Source: Daily_Mail
What the back pages of the papers say - Sunday, April 12
MAIL ON SUNDAY: Teenage sensation Federico Macheda rescued ManchesterUnited's Premier League title challenge for the second time in a weekyesterday - anddiverted attention from a crisis confrontation between Old Trafford boss SirAlex Ferguson and moody superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. [LNB]Axed Ronaldo faces missing Champions League clash as Sir Alex finally loses patience with his posturing superstarAlso: David Beckham's desire to prolong his England career was cast into fresh doubt last night when he was apparently frozen out of AC Milan's Serie A victory over Chievo.[LNB]Beckham's England future in doubt after Milan give him the cold shoulderShunned: Beckham[LNB]NEWS OF THE WORLD: Manchester United have to pay back a staggering £1.1billion of debt in the next nine years. Also: Andres Iniesta is the latest superstar name to appear on Manchester City's wanted list... George Gillett is to make a last-ditch attempt to oust co-owner Tom Hicks from Liverpool.[LNB]DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Alan Shearer earned his first point as Newcastle boss - thanks to Gateshead-born Andy Carroll's late headed goal at Stoke. Also:Federico Macheda is doing his best to clinch the title for Man United - but hewon't get a medal... Man City have made Stephen Ireland an 'untouchable' to stopinterest from neighbours United.[LNB]SUNDAY MIRROR: Sir Alex Ferguson has hauled in Cristiano Ronaldo to warn thestar he has become the Incredible Sulk. Also: Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United can create football history by becoming the first English club to win at Porto... Guus Hiddink has lined up key Dutch recruits for Chelsea's back-room staff.[LNB]THE PEOPLE: Gianfranco Zola has signed a new four-year deal as West Ham manager. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Cristiano Ronaldo that he is letting himself down when he moans about refereeing decisions not going his way... Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will give Guus Hiddink as much time as he wants to decide on becoming the permanent boss.[LNB]SUNDAY EXPRESS: Liverpool and Manchester City are ready to make £20million bidsfor Portsmouth duo Glen Johnson and Peter Crouch. Also: Sir Alex Fergusonsaluted his 'special' substitute after Federico Macheda scored a second winnerin a week to take Manchester United top of the Premier League... Carlos Tevez isbeing touted around Europe's top clubs with a £30million price tag on his head.[LNB] SUNDAY TIMES: Despite speculation that AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti willbecome Chelsea's next manager and reports that the players want Jose Mourinhoback, John Terry is urging Roman Abramovich to consider the obvious option.Also: Daniel Agger has hinted he is unable to sign a new deal with Liverpoolbecause of a problem with his manager, Rafael Benitez.[LNB]SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Rory McIlroy responded with impressive maturity yesterday tothe first major controversy of his fledgling career. Also: Manchester United sustained the status quo at the top of the Premier League yesterday after Italian teenager Federico Macheda came off the bench to secure the champions a 2-1 win at Sunderland.[LNB]THE OBSERVER: For his next trick, Manchester United's new 17-year-old gamebreaker came on and scored the winning goal with a single touch. Also:Chelsea's title challenge flashed before their eyes in the closing stages.[LNB]INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: Manchester United are hardly strangers to teenage sensations, but even by the high standards of the past, Federico Macheda is making a name for himself.[LNB]
