Manchester United players visit Google Headquarters

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata and a few of his team mates took time out to visit the headquarters of online search engine, Google in San Francisco.

United are currently on a pre-season tour of the states but thought to learn more about the online company.

The Spanish midfielder shared via Instagram, "Thanks for an inspiring afternoon, @google. #dreambig"

United d will play French side Paris Saint Gernan on Saturday in another game as they prepare for the new seaons.

De Gea is United's Player of the Season

David De Gea has been named Manchester United's player of the season in an award ceremony held on Tuesday.

Source: Manutd.com (Wayne Rooney and David De Gea)

The Spanish Goalkeeper has been on top of his game for the Red devils this season and is currently in contract talks with reports linking him to Real Madrid.

"I want to say thank you to my team-mates, they have been fantastic this season and I love them. We have a great dressing room and I would like to say thank you very much," said De Gea after being presented with his award by club captain Wayne Rooney.

When asked about his favourite save of the season, the Spaniard said simply: "I think for the goalkeepers any save is important to help the team. I am very pleased [with the award] and I only want to say thank you to my team-mates."

Fellow Spaniard Juan Mata also recieved for the Goal of the Season award for his second strike in the 2-1 win over Liverpool in March.

Juan Mata in United's new kit (PHOTO)

The Matter at Old Trafford Madden Juan Mata

After a disastrous Easter meeting with Everton at the Gudison Park, Juan Mata reveals how pained he is at the loss.

The former Cheslse midfielder told the club website that the loss Madden him.

"I do know that you may win or lose, that this is sport and it's part
of the game. But I hate this feeling.

"I feel very disappointed today. This is how you feel when you
spend two weeks waiting for a game, getting ready for it, and then
things don't go the way you wanted. It happened at Goodison Park
and the truth is this is not the first time, as you know. Honestly,
everything looked good at the start and we were looking forward to
winning the game for our fans, but their first goal from the penalty
spot came as a blow. For them it had exactly the opposite effect:
Everton got more confidence, especially after scoring a second
goal, and after that moment, the script of the match went to fit
their needs."

Read full report here

Fans vote Mata as United Player of The Month (PHOTO)

Twitter/@Juanmata8

Fans of Manchester United around the world voted Spaniard Juan Mata as player of the month for February which is his full first month with the club after joing from Chelsea in January.

The player however expressed his gratitude via his twitter account(as seen below in the pic)

Although some argue that the player hasn't done much to deserve the award but

Spain vs Italy Friendly: Mata and Torres left out

Spain on Friday released a 23-man squad to face Italy in a friendly match on Wednesday as part of their preparations for the World Cup. Prominent among the unlisted players  are the duo of Juan Mata and Fernando Torres while in-form Athletico Madrid striker, Diego Costa gets another chance to be a part of the team.

Meanwhile, Coach of the La Roja, Del Bosque gave a word of hope to those uninvited, that it is only for the warm up game and nothing more.

FULL SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas [Real Madrid], Pepe Reina [Napoli], Victor Valdes [Barcelona]

Defenders: Juanfran Torres [Atletico Madrid], Javi Martinez [Bayern Munich], Sergio Ramos [Real Madrid], Jordi Alba [Barcelona], Cesar Azpilicueta [Chelsea], Raul Albiol [Napoli].

Midfielders: Xabi Alonso [Real Madrid], Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta & Cesc Fabregas [Barcelona], Koke [Atletico Madrid], Thiago Alcantara [Bayern], Jesus Navas & David Silva [Man City], Santi Cazorla [Arsenal].

Attackers: Diego Costa [Atletico], Alvaro Negredo [Man City], Pedro Rodriguez [Barca].

Opinion: Until the "Mata" is addressed

By Amos Joseph

You will agree that the romance between Chelsea FC and Manchester United over Spain international, Juan mata is one of the most trending transfer stories in this January window.

Obviously, the 25years old midfielder isn't enjoying playing time at the bridge and you would not blame him if he indeed wants to make a move at this time. Having to contend with the likes of Hazard, Oscar and most recent of them Willian who all have been impressive and firing from all cylinders. 

Mata did not hesitate on his decision to take his leave from the London club when the offer came from Manchester United despite being the club's last Most valuable Player in the last two seasons. According to reports, Jose Mourinho in an interview said "when the offer came, we asked if he wanted to go and he said, Yes".

There is a common parlance which says "no one likes to play second fiddle". It is quite agreeable because everyone wants to be the most preferred - first choice as some would put it.

Juan Mata is indeed a talent, a creative midfielder who can bring on the sparks any day anytime. This however underlines the reason why he's been sought after at the trouble city of Manchester, Old Trafford to be precise. 

Manchester United therefore desperately paid paid a record fee of £40m surpassing the Dimitar Berbatov deal worth about £30.7m in 2008. 

The arrival of the Midfielder is expected to be a major boost to the current David Moyes' United squad struggling to win games in the absence of Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie who are both sidelined due to injury. More so, Mata's arrival will help in the middle of the park and ease off the singular effort of Januzaj who has been going solo on many occasions. This could be an answer to United's woeful performance this season just as Mesut Ozil is to table toppers Arsenal.

The matter for Mata is pursuit of happiness and he seems to see the Old Trafford as the Jerusalem where he can find his peace once again. One cannot ignore the fact that the young man wants to play a major role in Spain's quest during the World Cup in Brazil in months to come and he obviously cannot do that coming from the bench for his club as he has only started a few games for chelsea this season. 

As reported in the last 48hours, Juan Mata has been allowed to undergo a medical at United and he's expected to be unveiled officially this weekend. Meanwhile he might make his debut for united when they play host toCardiff City on Tuesday in the English Premier League. 

Hopefully Mata will settle the matter at United with Mata himself settled.