Man United news LIVE: David Beckham plays down sensational return to the Red Devils should Qatar's Sheikh Jassim complete takeover bid

Manchester United have launched an investigation into why their first-team squad has suffered so many injuries.

With the Premier League season just eight matches in, no fewer than 16 players have been injured or unavailable to manager Erik ten Hag so far.

That situation has ensured that the Dutchman has been unable to pick his first choice XI once this season, with new signings Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount among those affected.

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Having been a national punchbag for a couple of years, Harry Maguire decided to come out fighting this week ahead of Friday night's match against Australia and it looks as if the 30-year-old Manchester United and England star is finally ready to put himself first.

After taking the ridicule and abuse from supporters of all kinds, including himself, Maguire has won admiration for the way he's handled it all and there was sympathy as he firmly backed his record, citing his 'ridiculous win percentage' and refusal to 'sit here all my life and play once a month'.

Why now to shift the narrative from victim to a man ready to take control of his own destiny?

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Andre Onana is reportedly so committed to be a success at Manchester United that he is reluctant to join up with Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations, after telling Erik ten Hag he did not want to end his international retirement.

The 27-year-old replaced David De Gea at Old Trafford following a £47million move from Ajax, but his first three months in England have been disappointing.

Onana has kept just three cleans sheets in 11 appearances in all competitions, conceding 12 goals in eight Premier League appearances.

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Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo could face a sentence of '99 lashes for adultery' the next time he visits Iran because of a photo with a painter, according to reports in the country.

Iranian media, as per Mundo Deportivo, have claimed that a large number of lawyers in the country have filed a complaint over the Al-Nassr star due to the picture which was taken in his visit there back in September.

Ronaldo, who  is in a relationship with Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez, visited Tehran, the capital of Iran, with Al-Nassr to face Persepolis in the group stage of the Asian Champions League in September.

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Eric Cantona's venture into the world of music has taken another step, with the Manchester United legend set to release his debut album, ahead of a sell-out tour.

The 57-year-old Frenchman released his first single 'The Friends We Lost' back in June, with the former striker singing about 'laughing and drinking with the vampires' in a moody video to coincide with the song.

'King Eric's' transformation into a musician, which probably comes as little surprise to those that have followed his career and even after his retirement, moves another step forward this month.

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Manchester United's remarkable comeback against Brentford has lifted the mood around Old Trafford after Scott McTominay's two injury-time goals averted a third home defeat in a week and sent Erik ten Hag and his players into the international break on a high.

But Ten Hag won't be fooled into thinking it has solved United's early-season problems with his team lying 10th in the Premier League table and bottom of Group A in the Champions League following back-to-back defeats.

There is plenty for the Dutchman to ponder before United return to action at Sheffield United a week on Saturday.

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The attendant on the gate at St Andrew’s was ushering vehicles out of the car park when a van stopped in the middle of the road to address him.

‘Wayne Rooney!’ shouted the driver. ‘Wayne Rooney, he’s my man. Get him in!’

If you wanted a snapshot of why Birmingham – who are sixth in the Championship – have hired one of England’s most famous footballers, this was as good as any...

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Scotland were left ruing a controversial decision to rule out Scott McTominay's free-kick as Steve Clarke's side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain in Seville.

McTominay thought he had given Scotland the lead in the Euro 2024 qualifier in a match where a draw would have been enough to seal their place in the tournament.

The Scots were however handed a bitter blow after captain Andy Robertson was forced to leave the field with a suspected shoulder dislocation, with the Liverpool star unable to see out the first half.

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David Beckham has poured cold water on the idea he could become an ambassador for Manchester United if the Glazer family sell to Qatar's Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani.

Beckham previously struck a deal to partner with Qatar for the FIFA World Cup last year as he took on a tournament ambassador role, despite plenty of criticism.

But despite Qatar's ongoing attempt to purchase his former club, Beckham claims there has been 'no discussion' of him holding any role should their takeover bid be successful.

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Hello and welcome to Mail Sport's live blog sharing the day's coverage of all the news from Old Trafford on Friday.

It may be the international break, but there's no shortage of stories as Man United stars travel the world with their national teams.

But first up, an update on the ongoing sale process...