Tag: Man City
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Carabao Cup: Sterling double helps City to quarter-finals
Raheem Sterling’s first two Manchester City goals of the season – and Ferran Torres’ first for the club – ensured the holders reached the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup at Burnley’s expense. City dominated the game and Burnley keeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell had to twice smartly deny Sterling before the England forward got the breakthrough after…
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City boss Guardiola insists no Messi regrets
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists there’s no regrets missing out on Barcelona star Leo Messi. City were favourites to land the Argentine before he withdrew his transfer request. “It’s a joy to work with these players and this club,” the manager said. “We have good expectations to do good football and get the results…
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Messi’s father denies Man City talks
Jorge Messi – father and agent of Lionel Messi – has said it will be difficult for his son to stay at Barcelona. But Messi Snr denied he has held conversations with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola about a potential move to the Etihad. The 62-year-old agent told El Chiringuito: “A future at Barcelona? It…
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Barca planning Messi compromise with Premier League side
Barcelona believe Lionel Messi will sign for Manchester City and they are hoping to agree a £250 million (€280m/$333m) deal for the Argentine, claims the Mirror. The revised transfer fee comes as City and Messi continue to investigate the chances of him leaving Camp Nou for free. Barca are willing to accept players as part…
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My son wants City move, Messi Snr tells PSG
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi wants to join Manchester City this summer. That’s according to L’Equipe, which are reporting Messi’s father has informed Paris Saint-Germain of his son’s desire to move to Manchester City. PSG’s sporting director Leonardo reportedly contacted Jorge Messi to express the club’s interest in the Barcelona star. The French champions and Champions…
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Lionel Messi’s father in England ahead of City move
The father of Lionel Messi is in England today for talks with Manchester City. Barcelona captain Messi, 33, is set to quit his childhood club after nearly 20 years following a major fall out with the hierarchy. TyC Sports says Jorge Messi has landed in England to discuss terms over a sensational Etihad switch. The…
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Messi contacts Guardiola over Man City move
Wantaway Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is in talks with Pep Guardiola about a move to Manchester City. It was revealed on Tuesday that Barca legend Messi, who has spent his entire career at the Nou Camp, has told the club he wants to move on. Radio Cataluyna reports Messi has already contacted former boss Guardiola…
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Man City preparing bank-busting move for Messi
Manchester City are crunching the numbers ahead of a possible move for Lionel Messi. The Argentine is reportedly disgruntled at Barcelona after the club went a season without a trophy for first time since 2007/08. ESPN says City understand a deal for Messi would be complicated but want to organise their finances should an opportunity…
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Arsenal beat Man City 2-0, zoom to FA Cup final
Arteta left his role as assistant at City last December to take charge at Emirates Stadium, and while it has been far from straightforward for the Spaniard since, he could be on course to finish a topsy-turvy campaign with silverware. Aubameyang was the hero as he struck twice at an eerily empty Wembley, sending his…
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Transfer: Guardiola responds to City-Messi links
Pep Guardiola has reiterated his desire to see Lionel Messi remain at Barcelona, with the Manchester City boss refusing to be drawn on speculation suggesting that he could be reunited with the Argentine in England. Speculation regarding a move away from Camp Nou for a six-time Ballon d’Or winner has surfaced again over recent weeks.…