Naguib Sawiris feels that the match should be postponed

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Egypt's giant telecom company, Orascom had its Algiers compund burned and ransacked by thousands of Algerian fans. Property worth $5m was either destroyed or stolen according to Orascom's CEO Naguib Sawiris.

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Quinto pari consecutivo per il Manchester City. E' Kevin McDonald l'autore del definitivo 3 a 3 che regala un buon punto al Burnley e gela i Citizens, ormai praticamente con la vittoria in tasca. Con questo ennesimo pareggio, l'undici di Hughes, rinforzata in estate da una campagna acquisti stratosferica (circa 100 milioni di sterline), ed elementi di sicuro valore (citiamo Tevez ed Adebayor tra i tanti) si ritrova solamente quinto in graduatoria. Click to continue reading...

A lacklustre display by the Citizens see them draw their fourth successive EPL Game. However they still managed to climb above Tottenham into the 4th spot because of a superior goal difference. Click to continue reading...

Mark Hughes' Manchester City was unable to break down a well organised Wigan side.The Citizens fell behind to French midfielder Charles N'Zogbia's goal at the DW Stadium. Martin Petrov netted an equaliser to salvage a draw for Manchester City. Click to continue reading...

It should have been a completely glorious day for Manu Adebayor. In Saturday's 4-2 win over Arsenal that kept Man City perfect through four, the livewire strike danced on the ball, cleared his line and buried a header to make it four straight games from go with a goal for the Citizens.Oh yeah, and he ummm. Click to continue reading...

I don't have anything against City fans. These guys have suffered a lot over the last two decades. Newcastle fans may lay a claim to have suffered more but atleast they didn't have a city rival winning Premier league after league besides seeing their own club struggle to compete at the highest level themselves. Click to continue reading...

English Premier League billionaire club Manchester City has launched their 09/10 third kit on their website via expert modeling from Brazilian star Robinho. It's the same third kit seem in June's City strip sneak peak. According to Manchester City's website, the kit is inspired by the Citizens' of the 1970s. Click to continue reading...

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FIFA has launched a fund to give away 120,000 free tickets to poor South Africans for the 2010 World Cup.
MY POV: Now why didn't I move to South Africa and become a citizen when I had the chance? Click to continue reading...

The Whitecaps may need to abandon their dream of a retractable roof.
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I have a close contact in the construction business that is involved in bidding for the Retractable Roof work for BC Place for the Whitecaps entry in 2011, and I have been told funding for the Retractable Roof for BC Place is right now on very shaky ground due to the worsening economy in this part of Canada.

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Martin Petrov's goal gave Manchester City a victory in the Gamper Cup yesterday against a young FC Barcelona side. The goal came from Citizens' sole shot on target for the match. Barcelona dominated much of the match but were unable to find an equalizer in from of a home crowd of over 94,000. FC Barcelona: Pinto; Montoya (Alves, [. Click to continue reading...

Because £18 million is reasonable for someone with a long-term injury problem, but £22 million... Manchester City are effectively offering Everton £4 million for a glimpse at Joleon Lescott's medical records. The Citizens have offered £18 million for the defender but will not improve their bid without checking they are not paying for a new physio [. Click to continue reading...

We're not sure if they're interested in showing off their 2009/10 Umbro away kit or their new signings Roque Santa Cruz, Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure. Nevertheless, English Premier League billionaire club Manchester City has launched a preview of their 09/10 away kit on their website via a picture featuring these new Citizens. Click to continue reading...

The last of Arsenal's legendary 'Invincibles' has left the Gunners. Goal.com's Owen Watson profiles Kolo Touré as he joins the Citizens of Manchester... Click to continue reading...

Dopo due anni di assenza, il bulgaro Valeri Bojinov torna in Italia e si ripresenta, con rinnovato entusiasmo, nella Serie A di Calcio. La sua nuova vita italiana riparte da Parma e dai ducali, appena promossi nel calcio che conta, dopo una grandissima cavalcata nella Serie cadetta. Ecco le prime parole di un soddisfatto Bojinov: "Ringrazio il City e Hughes per come mi ha dimostrato stima fino all'ultimo. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea captain John Terry was seriously considering a switch to Manchester City after he was offered £200,000 a week. Citizens were reportedly ready to offer even more money to lure the great defender to Eastlands, but Terry seems to have made up his mind after having conversation with Roman Abramovich and he looks set to stay at Stamford Bridge, whereas his loyalty is likely to be rewarded with a new contract.

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Kolo Toure looks set to become second Arsenal player to join the City revolution after Emmanuel Adebayor. Citizens are reportedly close to completing £15 million deal for the Ivorian defender, whereas Arsene Wenger wants to use this money to buy Mirko Vucinic from Roma, as the Montenegrin striker is seen as the perfect replacement for Adebayor.

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With all the big money being spent by The Citizens and R.Madrid, I thought it would be interesting to write from the view of a poor but talented South American footballer. Many have gone through this, including some of the greatest players thats ever graced the world stage, such as Ronaldo, Batistuta, Alfredo Di Stefano. Click to continue reading...

Gareth Barry and co enjoy a sing-song for an esteemed audience Apologies for the atrocious quality of this video, but it is worth posting regardless. Manchester City took time out from their pre-season tour to South Africa to pay a visit to a national legend. The Citizens popped round to see Nelson Mandela and wish him [. Click to continue reading...

While the football world is expecting Xabi Alonso to move to Real Madrid, Manchester City are plotting an audacious bid of their own for the Liverpool star.
The Alonso saga has dragged on all summer, with the player appearing keen to move to the Bernabeu.
However, as that deal continues to linger in limbo, Man City are preparing a bid. Click to continue reading...

A couple of weeks ago, all the pundits claimed that the proposed move of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid was almost a done deal, as the midfielder was said to have requested a move to the Bernabeu. However, a lot has gone on since then, and the Spanish giants are reportedly unwilling to meet the Reds' [.. Click to continue reading...

A good season at Dutch side FC Twente might bring Ransford Osei a transfer to Manchester City, next year. According to several media sources from Ghana, City has the first option on the 18-year old attacker. Twente already announced on wednesday that Osei would come on loan from Maccabi Haifa. Even though Dutch magazine Voetbal International has [. Click to continue reading...

Argentine International Carlos Tevez has completed his move to Manchester City and has been officially presented to the press. The 25-year old former Manchester United and West Ham striker has signed a five-year-deal with the Citizens. Tevez is shown below with manager Mark Hughes and the 2009/10 Umbro Manchester City home kit. Click to continue reading...

Manchester City has changed its interest to sign a top striker in FC Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o to Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor. Good informed source, BBC Sport, has confirmed ongoing negotiations between Manchester City and Arsenal on a possible transfer. Adebayor has been linked to several clubs before, but nothing ever was concrete. Click to continue reading...

After bringing Barry, Santa Cruz and Tevez, Arab owners want to continue their spending spree. Next up are Adebayor and Terry, who will cost around £150 million, including their wage bills, but Sheikh Al Mansour is looking to spend another £150 million during this transfer window.

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With a deal for Carlos Tevez imminent, the Citizens are eager to offload a number of their strikers, and Blackburn are reported to be interested in the Zimbabwean Benjani. It is no secret that Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is looking for another striker after the departures of Roque Santa Cruz and Matt Derbyshire, and the [. Click to continue reading...

With a deal for Carlos Tevez imminent, the Citizens are eager to offload a number of their strikers, and Blackburn are reported to be interested in the Zimbabwean Benjani. It is no secret that Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is looking for another striker after the departures of Roque Santa Cruz and Matt Derbyshire, and the [. Click to continue reading...

The Giallorossi are considering selling the hitman Mirko Vucinic, and there are plenty of takers. Roma are looking to cash-in on Mirko Vucinic, and his future could be with one of the Premier League's big boys, according to Il Corriere Dello Sport. Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are all said to have made enquiries regarding the [. Click to continue reading...

The Giallorossi are considering selling the hitman Mirko Vucinic, and there are plenty of takers. Roma are looking to cash-in on Mirko Vucinic, and his future could be with one of the Premier League's big boys, according to Il Corriere Dello Sport. Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are all said to have made enquiries regarding the [. Click to continue reading...

Martin O'Neill is set to launch a raid for reinforcement in West Yorkshire, targetting Leeds United player Fabian Delph. Aston Villa are ready to tempt Leeds United with a £6 million offer for young starlet Fabian Delph. Delph has won praise for his performances as Leeds attempted to win promotion from League One last season. Click to continue reading...

Martin O'Neill is set to launch a raid for reinforcement in West Yorkshire, targetting Leeds United player Fabian Delph. Aston Villa are ready to tempt Leeds United with a £6 million offer for young starlet Fabian Delph. Delph has won praise for his performances as Leeds attempted to win promotion from League One last season. Click to continue reading...

The transfer saga involving Carlos Tevez is set to end on Monday, when the Argentine forward will be officially unveiled at Manchester City. A source close to Tevez revealed that the played had wanted to join Chelsea but his family and agents made him stay in Manchester.

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If Santa Cruz, Eto'o, and Tevez weren't enough, rumors are now circulating in the blue side of Manchester that The Citizens will continue filling out their 1-1-8 formation by acquiring viral video superstar Mauro Boselli.
If you haven't heard of Boselli, that's OK - he's not an Argentina international nor does he play in Europe. Click to continue reading...

The Villans are hoping to land the Spain international striker Luis Garcia with a bid of €5.9 million. Premier League outfit Aston Villa have set their sights on Espanyol's Luis Garcia, according to a report in the British tabloid The Sun. Apparently, the Villans are hoping to land the 28-year-old 5ft 11in forward, who can play on [. Click to continue reading...

The Portuguese international Miguel Veloso seems certain to be playing in England next season. Miguel Veloso could be in line to swap his Portuguese club Sporting for Aston Villa, according to a report today on Sky Sports News. The defensive midfielder, who can also operate as a centre-back, had been reportedly piquing the interest of several clubs, [. Click to continue reading...

The Spain Under-21 international defender Sergio Sanchez may be available to purchase for €4.1 million this summer. According to a report in the British tabloid The Daily Mail, Manchester City could complete the signing of Espanyol's Sergio Sanchez as early as this week. The 23-year-old had been linked with a move to fellow Primera Division outfit Sevilla [. Click to continue reading...