3 hours ago ‘I love fighting for this club’: Guardiola on his drive to stay at Manchester City

Manager insists financial charges inspired him to stayHe claims most clubs want City relegated if found guiltyPep Guardiola has said he “loves” fighting Manchester City’s corner against allegations of financial breaches and his belief in the club influenced the decision to sign a new two-year contract.City’s most successful manager ended uncertainty over his future this week when extending his reign until 2027. The 53-year-old claimed the deal was agreed during a two-hour meeting with the City hierarchy, including the chief executive, Ferran Soriano, and outgoing director of football Txiki Begiristain, and he signed for two years to avoid another round of speculation over his future in 12 months’ time. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Pep Guardiola announces Rodri plan as he fumes at England over new injury problem

Rodri will parade his Ballon d'Or at the Etihad on Saturday with his manager, Pep Guardiola, discussing his recovery and how much the Premier League champions are missing their midfield linchpin

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9 hours ago David Beckham hires Champions League winner as new Inter Miami manager after sacking Phil Neville

Manchester United favourite David Beckham brings a Champions League legend and Messi's close friend to Inter Miami as the club continue to battle recent controversies

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9 hours ago Rugby fans to dig deep for Murrayfield collection in memory of tragic Siobhan

The charity collection will take place to raise money for a fund in memory of Callander's Siobhan Cattigan, who was a former Scotland international.

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11 hours ago Phil Foden: I’m forever grateful for the opportunities Pep gave me at young age

Boss Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City this week.

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15 hours ago Man City lose Premier League battle as rival clubs turn on champions in vote

Manchester City have lost their battle against the Premier League, with clubs having voted to approve the latter's changes to 'Associated Party Transactions'

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21 hours ago Sean Dyche makes worrying Everton transfer admission amid Friedkin Group takeover delay

The Friedkin Group agreed a deal to take over the Toffees in September but it has not yet been completed - and manager Sean Dyche has issued a worrying transfer update

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