Manchester United reveal plans for Champions League next season

Metallica have announced that their annual ‘Metallica Night’ event with the San Francisco Giants baseball team will be returning for an eighth year.The event, which has previously seen Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield perform the national anthem and drummer Lars Ulrich throw out the ceremonial first pitch, has been cancelled for the past two seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic.This year’s ‘Metallica Night’ will take place on May 24 at Oracle Park – formerly AT&T Park – in San Francisco, as the Giants take on the New York Mets. Tickets are on sale here.“It’s a tradition that we’ve missed the last two seasons, so we’re really excited for the return of Metallica Night at Oracle Park with our hometown baseball team, the San Francisco Giants,” the band said in a statement.“This year marks the eighth time we’ll take the field for the National Anthem, first pitch, and a few other pre-game shenanigans, and it all takes place on Tuesday, May 24th against the New York Mets.”A post shared by Metallica (@metallica)Special packages for the event include a ticket to the game and a limited-edition Metallica/Giants T-shirt; a portion of the proceeds from every Metallica Night Special Event ticket sold will benefit the band’s All Within My Hands foundation.In 2020, Metallica‘s All Within My Hands Foundation donated $350,000 to a series of charities providing aid and care during the coronavirus crisis.“In the wake of the spread of the coronavirus, the most vulnerable people in our communities need help now more than ever,” Metallica said in a statement at the time.

dinosaurs, has been spotted by scientists in an unexpected location.“It’s kind of hiding in plain sight in the human genome,” says Aris Katzourakis at the University of Oxford.There are two examples of the long-extinct virus hidden inside every living human.The fossil viruses are very unlike the ones that infect us with everything from Covid-19 to the common cold.Modern viruses tend to be retroviruses, which actively insert DNA copies of their RNA genes into the genomes of the cells they infect. Between 5 per cent and 10 per cent of the human genome consists “junk DNA” from retroviruses.The recently-discovered fossil viruses belong to an ancient group of DNA viruses known by scientists as Mavericks.Traces of fossil Mavericks have been identified in fish, amphibians and reptiles in the past, but the only previous known example of Maverick DNA inside mammals is in cast, and is thought to have been cross-contaminated from fish.But these very ancient viral traces have been with us all along.Stay in the loop with all the latest Daily Star news by signing up for one of our free newsletters here.In a new paper documenting the discovery, Katzourakis and his co-author Jose Gabriel Nino Barreat, write that one of the Maverick viruses was introduced into the genome of one of our distant ancestors at least 105 million years ago.“We further estimate the age of the viral ancestor around 268 [million years],” they write.“Our results provide evidence for some of the oldest viral integrations in the human genome and insights into the ancient interactions of viruses with the ancestors of modern-day mammals”.“There aren’t that many non-retroviral viruses in our genome,” Katzourakis told New Scientist.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to name a similar team to the side that thrashed LASK in March when the Austrian side visits Old Trafford on WednesdayUnited ran out 5-0 winners with five different scorers in Linz, their final competitive fixture before the enforced break from action due to the coronavirus pandemic.United returned to training last week following the conclusion of the Premier League season ahead of the new tournament format proposed by Uefa to finish the current Europa League competition.United will play their second leg against LASK at home before heading to Germany for the remainder of the tournament.Solskjaer confirmed Jesse Lingard would start the game and added he wouldn't make

straight to your inbox Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to rule out a move for a centre-back in the transfer window. United signed Harry Maguire for a world record £80million fee for a defender last year and the club captain started every Premier League game.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has offered an update on the club's pursuit of Jadon Sancho, after it was reported that they had agreed personal terms with the player.

Ryan Giggs has delivered his verdict on Manchester United targeting Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in the transfer market this summer.

straight to your inboxOle picks his three mentors Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has acknowledged that it’s far from a one-man band when it comes to trying to return the team back to the top of the Premier League. Even outside of his circle of backroom staff, the United manager has others to turn to with more experience and offering a different perspective, naming three mentors who have given him advice and support this term.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been given information on a potential transfer from a Norwegian national coach. The Red Devils manager is looking to bolster his goalscoring options this summer, with Jadon Sancho currently in his sights.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming big after getting his side back into the Premier League top four.

Chris Smalling could be handed a shock recall to the Manchester United squad amid uncertainty over whether Roma can afford to sign the defender permanently.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly asked Ed Woodward for three new signings this summer. Having secured Champions League football for next term, the Norwegian boss is keen to build on this season and challenge for the title.But Solskjaer knows he needs reinforcements to be able to do so and is hoping executive vice-chairman Woodward can deliver the goods.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sent a message to executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward over the Red Devils transfer business this summer. Solskjaer guided the Red Devils to third in the table, ending the season with a 2-0 win at Leicester thanks to second half goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard.

straight to your inboxManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told the board what he feels the club needs to do in the transfer market after qualification for next season's Champions League was confirmed.United needed to avoid defeat against Leicester on the final day of the season to return to Europe's elite club competition, a remarkable achievement given their early season form.Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard handed the Reds three points and sealed third place in the Premier League meaning Champions League football will return to Old Trafford next season.United will benefit significantly from their finishing position.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer revealed he and the Manchester United staff have taken satisfaction in some pundits' predictions about their Premier League finish. United secured a gutsy 2-0 win at Leicester to secure Champions League qualification for next season, having trailed Brendan Rodgers's side by 14 points in January.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be heard urging Bruno Fernandes to get back in position rather than remonstrate with the officials during the first-half of their crunch Premier League clash with Leicester City.United came into the game knowing that a draw would be enough to secure a spot in the Champions League next season while the Foxes need to earn all three points to avoid missing out on the top four.However, United started the game slowly, with Leicester getting the better of the opening moments and Solskjaer's frustration was clear for all to hear with no fans permitted inside the King Power Stadium.At one point, the Norwegian was heard demanding that Fernandes focus on getting back in position to help stop

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Luke Shaw will miss the club's remaining run in the Europa League through injury.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just one change from the 11 that drew with West Ham in midweek, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka returns at right back in place of Timothy Fosu-Mensah. Williams keeps his place at left-back, with Luke Shaw still ruled out with an ankle injury.

Manchester United have seen their transfer plans complicated by Paul Pogba's future at the club.Much has been made of the Frenchman in recent years and whether or not he was happy at Old Trafford.Real Madrid and Juventus have long been interested in signing the midfielder and for large swathes of time it looked a deal that was on.Pogba's form was erratic and there seemed an air of discontent for many of the matches he played in.One incident saw the World Cup winner challenged aggressively by one fan after one shoddy team performance.However, at this moment in time it appears the ex-Juve star is enjoying his time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.It has led to reports that the 27-year-old is ready to put pen to paper over a new contract.Ironically,

straight to your inboxManchester United are fighting hard to ensure they have a place in next season's Champions League knowing that the cost of missing out would be substantial.The Reds are in the ideal position going into the final round of fixtures, with just a point against Leicester City enough to deny the Foxes a top-four spot and make sure Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men return to Europe's top competition next term.United only managed to draw 1-1 with West Ham on Wednesday but the result actually lifted the club up to third in the table thanks to Chelsea's 5-3 loss at Liverpool and Leicester's 3-0 defeat at Tottenham last Sunday.Solskjaer's side are on 63 points and ahead of Chelsea only on goal difference, while Leicester are one point

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for July 24Manchester United need to avoid defeat at Leicester City to seal their return to the Champions League, and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been handed a double injury boost.Eric Bailly and Luke Shaw will both travel down to the King Power Stadium for the Premier League finale, with Solskjaer suggesting the pair could be in line to play some part in the game.Bailly left the field early during the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, having suffered a clash of heads with team-mate Harry Maguire, while Shaw hasn’t played since the draw with Southampton on 13 July due to an ankle problem.“Axel [Tuanzebe] and Phil [Jones] are out but the others I'll give enough

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could make three changes to his squad ahead of the crucial clash against Leicester.The Red Devils must avoid defeat against Brendan Rodgers’ side in order to secure Champions League football next season.United currently sit third, one point ahead of the Foxes in fifth while Chelsea sit between them. It could have been a four-point gap but Paul Pogba’s gaffe gave West Ham the penalty that secured a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.