Manchester CIty have issued a formal written complaint to UEFA regarding events during last night’s match against CSKA Moscow at the Khimki Arena during which Yaya Toure claimed that he was racially abused by a section of the home crowd. The Ivorian midfielder was furious after being singled out for abuse during the game and complained […]
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Racist abuse mars City’s Moscow victory
Manchester City captain Yaya Toure was “furious” and had to be calmed down by officials during their Champions League 2-1 win away at CSKA Moscow after home fans targetted the Ivory Coast player with racial abuse in the form of chanting. City will make an Official complaint after Toure, standing in as captain in place […]
Giggs takes Champions League appearance record
Ryan Giggs reached a Champions League landmark when he came on as a substitute for Marouane Fellaini in Manchester United’s away tie against Shaktar Donetsk at the Donbass Arena tonight. The Welsh winger recorded his 145th appearance, beating Spanish striker Raul’s record in all Champions League games including qualifiers. Giggs was proud of his achievement […]
Individual errors cost City as Bayern cruise to victory
Joe Hart will be under intense scrutiny again after his latest high profile howler allowed Bayern Munich to open the scoring early on in their Champions League game as Manchester City went on to lose 3-1 at home to the Champions League holders.
Rooney joins 200 club
MAN UNITED 4, BAYER LEVERKUSEN 2 David Moyes first venture into the Champions League ended in victory as Manchester United defeated Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen at Old Trafford. United’s new manager witnessed a measured performance from his side which displayed the efficiency for which the Germans are renowned on a momentous night for Wayne Rooney […]