One of the most influential men in British football has been recognised by the University of Salford. Ferran Soriano, chief executive of Manchester City FC received an honorary degree from the University at a ceremony this week. As chief executive officer of parent company City Football Group, Ferran is responsible for growing the business on a global scale. The organisation owns football clubs and related businesses, around the world, including Australia, China, Japan, Singapore, Spain, UAE, Uruguay and the US. Born in Barcelona, Ferran has more than 25 years of business experience in ten countries, in the industries of consumer goods, telecommunications, aviation and football. He served at Futbol Club Barcelona as vice-chairman and CEO for the period 2003-2008 and is credited with playing a major role in the transformation of the club into one of the most successful football teams globally. Ferran has negotiated deals with some of the sport’s most high profile players and led … [Read more...] about Manchester City chief executive honoured by University of Salford
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Amazon turns the screen blue with Manchester City documentary series
Des O’Driscoll attended the world premiere of a major fly-on-the-wall documentary series on Manchester CityObviously it couldn’t be a red carpet. When Amazon Prime Video launched their new documentary series onManchester City FC in the Premier League club’s home town on Wednesday night, they literally rolled out a blue carpet for an audience that included many of the players who feature in the show.All Or Nothing: Manchester City — the latest in an Amazon series that had previously featured several US sports teams and the All Blacks — offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Premier League club’s march to the title in the 2017-18 season.Crucial moments from games against the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea are shown, but it’s the off-the-field stuff that’s most interesting here. From rousing dressing-room speeches by manager Pep Guardiola, to training ground banter and medical examinations of injured players, we get a glimpse inside the … [Read more...] about Amazon turns the screen blue with Manchester City documentary series
Isaac Buckley-Ricketts: Peterborough United sign Manchester City winger
17 Jul From the section Peterborough Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44851379 Read more about sharing. Peterborough United have signed Manchester City winger Isaac Buckley-Ricketts for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.He was part of the England Under-19 side that won the 2017 European Championship and spent last season on loan at FC Twente and Oxford United.The 20-year-old made 17 league appearances last term but did not play a first-team game for Manchester City.He is boss Steve Evans' 14th signing for League One Posh so far this summer."He is young, he is here for the long-term, there is no immediate pressure on him and we hope to develop him," Evans told the club website.Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. Find out more BBC Cambridgeshire News & … [Read more...] about Isaac Buckley-Ricketts: Peterborough United sign Manchester City winger
Mateo Kovacic’s Wife in Spotlight as Manchester City FC Headhunts Her Husband
While Croatia’s Mateo Kovacic is getting ready to play in the 2018 World Cup semifinals against England, in pursuit of the tournament prize, he has become a prize himself for several English clubs keen on courting the Balkan player. READ MORE: The Nearly Men: Can England, Belgium & Croatia Slay Demons of 1986, 1990, 1998? Besides Manchester United, their rivals from Manchester City put the footballer, who has played for Real Madrid since 2015, on their transfer wish list, according to the British tabloid Mirror. Meanwhile, the local press has hasted to introduce his wife Izabel, who is a model and Instagram celebrity with more than 300K followers. Wherever I Go ✌🏼🇭🇷✌🏼Croatia❤️ Публикация от Izabel Kovačić (@izabelandrijanic) 2 Июл 2018 … [Read more...] about Mateo Kovacic’s Wife in Spotlight as Manchester City FC Headhunts Her Husband
Wolves ‘launch big-money bid for Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko’
Sport by Press Association 06/07/2018, 10:32 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Wolves have launched a club record £16million bid for Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko. The wing-back has been made available by City and Wolves are closing in, Press Association Sport understands. Zincehnko made 16 appearances for City last season, eight in the Premier League to allow him to claim a medal as Pep Guardiola’s side romped to the title. He spent the 2016-17 season on loan at PSV Eindhoven but struggled to make an impact and last season was a breakthrough year at the Etihad. But City appear willing to let him leave with Wolves ready to offer him more chances of first-team football. Zinchenko’s playing time is already at risk with the imminent arrival of wideman Riyad Mahrez from Leicester for around £60m. He has made 17 appearances for Ukraine and joined City from Russian side FC Ufa … [Read more...] about Wolves ‘launch big-money bid for Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko’