Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola questioned the value of the Carabao Cup, particularly in the context of a team like his that competes in Europe. “The prize is good when youwin another one,” he said, “but you waste a lot of energy.” He added that he wasn’t complaining even though it meant City played midweek […]
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What They're Saying: Benjamin Mendy
“Too much class in one picture. All these +82 @EASPORTSFIFA players … and me.” — New French left back Benjamin Mendy, one of the stars of Manchester City’s fast start to the EPLseason. He had previously complained about his “78” rating on FIFA 18 following his breakout season at Monaco that earned him a $70 […]
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Emails pull back curtain on options of NYCFC's owners
The release of #Otaibaleaks — the hacked emails belonging to Yousef Al Otaiba, the United Arab Emirates‘ U.S. ambassador — offered insights into what was the thinking of the now ownersof New York City FC as they debated their final decision about joining MLS. Ferran Soriano and David Villa. MCFC/CFG/UAE/AD. The key to understanding their […]
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Report: Palmer-Brown headed to Manchester City
Erik Palmer-Brown, who captained the USA at the 2017 Under-20 World Cup, should join Manchester City when his contract at Sporting KC expires at the end of the year, sources out of England told Metro.
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Euro leagues ponder impact of EPL decision on shortened transfer window
Fifteen months after Britons voted to leave the European Union, the Continent’s top soccer leagues are mulling the effects of an English vote in a matter of international commerce. At issue is an earlier shutting of transfer windows, as was approved by the 20 Premier League clubs in a vote conducted Thursday. Needing a two-thirds […]
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What They're Saying: Pep Guardiola
“I cannot assure even the best players like Sergio [Aguero] they are going to play all the games.” — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on 17-year-old JadonSancho with whom he had a handshake agreement but who changed his mind and signed for Borussia Dortmund when Guardiola could not guarantee the academy player of regular playing […]
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Is Messi next to leave Barcelona?
Paris St. Germain paid 222 million euros ($261 million) to sign Neymar from Barcelona. Could Lionel Messi be next to leave Barca? His release clause of 277 million euros ($327 million) isn’t sohigh that a club like Manchester City couldn’t pay up to sign the Argentine. Pep Guardiola, the City manager, admitted it was possible: […]
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Wilshere sent off for fighting in Arsenal U-23 game
Jack Wilshere, fit again after fracturing his leg last season while on loan to Bournemouth, was red carded for his part in a brawl while playing for Arsenal in a U-23 match against ManchesterCity. Wilshere responded to City midfielder Matthew Smith‘s hard tackle by grabbing him around the neck and pushing him to the ground. […]
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Crowd Count: ICC match shatters LA Coliseum record
The International Champions Cup match between Real Madrid and Manchester City drew 93,098 fans at the LA Coliseum, setting a record for the largest soccer crowd in the stadium’s long history. The top five soccer crowds on U.S. soil so far this year are all ICC matches. Top 10 U.S. soccer crowds (2017):ATT. MATCH, VENUE […]
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Crowd Count: Top 10 U.S. soccer crowds (2017)
The International Champions Cup, the summer exhibition circuit, continues to draw big crowds. The top three soccer crowds on U.S. soil so far this year are all ICC matches. The top crowd of 82,104 for Barcelona-Juventus onSaturday set a soccer record for MetLife Stadium, home of the NFL Giants and Jets. The biggest surprise: the […]