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Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Manchester United boost profit forecast after Europa League run lifts ticket sales
Manchester United raised their annual core profit forecast on Friday as the club's strong performance in the Europa League drove ticket sales and broadcast revenue. United forecast adjusted core profit of between 180 million pounds ($244 million) and 190 million pounds for the year ending June, up from an earlier projection of between 145 million and 160 million pounds. Ticket sales jumped more than 50% to 44.5 million pounds in the three months to March as the club had a good run in the Europa League, before losing the finals to Tottenham Hotspur. United had their worst Premier League season since they were relegated in 1974 and hopes of participating in a European competition next season were dashed after they lost the Europa League final. 'We had a difficult season in the Premier League, which we all know fell below our standards and we have a clear expectation of improvement next season,' CEO Omar Berrada said in a statement. Man United's Dalot calls for reflection after Europa League final loss United's absence from European competitions, which are lucrative sources of broadcasting revenue, deals a huge blow to the club's future finances and has drawn anger and disappointment from fans worldwide. Jim Ratcliffe, who holds a stake of about 29% in the club and runs their football operations, has taken steps to revive the club's fortunes, including by cutting jobs, raising ticket prices and stopping free lunches at staff canteens. Those benefits are expected to be realised from the first quarter of the new fiscal year starting July, the club said on Friday. United reported a net loss of 2.7 million pounds for the three months ended March 31, compared with a loss of 71.5 million pounds a year earlier.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bayern Munich join Real Madrid in the race for Man United's Diogo Dalot
Wingback has been a problem for Ruben Amorim since he took over Manchester United with the players at his disposal not fit to play that role. Luke Shaw remains injured and Tyrell Malacia was packed off in January and, as a result, Diogo Dalot has been forced to play on the left and has largely struggled, with his coach revealing that he would be better served playing on the right. Advertisement The Portugal international has not exactly set the stage alight on his chosen side as well which is exactly why Amorim is eyeing Geovany Quenda of Sporting while Roger of Braga is another player on the club's radar. With Patrick Dorgu set to play on the left, Dalot might be relegated to a backup role and INEOS could look to sell. The Peoples Person has already relayed in the past that Real Madrid are among the teams interested in the ex-Porto starlet. Bayern join the race Now Teamtalk have revealed that Bayern Munich have joined the race for the 25-year-old, whose versatility and consistency has caught Vincent Kompany's eye. Advertisement The last game Dalot missed due to injury for the Red Devils was back in February 2023 while he has also only been suspended twice since his move to United. His dedication off the pitch has earned him praise with Dalot taking after compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo by changing his recovery game completely. 'TT can reveal that German giants Bayern Munich have joined Real Madrid in showing interest in making a summer transfer window move for Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot. Not a bad idea to let him go 'What has particularly impressed Bayern boss Vincent Kompany, along with Real, is Dalot's consistency and adaptability – which have made him a target for top European clubs. Advertisement 'Inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo, he has fine-tuned his recovery, diet, and preparation, making him one of the most reliable players at Man Utd. His discipline is also impressive, with just two suspensions in his time at the club.' The Portugal international has the most minutes among outfield players at United, which shows his importance to the team. But United could potentially earn more than €40 million, his market value, from his summer sale. And that could see INEOS pull the plug, especially if they manage to recruit a replacement. Dalot would not be too pleased to play the role of a backup and it makes financial sense to let go. Feature image Gareth Copley via Getty Images Follow us on Bluesky: @
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Maguire, Dalot hope for ‘better days' as Man United looks to move on from disastrous season
It has been a miserable Premier League season for Manchester United as it finished 15th in the Premier League this season, with 18 defeats. The Red Devils' woes continued even on a promotional tour, as they went down to ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, leading to the fans jeering the players. However, their centre-back Harry Maguire believes that the 'good times will come again'. In the city to attend the United We Play programme, organised by the club's sponsor Apollo Tyres, Maguire and his colleagues Diogo Dalot, Andre Onana agreed that a lot needs to change. In the city to attend the 'United We Play' programme, organised by the club's sponsor Apollo Tyres, Maguire and his colleagues Diogo Dalot, Andre Onana agreed that a lot needs to change. | Photo Credit: AFP 'Everything needs to be improved on. This year has obviously been a difficult season in the Premier League, but I'm sure next season will be a lot different,' Maguire said. 'We will make a lot of changes in the summer at the club. There will be a lot of players who leave and hopefully a lot of players will come in and that's down to the club to make sure they get that right and it's down to us players to make sure that we are the ones that are involved,' he added. ALSO READ: Ronaldo's Saudi future unclear despite Al Hilal interest — reports Dalot, too, agreed that there weren't any excuses for the team's poor outing. 'We need to take responsibility,' Dalot said. 'There's no place for you to hide when you play for a club like this because the exposure will always be there, the pressure will always be there. 'So, for you to be able to do that, you have to match it and you have to be ready for it. But now, it's time for us to change and take that responsibility, and I'm sure we will…' Dalot, who has won the FA Cup and the League Cup with the Red Devils, reiterated that such a poor performance -- in the 2024-25 season -- was not acceptable and a change was necessary. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Maguire, however, had a respectable season personally, scoring the winner in the second leg of the Europa League quarterfinal against Lyon and also setting up a goal against Athletic Bilbao in the semis. 'I've had some good moments myself, but the most important thing is the team, and it's not just this season. 'I think now I've been playing well for a couple of seasons. I've had six months with the club. I'm in a good place and I'm happy to be helping the team,' he said.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd star speaks out on Ruben Amorim exit to insist he is 'right man for us'
Manchester United's nightmare season reached its nadir in Bilbao on Wednesday night, as they fell to defeat against Tottenham in the Europa League final, the match Ruben Amorim had been building towards to save their miserable campaign Diogo Dalot has joined the long queue of Manchester United players urging the Old Trafford board - and fans - to keep faith in Ruben Amorim. Dalot came on as a very late substitute in the Europa League final, a game that put a big dent in Amorim's reputation. But skipper Bruno Fernandes immediately threw his weight behind the manager and his countryman did the same. Dalot said: 'I'm 100 percent sure that he's the right man for us because I see it every day, the standards that he has, what he demands from us, the view that he has for the club, for the players, for the coaching staff.' Luke Shaw also made a passionate defence of Amorim but went on to suggest the players should now be questioning whether or not they are good enough to be representing United. And Dalot, 26, went down the same path, urging his team-mates to use the summer break to evaluate their contributions to the club's cause. He said: 'We still have one game to play but in the time that we're gonna be away, we need to think about what we should do better and as soon as the season starts, we need to change things. 'I think the demands from each other have to be a lot higher. Ultimately, what you do every day will determine if you win things in the long term. So that is the standard of this club. And if we don't do that every single day, it's gonna be really hard for you to put this club back on top.' But Dalot is also not the first United player to question whether or not the squad has got the psychological strength to establish themselves as a winning force. Dalot said: 'Results will determine a lot of things in football, as you know. When you don't win games, you always tend to go towards more negativity than positivity. 'The reality is that this season we didn't get the results that we wanted. Sometimes we deserved better, sometimes pretty much a lot of times we didn't. We need to find a way to win games and we need to find that winning mentality. 'That will make us feel more confident and as soon as we start having that consistency, I think things will start going up. 'If we keep this rollercoaster of results, of emotions, of standards, it will be really hard. 'But this club will never die … but if we want to be a part of the team that is going to put Man United back on top, we need to do much, much better.' Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Business Recorder
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Man United's Dalot calls for reflection after Europa League final loss
Manchester United full back Diogo Dalot called for 'reflection' after the club's woeful season ended with a 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Manager Ruben Amorim offered to quit without compensation if the United board wanted a new boss at the club, who finished 16th in the English top-flight in their worst campaign in the Premier League era. The defeat to Spurs in Bilbao, which also cost them a spot in the Champions League next season, left many of their supporters in tears at the stadium. 'It hurts when you see the fans like this. They've been with us every single time after the poor results that we had and the difficult season that we had,' Dalot told United's official website. 'They don't deserve it, and if it doesn't hurt you, if you don't feel it, then you shouldn't be here. 'So, it's time for reflection. Everyone needs to reflect. And when it's time to make decisions, make decisions. When it's time to act, we act. And when it's time for us to go on the pitch, we win games.' Dalot had been sidelined for nearly a month with a calf injury but made his comeback as a late substitute on Wednesday. Man City's Guardiola demands slimmer squad for next season 'I think it sums up a little bit our season, a rollercoaster of emotions during the game. But we kept fighting until the end,' said the Portuguese international, who joined United in 2018. 'It's hard to take … not being able to win a trophy that could give some joy, especially to the fans. Seeing them at the end hurts a lot.
