Manchester City 20 years on: From Second Division play-off winners to a historic treble
As Manchester City’s supporters head into the summer still celebrating this season’s historic treble, few may care much for Sunday’s League One play-off final.
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Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Colombian James Rodriguez looks to be in high demand as rumours swirl his loan spell at Bayern Munich is coming to an end. After an unsettled period with Real Madrid, the 27-year-old has spent the last two years with the Bundesliga champions but is now reportedly ready for a move. With Zinedine Zidane overhauling his Real squad, Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal have all been put on alert to the midfielder’s situation, the Mirror reports.
Premier League ‘would welcome’ chance to discuss discrimination with Sterling
The Premier League has said it would welcome the opportunity to speak to Raheem Sterling and other players about developing ideas to combat racism.
Sterling keen to speak to authorities over ‘harder punishments’ for racism
Raheem Sterling would be keen to speak to the Football Association and the Premier League over the summer to work out the next steps in the ongoing efforts to combat racism.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Liverpool have identified up to 12 players in case of the departure of striker Daniel Sturridge, according to the Daily Mail. Among the line-up are Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze, Ajax’s Hakim Ziyech and David Neres, and Lyon’s Bertrand Traore, who had a taste of the Premier League with Chelsea between 2014 and 2017.
Manchester City treble parade immortalised in Lego form
Two master model builders have paid tribute to Manchester City’s treble success by creating their trophy parade with Lego.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say After winning the domestic treble, Manchester City appear ready to hand boss Pep Guardiola a bumper deal to keep him at the club for at least the next five years. According to the Sun, the 48-year-old – who still has two years remaining on his current contract – could see his annual salary rise from £15million to £20million.
The sporting weekend in pictures
Manchester City completed a historic domestic treble as they thrashed Watford 6-0 to win the FA Cup at Wembley. There was plenty more silverware handed out on an action-packed sporting weekend. Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the best pictures.
Manchester City players pay for fans’ travel to FA Cup final
Manchester City’s players have been praised for a “fantastic gesture” after paying for more than 50 coaches for fans to travel to the FA Cup final.
The FA Cup final in numbers
Manchester City take on Watford in this season’s FA Cup final on Saturday.
Liverpool will challenge again next season, insists defender Dejan Lovren
Defender Dejan Lovren believes Liverpool will be title contenders again next season as they are still improving under Jurgen Klopp.