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Kompany 'proud' of City titles despite guilty verdict on 100-plus financial rule breaches
Vincent Kompany says he remains proud of what Manchester City achieved during his playing years, after an independent commission found the club guilty of more than 100 Premier League financial rule breaches spanning nine seasons from 2009-10 to 2017-18.
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JJ Gabriel 'to cost £8.5m' as Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG circle Manchester United teenager
JJ Gabriel, 16, is training alone in Barcelona after requesting to leave Manchester United, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and PSG all holding meetings with the teenager and his agent. Any interested club faces a reported total package of £8.5m to secure his signature.
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De Bruyne still 'reeling' after Conte substituted him 20 minutes into Etihad return
Kevin De Bruyne was hauled off after just 20 minutes during Napoli's Champions League visit to Manchester City last season, and former Napoli striker Roberto Carlos Sosa says the Belgian remains deeply hurt by Antonio Conte's decision.
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Kompany deflects Man City charges verdict questions to focus on Bayern Munich role
Vincent Kompany, who won four Premier League titles during 11 years at Manchester City, says he has no mental space for the club's financial charges verdict, insisting his full attention is on his work as Bayern Munich head coach.
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Carrick faces media under pressure as United host bottom-placed Spurs with key trio doubtful
Michael Carrick addressed reporters ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, with the United head coach under mounting pressure after a poor run of results and fitness doubts over Benjamin Sesko, Kobbie Mainoo, and Marcus Rashford.
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Maresca faces media for first time since Man City found guilty of 114 financial breaches
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is set to address reporters for the first time since Manchester City were found guilty of 114 Premier League financial rules breaches, with Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola also due to speak ahead of Sunday's Anfield clash.
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Friedkin Group explores sale of controlling interest in Everton just months after takeover
The Friedkin Group has confirmed it is exploring the potential sale of a controlling interest in Everton, according to an official statement published on the club's website on Friday morning.
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Maresca backs Man City 'completely' as 115-charge verdict looms over Liverpool clash
Enzo Maresca has declared his complete trust in the Manchester City hierarchy after the club were found guilty of nearly all 115 Premier League charges, with the verdict dominating his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's trip to Liverpool.
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Injured Xavi Simons enrolls at Harvard while facing year-long Tottenham absence
Tottenham forward Xavi Simons has joined Harvard University's Crossover into Business programme as he recovers from a ruptured knee ligament sustained in April. The 23-year-old Netherlands international is not expected to return to action until 2027.
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Everton put up for sale as Friedkin Group seeks right buyer to take club forward
The Friedkin Group has placed Everton up for sale less than two years after completing their takeover, though they insist they will only sell if a buyer capable of taking the club "to the next level" emerges.
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Premier League clubs back three sanctions as City's appeal lawyer warns of legal risks
Manchester City's appeal against their guilty verdict on 114 financial rule breaches is gathering momentum, with Premier League clubs reportedly aligned on three potential punishments and a multi-club investor proposing a £1bn monetary settlement to avoid a wave of lawsuits.
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Heskey backs Gabriel's Man Utd exit push but warns pathway at Barcelona or Real Madrid is no easier
Emile Heskey says he understands why 15-year-old JJ Gabriel has pushed to leave Manchester United in search of first-team football, but warns the teenager faces a similarly uncertain route at Barcelona or Real Madrid.
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Premier League investor calls for £1bn payout from Man City after guilty verdict
An investor in the Premier League has proposed that Manchester City pay £1 billion into a compensation pot for rival clubs following the Independent Commission's ruling that City broke financial rules on 114 of 115 charges.
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Ferguson regrets missing Guardiola chance as McTominay eyes United return
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he wishes he had dined with Pep Guardiola earlier in 2012, believing he could have persuaded him to take over at Manchester United. Meanwhile, Scott McTominay is being linked with a surprise return to Old Trafford, two years after leaving for Napoli.
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Maresca faces his toughest test as Man City's 115-charge verdict demands answers
Enzo Maresca addresses the media for the first time since Manchester City were found guilty of nearly all 115 Premier League charges, with the head coach expected to face intense scrutiny on matters that largely predate his tenure.
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Kai Rooney banned Wayne from touchlines as United teenager forges his own path
Coleen Rooney revealed that Kai asked his father Wayne to stop attending his grassroots matches because the former England captain was mobbed by fans and could not watch. The ban has since been lifted, with Wayne spotted at several of Kai's Under-18 games last season.
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Quansah's £35m Leverkusen rise proves Liverpool academy chief wrong after Anfield exit
Jarell Quansah has become a key figure at Bayer Leverkusen and a trusted England international since leaving Liverpool for £35m last summer, prompting academy director Alex Inglethorpe to admit he underestimated the 23-year-old defender's potential.
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Arsenal extend Arteta to 2030 as Man City reel from 115-charge guilty verdict
Arsenal handed Manchester City a double blow on Wednesday, announcing a new contract for Mikel Arteta through 2030 just as City absorbed an independent panel's guilty ruling in the long-running 115 financial charges case.
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Alvarez reverses Barcelona stance as Arsenal renew £100m pursuit ahead of January window
Julian Alvarez is now seriously considering a move to Arsenal in January after his insistence on joining Barcelona faded, with the Gunners having held detailed discussions with the striker's camp in recent weeks.
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Burnham insists he did not downplay Man City verdict as Premier League clubs voice concern over political interference
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pushed back against accusations that he minimised the gravity of Manchester City's guilty verdict on 114 financial rule breaches, telling reporters in Berlin that the process must remain fully independent.
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