show business rather than football

Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?

French hit eight goals at home to Kazakhstan while Belgium also book spot with Estonia win

Nostalgia is a powerful force in sport and it means Norwegian will keep getting his chance

Ferguson seems a manager emeritus, his word consecrated as if a revelation from the divine

Statistical profile more resembles a team battling relegation than chasing the title

Same principles that helped United thrive in the boardroom, throttle them on the pitch

Argentina defender hasn’t featured for Ole Gunna Solskjaer’s side since November ’19

Is this a title challenge? It wouldn’t be in anything resembling a normal season

‘Returning legend’ plans to clear out club’s old guard – except Messi – but it won’t be easy

Lyon attacking spearhead wants it all, including Champions League

Man United boss still needs to strengthen his defence to compete with likes of Liverpool

Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League win was memorable for lots of different reasons

Steve Bruce gets in the tractor while Peter Crouch reminisces about Keano’s glare