Kompany, who has penned a new five-year deal at Eastlands, is promoting the changing methods English clubs are adopting to deal with the paucity of world class talent as they seek to develop youngsters for the international stage.

Manchester City and Arsenal fans will come together as one at this weekend’s Community Shield match, as they remember former player and manager Joe Mercer.

Manchester’s Soccer ProFormance Academy is on the lookout for the next Class of ‘92 as they hold free trials for promising young footballers at their Whitefield centre in Bury this August.

After just 16 appearances for City following his 20xx move from Everton, where he played 85 games as a teenager, Rodwell’s career appeared to be heading the wrong way.

New boss Louis van Gaal is just what Manchester United need to give them an extra push, says Gerard Pique – who found out first-hand what it was life was like working under the fiery Dutchman.

Women’s football is making progress in the city – but more needs to be done to prolong girls’ interest in the sport, says FC United of Manchester Women’s manager Lee Sutton.

A proud Manchester father has swapped delivering parcels for lofty heights in a bid to raise money for Cancer Research in honour of his late son.

Lancashire wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has been called up to the England squad to replace the injured Matt Prior for the third Test against India.

Germany won the World Cup without any players from Greater Manchester clubs – but how did the Mancunians who were at the tournament shape up?

Caballero, 32, has joined City from Malaga on a three-year deal, following the signings of Fernando and Bacary Sagna.

What is the USA national team doing right and what can jaded European teams like our very own sorry England learn from them?