Ivory Coast vs Ecuador tonight 👀🔥 As an Amad fan, I’m backing Ivory Coast to get the win 🇨🇮⚽️ Amad has to represent the United boys properly 😤🔥 @thrill_com

🚨🎙️ Patrice Evra joking about Manchester United’s midfield plans: 🗣️ “The last team that combined two Portuguese midfielders won the Champions League and the league title. Vitinha and João Neves. 👀 Now Manchester United are trying to build their own Portuguese midfield duo by pairing Mateus Fernandes with Bruno Fernandes. 😭 One Fernandes creates chances for fun. The other runs all day and does everything in midfield. I’m not saying it guarantees trophies… But the evidence is starting to look very suspicious. I don’t want to put pressure on anyone, but if this deal happens, I’m already expecting miracles.” 😭🇵🇹❤️

🚨🎙️ Thierry Henry on Japan players displaying Wataru Endō's jersey after the 2-2 draw against the Netherlands: “That moment really got to me. Football is such a beautiful game, but it can be incredibly cruel sometimes. Seeing Wataru Endō miss the World Cup through injury… it broke a lot of hearts, including mine. When I saw the Japanese players lift his shirt after the game, it moved me. That wasn’t a celebration of the draw. That was a group of teammates telling their brother: “You’re still here with us.” People only see the matches, the goals, the results. They don’t see the years of sacrifice these players put in every single day. Endō had worked his whole career to reach this stage, only for it to be taken away at the last moment. No footballer ever wants to go through that. What made it special was how real it felt. Nobody told them to do it. It came straight from the heart. You could feel the respect and the love they have for him. Moments like that remind you that football is bigger than trophies and points. It’s about the relationships, the loyalty, and standing beside your brothers when they need you most. I can only imagine what Endō was feeling back home — pride, sadness, happiness, all mixed together. But one thing is certain: he knew his teammates were out there playing for him. And if Japan keep showing that kind of unity and heart, they can surprise a lot of people in this tournament. Because when a team plays with that togetherness, they’re capable of something truly special”

🚨🎙️ Patrice Evra on Amad’s role for Ivory Coast: 🗣️ “Has anyone else noticed how Amad was basically playing a Bernardo Silva-type free-roaming role when he came on for Ivory Coast? The same type of goal he scored against France in their final friendly was very similar to the one he scored against Ecuador. He was playing as a free-roaming creator who starts from the right but is given the freedom to influence the game wherever space appears. If I’m Michael Carrick and his coaching staff, I’m spending time in the training room analysing how Manchester United players are being used during the World Cup. Sometimes you can learn a lot by watching how other coaches get the best out of your players. And special recognition to Yan Diomandé as well. That kid is a proper 1v1 specialist. He isn’t afraid to take anybody on. He doesn’t look for the safe pass backwards."

🚨🎙️ Nemanja Vidić on Manchester United’s next midfield target: 🗣️ Reporter: “So, if you had to choose between Carlos Baleba and Alex Scott, who would you sign as Manchester United’s next midfield target? 👀” 🗣️ Nemanja Vidić: “Carlos Baleba is a powerful, aggressive midfielder who brings strength, energy, and ball-winning ability to the team. Even after a mixed season, many people still believe he has the potential to become one of the best midfielders in Europe. The problem is the price, with Brighton reportedly demanding somewhere between £85 million and £100 million for him. Alex Scott, on the other hand, offers energy, technical quality, intelligence on the ball, and Premier League experience at a young age. Bournemouth are reportedly valuing him at around £80 million, although some reports suggest a deal could eventually be done for closer to £60 million. Personally, I think Baleba has the higher ceiling, but Scott looks like the more realistic and sensible signing right now.”

🚨🎙️ Rio Ferdinand on Manchester United’s midfield plans: 🗣️ “Manchester United will be punished if we go into next season without signing a proper defensive midfielder like Baleba. Éderson can do some of the defensive work, but he’s not a natural holding midfielder. The Premier League is too demanding and too physical for you to ignore the importance of a proper ball-winning midfielder. Every top team needs someone who can win duels, recover possession, break up attacks, and protect the back four. That's why the team struggles so much whenever Casemiro isn’t on the pitch. You don’t realise how important that profile is until it’s missing. If united sign more attacking-minded midfielders without bringing in a genuine No. 6, they’re going to leave themselves with the same problem all over again.”

🚨🎙️ Patrice Evra on Noussair Mazraoui: 🗣️ “This is honestly my biggest issue with Mazraoui. The guy will spend weeks looking like an average player for Manchester United… Then he puts on a Morocco shirt and suddenly turns into prime Dani Alves. He was out there casually dribbling through Brazil’s defence like he was playing a pre-season friendly. I’m happy for him, but at the same time I’m sitting here asking why Manchester United only get 60% of this player while Morocco seem to get the full premium package. Whatever Morocco are doing with him, United need to find a way to unlock that version of Mazraoui more often.” 🇲🇦🔥

🚨🎙️ Thierry Henry on the country with the best midfield in this World Cup: 🗣️ “I think Portugal have the best midfield in this tournament, followed by England and then France. Vitinha, João Neves, and Bruno Fernandes are all in outstanding form. I think Portugal weakest area on the pitch is their attack, and I think we saw glimpses of that in their last friendly against Nigeria. But it also made me think about something. How come Portugal haven’t produced a top striker for decades now? Cristiano Ronaldo is not even a natural striker. Portugal always seem to produce world-class midfielders, wingers, defenders, and full-backs. Yet when it comes to producing a proper No. 9, they always seem to fall short. Imagine this midfield with a young striker in his prime at the highest level. Portugal would be even more dangerous than they already are.” 🇵🇹👀

🚨🎙️ Peter Schmeichel on regretting defending André Onana: 🗣️ Presenter: “Which Manchester United player did you defend for so long, only for them to eventually prove everyone else right?” 🗣️ Peter Schmeichel: “I think that is André Onana. When he first joined United, I saw him as the perfect replacement for De Gea, maybe even an upgrade, and I defended him constantly. Then came that match against Manchester City when City got a penalty and Onana started trying to play mind games by telling Haaland where he was going to dive. That moment changed how I saw him. Not because he conceded the penalty, but because it felt like he was more focused on the theatre than the save itself. As a goalkeeper, confidence is important, but there is a fine line between confidence and trying too hard to create a moment. I kept waiting for the consistency, the authority, and the reliability that Manchester United goalkeepers are known for. Unfortunately, it never fully arrived. The good thing is that it’s not too late for me and Manchester United to realise that a change was needed in that position. I’m just glad the club finally acted before more time was wasted."

🚨🎙️ Wayne Rooney on Manchester United’s midfield options: 🗣️ Presenter: “If Manchester United complete the signings of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, who would be your starting midfield three out of Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Éderson, Mateus Fernandes, and Tonali?” 🗣️ Rooney: “Bruno Fernandes starts for me. He’s the captain, the creator, and one of the first names on the teamsheet. Tonali would be very hard to leave out as well because he gives you energy, aggression, and control in midfield. Then the final spot becomes a real debate between Mainoo, Mateus Fernandes, Éderson, and Mount. Honestly, that’s the kind of problem Manchester United should want to have. When you’re competing in the Premier League, Champions League, and cup competitions, you need quality players fighting for places rather than guaranteed starters every week.”

I don’t see Morocco beating Brazil today. All my money is on Brazil to win this game 🇧🇷🔥 @thrill_com

🚨🎙️ Louis Saha on the controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup: 🗣️ “I’ve seen the videos and reports coming out of this World Cup, and honestly, it’s disappointing. A World Cup is supposed to bring people together, not make certain groups feel unwelcome or singled out. We’ve seen footage circulating online of African players being subjected to intense searches at airports. We’ve also seen reports that Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to become the first referee from his country to officiate at a World Cup, has been denied entry to the United States. Now there are also reports that Thomas Partey was unable to enter Canada and could miss Ghana’s opening match. Qatar hosted the World Cup in 2022, and everyone who could afford to attend had the opportunity to be part of the tournament. The World Cup should be about celebrating the game and bringing nations together because football belongs to everyone, and the biggest tournament in the world should feel open to everyone as well.” 🌍

🚨🎙️ Patrice Evra on INEOS’ transfer strategy: 🗣️ “If there’s one thing I love about INEOS, it’s their approach to signing players who genuinely want to play for Manchester United. Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu, and now Ederson.... all of them wanted Manchester United. I love signing players who want to play for the club because those players usually put the team first regardless of the results. They tend to fight harder, stay committed, and give everything for the badge even during difficult periods. Another example is Casemiro. He had already won everything before joining Manchester United, but every time he steps onto the pitch, you can still see that he is playing because he wants to be here, not because he had no other options. I’ve never been a fan of chasing players who clearly have their eyes on another club. Give me players who are excited to wear the shirt from day one. Those are usually the players who give the fans everything they have.” ❤️👌

🚨🎙️ Nemanja Vidic on the current transfer market: 🗣️ “How did we allow the market to get to this point? Every club now believes they are sitting on the next Ballon d’Or winner and is determined to squeeze every last penny out of other clubs whenever a player becomes available. Look at some of the prices being mentioned. Nottingham Forest reportedly rejecting more than £120 million for Elliot Anderson, and West Ham putting an £80 million-plus price tag on Mateus Fernandes after buying him for around half that amount last summer, despite getting relegated. Come on. The scary part is that clubs are no longer valuing players based on what they have achieved. They’re valuing them based on what they might become one day. That’s a dangerous game. At some point, common sense has to return to the market.” 👀

🚨🎙️ Micah Richards on Patrick Dorgu: 🗣️ “But… but seriously, Patrick Dorgu might be the most confusing player Manchester United have signed in years 😭 One minute you’re watching him at left-back thinking, ‘Yeah, he’s definitely not a natural full-back.’ Then he moves to left wing and you’re thinking, ‘Hmm… I’m not sure he’s a natural winger either.’ Then out of nowhere he unleashes a 30-yard rocket into the top corner and drops a 10/10 performance like it’s nothing 😂 I genuinely don’t know what this guy is, he’s too attacking to be a traditional left-back. He’s not quite polished enough to be a conventional winger, he’s somehow chaotic and effective at the same time. At this point, I think Dorgu’s actual position is just ‘footballer.’ Stick him on the pitch and let him figure it out.” 😭

🚨🎙️ Patrice Evra on a possible Marcus Rashford return to Manchester United: 🗣️ “So, if Manchester United are not able to sell Marcus Rashford and he stays at the club next season, who should start on the left wing between Matheus Cunha and Rashford? Cunha arrived last summer and quickly became an important player under Michael Carrick, hitting double figures in the league, working hard for the team, and proving he can be relied upon week after week. Meanwhile, Rashford spent the season at Barcelona and still managed to perform well despite not always being a guaranteed starter. So if he returns to Old Trafford, there is going to be a serious debate on that left side. And by the way, what shirt number would he even wear if he comes back? 😭 It’s a funny situation, but it’s a real debate Manchester United could be facing very soon.”

🚨🎙️ Joe Cole on Barcelona choosing Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford: 🗣️ “Rúben Amorim didn’t need long to decide that Rashford wasn’t the right player to build Manchester United around. Now you look at Barcelona, and Hansi Flick doesn’t seem convinced either. Rashford has mostly been used as a squad player and is likely to start only when players like Lamine Yamal or Raphinha are unavailable. That should tell you something. Manchester United may not have given Amorim enough time because the rebuilding process was difficult, but he still helped the club identify certain problems and realities within the squad. When a club is willing to spend €80 million on Anthony Gordon but hesitates over €30 million for Rashford even with Rashford reportedly willing to lower his salary demands you have to ask why. Maybe there are things coaches and managers see every day in training that fans simply don’t see. And when multiple top managers reach similar conclusions, it’s usually worth paying attention.”

Stake really hired Evra as their hype man and he’s taking the role too seriously 😭 From left-back legend to Stake’s main character… Evra never misses 😂

There’s that one player in our squad we all can’t decide if he is good or a flop……. what is his name?

🚨🎙️ Thierry Henry on Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s current midfield: 🗣️ “Honestly, when I look at Cristiano Ronaldo now, I feel a bit sorry for him because I think he was unlucky at international level. This should have been Portugal’s midfield when Cristiano was still in his prime. Imagine having this version of Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, and João Neves behind a prime Cristiano Ronaldo. I genuinely think Portugal would have had a 90% chance of winning the World Cup. But let’s leave emotions aside. At his age, Ronaldo being a guaranteed starter can be a disadvantage for the team at times, because he simply can’t do the things he used to do in his prime. That’s not criticism — that’s just the reality of football and getting older.”