40 h. ago Ilkay Gundogan makes FA Cup vow after admission over Man City's trying season

Manchester City are set to face Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals of the FA Cup on Sunday and veteran midfielder Ilkay Gundogan believes the club's season is now back on track

Events

56 h. ago Football news: Arsenal transfer edges closer as Kevin De Bruyne makes contract decision

Arsenal are set for another lavish summer as they target Martin Zubimendi while Manchester City will wave goodbye to Kevin De Bruyne, who's made a decision on his Club World Cup predicament

Sport

69 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne set to snub Manchester City farewell after calling out club chiefs

Manchester City find themselves in a tricky situation when it comes to Kevin De Bruyne, who is set to see his contract expire midway through this summer's Club World Cup

Politics

69 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne to snub Club World Cup as angry Man City star wants early exit

EXCLUSIVE Kevin De Bruyne is set to hold talks with Manchester City regarding his participation in the Club World Cup this summer after it was announced he will leave the Etihad at the end of the season

Politics

4 d. ago Major Man City Club World Cup decision confirmed after $1bn deal

Latest Manchester City news ahead of this summer's inaugural FIFA Club World Cup

Economics

5 d. ago New Chelsea star's agent confirms 'world class' £49m talent won't play in Club World Cup

Chelsea will be one of two Premier League representatives in this summer's Club World Cup - along with Manchester City - but won't be able to call on one new boy for the tournament

Economics

5 d. ago Chelsea: Star signing Estevao Willian will not appear for Chelsea at Club World Cup, agent confirms

Estevao will not be able to participate in the Club World Cup

Politics

6 d. ago How your Premiership club qualifies for Europe as Scottish Cup qualification breakdown explained

Certain Scottish Cup final combinations could have big consequences for several Scottish clubs come the end of the season

Politics

7 d. ago Kevin De Bruyne ‘a bit surprised’ not to be offered new Manchester City deal

‘I was a bit surprised but I just have to accept it’Midfielder unsure if he will be part of Club World CupKevin De Bruyne has admitted to being “a little bit” shocked at not being offered a new contract at Manchester City, with the 33‑year‑old saying the club took the decision unilaterally. De Bruyne is also unsure if he will be part of City’s Club World Cup campaign that begins in June in the US.The Belgian is City’s most decorated footballer with 19 honours and is considered one of the club’s greatest players. Yet De Bruyne, who joined in August 2015 from Wolfsburg, will be forced to depart in the close season after the club did not make a fresh offer. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Mikel Arteta owed apology as Arsenal boss could earn statue not sack this summer

JEREMY CROSS COLUMN: Mikel Arteta was labelled as a serial underachiever by some critics, but he could write his name in Arsenal's history books by lifting the club's first European Cup

Politics

9 d. ago Club World Cup teams facing tax threat in new blow to expanded tournament

Fifa is yet to secure exemption for 32 clubs taking partTax rate may vary according to where games are playedFifa is facing complex negotiations with the US authorities before the Club World Cup after failing to secure tax exemptions for the 32 competing clubs.The world governing body announced a huge prize fund for the tournament of $1bn (£754m) in March, including up to $125.8m for the winners, but without tax agreements clubs could be left with bills of tens of millions of dollars to the US tax authorities on top of tax payable in their home countries. At least 29 clubs from outside the US, including Chelsea and Manchester City, will be competing. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Chelsea's Club World Cup rival plot ambitious move for outcast Joao Felix

Joao Felix joined Chelsea in a permanent deal in the summer but was loaned out to AC Milan in February and now Benfica are eyeing up a loan deal before the Club World Cup

Politics

2 w. ago FIFA president Infantino promises 'the world will be welcomed' as Club World Cup preps for US debut

The United States is getting ready to host the Club World Cup

Politics

2 w. ago Kylian Mbappé’s legal team go on attack over ‘missing €55m’ dispute with PSG

Striker argues PSG owe him unpaid wages and bonusesHis lawyers have asked Paris court to start proceedingsKylian Mbappé’s legal team are going on the attack with multiple lawsuits to try to resolve the legal dispute between the World Cup winner andhis former club Paris Saint-Germain.The France striker argues PSG owe him €55m (£47.5m) in unpaid wages and bonuses, and his lawyers say they have asked the Paris court to start proceedings. Thomas Clay, one of the forward’s legal experts, said Mbappé had been authorised to make a precautionary seizure of the money, which was frozen from PSG’s bank accounts on Thursday. A legal hearing is scheduled for 26 May, he said. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Hugo Viana has already taken his first big decision at Man City

Manchester City's new sporting director Hugo Viana will work alongside Txiki Begiristain until after the Club World Cup when he takes full control

Politics

3 w. ago Puma to 'launch' special Manchester City FIFA Club World Cup kit

Latest Manchester City news and rumours as Puma are reportedly set to release special kits ahead of this summer's FIFA Club World Cup

Politics

3 w. ago BBC and ITV opt against bids to televise Fifa Club World Cup in summer

Dazn has global rights and will show games on appDazn remains confident of securing agreementThe BBC and ITV have declined to pursue the chance to televise this summer’s Club World Cup, leaving Fifa increasingly concerned about the visibility of its flagship new tournament in a key market.The streaming platform Dazn agreed to pay $1bn (£787bn) for global Club World Cup rights in a deal which involved the company pledging to make all 63 matches available free-to-air on its app. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago De Bruyne’s exit creates Club World Cup uncertainty and Postecoglou the ‘lone voice’ on VAR: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendRead Football Daily | And email Luke with your thoughtsAn email: “On the subject of Ange Postecoglou,” writes Peter Wilkinson. “I’m not a Spurs fan so I don’t have a dog in the race but it amuses me that while fans give players and managers absolute pelters, as soon as they get a bit back the fans start clutching their pearls saying it’s a disgrace. If you can’t take it, don’t give it out.”A fair point well made, Peter. Ange is due to face the press shortly in an appointment he’s probably looking forward to with as much relish as a trip to the dentist for root canal surgery. It could get spiky, mate. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago Club León, Pachuca file v Fifa to overturn León’s Club World Cup ouster

Club León was disqualified by Fifa in MarchArguments set to take place on week of 5 MaySport’s highest court said Friday it will hold fast-track appeals next month as Mexican soccer club León tries to overturn a Fifa decision to expel it from the Club World Cup in the United States.The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) said León and its sibling club Pachuca have separately filed appeals against a Fifa ruling last month that barred León from the Club World Cup because the clubs have the same owner. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Pep Guardiola makes final Kevin De Bruyne plea as Man City face Club World Cup issue

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne announced on Friday that he'll leave the Premier League champions at the end of the season, but the exact date of his departure remains undecided

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