Manchester United kicked off the international champions cup competition as part of pre-season preparations. It ended 1-1 at full time and went into penalties. It turned out to be a goal harvest as 26 shots were taken by both teams and the scoreline ended 9-8 in favour of Manchester United. Watch the highlights below: Let's have your thoughts about this game.

As part of the pre-season preparations, Mourinho's Manchester United faced ex-midfield 'Bakassi boy' Guttuso's AC Milan in the International champions cup competition. The match started out with both teams playing like it was a world cup final. Within 10 minutes, both sides had already missed good chances with Manchester United's new goalkeeper signing, Lee Grant making a great save. In the 12th minute, 'Awoof' signing Alexis 'Balogun' Sanchez picked a delightful flick from Mata and before eyes opened and closed, the ball was dancing 'One-corner' in the net. While the celebration of the goal was going on, an equaliser came from Jesùs Fernandez. The reply was so fast that many fans thought it was the replay of Alexis's goal.  It was hoped that the match was going to be a harvest of goals but that did not happen as no extra goal was scored until the end of 90 minutes.  The game went into penalty shoot-out an...

Before we finally shift our focus to the return of club football, before the tension of another fast and furious season kicks in, here are five things #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from United's representatives in the Russia 2018 World Cup. 1. DE GEA'S MEMORY CARD FULL In an unfortunate turn of events, David 'Osinachi' De Gea ruined his chances of being named Goalkeeper of the Year with his performances for Spain at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The 'Igwe' of goalkeepers, English Premier League chapter faced 12 shots(including penalties) at the World Cup and saved just 1. Could it be that he saved too much shots for Manchester United during the past season? Could it be that his memory card for saving shots is full? Whatever be the case, we wish him safe journey back to Manchester and we hope he has formatted that memory card in preparation for the new season. Still our number one! 2. POGBA DESERVES SOME ACCOLADES World cup U20 winner Serie A winner ...

After 4 long years, our own Daley 'Ifeanyi' Blind has left the shores of Carrington, Old Trafford and indeed England to re-sign for his old Club Ajax.  Manchester United have confirmed his exit and the deal is believed to be in the neighborhood of €16 million.  In a very emotional message, the Dutch international said "First of all I want to say how proud I am to be a part of the Manchester United family. To play for the biggest club in the world with such a history meant a lot to me. I had 4 great years with 4 trophies!!! Blind was signed by 'Oga Philosophy', Louis Van Gaal from Ajax in the 2014/2015 season and made 141 appearances, scoring 6 goals. During this period, he won win the FA community shield, the FA cup, EFL cup and the Europa league with Manchester United.  He will be fondly remembered for his smooth and calm style of play, his versatility and intelligence on the ball which we call in Naija ' Ball sense '.  The ...