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Manchester City — Premier League club that signed midfielder Elliot Anderson for £116 million and defender Abdukodir Khusanov, with manager Enzo Maresca succeeding Pep Guardiola in July 2026.
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… The Manchester City striker turned in from close range to give Norway the lead on 29 minutes in Boston, but Aymen Hussein's header brought Iraq level. …
Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over IraqThe Standard
… Haaland has just finished as the Premier League's top scorer for the third time in four seasons at Manchester City and boasts a remarkable record of 55 goals in 50 caps for his country. …
France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World CupThe Standard
… The Manchester City forward gave Norway the lead in their first appearance at a major tournament in 26 years and put them ahead again late in the first half after Iraq had equalised in Boston. …
Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup doubleThe Standard
… On a magical night at Kansas City's 69,045-capacity Arrowhead Stadium, Messi delivered an electrifying individual display to join Miroslav Klose at the top of the World Cup scorers charts with 16 goals. …
Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina winThe Standard
… ough one, especially against one of Africa's top teams," Garcia said."We managed to equalize thanks to a player who came off the bench, which shows just how important the whole squad is." With all eyes in the Pacific Northwest on Salah and De Bruyne, it was the ex-Manchester City …
Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group gameCitizen Digital
… on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Real Madrid President Florentino Perez (R) shakes hands with Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick at the end of the Spanish Super Cup final football match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the King Abdullah Sport City …
Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho returnThe Standard
… d to achieve the 16th European Cup." In a brief video shared on the official Instagram account of Perez's campaign last week, the Portuguese coach had appeared wearing a Real Madrid shirt and saying: "Yes."Beaten candidate Riquelme for his part had pledged to sign Manchester City …
Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho returnCitizen Digital
… We are trying to give everything we can".Abdelmaguid believes the squad has the quality to compete, with players like Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, Liverpool's departing Mohamed Salah and promising 18-year-old Al Ahly striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who is on loan at Barcelon …
Egypt defender Abdelmaguid to fulfil "childhood dream" at World CupCitizen Digital
Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairman By AFP June 05, 2026 08:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola looks up into the stands as he ta …
Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairmanCitizen Digital
… Similarly, Kenyans who don’t like Arsenal, love other clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and few other English teams below that. …
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Cheer Arsenal, remember Shabana!Roberto Mancini has been named head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri after missing out on the last three World Cups. FIGC president Giovanni Malago announced the appointment, also revealing that technical director Roberto Maldini has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.
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Roberto Mancini has been named head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri after missing out on the last three World Cups. FIGC president Giovanni Malago announced the appointment, also revealing that technical director Roberto Maldini has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.
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New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso called Morgan Rogers, signed from Aston Villa for £117 million, "a great signing" expected to make the club more competitive and link well with Cole Palmer.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday. The 22-year-old centre-back, who joined City from French side Lens in January 2025, helped City win the FA Cup and League Cup last season and has been capped 30 times for Uzbekistan.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Italian Football Federation has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, according to Italian daily La Repubblica. The 47-year-old, currently in charge of Dubai United, is replacing Pep Guardiola, who rejected the approach.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to succeed Pep Guardiola and expects midfielder Rodri, despite requiring back surgery, to be available for his first season in charge.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's technical director Paolo Maldini said on Thursday that the Italian Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti about the national team coaching job before discussing the role with Pep Guardiola. Italy has been searching for a new coach since Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in April after the team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England midfielder Elliot Anderson signed a five-year contract with Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for a reported £116 million, declaring City the "kings of Manchester" after the deal was finalised following his return from the World Cup.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland were named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team after standout performances during their teams' unexpected runs. Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% despite Spain's Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City forward Phil Foden signed a four-year contract extension on Wednesday under new boss Enzo Maresca. The 26-year-old England international had been out of contract at the end of the coming season; his new deal includes an option for a further one-year extension.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's football federation head Giovanni Malago confirmed he has held talks with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola about the vacancy at the Italian national side, though he said he was "not sure that this will come about." Malago said the federation would increase the coach's salary budget in Guardiola's case and described opening dialogue as "the right thing to do."
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anthony Taylor, a 47-year-old Premier League and World Cup referee, announced his retirement on Tuesday, citing intense pressure and scrutiny on officials. He officiated 831 games across his 20-year career, including 432 Premier League matches and games at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a fee British media valued at $157 million and reported as a British transfer record, surpassing Manchester City's earlier signing of Elliot Anderson for £116 million. The 23-year-old signed a contract until 2033.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's World Cup champions paraded through Madrid on an open-top bus before an estimated two million people, with players and coach Luis de la Fuente celebrating at Cibeles square after the team beat Argentina 1-0.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's World Cup-winning squad paraded through Madrid on an open-top bus in front of an estimated two million people, then gathered at Cibeles square where coach Luis de la Fuente and players celebrated on stage. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's World Cup-winning squad held an open-top bus parade through Madrid on Monday before an estimated two million people, with players celebrating at Cibeles square after their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kevin Keegan, a former Liverpool and England star regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and a double Ballon d'Or winner, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was a celebrated player and manager, including a period reviving Newcastle.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kevin Keegan, a legendary striker for Liverpool and England, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was diagnosed and underwent treatment in January.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball for best player at the 2026 World Cup after leading Spain to a 1-0 victory against Argentina. The 30-year-old Manchester City player, who won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, made his competitive return in May 2024 after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament in September 2024.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday that his players carry the "scars" of their painful World Cup exit, acknowledging there is still a gap to close to the top nations. After a 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, England will face France in the third-place play-off on Saturday.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nottingham Forest's new manager Oliver Glasner believes the foundations are in place for a strong Premier League season, but says there is "no button to press" guaranteeing success. Glasner arrived at Forest after winning the FA Cup and European Conference League with Crystal Palace.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erling Haaland scored seven goals across four matches for Norway in the World Cup before England defeated the team 2–1 in the quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals. Haaland said the World Cup experience has changed him and grown his profile.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Erling Haaland said Norway's World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time. Haaland scored seven times in four games at the tournament, including two goals to eliminate Brazil in the last 16, before failing to score for the first time in 15 competitive games in the quarter-final loss.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including in extra-time, to help England overcome Norway 2-1 in their first World Cup quarter-final and reach the semi-finals. England will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday for a chance to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Football Kenya Federation organized a three-day CAF D Refresher Coaching Course in Nairobi, with 25 coaches completing the program designed to prepare them for the next stage, the CAF C license, following curriculum changes. The FKF is urging Kenyan footballers to earn coaching qualifications while still playing to ease their transition into coaching and strengthen football development.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway coach Stale Solbakken says the matchup between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will be decisive in Norway's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday. Haaland has scored seven goals in four appearances at the tournament, while Kane has 14 World Cup goals and is one behind the Manchester City striker for tournament scoring.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England's Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway. James, who missed the previous three games with a hamstring injury, is set to return to the starting line-up on Saturday after Jarell Quansah was suspended.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England will play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday, with the winner to face either reigning champions Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals. Harry Kane has scored six goals to lead England to the quarter-finals, while Erling Haaland has scored seven goals to carry Norway further than ever before, including an elimination of Brazil.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarter-final on Friday to set up a semi-final against France. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute after a goalkeeping error from Belgium's Senne Lammens.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly said keeping Erling Haaland quiet would be "huge" ahead of England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday in Miami. Haaland has scored seven goals at the tournament to lead his team into the quarter-finals for the first time.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England advance to the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami against Norway, led by scoring machine Erling Haaland, who has seven goals in four World Cup appearances. England, featuring Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, are favoured to reach the semi-finals despite defensive vulnerabilities.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →