Rashford ready to leave, Lawson to replace Perez at Red Bull, NBA scraps All-Star Game

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says he’s ready for a new challenge, while Red Bull are expected to ditch Sergio Perez this week

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Marcus Rashford’s time at Manchester United is likely to come to an end in January, if anyone can be convinced to take on his mammoth wages. Photo: Reuters

Published: 7:30am, 18 Dec 2024

On Tuesday, Hong Kong boss Ashley Westwood did something none of his predecessors has managed in the past 40 years, he guided the team to a sixth consecutive victory.

While beating up on the likes of footballing powerhouses Guam and Mongolia means there should probably be an asterisk next to the achievement, the Englishman is now the first coach since Kwok Ka-ming in 1985 to hit that mark.

While the city’s footballers are only just getting used to the winning habit, jockey Zac Purton has had it for years. He won’t be riding at Sha Tin this evening though, telling the Post he was “just exhausted” after what has been another intense year of competition.

Rashford ready to leave

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is ready for a new challenge, he told football writer Henry Winter on Tuesday, as he continues to be linked with a move away from the Premier League club.

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior with his consolation prize, the Fifa best men’s player award. Photo: AFP

On Sunday, United beat Manchester City 2-1, but Rashford was left out, and this led to media reports that the club were looking to sell the 27-year-old.

“For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps,” Rashford told Winter when asked if he was staying or leaving United.

“When I leave it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings’. You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.”

Fifa even the score

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior finally got the recognition he and his club believe he deserves on Tuesday, when he was named Fifa best men’s player of the year.