Organisation: Ivory Coast

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Arsenal sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille for club-record fee

The 24-year-old Ivory Coast international has signed a deal at the Emirates Stadium for an undisclosed fee, believed to be worth £72million.

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Mahrez magic helps Algeria reach quarter-finals

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Martin O'Neill parts ways with Nottingham Forest

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Stephen Kenny should be next manager of Ireland

Romelu Lukaku and Jose Mourinho File Photo

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Mourinho 'positive' over Lukaku's chances of being fit for FA Cup final

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Five favourites and five also-rans for the World Cup in Russia

St Etienne fans invade pitch during heavy defeat by Lyon

Ugly scenes marred the end of Lyon's 5-0 derby destruction of bitter rivals St Etienne as angry home fans temporarily delayed the match by invading the pitch.

Mon, 06 Nov, 2017

EFL to talk with Pep Guardiola after he complains about 'unacceptable' Carabao Cup ball

The English Football League will discuss Pep Guardiola's criticism of its Mitre ball with him after the Manchester City manager claimed it was "unacceptable".

Wed, 25 Oct, 2017

Manchester City make second bid for Alexis Sanchez

Manchester City have submitted a second bid for Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2017

Lukaku: Mourinho vision to ‘rebuild’ sold Man United to me

Romelu Lukaku could not turn down the chance to join Manchester United after hearing Jose Mourinho’s plan to “rebuild the club”.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2017

Friend and foe encountered Cheick Tiote legendary ‘reducers’

It was always one of the very first vital snippets of information shared with new arrivals at Newcastle, along with showing them to their space in the dressing room, and a reminder to laugh at the gaffer’s jokes, however bad they were.

Fri, 14 Jul, 2017

Slick Man City showcase cup intent

West Ham 0 Manchester City 5: In the days leading up to what looked like a tricky trip to the capital, Pep Guardiola had promised two things.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Spot on Yaya Toure gets Manchester City moving

Hull City 0, Manchester City 3: Yaya Toure, a player who would not have expected to see 2017 in the sky blue of Manchester City, demonstrated that he can still play a pivotal role in his team’s hopes of winning silverware in the debut season of manager Pep Guardiola.

Tue, 27 Dec, 2016

Sam Allardyce excited to walk the line with Crystal Palace

Watford 1, Crystal Palace 1: One could hardly tell from the thunderous expression on his face at the full-time whistle, as his new charges at Crystal Palace were held by Watford, but big Sam Allardyce said he was “excited” to be back in the big time.

Tue, 27 Dec, 2016

Jose Mourinho demands Man United players respond like ‘men’

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has challenged his players to show they are “men” by recovering from the 4-0 humiliation at Chelsea with victory over rivals Manchester City in the EFL Cup.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2016

Yaya Toure closer to the exit after Pep's row with his agent

Seluk told Sky Sports News: "Why must I apologise to Guardiola? I don't know the words I must apologise for because I didn't do anything.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2016

Yaya Toure nears Manchester City exit door

Yaya Toure may not play for Manchester City again after his agent became embroiled in a heated war of words with manager Pep Guardiola.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2016

'Are you watching, Newcastle?': Sunderland complete another great escape to relegate rivals

Sunderland 3 Everton 0: Yes, they were watching in Newcastle, and it’s a fair assumption that they didn’t care much for what they were seeing.

Thu, 12 May, 2016

Manchester City v Borussia Monchengladbach - UEFA Champions League - Group D - Etihad Stadium

I should have faced Arsenal, claims Wilfried Bony

Wilfried Bony believes he should have started for Manchester City in their defeat at Barclays Premier League title rivals Arsenal on Monday.

Wed, 23 Dec, 2015

Per Mertesacker still believes Arsenal must prove title credentials

Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal now have the confidence to win matches in different ways — but insists they have yet to prove their title credentials.

Wed, 23 Dec, 2015

John Ruddy gaffe lets Joe Hart off hook

Manchester City 2 Norwich City 1: Joe Hart may have ended up on the winning side, but there was a trace of guilt in his manner as he left the Etihad Stadium. “Be nice to me, won’t you lads?” he said as he passed a group of reporters, hoping for an interview. “I can’t talk after I’ve thrown one in like that.”

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

At least 2,110 pilgrims died in hajj stampede, new figures show

A new toll has put the number of pilgrims killed during the crush and stampede that struck the hajj last month at 2,110 at least.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Unhappy Toure 'disgusted' with English media

Man City midfielder Yaya Toure has revealed his disgust for the English media for not giving him enough credit for his performances.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Paul O’Connell’s World Cup record unjust

Even in his worst nightmare, Paul O’Connell could never have envisaged it ending like this – not in, of all places, Cardiff, Irish rugby’s home from home, writes Peter Jackson.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Vincent Kompany says City made it easy for Blues

Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany has admitted the club made it too easy for Chelsea to claim the Premier League title last season.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2015

Toure staying at city, agent declares

Yaya Toure decided to stay at Manchester City after being assured he is a key figure in the club’s future by owner Sheikh Mansour, his agent has said.

Sun, 31 May, 2015

Restless Man City star Yaya Toure seeking ‘new challenges’

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has claimed he is open to “new challenges” and will not stay at a club simply to collect wages.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2015

Mourinho: Eden Hazard the best

Eden Hazard is without equal in the Premier League this season and the clear player of the year, according to Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015

Pellegrini keeps faith in Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has no concerns about captain Vincent Kompany’s form or state of mind.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2015

Liverpool defender Johnson set for move to foreign club

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has no idea where he will be next season but it appears increasingly likely he will move overseas as his representatives have already held exploratory talks with foreign clubs.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2015

Unconvincing Man City show adds to pressure on Manuel Pellegrini

Manchester City 2 Leicester City 0: Manuel Pellegrini lives to fight another day as manager of slumping Manchester City but the unconvincing nature of this victory, courtesy of goals from David Silva and James Milner, raised more questions than it offered answers concerning the Chilean’s ability to lead the club to the heights desired by their billionaire owners.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2015

Tullow Oil value down £200m

Tullow Oil lost over £200m (€274m) of its market value yesterday, hit by concerns that a boundary dispute between Ivory Coast and Ghana could delay a project off the coast of west Africa.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2015

Ireland down to 67th in world

The Republic of Ireland are now just three points above their worst-ever placing in world football, having slipped to 67 in the latest Fifa rankings.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015

Classy Man City rebound in style

Man City 4 Stoke City 1

Thu, 12 Feb, 2015

Stuttering Man City form ‘frustrating’ Manuel Pellegrini

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Wed, 11 Feb, 2015

Pellegrini upbeat despite tough run

"I don’t feel any pressure inside the club or outside.”

Tue, 10 Feb, 2015

Elephants rule Africa after penalty shoot-out

Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast 0 Ghana 0 (Ivory Coast win 9-8 on penalties).

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

Cork's David Meyler helps Hull to a point at Man City

Man City 1 Hull 1: Samir Nasri picked through the wreckage of a season that is rapidly spiralling out of control for Manuel Pellegrini and Manchester City with a stark warning for his under-achieving team mates.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

African Nations match suspended after crowd riot

Crowd trouble marred Ghana’s African Nations Cup semi-final win over hosts Equatorial Guinea in Malabo as Ghana fans were forced to flee the stands after being pelted with bottles.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015

Trouble flares as Ghana seal final berth

Ghana 3 Equatorial Guinea 0

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015

Ivory Coast through to another African Nations Cup final

Dr Congo 1 Ivory Coast 3

Thu, 05 Feb, 2015

Costa faces ban threat for ‘stamp’

Striker set to miss showdown with City

Thu, 29 Jan, 2015

Drogba wants to stay at Chelsea

Didier Drogba wants to remain part of the Chelsea “family” beyond the end of the season.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2015

Turbulent times for Manchester City

Man City 0 Middlesbrough 2: FA Cup Fourth Round. Patrick Bamford helped Jose Mourinho’s protege Aitor Karanka mastermind one of the most stunning upsets on a day of FA Cup giant-killing, then predicted that the original Special One will inflict further misery on a Manchester City season that is rapidly spiralling out of control.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2015

Arsenal win means Manchester City’s title hopes are dented