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NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Manchester United Players Harry Maguire, Andre Onana, Diogo Dalot Visit India For Grassroots Football Initiative
Manchester United players Harry Maguire, Andre Onana and Diogo Dalot visited India on Thursday, being part of the launch of the fifth edition of leading tyre-maker Apollo Tyres' 'United We Play' grassroots football programme initiative. Following a disappointing season, in which Manchester United recorded their lowest-ever Premier League finish of 15th, as well as lost the Europa League final, Maguire, Onana and Dalot reflected on it. Speaking to the media in Mumbai, Maguire admitted that the just-concluded season was tough. "This year has obviously been a difficult season in the Premier League. But I'm sure next season will be a lot different. There will be a lot of changes in the summer -- some players will leave, and hopefully new ones will come in. That's down to the club to get right. And for us as players, we have to step up. Playing for this club is special," Maguire said. Manchester United have had a tough time adapting to the system of new manager Ruben Amorim. Defender Diogo Dalot is one such player who has had to adapt, going from a full-back to a wing-back. Normally a right-sided player, Dalot has also had to play increasingly on the left side. "I'm used to it now. Obviously, on the right is where I feel more comfortable or I grew up and played more time. But throughout your career, you have to be able to do other things and be as complete as you can," Dalot said. Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has also had a rough start to his time at the club, but ensured that filling the boots of club legends like David de Gea does not add pressure. "I don't feel pressure. It's not the pressure, it's an extra motivation. We have been in the game for so long, so I don't think we have any pressure. For sure, no. For me, it's the opposite," Onana said. Harry Maguire, André Onana and Diogo Dalot, who are on their maiden visit to India, officially launched and kicked off the activities for the fifth season of the United We Play programme. Over the past four seasons, the United We Play programme has reached out to over 30000 aspiring footballers across 25 cities in India. Speaking at the launch, Harry Maguire said, "It has been a privilege to be here today launching the new season of 'United We Play'. Manchester United has fans around the world and we can feel the passion that exists for the team and for the sport here in India. The work of the club and Apollo Tyres is ensuring the next generation of talent has the opportunity play football in excellent facilities, with the infrastructure around them to nurture talent. We have seen first-hand today how impactful the United We Play programme is and the positive effect it has at the grassroots level." Listen to the latest songs, only on
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Harry Maguire breaks ranks to admit brutal reality over Man Utd summer window
Manchester United are set for a major overhaul in this summer's transfer window, with Harry Maguire making it clear that the squad are fully aware of what's coming Harry Maguire has brutally admitted that 'a lot of players' will be leaving Manchester United this summer. United endured an awful season, finishing 15th in the Premier League and failing to win a major trophy. It means they will be without European football next season, which is set to massively restrict their business this summer. Boss Ruben Amorim is desperate to overhaul his squad, with Matheus Cunha already on his way in for £62.5million. Further signings are expected, but sales will almost certainly be needed to ensure United comply with profit and sustainability rules. The Red Devils have embarked on a post-season tour of Malaysia to boost the coffers. That led to the embarrassing defeat to ASEAN All-Stars on Wednesday. Maguire, along with team-mates Andre Onana and Diogo Dalot, were then sent to India to attend commercial activities. Maguire captained United in their defeat to the All-Stars, having had his contract extended earlier this year. But the Englishman is not expecting many of his team-mates to stick around this summer. "We will make a lot of changes in the summer at the club," Maguire said. "There will be a lot of players who leave and hopefully a lot of players will come in. That's down to the club to make sure they get that right. "It's down to us players to make sure that we are the ones that are involved. Each player has to take responsibility. This season has not been good. We know the criticism is going to be there and we have to accept it. "It's part and parcel of playing for one of the biggest in the world. When you play for Manchester United and have a bad year, the scrutiny just comes and comes... The whole world jumps on it, not just the Manchester United fans. The others as well. It can spiral.' Boss Amorim has admitted the tour is taking place at a 'really hard' time given his side's struggles. But he urged them to push through the criticism after the Red Devils were booed off following Wednesday's defeat. "I think everybody understands it's a really hard context because we had the season we had, and it's hard in this moment to face the fans around the world. We want to finish this season but at the same time we want to give something to the fans," he said. "If there's one thing that's really important in this club, it's that we need to face our fans in this moment. Let's focus on all the game. Every time a player for Manchester United touched the ball, especially in the beginning, the stadium went crazy. "The environment was really good. We did our lap at the end and the fans were supporting our team, so I think it was more supportive than the opposite."
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Harry Maguire says ‘a lot of players' are leaving Man Utd in transfer firesale with Bruno Fernandes ‘considering' exit
One departure could mean good news for the defender EXODUS Harry Maguire says 'a lot of players' are leaving Man Utd in transfer firesale with Bruno Fernandes 'considering' exit Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HARRY MAGUIRE admits he expects a lot of players to leave Manchester United this summer. The Red Devils are set for yet another rebuild after finishing 15th in the Premier League. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Harry Maguire expects plenty of players to leave Old Trafford this summer Credit: Getty 3 Bruno Fernandes is subject to a £100million bid from Al-Hilal Credit: Getty 3 Outcasts like Jadon Sancho are expected to leave Credit: Getty Ruben Amorim is expected to stay on as manager but he will likely oversee multiple departures when the transfer window reopens. Maguire revealed there will be several comings and goings at Old Trafford, emphasising the importance of getting recruitment right. He said to press at a commercial event in Mumbai: "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. READ MORE ON MAN UTD MOVE BRU-ING Fernandes 'considering' Al-Hilal move & could play last Utd game today "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." Maguire deputised for captain Bruno Fernandes in the post-season friendly defeat to ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur. And it is a job he could take on full-time with Fernandes subject to a transfer bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. His agent reportedly held "productive talks" over the move, which could see United receive £100million for their talisman. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford United are also seeking to cash in on Alejandro Garnacho, who is understood to have been informed he can leave along with Andre Onana and Luke Shaw. While buyers are being found for outcasts like Jadon Sancho, Antony and Marcus Rashford, who all departed Old Trafford on loan in January.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Harry Maguire says ‘a lot of players' are leaving Man Utd in transfer firesale with Bruno Fernandes ‘considering' exit
HARRY MAGUIRE admits he expects a lot of players to leave Manchester United this summer. The Red Devils are set for yet another rebuild after finishing 15th in the Premier League. 3 3 Ruben Amorim is expected to stay on as manager but he will likely oversee multiple departures when the transfer window reopens. Maguire revealed there will be several comings and goings at Old Trafford, emphasising the importance of getting recruitment right. He said to press at a commercial event in Mumbai: "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." Maguire deputised for captain Bruno Fernandes in the post-season friendly defeat to ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur. And it is a job he could take on full-time with Fernandes subject to a transfer bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. His agent reportedly held "productive talks" over the move, which could see United receive £100million for their talisman. United are also seeking to cash in on Alejandro Garnacho, who is understood to have been informed he can leave along with Andre Onana and Luke Shaw. While buyers are being found for outcasts like Jadon Sancho, Antony and Marcus Rashford, who all departed Old Trafford on loan in January.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Harry Maguire sends stark warning to his Manchester United team-mates by insisting NOBODY is safe from huge cull this summer after season of hell
Harry Maguire has given an apocalyptic forecast for Manchester United 's summer, insisting 'a lot of players' will be cast into the abyss. The Old Trafford stalwart says he 'hopes' lots of fresh faces join in an admission that Ruben Amorim 's squad needs to be gutted and reformed. United are entering the transfer window after their worst season in the Premier League era and have already been embarrassed on their tour of Asia. Maguire started as they were slain 1-0 in Malaysia by ASEAN All-Stars, a team assembled with players from across various Asian countries and leagues. United have also visited Mumbai, where Maguire played street football with children, and on Thursday will try to salvage their tour against the Hong Kong national team. 'We will make a lot of changes in the summer at the club,' Maguire promised. '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.'
