Get ready for Messi again… Man City draw Barcelona in Champions League
In a repeat of last season’s draw, Manuel Pellegrini’s men will welcome the Catalan club to The Etihad in February before travelling to the Nou Camp in March.
Wayne Rooney lacks the work ethic to be world class, claims Dietmar Hamann
Rooney, who has just been appointed Manchester United’s new captain, is the club’s third all-time leading goal scorers after his acrobatic effort against Swansea City on Saturday took his tally to 217 in all competitions.
Operation Stop Messi: Louis van Gaal plots Argentina downfall to put Netherlands in World Cup final
The fast-footed forward, 27, has won the world player of the year four times though he has never persistently sparkled for Argentina.
Tuesday Team Talk: While the World Cup continues to sparkle, Premier League stars appear burned out
The World Cup in Brazil has been one of the greatest in living memory but strangely absent from the limelight have been a vast array of under performing Premier League stars.
Argy bargy! Manchester City trio elbow their way into Argentina World Cup squad selfie
Manchester City’s Argentinian trio Martin Demichelis, Pablo Zabaleta and Sergio Aguero have are flying high ahead of the World Cup in nearby Brazil.
If at first you don’t succeed… Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero prepared to meet mean defences at World Cup
Aguero and Lionel Messi will likely pair up in Brazil as Argentina pursue a first world title since their second triumph at the 19xx edition.
Simply the Best: Former players and friends remember Manchester United ‘genius’ George
Close friends and contemporaries of George Best have been remembering the Manchester United legend ahead of what would have been his 68th Birthday this month.
Leo no-go: Messi signs new Barcelona deal to end Manchester City rumours
Manchester City fans’ dreams of seeing Lionel Messi at the Etihad stadium next season have been dashed after the Barcelona striker penned a new deal today.
‘Stronger next year’: Vincent Kompany defiant after Manchester City’s Champions League exit to Barca
City beaten 2-1 in Barcelona to crash out 4-1 on aggregate against Lionel Messi and co
Barcelona are ‘only human’: Manchester City should not fear Nou Camp battle, claims Samir Nasri
Samir Nasri insists Manchester City can hurt Barcelona in tomorrow’s Champions League crunch clash.
‘Absolute nonsense’: FIFA chief slams Pellegrini after Manchester City boss’ criticism of Barca clash ref
City manager criticised Jonas Eriksson’s performance and may face a UEFA charge upon the governing body’s receipt of the referee’s match report