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Zlatan Ibra Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been released by Manchester United, according to the Premier League. The 35-year-old, who is out of contract this summer and recovering from a serious knee injury, was not on United’s list of retained players when it was published on Friday. The former Sweden international now looks set to officially leave Old Trafford when his current deal expires on June 30. Ibrahimovic scored 28 goals in 46 games last season following his free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, but a knee ligament injury suffered against Anderlecht in April threw his long-term future into doubt. And with no prospect of the striker playing again until January at the earliest, United have decided against triggering an option to keep the ex-Barcelona and Juventus man for another year. Jose Mourinho is already trying to sign a replacement for last season’s top scorer — cooling his interest in Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann in favour of purs...

Paul Pogba on Muslim Holy land The world’s most expensive footballer Paul Pogba has posted pictures of himself at the holiest site of Islam, days after helping Manchester United to victory in the Europa League final. He also issued greetings for the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, which began on Saturday. The Frenchman posted a photo of himself standing in front of the Kaaba, a black cube towards which Muslims turn for their five daily prayers. courtesy: naijaloaded.com “Most beautiful thing I’ve seen in my life,” wrote Pogba, shown wearing the white cloth of Muslims performing umrah, the lesser pilgrimage which is popular during Ramadan. Another picture belo w;

Rashford's goal against Celta Vigo was his 11th of the season in all competitions Marcus Rashford's stunning free-kick means Manchester United have the advantage after the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Celta Vigo. United's 1-0 victory in Spain means they are heavy favourites to clinch a place in the final in next week's return at Old Trafford. We already knew he was a pacey and skilful striker but Rashford's winner took many people by surprise, including Celta Vigo goalkeeper Sergio Alvarez. Advertisement Could the 19-year-old add even more facets to his game to fulfil his full potential, and how will he do it? Pat Nevin, who was co-commentating on the game for BBC Radio 5 live, explains why Rashford should look to Thierry Henry and Cristiano Ronaldo for inspiration to improve, and how his set-piece ability is already reminiscent of another Old Trafford legend. Rashford stepped up to curl the ball home after Daley Bli...