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City's Balotelli escapes unhurt from car crash

City's Balotelli escapes unhurt from car crash

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Manchester City's Mario Balotelli escaped unhurt from a car accident in Manchester on Thursday with the striker having received the backing of his manager Roberto Mancini.

Tevez set for talks with Man City officials

Tevez set for talks with Man City officials

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Carlos Tevez was meeting Manchester City officials on Monday as the inquiry into his actions during last week's Champions League match at Bayern Munich, takes a significant step forward, a source close to the player confirmed to Reuters.

City's Aguero ruled out with 'stupid' injury

City's Aguero ruled out with 'stupid' injury

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Title-chasing Manchester City will be without striker Sergio Aguero for Saturday's Premier League clash at home to Sunderland after picking up a 'stupid' foot injury, manager Roberto Mancini said on Friday.

City will reach Tevez compromise: Lawyer

City will reach Tevez compromise: Lawyer

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

Leading sports lawyer Simon Pentol believes Manchester City will eventually reach a compromise with suspended striker Carlos Tevez to avoid possible litigation.

Manchester City players to stand up for Tevez?

Manchester City players to stand up for Tevez?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Manchester City players who were sitting next to Carlos Tevez in the dugout will tell investigators that they did not hear him refuse to play at Bayern Munich.

Man City suspend 'finished' Tevez for defying coach

Man City suspend 'finished' Tevez for defying coach

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Manchester City suspended striker Carlos Tevez for up to two weeks on Wednesday, a day after manager Roberto Mancini said the player had refused to come on as a substitute in their Champions League match at Bayern Munich.

Tevez's career at Manchester City is finished: Mancini

Tevez's career at Manchester City is finished: Mancini

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Argentine forward Carlos Tevez "is finished" as a Manchester City player after he refused to come on as a substitute during the 2-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday, manager Roberto Mancini said.

Preview: City must beat Di Matteo's rejuvenated Chelsea

Preview: City must beat Di Matteo's rejuvenated Chelsea

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Chelsea's renaissance under Roberto Di Matteo faces the ultimate test on Wednesday, a trip to fortress Eastlands to face a Manchester City side who must win to stay on the coat tails of leaders Manchester United.

Man City striker Adebayor joins Spurs on loan

Man City striker Adebayor joins Spurs on loan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor on a season-long loan from Premier League rivals Manchester City, the London club said on Thursday.

Man City send Porto crashing out of Europa League

Man City send Porto crashing out of Europa League

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Holders Porto crashed out of the Europa League after a 4-0 thumping at Manchester City completed a 6-1 aggregate win for the English Premier League leaders on Wednesday.

Man City to sign Nasri in next 24 hours

Man City to sign Nasri in next 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Manchester City have moved closer to signing Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri and are reportedly trying to finalize the deal in the next 24 hours.

Marauding Italy first to make knockouts

Marauding Italy first to make knockouts

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

With this win Italy have extended their unbeaten run to 29 games, the last 10 coming off wins where they have scored 31 goals and conceded none.

Aguero ready to fight for trophies with Man City

Aguero ready to fight for trophies with Man City

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Sergio Aguero's description of his playing style would have been music to the ears of Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini on Thursday after the Argentina striker completed his move to the Premier League's big-spenders from Atletico Madrid.

Spurs primed for acid test at Man City

Spurs primed for acid test at Man City

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The in-form north London club travel to the Etihad Stadium five points behind Roberto Mancini's City in third place and two behind second-placed Manchester United, who face Arsenal at the Emirates on what could be a pivotal day at the top.

Dzeko set to join Man City, Real eye striker

Dzeko set to join Man City, Real eye striker

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

All eyes will be on Manchester City as the window opens, with Roberto Mancini expected to add more firepower to a squad who have emerged as genuine contenders for the Premier League title.

Manchester City target Nasri, Aguero

Manchester City target Nasri, Aguero

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Roberto Mancini broke the unwritten convention of talking about another club's player when he said he would like Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero to sign for Manchester City if his Argentina team-mate Carlos Tevez leaves the club.

Appeal rejected, Kompany to serve four-match ban

Appeal rejected, Kompany to serve four-match ban

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Manchester City centre-back Vincent Kompany will serve a four-match ban after the FA dismissed his appeal on Tuesday against the red card he was shown in last weekend's defeat by Manchester United.

Manchester rivals win as City stay top for Christmas

Manchester rivals win as City stay top for Christmas

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Images from the English Premier League matches that were played on Wednesday.

Arsenal out to test Man City's resolve

Arsenal out to test Man City's resolve

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Having had their armour pierced for the first time this season leaders Manchester City face a big test of their resolve when Arsenal come gunning for them in the Premier League on Sunday.

Whiff of change before Manchester derby

Whiff of change before Manchester derby

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The red and blue sides of Manchester shared a rare moment of agreement among the barbs on Tuesday with mega-rich City and trophy-rich United sensing a change in the significance of derby day.

'Man City wouldn't want to be like Tottenham'

'Man City wouldn't want to be like Tottenham'

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has flown to Abu Dhabi to speak to chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak amid a breakdown in relations at the club.

Man City given Tevez boost before FA Cup final

Man City given Tevez boost before FA Cup final

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez is likely to play some part in this weekend's FA Cup final against Stoke City after coming on towards the end of Tuesday's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Injured Tevez set to miss FA Cup semi-final

Injured Tevez set to miss FA Cup semi-final

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez is set to miss Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United after suffering a hamstring injury against Liverpool on Monday.

Tevez refused to play as sub against Bayern, reveals Mancini

Tevez refused to play as sub against Bayern, reveals Mancini

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Argentine forward Carlos Tevez refused to play for Manchester City when manager Roberto Mancini told him to come on as a substitute during their 2-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Mancini said on Tuesday.

Affluent Manchester City aim to join top table

Affluent Manchester City aim to join top table

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Manchester City, the world's wealthiest club thanks to the largesse of billionaire owner Sheikh Mansour, will be looking to transform financial might into silverware this season.

Man City express interest in Donovan

Man City express interest in Donovan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Manchester City is interested in signing US midfielder Landon Donovan, manager Roberto Mancini said Wednesday.

'Man City can sell Carlos Tevez and win the title'

'Man City can sell Carlos Tevez and win the title'

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has said that the club can lift the Premier League next season with or without skipper Carlos Tevez.

Man City's Tevez scores twice, wants to stay

Man City's Tevez scores twice, wants to stay

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Carlos Tevez struck a superb double as Manchester City rose to third in the Premier League and closer to a guaranteed Champions League spot with a 3-0 win over FA Cup final opponents Stoke City on Tuesday.

Carlos Tevez could leave Manchester City after all

Carlos Tevez could leave Manchester City after all

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez has repeated his threat to leave the club to be closer to his family in Argentina.

Man City earn first Champions League tilt

Man City earn first Champions League tilt

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Manchester City clinched a top-four finish in the English Premier League with a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday and secured at least a place in the Champions League qualifiers next season.

Tevez visits wife after premature delivery

Tevez visits wife after premature delivery

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Carlos Tevez flew out of Argentina on Thursday to return to Manchester City after visiting his wife following the premature birth of his second daughter, the sports daily Ole reported.

Man City halt Chelsea charge with Tevez winner

Man City halt Chelsea charge with Tevez winner

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Leaders Chelsea failed their first serious test of the Premier League season on Saturday when a Carlos Tevez goal gave Manchester City a 1-0 home win over the champions who were unstoppable in their opening five matches.

Balotelli is better than Torres: Mancini

Balotelli is better than Torres: Mancini

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said that he has no regrets about missing out on Fernando Torres, as new signing Mario Balotelli is even better than the Spanish striker.

Mario Balotelli joins Manchester City

Mario Balotelli joins Manchester City

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

Manchester City dominated transfer activity on the eve of the Premier League season on Friday with the signing of Italy's Mario Balotelli.

EPL: Mancini wants City mean streak for Christmas

EPL: Mancini wants City mean streak for Christmas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Manchester City's defence has been particularly charitable in the run-up to Christmas and new manager Roberto Mancini's first task will be to inject some Scrooge-like meanness. Italian coaches are renowned for their devotion to miserly defending and the former Sampdoria striker will not tolerate donations to Stoke City on Boxing Day as he begins his reign at the world's richest club.

Europa League: Man City held by Salonika

Europa League: Man City held by Salonika

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Aris Salonika maintained their 41-year unbeaten home record in European competition by holding Manchester City to a 0-0 draw in their Europa League last-32 first leg on Tuesday.

Euro 2020: The Best XI

Euro 2020: The Best XI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the very best players from what has been an outstanding tournament.

PIX: Italy in Euro semis with hard-fought win over Belgium

PIX: Italy in Euro semis with hard-fought win over Belgium

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Italy set up a Euro 2020 semi-final with Spain after first half goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne led the Azzurri to a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Friday in an entertaining encounter in which both sides created a number of chances.

Man City suffer Balotelli injury blow

Man City suffer Balotelli injury blow

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been ruled out for a month with a knee injury, City manager Roberto Mancini said on Tuesday.

Nationwide shock as Italy miss out on World Cup 2022

Nationwide shock as Italy miss out on World Cup 2022

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Italy failed to qualify for the second consecutive edition of the FIFA World Cup after succumbing to Northern Macedonia in the UEFA Qualifiers