London - One image haunts Manchester United fans ahead of Wednesday's Champions League football tie against Internazionale: that of Jose Mourinho sprinting down the Old Trafford touchline, coat flapping behind him, arms outstretched, to join his players in celebration by the corner flag.

That was a last-16 game in 2004, and Porto's improbable 3-2 aggregate victory was the first English football had really seen of Mourinho.

He was brash, unpredictable, successful and, as he would later point out, very clearly "not from the bottle. A special one."

Two weeks ago, United comprehensively outplayed Mourinho's Inter at the San Siro - so much so that there was a sense of disappointment that they only managed a 0-0 draw.

Los Angeles (US), Mar. 10: England mid-fielder David Beckham has been told to forget playing any friendlies for his country by L A Galaxy.

The club is already paying the price for their timeshare deal with A C Milan, which sees Becks return in July for 13 of the 30-game MLS season.

According to The Sun, they are anxious to keep the England ace for every match possible, which means forbidding any extra travel back to Europe in the summer.

London, Mar. 10: Liverpool football club coach Rafa Benetiz has demanded that the nation respect his side more than they have in the past.

The Liverpool boss, famed for recent rants, believes his achievements have not been recognised.

Benitez, whose side face Real Madrid tonight, said: “I don’t think the messages about our performance have been as positive as they could have been. But when you look at what we have done in reaching two finals and a semi, it means a lot of credit for the players, a lot of memories for the club and a lot of money too.”

London, Mar 10 : Renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's mother Dolores Aveiro has blasted claims stating that he's a womanizer.

According to Aveiro, the hunky sportsman has been wrongly portrayed by the media.

The affectionate mother said that Ronaldo has only introduced two of his girlfriends to her till date.

"My son has only introduced two girlfriends to me - Merche Romero and Nereida Gallardo," The Mirror quoted Ronaldo's mother, as saying.

London, Mar. 10: Inter-Milan football team coach Jose Mourinho has rubbished claims that he is after Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson's job. Interviews at the weekend had quoted Mourinho saying he was ready to replace Fergie as United chief and would defeat him in the second leg.

But Mourinho said that he made no such comments.

Former Chelsea boss Mourinho's advisor Eladio Parames told SunSport last night: "Jose did not give an interview or speak with anyone about Alex Ferguson's job.

London, Mar. 10: Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo says he is struggling to control his anger as opponents continue to kick him.

And, he is expecting more of the same when Manchester United take on Inter Milan at Old Trafford for the Champions League last-16 return leg.

The World Player of the Year said: “I am a target of course so it is difficult to avoid certain things. I try to control my anger. Sometimes it’s not easy, though, and it is something I have to improve on.