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Man United wonderkid dubbed 'kid Messi', 14, scores stunning solo goal for the club's under-18s - weeks after being handed a senior squad number
A Manchester United academy starlet has sent fans of the club into a frenzy after scoring an remarkable solo effort. JJ Gabriel featured for United's u18s as they faced Watford on Friday, despite still being two months away from his 15th birthday. The 14-year-old has been dubbed 'Kid Messi ' by United supporters for his incredible technical skills on the ball and his latest strike shows all the hallmarks of the genius Argentine. In a clip that has since been widely circulated online, Gabriel receives the ball in the middle of a crowded penalty area. The wonderkid then proceeds to effortlessly skip past three defenders before slotting the ball past the goalkeeper with an assured finish from close range. Gabriel's goal quickly made waves on social media, with fans anointing the teenager as the next great talent to have been produced by the club's famous Carrington academy. JJ Gabriel's INSANE goal with #mufc 's U18s today 🤯 — UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) August 1, 2025 One wrote: 'Boy is he a special player. Long may he stay at UTD and continue to develop well. 14 year old playing so comfortably with the U18s' Another agreed: 'Body swerve into a roulette into a flip-flap before finishing. All in the space of ~2 secs while surrounded by 4 players in the box. 'Goodness me, his processing speed is off the charts at just 14. I now get why people are saying he's our answer to Lamine lol.' 'Protect this kid at all costs,' a third added. Fellow United academy prospect Edward Ibrovic-Fletcher also netted a brace in the 6-1 win. Gabriel's latest goal comes just weeks after he was issued a senior squad number by United and reportedly made history in the process. In a recent image Gabriel was pictured smiling with his thumbs up in United shorts and T-shirt in the picture with his squad number of 95 emblazoned on his gear. And, according to Transfermarkt, that is the highest squad number in history handed out to a United player. The previous record was held by Godwill Kunoki, a 17-year-old centre back, who wore the No 87 in 2024-25 and remains on the club's books. Mail Sport exclusively reported last month how Gabriel - who has already represented England at youth level - is set to sign a new deal with the club despite interest from several major European teams, including United's rivals. Red Devils' director of football Jason Wilcox and director of football negotiations Matt Hargreaves are said to have made a crucial intervention in the last week to persuade the teenager to remain in the north west. The wonderkid, whose full name is Joseph Junior Andreou Gabriel, honed his technique with the close confines and smaller ball of a futsal court. There is considerable hype surrounding Gabriel, and Alfie Brooks, owner of Ole Futsal and Gabriel's specialist one-to-one coach, claimed he is already capable of stepping into a Premier League dressing room. 'When he first started training, [his competitiveness] was the standout attribute,' Brooks previously told Mail Sport's Nathan Salt. 'I've coached nearly 1,000 academy players over my time - four of them in Josh Nichols (Arsenal), Josh Acheampong (Chelsea), Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) and Tyrique George (Chelsea) have made their senior debuts - and JJ is the best I've ever seen.
The Independent
14 minutes ago
- The Independent
Burnley in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja
Sign up to Miguel Delaney's Reading the Game newsletter for exclusive analysis and the latest news Sign up to Miguel Delaney's weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel Delaney's weekly newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Burnley are in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja, the PA news agency understands. Scott Parker's Clarets are preparing for life back in the Premier League after finishing as Championship runners-up last season. Burnley have looked to offset some key summer departures by bolstering their side and now look set to bring in frontman Broja from Chelsea. PA understands the 23-year-old keen to make the switch and ready to sign a five-year deal at Turf Moor. Burnley could reportedly pay in the region of £20million to sign the Chelsea academy graduate, who has spent time on loan at Vitesse Arnhem, Southampton, Fulham and Everton. The Albania international did not score during last season's injury-disrupted loan at Goodison Park, with the Toffees deciding not to take up their option to make the move permanent.
Scottish Sun
14 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
SPFL side slam their own fans for 'embarrassing the club' after pyro halts FIRST competitive match of league season
ARBROATH have urged their fans to help them find two individuals who they say "embarrassed the club" by throwing pyro onto the pitch during the very first competitive match of the SPFL season The Gayfield side unfurled the League One title flag on Friday night against Ayr Utd as they put in an accomplished display in a 1-1 draw against Scott Brown's Championship promotion hopefuls. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Arbroath fans pyro forced a stoppage Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 Arbroath fans pyro forced a stoppage Credit: Kenny Ramsay But the indcident was marred by a stoppage in play just after Jamie Murphy had opened the scoring for the visitors - caused by two players being thrown into the visitors goalmouth. It was captured live on BBC - with SPFL chief executive in attendance. League bosses are cracking down more closely than in recent seasons on pyrotechnics offences - particularly when stoppages are caused to live broadcasts. Celtic, Aberdeen and Partick Thistle were all served with notices of complaint for their fans' use of pyro in games at the end of last season - and it could cost the clubs ticket allocations at Hampden in future matches. Arbroath released a stinging response online, asking fans to shop their fellow supporters, and saying they're not the kind of fans they want at their matches going forward. They wrote: "We would like to thank over 1000 Lichties who attended Gayfield Park to support the team tonight - and we continue to value your support week in, week out as the league progresses. "However, we had two individuals throw burning pyrotechnic devices above our fans' heads in a confined space, which then landed on the pitch, damaging our playing surface while putting our fans, stewards and the players at severe safety risk. "Therefore it is within Arbroath FC's best interests to hold those accountable for their actions, as we strive for our stadium to be a safe place to attend. "To the two individuals - you have not only embarrassed yourselves, you have embarrassed the club within the community, on national television and in front of SPFL delegates. "This is not a fair representation of our club, and absolutely not the impression we wish to give on our return to the championship. Shocking moment Celtic fan's hair set on FIRE after wild pyro display at Hibs game "The current law on pyrotechnics is clear, they are forbidden within stadiums. The club has to follow the SPFL's unacceptable conduct rules, which highlights the possession and discharge of pyrotechnics - in which we as a club must demonstrate an appropriate response. "At this time we ask anyone that can identify the two individuals that have harmed our club and potential supporters to come forward to we can remove these types of individuals from our ground. "These are not the type of individuals we seek support from as they have demonstrated a clear lack of respect for our club, fans, players and safety of all." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
