Soccerblog 18 November @ 09:49 AM EST
Naguib Sawiris feels that the match should be postponed
Want an Orascom cell phone?
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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(video gol highlights di Manchester City-Burnley)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gunners Today 11 September @ 06:09 AM EST
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.
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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.
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Want a free ticket to the world's biggest sporting event, the 2010 World Cup?
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?
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MLS Rumors 24 August @ 02:15 AM EST
The Whitecaps may need to abandon their dream of a retractable roof.
Received by anonymous email.
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, [.
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Off the Post 13 August @ 04:17 AM EST
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 [.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Soccer Pie 27 July @ 07:10 AM EST
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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Soccer Pie 27 July @ 04:42 AM EST
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.
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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 [.
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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.
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goalpost.tv 22 July @ 07:46 AM EST
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' [..
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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 [.
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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.
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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.
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Soccer Pie 14 July @ 07:07 AM EST
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 [.
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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 [.
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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 [.
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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 [.
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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.
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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.
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Soccer Pie 01 July @ 09:00 AM EST
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.
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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 [.
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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, [.
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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 [.
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