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Bruno Fernandes’ debut for Manchester United offered a glimpse of what he can bring to the club. The Portugal midfielder made more passes than anyone on the pitch in the draw with Wolves at Old Trafford and had the most shots too. But the goal would not come for United. That is the reminder he has joined a team that is in need of fixing.

All five of United’s shots in the first half came from outside the 18-yard box.

Manchester United have taken a step closer to seeing safe standing at Old Trafford by submitting a formal request for rail seating.

The Premier League side are in favour of rail seating in parts of the ground and recently conducted a feasibility study following changes to the Sports Ground Stadium Authority Green Guide.

Jurgen Klinsmann has resigned as manager of Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin after just 76 days in charge, citing a lack of support.

Former World Cup winner Klinsmann, who previously managed the United States and Bayern Munich, leaves his role with the team 14th in the German top flight

FIFA and players’ union FIFPRO are setting up a fund to help footballers who go unpaid and have no chance of receiving wages from clubs in financial difficulties.

More than 50 clubs across 20 countries – including League One side Bury – have closed down in the last five years, plunging hundreds of players into trouble if they are unable to secure fresh employment.

Interim Manchester City Women manager Alan Mahon says he has not contemplated taking the job on a permanent basis.

The 41-year-old, who replaced New York City-bound Nick Cushing, confirmed that he does, however, have ambitions to be a manager.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon says he is „hoping and praying“ for the recovery of former Hoops team-mate Jackie McNamara.

McNamara, 46, was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary on Sunday night.

Lennon, who played alongside McNamara during the early 2000s, said: „I am lost for words, I don’t know what to say.

Schalke have been fined £42,124 (€50,000) for racist chants made by their fans during last week’s German Cup win against Hertha Berlin.

Hertha defender Jordan Torunarigha said he was targeted by Schalke fans repeatedly during the game.

Former Derby midfielder George Thorne is playing for free at Oxford United in a bid to revive his career.

Thorne has not started a league game since March 2018 after injuries and a change of manager saw him fall out of favour at the Championship club.