Man City already have three potential Ilkay Gundogan replacements if they fail to land Declan Rice
It's always sad when a legend waves goodbye but it's a heartache Manchester City have calloused themselves against in recent years.
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Italy Icon Andrea Pirlo Takes Charge At Relegated Sampdoria
Andrea Pirlo was appointed the new manager of Sampdoria on Tuesday as the former Italian champions try to bounce back into Serie A at the first attempt. In a statement Samp said that they had entrusted Italy icon Pirlo with "the role of coach in charge of the first team until June 30, 2025". Last month Pirlo, 44, left Fatih Karagumruk with three games left in the Turkish season and the club in mid-table. Pirlo won two Champions Leagues and six Serie A titles as a player with AC Milan and Juventus, and was a world champion with Italy in 2006.
Manchester City Announce Signing Of Croatia Midfielder Mateo Kovacic
Manchester City on Tuesday announced they had completed the signing of Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea following the loss of captain Ilkay Gundogan. The treble winners said the 29-year-old had signed a four-year contract after the clubs reportedly agreed an initial fee of 25 million pounds ($32 million), with a potential 5 million pounds in add-ons. Kovacic joins Pep Guardiola's side after five years at Chelsea, where he won the Champions League and Europa League and made 221 appearances.
Pep Guardiola's transfer market struggles could see Man City abandon width for good next season
It's safe to say Pep Guardiola has done little wrong at Manchester City since arriving in 2016.
World Cup chance to 'blow lid off' business of women's sports: Rapinoe
LOS ANGELES: US veteran Megan Rapinoe said the upcoming Women's World Cup feels like a "paradigm shift" in the global business of women's sports even as inequities persist.
Lehmann most influential women's player on Instagram ahead of World Cup
MANCHESTER, England : Switzerland's Alisha Lehmann, arguably as well known for her social media presence as her prowess on the pitch, is the top Instagram influencer heading to the Women's World Cup, according to Nielsen Sports, amassing 13.5 million followers to pass American Alex Morgan in the last year.
Watch: Kuwait Players Celebrate Equaliser In Front Of Indian Bench, Make Gestures
India and Kuwait drew 1-1 in the final Group A clash of the SAFF Championship 2023 on Tuesday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. In what was a high-tempo and high-tempered contest from start to finish, Sunil Chhetri's 92nd international goal, a clinical volley put India ahead at the stroke of half-time. However, an unfortunate own goal from Anwar Ali in the second-half injury time put a heartbreaking and unfortunate end to India's hopes of topping the group.
Margate manager Reece Prestedge on giving Academy player Rory Sutcliffe first-team chances and defender Lewis Knight’s decision to move on
Reece Prestedge admits he has taken a leaf out of Margate player-assistant manager Ben Greenhalgh’s book in giving youth an opportunity.