Tag: Man City
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Chelsea V Man City, By Sonnie Ekwowusi
By Sonnie Ekwowusi The die is cast. The biggest show-piece of European football on display. Chelsea locking horns with country home team and Pep Guardiola’s newly-crowned English Premiership King Manchester City at Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal on Saturday in what promises to be a gritting duel or All-English el clasico UEFA Champions…
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Mendy, Kante return to Chelsea squad ahead of Man City clash
Edouard Mendy and N’Golo Kante returned to Chelsea training ahead of Champions League final against Manchester City. Mendy was replaced at half-time of the loss to Aston Villa last weekend after he injured his ribs. Kante missed the clash altogether with a hamstring problem. But in a boost to Thomas Tuchel’s side, both players will…
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My big Man City regret – Dani Alves
Daniel Alves admits he regrets turning down Manchester City in 2017. The former Barcelona, Juventus and PSG defender had the chance to join City before they went for Kyle Walker. Now seeing out his career at Sao Paulo, Alves has revealed he regrets not making the move to Manchester to reunite with his old boss.…
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Guardiola warns Chelsea ahead of Champions League final
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola won’t be underestimating Champions League final opponents Chelsea this Saturday. City go into the clash in Porto as Premier League champions, while Chelsea were beaten at Aston Villa on Sunday. But Guardiola says, “Chelsea pose problems for all teams. It’s hard to stop them for the quality they have and…
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Pep Guardiola reveals Serie A ambitions
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has announced he plans to work in Italy. Guardiola says he has ambitions to coach in Serie A, having played in Italy with Brescia. He told Bobo TV: “In the beginning I had a hard time in Manchester City and Bayern Munich. “In Barcelona we did not struggle, but in…
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I spoke to Guardiola before joining Man Utd – Maguire
Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire has lifted the lid on choosing the Red Devils over city rival Manchester City in 2019. Maguire left Leicester for a huge £80million fee in 2019, with both Manchester clubs desperate to secure his signature, but in the end the centre back opted for the red half of the city.…
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Guardiola confirms Aguero close to joining La Liga club
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits striker Sergio Aguero is close to signing for Barcelona. The Argentine is out of contract in the summer, and had already announced his departure from City at the end of this season. The 32-year-old scored a total of 260 goals in 389 games for the club over the past…
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Aguero accepts 60%-plus pay-cut to join Barca
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is accepting a hefty pay-cut to move to Barcelona this summer. Aguero will leave City when his contract expires at the end of next month. Beteve says Aguero has agreed to join the La Liga giants on a two-year deal that could see him link up with his international team-mate…
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I want to end my career at Man City – Mahrez
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez wants to finish his career at the club. The Algerian took some time to find his feet at the club after joining from Leicester City, but is now an integral part of Pep Guardiola’s attack. Mahrez and City were recently crowned Premier League champions, and are preparing for the Champions…
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FIFA approve Man City defender commitment to Spain
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has had his switch in nationality from France to Spain approved by Fifa. The 26-year-old was granted Spanish citizenship earlier in the week and can now play for the country at Euro 2020 this summer. Laporte has played for France’s youth teams but has not made an appearance for the…