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Manchester United

Also known as: United · Red Devils · Trustco United · the English champions · Man Utd · Manchester Utd · Trustco United Sport Club · United Sport Club · United Rugby Club · Trustco United Rugby Club

Manchester United — English Premier League club currently in third place, competing for Champions League qualification.

Sport

Chelsea needs experienced players, Di Matteo tells media

The News

Roberto Di Matteo said it is "vital" that Chelsea add experienced players to improve consistency as the Premier League club struggles in sixth place after four straight defeats. Di Matteo, who managed Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2012, also backed manager Liam Rosenior, saying allowances must be made given he only took over in January.

21 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Chelsea needs experienced players, Di Matteo tells media

    Roberto Di Matteo said it is "vital" that Chelsea add experienced players to improve consistency as the Premier League club struggles in sixth place after four straight defeats. Di Matteo, who managed Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2012, also backed manager Liam Rosenior, saying allowances must be made given he only took over in January.

    21 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 17 April

  1. Arsenal face Manchester City in Premier League title showdown

    Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday nursing a six-point league lead but having lost form with just one win in their last five matches, while City have won their last three games including against Arsenal. Chelsea and Liverpool also face crucial weekend fixtures as they battle for Champions League qualification.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Dolphins dominate opening NRU Premier League match

    Coastal rugby outfit Dolphin defeated Western Suburbs 45-21 in Swakopmund on Saturday, scoring seven tries in an impressive start to their 2026 NRU Premier League campaign despite discipline concerns. The victory sees Dolphin move into second place on the log level on six points with Kudus, who lead on goal difference.

    15 April 2026 · New Era

Saturday 11 April

  1. West Ham beats Wolves 4-0 as Tottenham enters relegation zone

    West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a dominant 4-0 victory over Wolves, with goals from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Valentin Castellanos. The result pushed Tottenham into the bottom three for the first time since August 2015.

    11 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 10 April

  1. United and Wanderers rugby clubs renew annual derby

    Two of Windhoek's oldest sports clubs, United Rugby Club and FNB Wanderers Rugby Club, will face off this weekend in their annual derby for the Neels Dodds trophy across multiple disciplines including netball, cricket, lawn bowls, and rugby. United is marking 110 years, with fixtures beginning today and continuing tomorrow from 08h00 at United Sport field in Olympia.

    10 April 2026 · New Era

Thursday 9 April

  1. Atletico Madrid beats ten-man Barcelona in Champions League quarter-final

    Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth scored to give Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi sent off before half-time. Barcelona must stage a comeback in the second leg next Tuesday in Madrid to advance to the semi-finals.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 6 April

  1. Leeds reach FA Cup semi-finals after dramatic West Ham penalty shootout

    Leeds United advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years by defeating West Ham United 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Leading 2-0 late in the match, Leeds conceded twice in stoppage time before winning through goalkeeper Lucas Perri's crucial saves in the shootout.

    6 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Tottenham appoints De Zerbi amid Premier League relegation battle

    Tottenham have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as manager on a five-year deal as they fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League for the first time in nearly 50 years, sitting just one point outside the drop zone with seven games remaining. De Zerbi, former Brighton and Marseille boss, replaces interim manager Igor Tudor, though some Tottenham fan groups have objected to his appointment citing his perceived support for Mason Greenwood.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 26 March

  1. Mohamed Salah to depart Liverpool after stellar career

    Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah will end his Liverpool career at the close of the season after eight years. The 33-year-old has scored 255 goals across all competitions, won multiple trophies including a Champions League title, and earned multiple Premier League and Player of the Year awards during his time at the club.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 22 March

  1. Liverpool and Chelsea lose ground in Champions League qualification

    Liverpool fell to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton while Chelsea were thumped 3-0 by Everton, both slipping further from the top five places that guarantee next season's Champions League football. The losses give renewed hope to other clubs including Everton, Brentford, and Fulham in the race for Champions League qualification.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian

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