Erling Haaland's leadership stock had continuingly grown over his three years at the Etihad Stadium and, with Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker leaving the club, City needed a shake-up.
The Benjamin Sesko sweepstakes during this summer transfer window have taken another twist, according to reports in Germany.
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Alessia Russo and some of her England team-mates will not use social media during Euro 2025 because online abuse can be "really damaging".
The prolific striker is best remembered as one of the victorious European Champions of 1984 alongside Michel Platini, and netted 12 times for Les Bleus in his 38 international appearances.
Chelsea's opening match against Los Angeles FC, played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, was more than three-quarters empty with just 22,000 fans inside the 75,000-capacity venue.
A new era begins for beaten Champions League finalists in California as Cristian Chivu takes charge of Group E opener
The Portugal superstar currently features for Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Nassr, after signing for the club in the wake of his acrimonious second Manchester United exit at the end of 2022.
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Nelly Korda skipped the champions dinner before the KPMG Women's PGA Championship because of a sore neck but the world No 1 insists she'll be ready for the start of the third major of the year come Thursday.
There may be some question marks against the England's senior team presently, but the future looks promising for the future - with the heart shown by their Under 19s side.
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Hamilton, Lingfield, Worcester, Ripon and Royal Ascot.
The 28-year-old has been sent death threats relating to her and her family.
Winger ended last season on loan with WCL winnersKelly’s contract with Manchester City expires this monthChloe Kelly has insisted England’s European Championship title defence is her only focus, amid reports of Arsenal seeking to sign her on a permanent basis, but she has spoken in glowing terms about her loan with the club and the Women’s Champions …
The Maroons have never won two matches on the road to turn around an Origin series and the Blues hold all the cards ahead of Game 2 in PerthQueensland’s State of Origin aspirations will evaporate on a wet Australian rules oval in Perth on Wednesday if most commentators and analysts and even some apprehensive Maroons fans are to be believed. The …
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Great Britain's Romell Glave tops a field including Andre De Grasse and Marcell Jacobs to win gold in the men's 100m final at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland.
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COMMENT BY CHRIS FOY: As a Test centurion, he has been there and done it. He has the T-shirt - and the scars from so many battles over so many years as a renowned warrior.
DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL ASCOT: They came for an 'I was there moment' and their wish was granted. Though the horse wasn't carrying the colours they anticipated, nobody was complaining.