Marc Overmars recovering in hospital after suffering mild stroke

Royal Antwerp sporting director Marc Overmars has been admitted to hospital after suffering what his club called “a mild stroke”. The 49-year-old former Ajax, Arsenal and Barcelona winger became unwell on Thursday, the Belgian side said but he is now doing well in recovery.

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FC Barcelona drawn against Manchester United in Europa League play-offs

Manchester United have been drawn against FC Barcelona in the Europa League knockout play-off round. Another big club to drop out of the Champions League at the group stages Juventus will face Nantes while Ajax head across the boarded to take on Union Berlin.

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Barcelona and Bayern to clash in Champions League Group Stage

FC Barcelon and Bayern Munich have been drawn in the same Group of the Champions League for the second season in a row meaning Robert Lewandowski will return to Bavaria sooner than anticipated. Inter Milan and Viktoria Plzen complete the group while PSG face Juventus, Benfica and Maccabi Haifa as the Parisians seek to achieve their ultimate aim of winning the Champions League

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Manchester United sign Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez for €57.37m

Manchester United have completed the signing of Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax. The 24-year-old, who won two Eredivisie titles under United boss Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam, has signed a contract until 2027 at Old Trafford, with the option of a further 12 months.

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Manchester United appoint Erik ten Hag as new manager

Manchester United have appointed Ajax coach Erik ten Hag as their next manager. The Dutchman, 52, will take over from interim boss Ralf Rangnick at the end of this season on a three-year deal which can be extended by a year. Rangnick, who replaced the sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November, is set to move into a consultancy role.

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