MUTV, Manchester United’s in-house TV channel, is today celebrating a landmark moment as it starts transmitting in stunning HD for the first time. As part of the launch, which has seen the channel undergo a full brand refresh, supporters will have the exclusive opportunity to watch every one of Louis Van Gaal’s first four games […]
Manchester United seal world record kit deal
German sportswear firm adidas has confirmed a world record £750 million kit sponsorship deal with Manchester United, starting in 2015/16. The new “global technical sponsorship and dual branded licensing deal” partnership, underlines United’s status as one the best performing-football business in commercial terms. Herbert Hainer, adidas Group chief executive said: “We are excited to team up […]
Manchester City’s university challenge
Manchester City has finalised a 10-year educational link with Manchester Metropolitian University. It maintains the partnership, which also includes the city council, will “enhance the sporting and educational legacy in the city”. In a statement the university said it would cover a variety of programmes that will create a platform for community engagement and sports development. This will […]
Germany rule the world
GERMANY 1, ARGENTINA 0 (after extra time) Mario Gotze created a piece of sporting history as Germany defeated Argentina after extra time in the final of the World Cup. The Bayern Munich midfield man became the first substitute to score in a final as Germany also become the first European country to lift the […]
Van Gaal’s Holland beat Brazil to claim third spot in World Cup
BRAZIL 0, HOLLAND 3 New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal piled on the misery as Brazil’s nightmare World Cup finish continued as they were comprehensively beaten by Holland in the third place play off. After losing 7-1 to Germany – a record semi-final scoreline – Brazil were looking for redemption against the Dutch. […]