Talk:Juan Mata

Vandalism
Article has been vandalised, needs to be reverted to the following: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Juan_Mata&diff=490832620&oldid=490827576 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dylan1312 (talk • contribs) 23:22, 7 May 2012 (UTC)

Edit: I realised just now that it's been reported that Mata is set to join Galatasaray. However, no official announcement has been made as of late, hence please do not edit for now. Thewanbasan (talk) 11:31, 8 September 2022 (UTC)

Edit: I realised just now that it's been reported that Mata is set to join Galatasaray. However, no official announcement has been made as of late,hence,please do not edit for now. Thewanbasan (talk) 11:31, 8 September 2022 (UTC)

Stats are LEAGUE ONLY!!!!!!!!!
Fellow users,

I don't know if the several infobox edits in this footballer are being made out of ignorance (given that some people that are anonymous are editing for the first time) or just plain vandalism and provocation but, i will only say:

INFOBOX reads VERY CLEARLY: Stats are only those of DOMESTIC LEAGUE!!!!!! That's it, nothing else!!!! Whenever i will see it otherwise, i will revert it, even if i have to do so 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 times!!!

Thank you very much for listening,

VASCO AMARAL - --217.129.67.28 (talk) 18:28, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

Why? Surely this should show the stats for all matches played for the club? Odd thing to have as orthodox. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theconorra (talk • contribs) 16:59, 18 March 2013 (UTC)

Barcelona's left wing problem
Y'what? Can I remove this rubbish? 92.234.8.160 (talk) 15:34, 12 August 2009 (UTC)Josh

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Not sure why the page states Mata is a Liverpool FC player when he hasn't signed for them? — Preceding unsigned comment added by90.197.18.249 (talk) 16:11, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

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He should be a Liverpool player. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.180.230.210 (talk) 22:17, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

Redirect to Juan Mata
There are far more media references to the player as "Juan Mata" than "Juan Manuel Mata" — the title of the article should reflect that. Thoughts?AlasdairShaw (talk) 23:26, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from 109.79.178.222, 20 August 2011
On 20th August 2011 Chelsea reportedly made a £27 million bid for Mata.

109.79.178.222 (talk) 18:12, 20 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Topher385 (talk) 19:05, 20 August 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from newbie,21 August 2011
Valencia have agreed in principle a fee(reported to be around 30m euros/26.2m pounds)for the sale of juan mata with Chelsea. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 182.64.17.129 (talk) 19:59, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: He is not officially a Chelsea player. Mr tim111 (talk) 22:37, 21 August 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Ashvox, 24 August 2011
please change: Juan Manuel Mata García (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxwan manˈwel ˈmata]; born 28 April 1988) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Valencia. He is mainly as a left winger, but can also play as an attacking midfielder. Since successfully graduating from Real Madrid's youth academy, he has spent the majority of his senior career with Valencia. to: Juan Manuel Mata García (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxwan manˈwel ˈmata]; born 28 April 1988) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Chelsea F.C. He is mainly as a left winger, but can also play as an attacking midfielder. Since successfully graduating from Real Madrid's youth academy, he has spent the majority of his senior career with Valencia, but signed for Chelsea FC in the summer of 2011.

(Source: Chelseafc.com )

Ashvox (talk) 16:12, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done by User:Mythical Curse. — Bility (talk) 19:34, 24 August 2011 (UTC)

File:Matachelsea.jpg Nominated for speedy Deletion
saed hassan waa ciyaryahan somaliyeed oo ku dhashay somali kuna soo barbaaray somaliya hada waxu ku nolyaha swedan — Preceding unsigned comment added by Saedbiibaaye (talk • contribs) 21:40, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

Style of Play
Someone needs to clean up the "style of play" section - bad grammar, overuse of words like "excellent," and "known for." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 146.115.137.78 (talk) 00:50, 7 March 2013 (UTC)

Assist Stats
Assist stats seem to be in a constant state of flux. Can we please use transfermarkt for this, as their league stats are in line with the OFFICIAL Premier League stats. ESPN Soccernet have different figures to the OFFICIAL Premier League stats, can we not use them please as they clearly use different criteria to the Premier League criteria. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theconorra (talk • contribs) 17:04, 18 March 2013 (UTC)


 * Transfermarkt statistics and Premier League statistics do have differences. Can't we just use the premier league website and refer to their assist stats? Samitshah1 (talk) 05:16, 20 May 2013 (UTC)


 * Who is the idiot that thought it best to remove the assists statistics? For a midfield player, this is one of the most important stats yet its not present. Why!? 24.51.201.113 (talk) 18:33, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 15 June 2013
IPA: not [xuam'mata], but [xuan 'mata]

79.159.250.184 (talk) 07:11, 15 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Thank you. Begoon &thinsp; talk  13:35, 17 June 2013 (UTC)

"Journalism degree" in Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
I have searched for the Spanish Wikipedia and there is no indication of Mata's 'Journalism' degree in Universidad Politécnica de Madrid at all. There is only one "deportista de honor" by Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. There is also no indication that he is also reading some economics degree. Also, googling reveals that such a claim can only be seen on English websites. Not a single Spanish-langauge website contains the same claim. Therefore it is presumably a myth. Don't know where the origin is though. I suggest remove the corresponding description. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Anon J (talk • contribs) 02:05, 27 August 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 27 August 2013
No association with Technical University of Madrid

I have searched for the Spanish Wikipedia and there is no indication of Mata's 'Journalism' degree in Universidad Politécnica de Madrid at all. There is only one "deportista de honor" by Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. There is also no indication that he is also reading some economics degree. Also, googling reveals that such a claim can only be seen on English websites. Not a single Spanish-langauge website contains the same claim. Therefore it is presumably a myth. In fact a full-time footballer like Mata who is not based in Madrid(he played in Valencia) will probably have no time in doing any degree. Don't know where the origin is though. I suggest remove the corresponding description. Namely, "He attended Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, where he read journalism. He is also currently pursuing a degree in Business and Advertising."

Anon J (talk) 02:18, 27 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Jackmcbarn (talk) 22:48, 27 August 2013 (UTC)

edit re: provisional fee
I'm having trouble understanding why my edit regarding the provisional fee that's been agreed and reported by a WP:RS has been reverted without much explanation by  and. also left a message on my talk page accusing me of not providing a source. Can you explain the resistance here? Mosmof (talk) 21:22, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
 * The issue is that there is no official announcement. The referenced article says "Negotiations ... are at an advanced stage, with the transfer said to be 'almost complete' by sources close to the discussion."  This constitutes a rumor.  And Wikipedia does not use speculation about future sports deals per WP:NOTCRYSTAL.  Hope that helps. —     Bill W.     (Talk)  (Contrib)  — 21:33, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Fair enough, since it cites an anonymous source, but I'd argue that the provisional fee is *not* speculation. It's something that's happened ahead of a transfer that may or may not happen. Mosmof (talk) 21:43, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
 * And it looks like it won't matter since all three parties appear to have agreed to a transfer. Mosmof (talk) 21:49, 22 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 January 2014
I am very knowledgeable in the subject of soccer (or football) and I know a lot about Juan Mata because he is one of my favorite players in the Barclay's Premier League.

Thank you, David Saakov

75.107.184.77 (talk) 22:46, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please be more specific about what needs to be changed.  Little Mountain  5  00:07, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 January 2014

 * years3        = 2011–2014     | clubs3 = Chelsea                     | caps3 = 82  | goals3 = 18
 * years4        = 2014-         | clubs4 = Manchester United | caps4 = 0   | goals4 = 0

Conradpinto03 (talk) 23:36, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
 * When he joins Manchester United, possibly this weekend. Mosmof (talk) 01:41, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 January 2014
RajithRNair (talk) 10:16, 23 January 2014 (UTC)
 * X mark.svg N Not done Please specify what changes you'd like to see. 68.34.87.142 (talk) 12:37, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 January 2014
COuld somebody update his club on the page from Chelsea to United for his transfer?

(if cite doesn't work: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10590820/Juan-Matas-37million-transfer-to-Manchester-United-accepted-by-Chelsea.html)

Hines Be (talk) 13:01, 23 January 2014 (UTC)
 * if and when the transfer happens, and the clubs confirm it as complete. Accepting a bid isn't the same as completing a transfer. cheers, Struway2 (talk) 13:57, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 January 2014
he is now a manchester united player and not chelsea.

194.106.220.86 (talk) 13:25, 23 January 2014 (UTC)
 * See above. Accepting a bid isn't the same as completing a transfer. cheers, Struway2 (talk) 13:57, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 January 2014

 * years3        = 2011–2014     | clubs3 = Chelsea               | caps3 = 82  | goals3 = 18
 * years4        = 2014–         | clubs4 = Manchester United               | caps3 = 0  | goals3 = 0

Wright26-05 (talk) 14:15, 23 January 2014 (UTC)
 * [[Image:Pictogram voting wait.svg|18px|link=|alt=]] Later Juan Mata is not a Manchester United player until he joins Manchester United. Mosmof (talk) 14:19, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 January 2014
Please can the club which Juan Mata is listed as playing for be updated to Manchester United FC as it has been widely announced that he has signed for the club today

Mattscotter9 (talk) 15:28, 23 January 2014 (UTC)
 * X mark.svg N Not done This is incorrect. It has not been widely announced that he has signed for the club today. It has been widely reported that the two clubs have reached an agreement and the player has agreed in principle, but he will not play for Manchester United until he goes to Manchester, passes his physical and puts pen to paper and then there are smiling rich guys standing in front of the camera holding a Nike shirt with Mata's name on it. Mosmof (talk) 16:48, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 January 2014
He is going to play for Manchester United and not more for Chelsea

Ikzoekeenleven (talk) 20:01, 23 January 2014 (UTC)
 * [[Image:Pictogram voting wait.svg|18px|link=|alt=]] Later The operative phrase here is "He is "going to" - it'll be changed when he signs on the dotted line and Manchester United puts out a press release. 199.244.214.104 (talk) 20:29, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 January 2014
Juan mata now plays for Manchester United Jackrudd123 (talk) 23:33, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

juan mata plays for Manchester united now — Preceding unsigned comment added by Inny16 (talk • contribs) 00:08, 24 January 2014 (UTC)


 * ❌ No he does not. Do you have any source saying it is official? QED 237   (talk)  00:47, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 January 2014
Because of Juan Mata recent transfer, his team should be changed from "Chelsea F.C." to "Manchester United."

Source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25849959

Source from the actual Manchester United Website:http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Transfer-Speculation/2014/Jan/Transfer-Talk-20-january-to-26-january.aspx

Theinsanebosnian (talk) 03:40, 24 January 2014 (UTC)
 * X mark.svg N Not done It looks like you are misreading the sources you're citing. The first link tells us that the two clubs have agreed to a fee, not that a transfer has happened. The second one is simply a section of manutd.com that reprints whatever media outlets report with little regard for veracity. This should not be confused with an official club announcement. Mosmof (talk) 05:15, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 January 2014
Please Change "...who plays for Premier League club Chelsea F.C." to "who plays for Premier League club Manchester United F.C" because Juan Mata was transferred to Manchester United on January 23, 2014.

Sources - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2544494/EXCLUSIVE-Juan-Mata-takes-helicopter-Manchester-United-Chelsea-star-closes-37m-switch.html, http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/276431.html.

96.48.144.204 (talk) 05:28, 24 January 2014 (UTC)
 * X mark.svg N Not done You'll notice that both those articles say that the transfer will happen, which means that the transfer hasn't happened yet. Mosmof (talk) 05:45, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 January 2014
89.185.195.218 (talk) 08:43, 24 January 2014 (UTC) Mata play for Manchester United


 * ❌ No he does not, it is not official yet. Or do you have any source? QED 237   (talk)  12:51, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 January 2014
This player has been transferred to Man United with increased wages. Source:Sky sports

117.208.37.226 (talk) 15:47, 24 January 2014 (UTC)
 * X mark.svg N Not done Do you see the word "almost" in the title? Mosmof (talk) 15:51, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 January 2014
Current Club [Manchester United]

14.192.215.40 (talk) 16:12, 24 January 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ Please read all other requests. IT IS NOT OFFICIAL. He has not agreed on personal contract. QED 237   (talk)  16:22, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

Manchester United
STOP WITH REQUEST. HE HAS NOT SIGNED PERSONAL CONTRACT AND PASSED MEDICAL.

When everything is completed and official and we have sources for it it will be changes. Wikipedia is not based on rumours. QED 237  (talk)  16:27, 24 January 2014 (UTC)


 * And to make it clearer, the ONLY reliable source for Mr Mata signing for MUFC is Manchester United FC. Not "Sky Sports understands", not the BBC, not Chelsea, not the tabloids. Until MUFC confirm it, it hasn't happened.  cheers, Struway2 (talk) 16:52, 24 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Also, the deal won't be complete until Mohamed Salah completes his transfer, and that appears to have hit a temporary snag. So yeah, don't expect the transfer to complete today. Mosmof (talk) 16:59, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

Actually, what Struway2 says is incorrect. As soon as either Chelsea or Man Utd have confirmed the deal on their official pages, it can be added to Wikipedia. In addition to this, Mourinho's confirmation of the deal being agreed verifies the sources claiming a deal had been agreed a few days ago. As such, this information should be added to the page. Regards, Mythical Curse (talk) 17:58, 24 January 2014 (UTC).
 * And I'm updated the information based on Mourinho's press conference. Mosmof (talk) 18:14, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

It's all been confirmed by Mourinho and Man United's twitter pages. Juan Mata ia a Manchester United player. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.107.161.127 (talk) 00:25, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Not yet. The deal is subject to a medical and the agreement of personal terms. JMHamo (talk) 00:27, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 January 2014
Add Manchester United as the current club the player plays for.

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/manchester-united-agree-deal-to-sign-juan-mata.aspx Drexar123 (talk) 23:14, 24 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Not yet. The deal is subject to a medical and the agreement of personal terms. JMHamo (talk) 23:18, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

Playing Style
Is this section really necessary? Should either be expanded on or removed until it is expanded on, can't it be added to part of the other sections? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.7.113.203 (talk) 00:47, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 January 2014
mata now plays for manchester united

Aashish Balani (talk) 02:10, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Not yet he doesn't. – PeeJay 02:22, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Mata is now officially a Man United player. Sort it out!

130.43.158.128 (talk) 02:23, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * You are clearly incapable of any form of rudimentary linguistic comprehension. Sort it out! – PeeJay 02:26, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Juan Mata is a current Manchester united player.

124.125.24.49 (talk) 02:50, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

He hasn't signed a contract or had a medical until Later on today. As it stands at 3:19am GMT he is still a Chelsea Player. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.225.220.13 (talk) 03:20, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * X mark.svg N Not done Because Wikipedia is not a crystal ball. Mosmof (talk) 05:46, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Please change the club Juan Mata plays for, from Chelsea F.C to Manchester United F.C because he is a Manchester United player and the deal is done and dusted. If his club remains as Chelsea F.C, it will cause mass confusion to the public. Source: www.dailymail.com http://www.firstpost.com/sports/man-united-agree-deal-to-sign-chelsea-playmaker-mata-1358803.html And many more including Man United's twitter handle. Thank you.

203.192.249.248 (talk) 08:33, 25 January 2014 (UTC)


 * ❌ He has medical to pass and personal contract to agree on first. QED 237   (talk)  12:48, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 January 2014
In the right hand column his present club reads Manchester City - this is incorrect - it is Manchester United F.C.

213.107.114.129 (talk) 11:11, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ He has medical to pass and personal contract to agree on first. QED 237   (talk)  12:49, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Gennedymclaren (talk) 11:29, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ He has medical to pass and personal contract to agree on first. QED 237   (talk)  12:47, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Talk page protection
I'm considering getting this talk page protected until the transfer saga resolves itself. The people posting are obviously incapable of reading the posts above them. – PeeJay 12:48, 25 January 2014 (UTC)


 * That sounds great! QED 237   (talk)  12:50, 25 January 2014 (UTC)


 * I have fully protected the article page - but feel that the talk page should remain open for discussion. GiantSnowman 14:43, 25 January 2014 (UTC)


 * Okay great thanks. Is it okay to clear up the talkpage and remove nonsense request (I dont want to remove other peoples talk-comment but this page needs cleanup). QED 237   (talk)  15:00, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Probably better to collapse them, rather than remove them. GiantSnowman 15:05, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Okay I see. How do I collapse them? And should they still be there even if they have no text at all? QED 237   (talk)  15:37, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Use Collapse. GiantSnowman 15:42, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Juan MATA transfer agreed to man united: http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3636933 (officially) please

Ahmadre147 (talk) 15:16, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

❌ - a transfer being agreed, and a transfer being completed, are two different things. GiantSnowman 15:18, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
He now plays for Manchester United(with photographic evidence, as well as statements from verified accounts, so I would like to add that to his page

Th7blaze (talk) 16:03, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ Were are the sources? IS it a hundred percent done? Has he passed medical? Has he signed the personal contract? QED 237   (talk)  16:10, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

#MUFCMATA
https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1601115_714481551908766_1021395461_n.jpg They only have to agree personal terms, so surely that's enough, it's not like he's gonna go, oh no wait, changed my mind.Medical and transfer agreement have been completed, so may as well. EDIT:https://twitter.com/ManUtd and https://twitter.com/TransferSources TransferSources get trusted sources, but on the one where they said the medical has been completed, they were watching the offical mufc livestream, which(although I have not heard it with my own ears/seen it with my own eyes) is apparently, approaching the person contract stage,I think maybe just to shut every one up, because it's only a signature away, to do it for them ? You won't get any sources from Chelsea, as it's all at Carrington(AON Training Complex, also where signings are done)

Th7blaze (talk) 16:23, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * If you admit that the transfer has not yet been completed - "They only have to agree personal terms" - then I don't understand why you are making these kind of requests? The article will not be updated until the transfer has been officially completed and announced. GiantSnowman 16:25, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Juan Mata has signed for Manchester United on January 25th, 2014. He is no longer a Chelsea F.C player

190.80.85.15 (talk) 17:09, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ Read everything above. He has not signed personal contract and so on.. QED 237   (talk)  17:17, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Adamoscar (talk) 17:37, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * What did you want? And a tip, read all other requests above first. QED 237   (talk)  17:40, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Juan Mata has signed for Manchester United. Need to edit it.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10596940/Juan-Mata-is-greeted-by-Manchester-United-manager-David-Moyes-as-he-arrives-by-helicopter-for-medical.html

Jishnujagajeeve (talk) 19:28, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. It says "subject to the completion of a medical examination and agreement over personal terms." Until the ink's on the contract, he hasn't signed. -- Red rose64 (talk) 19:42, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

The contract is signed, everything is confirmed; Please do edit. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.108.171.143 (talk) 21:36, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

It's official, Mata is a Red Devil.
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/Juan-Mata-completes-club-record-transfer-to-Manchester-United-from-Chelsea.aspx MAINEiac4434 (talk) 21:35, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Juan Mata has completed his medical and is officially a Man Utd player.

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/Juan-Mata-completes-club-record-transfer-to-Manchester-United-from-Chelsea.aspx

https://twitter.com/juanmata10

rlagu 21:40, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting keep.svg Unprotected Technical 13 (talk) 22:47, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Juan Mata has now officially joined Manchester United from Chelsea for a fee of £37.1 Million (reported). His squad number is currently unknown.

HydroHeat (talk) 21:53, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. -- Red rose64 (talk) 22:11, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
He is United player now. Change or let me change his career info.

90.191.200.170 (talk) 21:53, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. -- Red rose64 (talk) 22:10, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
signed for manchester united confirmed by the offical website

5.71.85.99 (talk) 21:58, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. -- Red rose64 (talk) 22:10, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Eurosport confirm transfer


It's official — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mrmariokartguy (talk • contribs) 22:00, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
He's officially a Man United Player

86.3.75.134 (talk) 22:01, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. -- Red rose64 (talk) 22:09, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
mATA IS OFFICIALL A UNITED PLAYER AS HE SIGNED A NEW CONTRACT ABOUT HALF AN HOUR AGO CONFIRMED BY mANCHESTER uNITED'S fACEBOOK PAGE

190.80.85.15 (talk) 22:05, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. -- Red rose64 (talk) 22:08, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Current Club to be changed from Chelsea to Manchester United.

Arjunramesh1992 (talk) 22:23, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting keep.svg Unprotected Technical 13 (talk) 22:49, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
I want to change Juan Mata from a Chelsea F.C. player to a player playing for Manchester United F.C.

Mata completed his transfer from Chelsea to ManU according to various news sources such as AP, Sky Sports, BBC, Reuters etc.

Tunkio (talk) 22:23, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting keep.svg Unprotected Technical 13 (talk) 22:49, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Mata is officially United's player. He posted a tweet in twitter, how about that, mr. I know everything?

90.191.200.170 (talk) 22:27, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting keep.svg Unprotected Technical 13 (talk) 22:49, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
Please change "Plays for Chelsea F.C" to "Plays for Manchester United F.C" because the transfer has become official. These are source from the Manchester United Website. -

http://www.manutd.com/en/NewSignings2013/NewSignings2013News/2014/Jan/Juan-Mata-arrives-at-manchester-united-for-medical-mutv-exclusive-video.aspx

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/Juan-Mata-completes-club-record-transfer-to-Manchester-United-from-Chelsea.aspx

96.48.144.204 (talk) 22:28, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting keep.svg Unprotected Technical 13 (talk) 22:49, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 25 January 2014
add Manchester United as current club playing for. Transfer completed, dated: 25/1/2014. According to Manchester United, http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/Juan-Mata-completes-club-record-transfer-to-Manchester-United-from-Chelsea.aspx ...according to Chelsea FC, http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3638303/title/mata-moves-to-manchester-united ..I hope that's enough evidence as for now.

117.254.130.90 (talk) 22:31, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting keep.svg Unprotected Technical 13 (talk) 22:49, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

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Can't be bothered logging in. The third paragraph of the lede says 'On 15 May 2013, Mata won the UEFA Europa League, joining teammate Fernando Torres to become the first players to have held all four of the Champions League, Europa League, World Cup, and the European Championships simultaneously.'. Can you amend this to read 'On 15 May 2013, Chelsea won the UEFA Europa League; Mata joined teammate Fernando Torres as being the first two players to have held all four of the Champions League, Europa League, World Cup, and the European Championships simultaneously.'

Also the lede should mention somewhere (probably at the end of the 3rd paragraph) that 'On 25 January 2014, Mata joined Manchester United FC for a fee of bla bla bla). Thanks 194.176.105.135 (talk) 08:45, 28 January 2014 (UTC)
 * I may come across as an arse for saying this, but I really don't see why people should do the work for you just because you "can't be bothered logging in". If anything, it probably took you more work to write this message than to make the edit yourself. Lazy bugger. – PeeJay 02:02, 30 January 2014 (UTC)

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Wrong stats
He has played his 100th game at this time of writing, i dont feel i can add 7 as i dont think there all in the premier league — Preceding unsigned comment added by GanjaCaliphate (talk • contribs) 01:15, 3 May 2016 (UTC)

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Please fix it!!!
Please fix Mata's information misspelling from asscoation to association. Thanks
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