A-League side Melbourne Heart have been renamed Melbourne City FC and will take Spain striker David Villa on loan from sister club New York City FC for a short spell later this year.

Manchester City have expanded their growing global portfolio by announcing the purchase of a minority stake in Japanese J-League club Yokohama F Marinos.

Manuel Pellegrini expects his Manchester City players to have learnt from last year’s Wembley nightmare as they prepare for this weekend’s Capital One Cup final against Sunderland.

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Barcelona midfielders Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta should recognise their surroundings when they emerge from the tunnel for tonight’s Champions League last 16 first leg at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.

A week that will offer the truest measure of Manchester City’s progress so far began with manager Manuel Pellegrini presenting the bullish assessment that his team are the only team in Manchester.

Manchester United are watching closely to see how UEFA deal with clubs who are close to breaching financial fair play (FFP) rules, the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has said.

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini remains baffled by his sacking, claiming he deserved more respect for what he achieved at the club.

Manchester City look set to strike a double early blow in the transfer market as they close in on the signings of Fernandinho and Jesus Navas.

Manchester City and baseball giants the New York Yankees have formed an agreement to purchase an expansion franchise in Major League Soccer, it has been announced.

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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has revealed his frustrations at the club’s failure to sign the players he wanted last summer.

David Silva believes the Manchester City players need to take responsibility for their failure in Europe, shifting the blame from manager Roberto Mancini.

Premier League champions Manchester City have announced annual losses of £97.9m.

Roberto Mancini insists he will retain control over Manchester City signings despite the appointment of Txiki Begiristain as director of football.

Roberto Mancini declared himself happy with his position at Manchester City but did not deny reports he was close to leaving last season.

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Manchester City have announced the appointment of Spaniard Txiki Begiristain as their new director of football.

Manchester City are ready to begin work on their vast new state-of-the-art academy and training ground.

ANDREI ARSHAVIN’S agent insists his client is in no rush to find another club, and believes his destination may depend on the outcome of some of the summer’s other transfer sagas.

Andrei Arshavin’s agent insists his client is in no rush to find another club, and believes his eventual destination may depend on the outcome of some of the summer’s other transfer sagas.

Andrei Arshavin’s “dream” of playing for Barcelona appears to have come a step closer to being realised on Thursday after Barcelona economic vice president Ferran Soriano and coach Pep Guardiola admitted their admiration for the Russian forward.

NOVEMBER is the money month in football: next week, a Deloitte report will reveal that Premier League earnings from overseas TV rights are on track to overtake the domestic contract, while in eight days, the Future of Football Conference takes place in London with one of the seminars entitled, ‘The Buying and Selling of Football Clubs’.

Arsenal today confirmed they have reached an agreement with Barcelona for the transfer of Thierry Henry, subject to a medical and the completion of formalities.

BARCELONA vice-president Ferran Soriano would like the club to sign Cristiano Ronaldo but has denied they are set to move for the Manchester United winger.

Barcelona vice-president Ferran Soriano would like the club to sign Cristiano Ronaldo but has denied they are set to move for the Manchester United winger.

Barcelona vice-president Ferran Soriano has insisted the Catalan giants have made no approach to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

Barcelona star Silvinho has urged the Spanish giants to do everything they can to land his former Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry in the summer.

Barcelona have no intention of pursuing their reported interest in Thierry Henry in the short term.

BARCELONA vice-president Ferran Soriano has denied claiming the club have agreed a deal to sign Arsenal striker Thierry Henry in the summer.

Barcelona vice-president Ferran Soriano has denied claiming the club have agreed a deal to sign Arsenal striker Thierry Henry in the summer.

Barcelona vice-president Ferran Soriano has denied Arsenal’s Thierry Henry is on his shopping list and claims the club have no plans to sign a world star this summer.

Manchester United looked set to miss out on the signing of Ronaldinho today after Barcelona revealed they were in negotiations with the Brazilian’s agent.