Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic sustained an ankle injury on a rain sodden pitch in Hong Kong as City lifted the Asia Trophy after beating Sunderland 1-0. Heavy rain for several days had already made the Hong Kong Stadium surface heavy, prompting criticism from beaten finalists Sunderland’s boss Paolo Di Canio who bemoaned the “killer […]
Fabregas ‘not for sale at any price’
Manchester United were rebuffed again in their bid to sign Barcelona playmaker Cesc Fabregas when Barca Vice President Josep Maria Bartomeu stated that the Spanish international and former Arsenal captain was ‘not for sale at any price’. Bartomeu said: “United’s interest for Cesc Fabregas is obvious, he’s a great player but it does not bother […]
City launch new away kit in Hong Kong
Manchester City Football Club kicked-off their week-long tour of Hong Kong in style by revealing the new 2013/14 away kit. The new kit was revealed to eager fans by James Milner and Matija Nastasic at the Nike store in the heart of Hong Kong. The first-ever Nike away shirt celebrates City’s long history by […]
City score with EA SPORTS
Manchester City Football Club is delighted to announce it has renewed its award-winning partnership with global video games company, Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: EA) reaffirming EA SPORTS™ as the Club’s official gaming partner. The alliance has been a big hit with fans over the last two years and has witnessed a number of innovative collaborations […]
Second Fabregas bid rebuffed
Manchester United have had an improved second bid for Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregas reportedly turned down by the Catalan club. The second bid, believed to be worth £30m plus addons, was firmly rejected by the managerless Spanish champions whose boss Tito Vilanova stepped down after just one season in charge to battle throat cancer. “Fabregas is […]