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'Frustrated' Dzeko apologises to City teammates

'Frustrated' Dzeko apologises to City teammates

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Bosnian international Edin Dzeko has apologised for reacting angrily after being substituted in Manchester City's 2-0 defeat at Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

Mancini not looking at the table for another month

Mancini not looking at the table for another month

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

ManchesterCity manager Roberto Mancini understands better than most the cliches about title races not being over until the final minute of the season and is therefore refusing to look at the Premier League table.

EPL: Under-fire Mancini urges City players to take responsibility

EPL: Under-fire Mancini urges City players to take responsibility

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Manchester City have one realistic chance left for a title and should they fail in the FA Cup at the weekend against second-tier Leeds United, manager Roberto Mancini will find himself under even more scrutiny.

Club owners should be allowed to splash cash: Mancini

Club owners should be allowed to splash cash: Mancini

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Soccer club owners should be allowed to spend as much money as they want, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said as he gave new financial fair play rules a big thumbs down.

Aguero could be back for Manchester City next month

Aguero could be back for Manchester City next month

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Striker Sergio Aguero could be back for Premier League champions Manchester City in mid September after suffering a knee injury on the opening day of the season against Southampton on Sunday.

I will go where people really want me: Jose Mourinho

I will go where people really want me: Jose Mourinho

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has reiterated his desire to come back to the English Premier League, saying he would only join a English club where he would feel really wanted.

Man City relieved as Aguero injury is less serious

Man City relieved as Aguero injury is less serious

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Manchester City breathed a sigh of relief after striker Sergio Aguero was only ruled out for a month with a knee injury he suffered during their 3-2 win over Premier League new boys Southampton on Sunday.

Mancini accepts Tevez apology

Mancini accepts Tevez apology

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The Argentine striker said that his wish was to concentrate on playing for City again and helping them push for their first English league title since 1968.

I treated Tevez too well, not like a dog: Mancini

I treated Tevez too well, not like a dog: Mancini

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini rejected Carlos Tevez's accusation he had treated him 'like a dog' and said on Wednesday he had, if anything, been too nice to the rebel striker.

Mancini treated me like a dog, says Tevez

Mancini treated me like a dog, says Tevez

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Manchester City's rebel striker Carlos Tevez left Argentina for England on Monday taking manager Roberto Mancini's olive branch with one hand and hurling an accusation he was treated "like a dog" with the other.

Aguero's comeback still a week away, says Mancini

Aguero's comeback still a week away, says Mancini

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will miss Sunday's match against Arsenal and faces another week on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, manager Roberto Mancini said on Friday.

Man City ready to prise title from United

Man City ready to prise title from United

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Manchester City stand ready to emerge from the long shadow cast by their illustrious neighbours when the new Premier League season begins next weekend.

Owen Hargreaves's career at the crossroads again

Owen Hargreaves's career at the crossroads again

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Former England international midfielder Owen Hargreaves's career is back in the balance after Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said a gamble on his fitness had backfired.

Balotelli back in Mancini's bad books

Balotelli back in Mancini's bad books

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli paid the price for attempting to score with an audacious trick shot against the LA Galaxy when he was immediately withdrawn from Sunday's friendly by manager Roberto Mancini after just 30 minutes.

Nations League Soccer: England draw in Germany; Italy win

Nations League Soccer: England draw in Germany; Italy win

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Images from the Nations League matches played on Tuesday.

Manchester City to make more top signings: Mancini

Manchester City to make more top signings: Mancini

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Newly-crowned Premier League champions Manchester City will strengthen their squad in the close season as the club target European glory next year, manager Roberto Mancini said on Thursday.

Mancini's steady hand key for City in title race

Mancini's steady hand key for City in title race

Rediff.com14 May 2012

There has been an inevitability about Manchester City's journey to the Premier League title since Abu Dhabi petro-dollars began flooding into the club in 2008 but they still required a steady hand at the tiller to navigate them to glory through one of the most unpredictable seasons for decades.

Talking almost over for Ferguson and Mancini as finale looms

Talking almost over for Ferguson and Mancini as finale looms

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and his Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini will rally their troops one last time this weekend when the nine-month battle for the Premier League title will end in victory for one club or the other.

EPL PHOTOS: City, United keep pressure on leaders Chelsea

EPL PHOTOS: City, United keep pressure on leaders Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Images from the weekend fixtures of the English Premier League that witnessed holders Manchester City, leaders Chelsea and 19-time winners Manchester United scoring comfortable wins.

Tevez makes peace; expresses desire to stay at City

Tevez makes peace; expresses desire to stay at City

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez has told Manchester City he wants to stay at the club for the long term in a remarkable turnaround for a player who was an outcast only months ago.

EPL PREVIEW: Manchester braced for biggest derby

EPL PREVIEW: Manchester braced for biggest derby

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Alex Ferguson has described it as the most important derby in his 26 years at Manchester United while Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini thinks his side are too far behind in the Premier League title race for it to be decisive.

Man City need to learn to win when playing badly, says Mancini

Man City need to learn to win when playing badly, says Mancini

Rediff.com22 Oct 2011

Premier League leaders Manchester City must learn to emulate rivals United in a key department -- winning matches even when playing badly.

Rules not the same for all in title race: Mancini

Rules not the same for all in title race: Mancini

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini suggested on Friday that rivals Manchester United may have gained ground in the title race because of poor refereeing decisions saying "the rules are not the same for everyone".

We should be proud of our job at this moment: Mancini

We should be proud of our job at this moment: Mancini

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Manchester City's expensively-assembled squad came back down to earth with a bump on Friday after manager Roberto Mancini said they should be happy finishing second to Manchester United because they are 'not on the moon'.

Tevez to face disciplinary proceedings

Tevez to face disciplinary proceedings

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez will face disciplinary proceedings for alleged breaches of contract after manager Roberto Mancini had said he refused to come on as a substitute in a Champions League game, the club announced on Wednesday.

Manchester City slip despite draw against Sunderland

Manchester City slip despite draw against Sunderland

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Big-spending Manchester City opened the Premier League title door to Manchester United ahead of the Old Trafford's team visit to Blackburn Rovers on Monday after being held to a 3-3 home draw by Sunderland.

Charting bad boy Tevez's fall from grace

Charting bad boy Tevez's fall from grace

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Manchester City suspended Carlos Tevez on Wednesday while they investigate his conduct in their Champions League match at Bayern Munich in which manager Roberto Mancini said the striker had refused to come on as a substitute.

Tevez denies he refused to play in Munich

Tevez denies he refused to play in Munich

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has denied he refused to play in Tuesday's Champions League Group A match against Bayern Munich, media reports said on Wednesday.

Tevez set to join training with Manchester City

Tevez set to join training with Manchester City

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Carlos Tevez is due back in England on Tuesday and could be playing for Manchester City in the "next two to three weeks" following a thawing in relations between the Argentina striker and the club, an advisor to his representative said on Monday.

Transfer talk: Pizzaro on loan at City

Transfer talk: Pizzaro on loan at City

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Premier League leaders Manchester City signed AS Roma's Chilean midfielder David Pizarro on Tuesday on loan until the end of the season, manager Roberto Mancini again linking up with the tidy passer.

Man City set to sell Tevez to Corinthians

Man City set to sell Tevez to Corinthians

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Manchester City have agreed to sell Carlos Tevez to Brazilian side Corinthians although a fee for the 27-year-old has yet to be finalised, City's manager Roberto Mancini said on Monday.

Ji Whiz! Sunderland sink leaders Man City

Ji Whiz! Sunderland sink leaders Man City

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Sunderland stunned Manchester City with a stoppage-time winner to beat the Premier League leaders 1-0 on Sunday as Roberto Mancini's side let the slip-ups of their main title rivals go unpunished.

PIX: Italy sink Spain on penalties to enter Euro final

PIX: Italy sink Spain on penalties to enter Euro final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Italy defeated Spain 4-2 on penalties after the teams were locked 1-1 at the end of extra-time to enter the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley on Tuesday.

Mancini wants away-day cheer for Man City

Mancini wants away-day cheer for Man City

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

While Manchester City can boast an embarrassment of riches, United and the rest of the pursuing pack are feeling the pinch a little with injuries and suspensions testing their squads.

Milan agree to loan deal for Tevez, await City decision

Milan agree to loan deal for Tevez, await City decision

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

AC Milan have agreed terms with Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez and have sent a loan offer to the Premier League leaders, chief executive Adriano Galliani said on Tuesday.

Tevez might head to AC Milan

Tevez might head to AC Milan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez's representatives are talking to AC Milan about a possible move for the Argentine, sources close to the situation said, on Friday.

City take leaf from United's book with derby win

City take leaf from United's book with derby win

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Manchester City closed in on their first top flight title in 44 years by beating Manchester United 1-0 on Monday after doing what their rivals have done for years - keeping their nerve when all seemed lost.

Tevez needs to apologise, says Mancini

Tevez needs to apologise, says Mancini

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Manchester City outcast Carlos Tevez has been offered a way back into the Premier League club's plans by manager Roberto Mancini but only if he apologises for refusing to warm up in their Champions League match at Bayern Munich in late September.

'Balotelli can be among top-three if he changes his mindset'

'Balotelli can be among top-three if he changes his mindset'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Mario Balotelli can be one of the world's top three players if he can cut out his eccentric behaviour, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said after the striker's two goals inspired Sunday's 6-1 rout of Manchester United.

Man United still better than Man City: Mancini

Man United still better than Man City: Mancini

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Manchester United are still better than neighbours City, Roberto Mancini said after his side thumped the champions 6-1 to go five points clear at the top of the English Premier League.