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
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Honour for 177-goal Manchester City FC legend in his Doncaster area home town
A plaque is to be put up to commemorate a Doncaster football star whose goalscoring record lasted 78 years until it was beaten by Argentina star Sergio Aguero. Mexborough born professional footballer Eric Brook's goal scoring record of 177 goals for Manchester City stood for 78 years and was only beaten last November by Sergio Aguero.The Mexborough and District Heritage Society believed that the town should remember one the Mexborough’s sporting greats by dedicating a blue plaque in his honour.A spokesman for the society said: "Eric was one of the finest professional footballers of his time and during the 1930’s won almost every honour it possible the win the game at that time."The society has teamed up with Manchester City Football Cub, local Mexborough councillors and the Mexborough Athletic Club to provide a plaque in recognition of Eric’s achievements.The unveiling of the plaque will take place at 10.30am on Friday May 25 at the Mexborough Athletic Sport … [Read more...] about Honour for 177-goal Manchester City FC legend in his Doncaster area home town
RFL moves in alongside Manchester City
The Rugby Football League has opted to relocate its headquarters to the Etihad Campus where they will become neighbours of Premier League leaders Manchester City. The governing body - who currently reside at Red Hall in Leeds and also at a site at Salford Quays - have been working on finding a new home since 2016. They say the new National Rugby League Centre will provide the sport with an ‘iconic new home in a renowned sporting city and will offer world-class facilities for every level of the game, from community to the England Senior teams.’ The RFL will become a major tenant within the next phase of the Etihad Campus development, in which the campus will expand as a national sporting centre of excellence, as well as a leisure and entertainment district. After applications and proposals from a number of different councils based in the North of England, the RFL Board unanimously approved the proposal from Manchester City Council and the City Football Group last month. RFL … [Read more...] about RFL moves in alongside Manchester City
Mix Diskerud’s Manchester City move is not all that it seems
Home / Sport by Press Association 27/01/2018, 7:14 pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Manchester City were beaten to the announcement of their first signing of the January transfer window by a sportswear company on Saturday – but not all was as it seemed. Boot manufacturer Umbro unexpectedly announced that the Premier League leaders had signed United States international Mix Diskerud on a four-and-a-half year contract from sister club New York City FC. The Manchester-based company tweeted: “Delighted to report the news that @MixDiskerud will further be cementing his relationship with Umbro in our hometown, as he proudly continues his footballing development with a 4,5y Manchester City FC contract.” They also quoted Diskerud, 27, saying: “This is a great opportunity for me. I’m very eager to be a part of people and organizations that constantly strive to bring our sport, values and gear to … [Read more...] about Mix Diskerud’s Manchester City move is not all that it seems
Manchester City chief scout knew about abuse by Barry Bennell, court hears
A victim of former football coach Barry Bennell has said he wants an apology from Manchester City FC and believes their chief scout Ken Barnes knew about the abuse. Liverpool Crown Court heard from a fifth complainant in the trial of the 64-year-old, who denies 48 counts of sexual abuse against 11 boys between 1979 and 1990. Giving evidence on Wednesday the victim, who Bennell has admitted one count of indecent assault against, said he played for one of the junior Manchester City teams. He said he was abused by Bennell more than 100 times over a four-year period. The court heard he thought Ken Barnes, the chief scout for Manchester City, and Mike Grimsley, who managed a Manchester City youth team, had known about the abuse carried out by Bennell. Mr Barnes, who had played for the club from 1950 to 1961, died in 2010. Asked by Eleanor Laws QC, defending, if he was seeking compensation from the club, the victim said: “I have indeed spoken to a specialist child sexual … [Read more...] about Manchester City chief scout knew about abuse by Barry Bennell, court hears