a écrit le 7 août 2003 à 9h27 UNITED SPORTING BRUISES
Manchester United's successful pre-season came grinding to a halt as they fell wearily to a 3-1 friendly defeat at Sporting Lisbon.
After four successive victories in America, this was a bridge too far for Sir Alex Ferguson's men, who made little impression on Portuguese opponents celebrating the opening of their new Alvalade Stadium.
However, Eric Djemba-Djemba made a promising debut following his summer move from Nantes.
The Cameroon international linked up in midfield with Nicky Butt, who captained the side in this friendly.
With Juan Sebastian Veron confirmed as a Chelsea player, Djemba-Djemba could find himself thrust into the spotlight when the season opens for real.
Manchester United's successful pre-season came grinding to a halt as they fell wearily to a 3-1 friendly defeat at Sporting Lisbon.
After four successive victories in America, this was a bridge too far for Sir Alex Ferguson's men, who made little impression on Portuguese opponents celebrating the opening of their new Alvalade Stadium.
However, Eric Djemba-Djemba made a promising debut following his summer move from Nantes.
The Cameroon international linked up in midfield with Nicky Butt, who captained the side in this friendly.
With Juan Sebastian Veron confirmed as a Chelsea player, Djemba-Djemba could find himself thrust into the spotlight when the season opens for real.
