Today is a sad day for me – David Silva waves goodbye to football
Former Manchester City playmaker David Silva has said his goodbyes to football as the World Cup winner and four-time Premier League champion announced his retirement.
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Man City forge unusual success with crypto despite lasting questions
Manchester City's chairman issued an apology to their fans for the European Super League fiasco in 2021 but he would not apologise for the continued ambition to take the club forward.
Major Premier League rule change could threaten Man City's academy dominance next season
The Premier League trophy has worn the sky blue and white ribbons for the last three years, and so too have the two other Premier League trophies on offer at academy level.
Barcelona confirm Gundogan signing from Man City
Ilkay Gundogan has signed for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his Manchester City contract, the Catalan club said Monday.
Mourinho given four-match ban for insulting referee
LAUSANNE: Jose Mourinho has been suspended for four European matches for insulting referee Anthony Taylor after Roma’s Europa League final defeat by Sevilla, UEFA announced on Wednesday. The Portuguese confronted Taylor in a car park following Roma’s penalty shoot-out loss after a 1-1 draw in Budapest.
Man City agree deal to sign Chelsea’s Kovacic: reports
LONDON: Manchester City have agreed a £30 million ($38 million) deal with Chelsea to sign midfielder Mateo Kovacic, according to reports on Wednesday. The treble winners are set to pay an initial £25 million for the 29-year-old Croatia international, with a further £5 million to follow in potential add-ons.
Thompson and Rapinoe selected for the US Women’s World Cup roster
NEW YORK: Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson was selected Wednesday alongside veteran Megan Rapinoe and 21 others for the US roster that will vie next month to do what no country has done before — raise a third straight trophy at the Women’s World Cup.
IOC warns Afghanistan about Paris Olympics status over denying sports to women and girls
GENEVA: The Afghanistan team’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics was put in question Wednesday by the IOC over growing frustration with the Taliban blocking access to sport for women and girls. The International Olympic Committee said it “continues to be extremely concerned” about the sports situation in Afghanistan despite its repeated calls for action.