Man Utd accept Real Madrid’s £80m Ronaldo bid

A statement on the United website confirmed that a deal for the 24-year-old should be completed by the end of the month.

• Editor John Brewin on the inevitability of Ronaldo’s £80m move to Real Madrid

”Manchester United have received a world-record, unconditional offer of £80m for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. Read more

David Beckham stars in AC Milan win

Beckham, whose immediate future in Milan is still under negotiation, played most of the game after sitting out the last game with calf injury sustained on England duty. Read more

Liverpool’s Rafa Benitez refuses to concede title despite Manchester City setback

After the 1-1 draw at Anfield with Manchester City, that lead is effectively eight points, such is the champions’ vastly superior goal difference. Read more

David Beckham warns Manchester United over Inter Milan’s attacking threat

And Beckham, whose AC Milan side were beaten 2-1 by Inter in Serie A eight days ago, feels United will be favourites to go through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League if they can tame Inter’s two front men. Read more