Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has hit back at Roy Keane after the Manchester United icon suggested that players from the club’s golden era should discard their winners' medals. The comments follow the verdict regarding the club's breach of Premier League financial regulations during Hart’s time at the Etihad.
Could Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) saga, which has thrust spending restrictions back under the spotlight, see talk of a European Super League revived? Ex-Blues star Danny Mills has told GOAL why that concept remains flawed, with the LIV Golf experiment being used as a warning for football clubs and authorities that may be tempted to break away from the establishment.
Louis van Gaal has suggested that Manchester City’s alleged financial breaches directly led to his brutal sacking as Manchester United manager in 2016. The Dutch coach missed out on Champions League qualification to City on goal difference, sealing his Old Trafford exit despite winning the FA Cup.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is demanding an immediate reaction from his players following a bruising European night at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. The Premier League leaders must quickly dust themselves down as they prepare to welcome newly-promoted Ipswich Town to the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
Jack Grealish will become a free agent in the summer of 2027 when his contract at Manchester City expires - the one signed when moving to the Etihad Stadium for £100 million ($133m). He is currently taking in a second loan spell at Everton, with former Toffees star Pat Nevin explaining to GOAL why the emotional draw of Aston Villa may not be enough to take the England international away from Merseyside.
Ousmane Dembele was in inspired form as Paris Saint-Germain secured a statement 4-2 victory against Manchester City in the Champions League. The French international silenced his doubters on the pitch before delivering a light-hearted response to his recent critics in a surreal post-match interview.
The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase well under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
Antoine Semenyo has opened up on his personal frustration following Manchester City's Champions League defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. Despite a spirited second-half fightback led by Erling Haaland, the Premier League side were unable to overcome a disastrous start at the Etihad Stadium.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has delivered a surprising assessment of his side’s 4-2 Champions League victory over Manchester City, claiming the French giants were at risk of losing the tie. Despite holding a commanding three-goal cushion at the interval, the Spaniard was left uneasy by his team's second-half drop in intensity at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi has offered a blunt assessment of his side's performance following their dramatic 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Despite a record-breaking night for Erling Haaland, the Premier League champions were left to rue a poor start at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has remained defiant despite watching his side fall to a 4-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The Italian coach believes the gap between the two European heavyweights is narrowing after a spirited second-half performance from his players.
Paris Saint-Germain delivered a clinical masterclass in transition play to secure a 4-2 victory at the Etihad. Despite a spirited second-half fightback from Erling Haaland, Manchester City's defensive vulnerabilities in the opening 45 minutes proved insurmountable.
Manchester City suffered a disappointing 4-2 defeat at home to Paris Saint-Germain as a disastrous first-half defensive showing proved fatal. Despite a second-half resurgence led by Erling Haaland, the visitors were clinical on the break to secure all three points.
Paris Saint-Germain produced a counter-attacking masterclass to secure a 4-2 victory against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. A blistering first-half performance saw the visitors take a three-goal lead that ultimately proved insurmountable for the hosts.
Manchester City will field a full-strength side for their highly anticipated Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca has left Phil Foden on the bench despite the attacker returning from a three-match domestic suspension.
Relive the night Kevin De Bruyne confirmed his world-class status and sent Manchester City into their first ever Champions League semi-final. This tactical breakdown explores how the Belgian outshone Zlatan Ibrahimovic in a historic 2016 encounter.
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has offered a surprising public defence of Manchester City following the recent developments in their long-running legal battle with the Premier League. The Spaniard expressed his desire to see the Etihad giants escape severe punishment, citing their sporting achievements as proof of their merit.
CBS Sports presenter Kate Scott left the studio in stitches after delivering a ruthless introduction for Micah Richards during the network’s Champions League coverage. The host poked fun at the former defender’s trophy haul while referencing the ongoing financial controversy surrounding Manchester City.
Enzo Maresca has come out fighting to defend Manchester City’s exuberant post-match celebrations at Anfield, following their dominant 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday. The scenes of jubilation sparked a wave of criticism on social media, coming just days after the Citizens were hit with a guilty verdict regarding serious financial breaches.
Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why he does not want to be handed a second Premier League winners’ medal as Manchester City’s long-running Financial Fair Play (FFP) case sparks title-stripping discussion. It has been suggested, with 114 charges hanging over the club, that the Blues could see several trophy triumphs scrubbed from their roll of honour.
Erling Haaland proved he is still the king of the post-match soundbite after leading Manchester City to a dominant victory over Liverpool at Anfield. The Norwegian superstar was in a playful mood despite the significant legal cloud currently hanging over the Etihad giants following a recent guilty verdict regarding financial regulations.
Paul Pogba has jumped to the defence of under-fire Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, insisting the former midfielder needs time to rectify the club's dismal start to the campaign. The French superstar also hinted that he is keeping a close eye on Manchester City’s ongoing legal battles in hopes of being awarded retrospective Premier League medals.
Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has delivered a scathing assessment of Florian Wirtz, insisting the German international must be removed from the starting lineup immediately. The pundit's comments come in the wake of a demoralising 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield, where the Reds' expensive star failed to make any meaningful impact on the contest.
Manchester City midfielder Elliot Anderson has revealed that the intense scrutiny and recent financial guilty verdict against the club have served to strengthen the bond within the first-team squad. The summer signing believes the hostile atmosphere currently facing the Etihad giants is only providing them with more motivation to succeed.
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