Swansea boss Matos reveals Jurgen Klopp influence behind flying start
Swansea City manager Vitor Matos has revealed the lasting influence Jurgen Klopp had on his coaching career as the Welsh club continue to make a statement at the top of the Championship. Swansea have made a flying start to the campaign, sitting top of the table after eight games with Matos’ energetic, high-pressing approach producing […]
Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger questioned Manchester City’s £400m Etihad sponsorship deal
Arsene Wenger questioned the credibility of UEFA’s financial fair play rules after Manchester City agreed a reported £400m sponsorship deal with Etihad Airways in 2011. The former Arsenal manager raised concerns over whether sponsorship agreements could be used to circumvent financial restrictions designed to prevent clubs from gaining an unfair financial advantage. Wenger’s comments came […]
Raphinha sent back to Barcelona after Brazil injury blow
Raphinha will return to Barcelona early after suffering a thigh injury during Brazil’s 4-2 friendly victory over Australia on Tuesday. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that the Barcelona forward will miss Saturday’s meeting with India and has been released from the national team to continue his recovery in Europe. The injury is not initially […]
Roy Keane tells Manchester City players to throw medals away
Roy Keane has delivered a fierce reaction to Manchester City’s financial breaches verdict, saying he would throw his medals away if he had won them while playing for the club. The former Manchester United captain was responding to the Premier League ruling that found City guilty of breaching more than 100 financial regulations during a […]
Guardiola breaks silence after Manchester City’s financial breach verdict
Pep Guardiola has thrown his support behind Manchester City after the club were found guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial regulations. The former City manager delivered a defiant message to the club’s players, staff, ownership and supporters, insisting they would face the fallout together. Guardiola wrote on social media: “I want every single […]
Anderson handball call backed after Manchester City thriller against Sunderland
Manchester City’s dramatic 5-3 victory over Sunderland has sparked plenty of debate, but a Premier League review panel has backed the officials’ decision not to award a penalty for an alleged Elliot Anderson handball. Referee Rob Jones waved away Sunderland’s appeals during a frantic second-half moment at the City penalty area after the ball appeared […]
