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adidas x Manchester United x The Stone Roses: local identity and global reach

adidas x Manchester United x The Stone Roses: local identity and global reach

From the terraces to the turntable, the new adidas collection reflects Manchester’s fashion journey — uniting a brand, a band, and the beautiful game
RATcliffe – The sentiment that has ostracised the footballing community

RATcliffe – The sentiment that has ostracised the footballing community

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments regarding immigration have caused backlash, and rightfully so. His comments only contribute to division and hate that is rife in contemporary politics
Manchester United’s Jim Ratcliffe problem

Manchester United’s Jim Ratcliffe problem

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised after sparking outrage with comments on immigration, leaving the club grappling with the fallout
Women’s football still isn’t being taken seriously – and fans are tired of it

Women’s football still isn’t being taken seriously – and fans are tired of it

Women’s football may be breaking milestones and reaching record success, but recent controversies reveal how far the game is from receiving the respect it deserves
From Foreign Policy to Football: Starmer gained nothing from Maccabi intervention

From Foreign Policy to Football: Starmer gained nothing from Maccabi intervention

After years of criticism over its stance on Israel, Labour’s decision to oppose Birmingham’s ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans has ignited a political firestorm
Sunderland – Will they survive?

Sunderland – Will they survive?

The Black Cats have been in fine form in the opening games but can they continue to thrive?
The curse of the steel city: Sheffield’s footballing nightmare

The curse of the steel city: Sheffield’s footballing nightmare

Sheffield’s football legacy fades as both clubs hit rock bottom of the Championship for a multiplicity of reasons, heading for a historic decline
Liverpool’s season so far: A cause for concern or just a blip?

Liverpool’s season so far: A cause for concern or just a blip?

With the October international break looming, and with only two wins in their last five games, Liverpool are progressively playing worse, drawing criticism from both fans and pundits. Although they have shown glimpses of their potential, their recent form is concerning, and an inevitability considering all their performances thus far. With time, Arne Slot will no doubt see a team worthy to do more than just defend the Premier League title.
Is Ruben Amorim the greatest of all time? Manchester United’s Banter era continues

Is Ruben Amorim the greatest of all time? Manchester United’s Banter era continues

Ruben Amorim has been on the edge of the sack for months now, so how is he still hanging on?
Is it the end of Israel in International Sport?

Is it the end of Israel in International Sport?

With international pressure on Israel growing, what does this mean for Israeli sport?
Football and Capitalism: Is the trajectory of football sliding away from the working-class?

Football and Capitalism: Is the trajectory of football sliding away from the working-class?

Football clubs have prioritised profit at the expense of community and fans – to the sport’s detriment
Ipswich have been more than just Liam Delap this season – but you wouldn’t know from the punditry

Ipswich have been more than just Liam Delap this season – but you wouldn’t know from the punditry

Coverage of Ipswich and Liam Delap has been deeply inadequate this season – and highlights the flaws of football media at large
Jannik Sinner and the most controversial sports bans in history

Jannik Sinner and the most controversial sports bans in history

As Jannik Sinner faces a three-month ban for doping, we look back at some of the most infamous instances on bans in sports
“A Love Letter to Manchester”: In conversation with David Peace

“A Love Letter to Manchester”: In conversation with David Peace

In light of his novel Munichs being shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, I sat down with David Peace to discuss writing and his love for Manchester
Reclaim The Night charity football match

Reclaim The Night charity football match

University of Manchester senior leadership staff take part in a charity football match with the Student Union officers to raise awareness for Reclaim The Night
University offers medical placement exemptions to men’s football team, but not to women’s

University offers medical placement exemptions to men’s football team, but not to women’s

A University policy is set to change after students raised questions about sexism regarding exemption which applies to men’s football team, but not to women’s
“He’s not one of us”: New England manager Thomas Tuchel sparks controversy

“He’s not one of us”: New England manager Thomas Tuchel sparks controversy

The announcement of Thomas Tuchel as the new England manager has divided football fans across the country
Viva la Barclays – the rise of football nostalgia on social media

Viva la Barclays – the rise of football nostalgia on social media

Why football fans are obsessed with Barclays, why a high street bank is such an iconic emblem of the beautiful game, and why people are so fixated on the past
‘They are going to kill us’: Burnt out athletes on the verge of rebelling

‘They are going to kill us’: Burnt out athletes on the verge of rebelling

As athletes are forced to work more relentlessly than ever, is professional sport finally at breaking point?
A guide to Campus League sport:  Here are the teams you should consider!

A guide to Campus League sport: Here are the teams you should consider!

In this guide to the Campus League, The Mancunion Sport highlights the leagues and teams available to get involved with in this sporting season!