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‘Retirement will come a lot quicker if you talk about it’: Nathan Lyon slams Steve Waugh’s Australia transition talks | Cricket News

‘Retirement will come a lot quicker if you talk about it’: Nathan Lyon slams Steve Waugh’s Australia transition talks | Cricket News

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Spin legend Nathan Lyon has brushed aside talks over Australia’s Test transition from former captain Steve Waugh and dismissed the immediate need for his retirement or the rest of the legendary quartet, comprising Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and skipper Pat Cummins. Gearing up for the Ashes 2025 series, Lyon said that the game has evolved a lot more in terms of physical conditioning and recovery that the question of retirement hasn’t arisen as yet. “The game is a lot more professional than what it was even 10 years ago when I started. The science behind it all, the recovery, the way that players and the athletes look after themselves and the work they do outside hours to make sure they’re putting hours in to get their bodies right (have all improved),” Lyon was quoted as saying by Fox Sports. Story continues below this ad “I feel like age is just a number. I feel like I’m still yet to play my best cricket.” Retirement, not yet Lyon said the talk of retirement hasn’t yet affected …

A documentary on Manchester United’s 99 treble: How coach Amorim drew inspiration from Sir Alex Ferguson and his team in United 5-4 win over Lyon | Football News

A documentary on Manchester United’s 99 treble: How coach Amorim drew inspiration from Sir Alex Ferguson and his team in United 5-4 win over Lyon | Football News

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While Manchester United scripted a historic come from behind 5-4 win in the Europa League quarter-finals at Old Trafford last night, coach Rubem Amorim has revealed he had watched the Amazon Prime documentary ‘99’ made on United’s dramatic 2-1 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions Trophy final in 1999 prior to the Thursday’s match. The then Sir Alex Ferguson coached side had lifted the Champions Trophy to make the treble after winning the Premier League and FA Cup. United were trailing 0-1 till the 90th minute in the 1999 final before goals by Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer led the team to their second Champions League trophy and first under Ferguson. On Thursday night, United, who once trailed 2-4 scored two goals in the final minute of extra time to score a 5-4 win at Old Trafford and 7-6 aggregate win to advance to the semi-finals. “I was watching the 1999 documentary to have some inspiration for these moments. It was a great night, the team were tired, 4-2 with one more player, …

Who said what after Manchester United’s incredible comeback against Lyon in Europa League: ‘If you looked madness up in dictionary..’ | Football News

Who said what after Manchester United’s incredible comeback against Lyon in Europa League: ‘If you looked madness up in dictionary..’ | Football News

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On a night of high drama at Old Trafford, Manchester United put their domestic problems to one side by sealing a spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to the semifinals of the Europa League. United first blew a two-goal lead and then saw Lyon take a 4-2 lead in extra time. Ruben Amorim’s side then staged a sensational late comeback against Lyon’s 10 men to produce one of their most memorable victories in their famous stadium, scoring three goals in seven minutes, with Harry Maguire sealing the win. Here’s a look at who’s saying what about the incredible turnaround:Ruben Amorim, Manchester United head coach“We still have time to make something special of this season, so we have to think like that and be positive. If you see the goals from Kobbie and Harry Maguire, the sound of the stadium was the best sound I ever (heard). You want to keep that. People want to keep a lot of things, shirts, I just want to keep that sound, it’s the best sound in the …

Manchester United makes iconic victory over Lyon in Europa League

Manchester United makes iconic victory over Lyon in Europa League

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After a nervy 2-2 draw in the first leg against Olympique Lyon, Manchester United secured an incredible victory over their opponents in an unpredictable second leg that saw both sides throw everything they could muster into earning progression to the next round. In the second leg Quarter-final tie between United and Lyon, a total of nine goals were scored at Old Trafford. Goals from Harry Maguire, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes and many more set the stage for an iconic battle between the two sides. United opened the scoring through Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguayan was perfectly set up by teammate Alejandro Garnacho, whose inch-perfect pass into the penalty box made way for opener. Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes then came close to finding the net, although the Brazilain’s shot was pushed aside through a commendable effort from Lyon keeper Lucas Perri. Fernandes’ acrobatic volley ricocheted off the crossbar and went out of bounds. United ended the first half 2-0 up, thanks to an injury-time finish from fullback Diogo Dalot. Andre Onana redeemed himself for the errors in …

Andre Onana To Return In Goal For Manchester United Against Lyon: Ruben Amorim

Andre Onana To Return In Goal For Manchester United Against Lyon: Ruben Amorim

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Andre Onana was dropped for Sunday’s 4-1 defeat against Newcastle United.© AFP Andre Onana will start in goal for Manchester United in their season-defining Europa League match against Lyon on Thursday, manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed. The Cameroon international made two costly errors in last week’s 2-2 draw in France in the first leg of their quarter-final and was dropped for Sunday’s 4-1 defeat against Newcastle. Back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir played at St James’ Park but Onana will be back in goal at Old Trafford. “Onana, he will play tomorrow,” Amorim said at his pre-match press conference. The Portuguese coach said: “As a coach and former player first of all I try to do things that can help a player in this situation. “We speak about managing players physically but we also have to manage them also mentally. “We had one weekend where I felt it was better for Andre Onana not to play and a good thing for Altay (Bayindir) to play.” The United boss also confirmed that forward Joshua Zirkzee will …

Andre Onana Faces Date With Destiny As Manchester United Chase Lyon Win

Andre Onana Faces Date With Destiny As Manchester United Chase Lyon Win

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Andre Onana faces a potentially make-or-break match for his Manchester United career against Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday as the English giants battle to keep their season alive. The Cameroon international goalkeeper made himself the main talking point ahead of the first leg of the quarter-final in France, which ended in a 2-2 draw, boldly claiming United were “way better” than their opponents. That prompted a salty reply from former United midfielder Nemanja Matic, now with Lyon, who labelled him “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history”. Onana was given a hostile reception by fans in France and his words came back to haunt him when he was at fault for both of the goals United conceded. United manager Ruben Amorim dropped him for Sunday’s trip to Newcastle, bringing in back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, but the game ended in a 4-1 defeat, with the Turkey international at fault for the fourth goal. Amorim now has a potentially season-defining decision to make — does he bring Onana back in or …

Andre Onana makes two costly errors in 2-2 draw to Olympique Lyon

Andre Onana makes two costly errors in 2-2 draw to Olympique Lyon

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Andre Onana hasn’t had the best of times at Manchester United. The pressure on United’s most expensive keeper was tremendous heading into the Europa League Quarter-final against Olympique Lyon. In a game that saw United fall behind, then take the lead and ultimately settle for a 2-2 draw, a significant proportion of the blame fell on Onana. The 29-year-old was to blame for both of the goals conceded by his side, one from a set piece and the other, in the dying moments of second half injury time. Ahead of the game, the United keeper and Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic got into a battle of words, in which the latter said, “If you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United history, you need to take care what you are talking about”. This came in response to Onana’s claim that the Red Devils are “way better” than their Europa League opponents. Story continues below this ad While the first leg of the match up ended two goals apiece, Onana’s mistakes were highlighted in both …

Sometimes it’s just a misunderstanding: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on Nemanja Matic-Andre Onana spat | Football News

Sometimes it’s just a misunderstanding: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on Nemanja Matic-Andre Onana spat | Football News

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With Manchester United’s Andre Onana and Lyon’s Nemanja Matic going back and forth over the goalie’s comments on “how United is “way better” than Lyon with the Serbian midfielder branding the Cameroonian shot-stopper ‘the worst goalkeeper in United’s history’, the Red Devils coach Ruben Amorim said that it was just a case of misunderstanding “If you see the full quote of Andre Onana, it’s quite different. The first sentence is Lyon is a very, very good team, so I think sometimes the players or coaches don’t listen to the full quotes. Sometimes it’s just a misunderstanding and I know Matic also. He’s a great guy. It is going to be a normal game,” Amorim said on the eve of the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinal between Manchester United and Lyon. “Again, if you look at the quotes, you cannot see disrespect there. Just respect but trying to give confidence and to show confidence in his team, especially in this year. “So, everybody can talk bad things about Manchester United. Sometimes our group as …

Nathan Lyon Escapes Scrutiny Over Usman Khawaja-Like Act, Australian Team Slammed For Double Standard

Nathan Lyon Escapes Scrutiny Over Usman Khawaja-Like Act, Australian Team Slammed For Double Standard

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Australia opener Usman  Khawaja found himself at the centre of a controversy after he ‘made himself unavailable’ for Queensland’s vital clash with South Australia, and then travelled to Melbourne with wife Rachel to attend the season-opening Formula One Grand Prix at the Albert Park. Initial reports stated that Khawaja had opted out of the game to keep himself fresh for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa in June. However, it was later revealed Khawaja was battling a niggle from the previous game, where he had scored a century against Tasmania. However, the controversy erupted after he was spotted at the F1 race in Melborune with his wife. Queensland Cricket’s head of elite cricket Joe Dawes expressed his disappointment as Khawaja chose not to play. “I go off our medical staff and there is no reason why he could not have played the last game. It’s just disappointing he didn’t play a game for Queensland when he had an opportunity to. I have got a bunch of blokes here that all …

Whitewashing Sri Lanka will push Australia closer to Test greatness, reckons Nathan Lyon | Cricket News

Whitewashing Sri Lanka will push Australia closer to Test greatness, reckons Nathan Lyon | Cricket News

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Defending World Test Championship winners are still not a great team, reckons spin veteran Nathan Lyon. However, a series cleansweep in Sri Lanka would help the Aussies nudge closer to that mark, he says. After drubbing the hosts in Galle by an innings and 242 runs, Australia are aiming to close the series 2-0 with the second Test starting Thursday. Australia will then enter white-ball mode with two ODIs in Sri Lanka before the Champions Trophy in Pakistan this month. The team will regroup later to defend the World Test Championship at Lord’s against South Africa in June. Since opening the WTC cycle with a 2-2 draw in England, Australia have gone onto win 10 of their next 13 Tests. “It’s about us on our journey to becoming a great team, to make sure we go 2-0 up,” Lyon told reporters. Story continues below this ad Australia’s success has been compared with some of the nation’s great test teams led by Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting. Asked what would elevate the current group into greatness, …