Manchester United News

London - David Beckham has announced his retirement from football a week after his former Manchester United boss announced he was retiring as the club's manager.

Manchester - Sir Alex Ferguson has officially called time on his management career with Manchester United. Ferguson will continue to serve the club as it's director and ambassador.

The weekend's action in the Barclay's Premier League see's crucial clashes at the top and bottom of the League as Everton host Manchester City, Reading travel to Manchester United and Aston Villa and QPR battle near the foot of the table at Villa Park.

Manchester - In a pleasing outcome from a neutral standpoint, Manchester United and Chelsea drew at Old Trafford on Sunday in a result that will see a rematch played at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester - Wayne Rooney was not in the starting line up during this week's match against Real Madrid in Old Trafford. This has started rumors of a possible transfer of the popular forward. According to ESPN Manchester United will consider a sale this summer.

Manchester - In a balanced match, where Manchester United had the upper hand for the most part, a red card changed the dynamic of the match. Nani was sent off on a controversial call, which Madrid capitalized on, winning the match 2-1 and a berth in the quarter final.

Manchester - When Real Madrid enters Old Trafford on Tuesday, it will be the return of Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who would love to score again at Old Trafford. After Madrid's 3-1 victory in the Copa Del Rey over Barca, Madrid is the favorite.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will miss England's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine next month after suffering a thigh injury so horrific it even had surgeons startled.

Madrid - Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has signed a new four-year deal with the club, keeping him at the Bernabeu until 2016.

Manchester - After just a season with Premier League champions Manchester City, former England international Owen Hargreaves has been released from his contract.