EPL
Man Utd slapped with heavy fine by UEFA over Financial Fair Play breaches

Manchester United has been fined £256,000 by UEFA for a breach of Financial Fair Play rules.
The club expressed their disappointment with the decision and released a statement clarifying their position.
They accepted the fine, acknowledging it as a penalty for a minor technical breach of UEFA’s previous Financial Fair Play regulations.
Despite the setback, Manchester United remains committed to adhering to financial regulations and maintaining a sustainable approach in accordance with UEFA’s guidelines.
It read: “While disappointed by the outcome, Manchester United accepts this fine for what UEFA acknowledges to be a minor technical breach of its previous Financial Fair Play rules.
“This reflected a change in the way that UEFA adjusted for COVID-19 losses during the 2022 reporting period, which allowed us to recognise only €15m of the €281m of revenues lost due to the pandemic within the FFP calculation.
“Post pandemic, the club’s revenues have recovered strongly and are forecast to reach a record level in the current financial year.
“The club continues to support the enforcement of rules to promote financial fair play and sustainability across domestic and European football.”
Manchester United incurred Covid-related losses of £40 million during the 2022 monitoring period, which added to the financial impact of the pandemic over the previous two years, totaling £200 million. This amount is higher than that of any other Premier League club.
Unfortunately, United was unable to account for these losses in the 2022 break-even calculation due to a change in the way UEFA handled Covid-related losses within their new financial regulatory structure. While the club remained compliant with the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play rules, they fell short of the new requirements set by UEFA.
It is believed that Manchester United is confident they would have easily met the threshold under the previous rules and are disappointed with UEFA’s lack of flexibility.
It’s important to note that the £256,000 fine imposed by UEFA is based on previous Financial Fair Play rules and does not impact the club’s transfer budget for the current summer window.
EPL
Rashford in car crash after Burnley game while driving £700k Rolls-Royce

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford experienced a car accident after yesterday’s match against Burnley.
The incident occurred as he was leaving United’s Carrington base in his £700,000 Rolls-Royce, shortly after the team had returned from Turf Moor. Videos from the scene showed Rashford’s badly damaged car and a toppled traffic island pole nearby.
Fortunately, Rashford was shaken but not seriously injured, according to a source.
In an Instagram post, he reassured his fans, saying, “3 points on the road! I’m alright guys thanks for the messages.”
Police responded to the scene, but no arrests were made, and no ambulances were needed. Rashford’s teammate and captain, Bruno Fernandes, also stopped to offer assistance.
Images from the area afterward revealed traffic cones and barriers around the damaged traffic island, along with scattered debris.
Rashford is known for owning several luxury vehicles, including the £700k Black Badge Wraith involved in the crash, a £390k Black Badge Cullinan, a £560k Cullinan Blue Shadow (acquired last month), a £280,000 McLaren 765 Long Tail, and a £350,000 Lamborghini Urus Performante.
EPL
‘It was always the plan’ – Virgil van Dijk explains Nunez penalty against LASK

Virgil van Dijk has heaped praise on Darwin Nunez for his standout performance in Liverpool’s recent Europa League match against LASK.
Nunez played a pivotal role in the match as Liverpool found themselves trailing 1-0, but Nunez’s contribution turned the tide in their favor, ultimately leading to a 3-1 victory.
Nunez’s crucial moment came in the form of a penalty kick in the second half. Just before Nunez stepped up to take the penalty, Virgil van Dijk briefly held the ball and appeared as though he might take the spot-kick himself. This momentary delay allowed Nunez to maintain his composure and focus on the task at hand.
Van Dijk also emphasized the significance of the mental aspect of these high-pressure moments in matches, highlighting the importance of maintaining one’s composure and mental fortitude when facing critical situations.
He said: “You have to make sure you protect at least the penalty spot. It’s a bit of a mind game there – maybe they were going to try and get in your head.
“It was always the plan that Darwin was going to take it, and I’m glad he scored.”
Van Dijk additionally added that Nunez is beginning to show the world what’s really going on with him:
“Darwin was very important for us against LASK and long may it continue. Up front, the competition is quite good.”
“They all have to push each other and it’s good to see. Everyone has a role to play whether you start or not. Everyone has now seen the potential and the quality he has.”
EPL
REVEALED: When Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw will be back in Man Utd squad

According to reports from ESPN, there are growing concerns within Manchester United regarding the injury timelines of Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with expectations now suggesting they may not return until at least November.
In fact, it’s a possibility that both players will only be available for the game against Everton on November 25, meaning they would be sidelined for the majority of the month.
Shaw’s last appearance for Manchester United was in their defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, after which he suffered a muscle injury and has been struggling to recover since.
Wan-Bissaka, on the other hand, sustained a hamstring injury during the match against Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend.
Manchester United has been grappling with a series of off-field issues and injuries this season, resulting in a disappointing start despite the high expectations following last season’s performance.
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