Russell Slade enjoyed a dream debut as Cardiff manager as his side ended Nottingham Forest's unbeaten record in the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-1 win at Cardiff City Stadium. The former Leyton Orient manager has had to wait a long time to lead his new side, due to legal wranglings and the international break, but it proved to be worth it. Federico Macheda's first league goal in Cardiff colou...Full Story »

Cardiff City have announced the signing of Manchester United flop Federico Macheda on a three-year deal. The 22-year-old striker is set to join the Bluebirds, who finished bottom of the Premier League this season, when his contract at Old Trafford expires this summer. Macheda said on the club's official website: "It's a massive opportunity for me and it is with thanks to [manager] Ole Gunnar...Full Story »

Sensational start: Federico Macheda started brightly at Man Utd, but then faded into obscurity Nobody could have predicted exactly how Federico Macheda's career would have evolved from that glorious beginning at Manchester United. April 5, 2009. Manchester United have lost two successive matches and the leadership of the Premier League to Liverpool. They trail Aston Villa 2-1 at Old Trafford,...Full Story »

The 22-year-old Italian striker joins the South Yorkshire side after scoring five goals in 36 appearances for the Red Devils since joining from Serie A side Lazio as a 16-year-old Manchester United striker Federico Macheda has joined Championship side Doncaster Rovers on an initial one-month loan deal. Macheda has made 36 appearance for the United first team, scoring five goals since joining...Full Story »

Doncaster are keen to take Federico Macheda on loan from Manchester United. The 21-year-old has attracted interest from Italy and Spain and is set to leave United at the end of his contract next year. On the move: Manchester United's Federico Macheda could move to Doncaster on loan Macheda spent the latter half of last season on loan at Stuttgart, making 18 appearances without hitting the net...Full Story »

The young Italian striker's representative says that his client is "liked by a lot of clubs" and will leave on loan with the option to buy as his contract expires in June 2014 Stuttgart are in "advanced talks" to sign Manchester United striker Federico Macheda, according to the player's agent. Serie A and La Liga sides are also said to be interested in the Italian, whose contract expries in ...Full Story »

Manchester United striker Federico Macheda has admitted that if he wants to have a future at the club he will have to be patient and bide his time for a chance. Sir Alex Ferguson's side currently sits at the top of the Premier League table with 55 points from 22 games so far this season, seven ahead of local rivals and reigning champions Manchester City. The arrival of Robin van Persie from Ars...Full Story »

Manchester United striker Federico Macheda is poised to leave the club in January in search of first-team opportunities, his agent has revealed. The 21-year-old enjoyed a bright start to his career at Old Trafford - coming off the bench to grab vital goals against Aston Villa and Sunderland, but has failed to establish himself since then. With Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie, Javier Hernandez a...Full Story »

FEDERICO MACHEDA is set to quit Manchester United. The striker, 21, last played for the club on Boxing Day last year. And his agent Giovanni Bia said: “He wants to play and if he cannot do so by January then we’ll try to find an alternative solution.”Full Story »

Federico Macheda has become the highest profile player to be censured under the FA's new campaign to stamp out homophobic behaviour in football. The Manchester United striker, on loan at QPR, was fined £15,000 for a comment he posted on Twitter. The 20-year-old Italian asked for a personal hearing to defend his actions but admitted the offence. Fine: On-loan QPR striker has been hit w...Full Story »