Fernandinho scored his first goal for Brazil as they routed South Africa 5-0 in Johannesburg. The Manchester City midfielder’s late powerful strike made it 4-0 before Neymar completed his hat trick in injury time after collecting a knock back by former City striker Jo who was on as a substitute. Chelsea play-maker Oscar had earlier […]
Nemanja Vidic signs pre-contract with Inter Milan
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will play for Inter Milan next season. The United skipper recently announced his decision to quit Old Trafford and leave England in search of a fresh challenge and today Italian giants Inter Milan confirmed that they had secured the signature of the 33-year old Serbian defender. Inter president Erick Thohir […]
Manchester City overcome stutter to win Capital One Cup
MAN CITY 3, SUNDERLAND 1 Manchester City completed the first leg of a potential domestic treble as they lifted the Capital One Cup. It was far from a straightforward victory, however, as they struggled to overcome spirited Sunderland at Wembley. It took a magical one minute 45 second spell, in which Yaya Toure and Samir […]
Manuel Pellegrini handed two match touchline ban by UEFA for Barcelona referee comments
Manuel Pellegrini has been handed a two match ban by UEFA for remarks Manchester City’s 2-0 defeat to Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium earlier this month. In an uncharacteristic outburst, Pellegrini claimed that match referee Jonas Eriksson was not “impartial” to both sides. The Chilean will now be banned from the touchline for City’s return leg […]
Barry and Johnson miss out on England call
Gareth Barry’s hopes of going to the World Cup Rio have taken a blow after he and former Manchester City winger Adam Johnson were not named in Roy Hodgson’s England 30-man squad for the game against Denmark at Wembley next Wednesday. Barry, 33, is on loan at Everton from City, has had an outstanding season […]