Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand said he was happy with his side’s evening’s work after they defeated Aalborg BK 3-0 in the Champions League.

Ferdinand stated that paying their opponents a lot of respect was the key to securing victory.

Brazil manager Dunga has recalled AC Milan midfielder Kaka to his squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers, but the midfielder’s club teammate Ronaldinho has been sensationally dropped.

The move will spark much debate among the nation’s fans, particularly given that the 28-year old has featured in the side’s opening qualifying fixtures.

Manchester United forward Carlos Tevez has been named in the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifiers next month.

Tevez was sent off for the second time in three international appearances in a 1-1 draw with Paraguay earlier this month.

He was suspended for their subsequent game against Peru three days later but apologised to coach Alfio Basile and his team-mates.

Former Manchester United fullback Paul Parker admits he's a big fan of Patrice Evra.

Former Manchester United fullback Paul Parker admits he's a big fan of Patrice Evra.

Owen Hargreaves is unlikely to travel with Manchester United for their Champions League game against Aalborg on Tuesday.

The England midfielder missed the 2-0 Premier League win over Bolton yesterday because of an ongoing problem with his knee and will not be risked in Denmark.

"Hargreaves is feeling his knee again," revealed manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Everton boss David Moyes intends to wrap striker Louis Saha in cotton wool to try to bring the best out of him this season.

Saha made an eye-catching Everton debut as a half-time substitute on Sunday, playing an influential role as the Toffees fought back from 2-0 down to claim a 2-2 Barclays Premier League draw at Hull.

Rio Ferdinand will escape disciplinary action following his tantrum at the end of Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, despite gesturing and shouting angrily as he stormed into the tunnel.

The England defender, who had already been booked for dissent, appeared unhappy with the performance of referee Mike Riley as he left the pitch following a challenge with Didier Drogba.

Michael Carrick has been ruled out for at least a month by a foot injury, the club announced Tuesday.

The 27-year-old England international was injured in the 2-1 defeat at Liverpool at the weekend, with scans revealing a broken bone in his right foot - but new scans have proved the injury is worse than first thought.

ONE day he will be a regular Manchester United centre-half". That's the view of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on Newtownabbey lad Jonny Evans.

Evans, a Northern Ireland international, impressed the Old Trafford boss with steady performances in defence against Villarreal in a Champion's League clash and in Sunday's Premier League showdown with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.