Manchester City have joined Manchester United in signing up for the inaugural Women’s World Sevens tournament in May. The seven-a-side competition runs between 21-23 May – three days before the Women’s Champions League final – in Estoril, Portugal with a prize money pool of $5m (£3.76m). Manchester United confirmed their involvement last month with manager...
City’s first appearance in the Championship play-offs since 2008 – when they lost in the final to Dean Windass-inspired Hull – has also been achieved without the same level of individual goal threat as their rivals. Anis Mehmeti is top scorer with 12 but has not found the target since 8 March, while the only...
Explosions have been heard in the Sudanese city of Port Sudan as a paramilitary force targeted the de-facto capital of the country’s military-led government for the third consecutive day. Thick black smoke could be seen at dawn on the skyline of the previously safe city where thousands of people fleeing the two-year civil war have...
Fourteen players are already under contract for the 2025-26 season, while eight players have been released by the club at the end of their deals. Experienced defenders Angus MacDonald and Ben Purrington head the list along with Kenya international Vincent Harper and centre-back Cheick Diabate. Reserve goalkeeper Shaun MacDonald is also leaving, as are academy...
Manchester United come from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester City and secure a spot in the Women’s Champions League next season. Read full article at source...
Lionesses made splashy acquisitions last summer, including manager Jocelyn Precheur who coached PSG in the Champions League semi-finals last season. On the pitch, former WSL winner Kosovare Asllani led several eye-catching arrivals, along with 2011 World Cup champion Saki Kumagai, ex-Barcelona midfielder Maria Perez and experienced Swedish international Sofia Jakobsson. They have not blown the...
Celebrations begin for the London City Lionesses after they drew Birmingham City 2-2 in a dramatic final day of the Championship to finish top and secure promotion to the Women’s Super League for the first time. READ MORE: Birmingham City 2-2 London City Lionesses Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Interim Manchester City boss Nick Cushing says his side have “fallen short of standards and expectations” after they missed out on a Champions League place. Fourth-placed City needed to beat rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford to keep alive their hopes of European football next season, but drew 2-2 after leading 2-0 in the first...
Little did we know that in November 2023, the humility and pragmatism of Graham Alexander’s arrival would be the much-needed turning point for the club. It was apparent in the early stages of his tenure that his understanding of the club, its supporters and the Bradford area was transcending onto the pitch. An acceptance they...
Getty Images A sign outside a SpaceX facility near the proposed new city The area where Elon Musk’s SpaceX company operates on the southern tip of Texas is to officially become a city called Starbase. Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday. Most of the 283...
Manning’s appointment as head coach in November 2023 was not universally welcomed by fans, following the controversial sacking of Nigel Pearson. At 39, Manning is a young coach who has worked his way up the ranks from West Ham’s academy, to coaching in Belgium, managing League Two MK Dons and was at then League One...
Collins was dropped following a couple of mistakes in the past few games, notably the injury-time winner Luton Town scored at Kenilworth Road seven days ago. That result had left Coventry’s play-off destiny unknown heading into the final game, but Wilson provided a huge barrier to Boro. He made a big save to deny Finn...
The FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace will kick off at 16:30 BST on Saturday, 17 May at Wembley. The Football Association said the time was agreed following collaboration with the two clubs, broadcasters, local authorities, police and the Safety Advisory Group. Both of the previous two finals, featuring City and Manchester...
In December 2023, London City Lionesses were bought by Kang, marking the start of a new era for the club. The South Korea-born American investor was inspired to invest in women’s sport after meeting the World Cup-winning US women’s national team in 2019. She has invested more than £40m in rugby and football, including US...
De Bruyne’s final home game will come against Bournemouth on 20 May, with away matches to play at Southampton and Fulham. And he can ensure a dream ending if City beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley. “Maybe he is still good enough to play here,” said former Manchester City defender Micah...