Kosovo have
asked Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj to make his international debut in
a friendly against Haiti on 5 March.
Januzaj, 18, could represent Albania, Belgium, Turkey, Serbia and,
potentially in the future, England.
If Januzaj played for Kosovo, he would not jeopardise his future choices as
only competitive games prevent a player from representing another nation.
"The invitation is symbolic," the Balkan country's federation (FKK) said.
Fifa ruled last month that Kosovo, which is still not a United Nations
member, may play friendlies against other nations excluding those which emerged
from the former Yugoslavia.
However, they will not be allowed to display national symbols or play their
national anthem and the game will not count as an official international match. (BBC)
Man City better than Man Utd - Manuel Pellegrini
Manchester
City manager Manuel Pellegrini says his side have become the dominant force in
the city this season, as they prepare to take on Barcelona in the last 16 of the
Champions League.
The Chilean acknowledged Manchester United's record, but said City's results
in the present campaign meant they had overtaken their rivals.
"If we only consider this season, there is just one club in Manchester and it
is ours," he said. "But you cannot forget what United have done."
He added: "We are aiming to keep growing by winning many trophies - not just
national but international trophies."
Wayne Rooney poised to sign new Utd deal
Wayne Rooney is expected to sign a new five-and-a-half year contract with Manchester United in the next 48 to 72 hours.
Rooney's future has been up in the air ever since Chealsea attempted to
prise the 28-year-old away from Old Trafford last summer.
Rooney's current deal is due to expire at the end of next season, but Press
Association Sport understands negotiations over a new contract are at an
advanced stage.
It is understood that Rooney has almost agreed in principle to extend his
contract until the end of the 2018-19 season.
That deal could be signed as early as Wednesday or Thursday.
Rooney is understood to be extremely happy at Old Trafford despite Chelsea's
interest in him and United's current predicament.
The reigning champions look unlikely to qualify for the Champions League this
year for the first time since the 1995-96 season.
David Moyes' side currently sit 11 points adrift of the top four in seventh
position with just 12 matches remaining.
But despite the club's current form, Rooney has enjoyed working under Moyes,
with whom he used to work at Everton, and the England striker is said to be
content that better times lie ahead.
It is also understood that Rooney could replace the departing Nemanja Vidic as United skipper at the end of the current campaign.
Rooney recently spoke of his desire to break Sir Bobby Charlton's record of
249 goals for United. The England striker's current tally stands at 208.
"It is a great aim for myself to try and get Sir Bobby's record, both at club
and international level,' Rooney told BBC's Football Focus.
"It is something which I would like to do. If I can do that I would be really
proud because it has stood for a long time
."
Van Nistelrooy: Red Devils must sign Cavani or Falcao to win back the Premier League
Former Manchester united striker Ruud van Nistelrooy believes the Ligue 1 superstars are crucial if the Red Devils are to rise back to the top of the Premier League next season.
Manchester United are in a period of reflection over their stuttering season while in Dubai, and former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy says he knows just what is needed to catapult the team back up to the top next season.
The former Old Trafford hero argues that another free-scoring striker is needed as a difference maker, despite the duo of Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney.
Van Nistelrooy feels the recently linked Edinson Cavani would be just the man, as would Colombian forward Falcao.
He told Le 10 Sport: "Cavani? I think he is a very good player. In my view, he can be a good signing, but he has also recently signed for a big team. He will be expensive. But there is also Falcao, he may be an option for a pure number 9, to score goals.
"I think that Van Persie and Rooney, David Moyes needs more than just one big scorer in his team. (...) I think if you sign a good finisher, it can give you 20, 30 goals in the season and it helps to be in the top of the Premier League."
