Archive for the 'Manchester City' Category

February 6th, 2010

Roberto Mancini Confirms Interest In Inter Milan’s Mario Balotelli

Manchester City head coach Roberto Mancini has publicly confirmed that if Jose Mourinho made Mario Balotelli available, the Italian would jump at the opportunity to reunite with his former prodigy. (more...)
February 2nd, 2010

Benjani Mwaruwari loan from Manchester City to Sunderland Approved

The Premier League have confirmed Benjani Mwaruwari's loan move from Manchester City to Sunderland has been given the go-ahead. A deal was agreed between the two clubs on Monday afternoon and the paperwork was completed well ahead of the deadline, but technical problems with the club's network meant that email, telephone and fax systems at the training ...
February 1st, 2010

Robinho’s Loan To Santos – Pele And Helicopters

From an uninterested and making north of 160k Pound a week in Manchester to holding hands with Pele while exiting a helicopter on his presentation as a Santos player for the next 6 months, it's another day in the life of Robinho as the 26 year old looks to reignite his career ahead of the 2010 World Cup. (more...)
January 31st, 2010

Emmanuel Adebayor says ban on Togo is “outrageous”

The decision that was made by the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and was greeted with disgust by Adebayor. The Manchester City striker claimed the CAF's Cameroonian president Issa Hayatou had "completely betrayed'' the Togo squad and called for him to leave his post. "Mr Hayatou has served Africa extensively, but ...
January 29th, 2010

Manchester City set to get Parma’s McDonald Mariga?

Manchester City have made a £7million move for Parma midfielder McDonald Mariga. Roberto Mancini has moved in to head off interest from former club Inter Milan and will offer City striker Valeri Bojinov as part of the deal. Bojinov has been on loan at Parma and has proved a relative hit. City value him at around £4m and Parma are happy to ...
January 28th, 2010

Robinho Leaving Man City for Santos Loan

Robinho is headed back to his former club in Brazil, Santos, on a six month loan. It's been an interesting ride for Robinho since he left Real Madrid and went to City back in 2008. Not the smoothest of times to say the least. I'm sure he's hoping that this loan deal will help him not only regain his form, but also fight for his spot with the Brazilian ...
January 27th, 2010

Manchester United facing FA probe over crowds antics at derby

Above Manchester City's Craig Bellamy reacts after being hit with bottles thrown at him from the stands during their English League Cup second leg soccer match against Manchester United. The Manchester City forward fell to the floor after one coin struck him as he went to take a corner. The missiles were hurled towards the Welshman as United ...
January 27th, 2010

Manchester United 3 – 1 Manchester City Highlights – Carling Cup

Wayne Rooney headed Manchester United to Wembley with an injury-time winner to beat Manchester City in a pulsating 3-1 victory. more highlights of the first 3 goals after the jump... (more...)