Marcelo Bielsa in charge of Lille on September 22, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Marcelo Bielsa best coach in world'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola stresses that Marcelo Bielsa, believed to be on the verge of joining Leeds United, is "the best coach in the world".
Jun 4, 18:12
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Yaya Toure accuses Man City boss Pep Guardiola of 'not liking African players'
Yaya Toure accuses Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola of not liking African players while discussing his treatment of the midfielder.
Jun 4, 17:41
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Southampton on May 13, 2018
Yaya Toure: 'Pep Guardiola was jealous of me, he wanted revenge'
Yaya Toure claims that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was "jealous" of him and that some of the midfielder's teammates ended up "hating" the Spaniard.
Jun 4, 16:52
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hit with two-game touchline ban from UEFA
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is hit with a two-match touchline ban for his conduct against Liverpool in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
Jun 4, 16:22
Joachim Low at a Germany press conference on May 24, 2018
Joachim Low explains Leroy Sane's 2018 World Cup omission
Germany boss Joachim Low explains his reasons for leaving Manchester City attacker Leroy Sane out of his squad for the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 4, 10:37
Leroy Sane in action for Germany during a friendly on June 2, 2018
Leroy Sane left out of Germany's 2018 World Cup squad
Manchester City attacker Leroy Sane is surprisingly left out of Germany's 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 4, 09:55
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne in action during a Champions League clash with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on April 10, 2018
Roberto Martinez: 'Kevin De Bruyne should have beaten Mohamed Salah to awards'
Belgium boss Roberto ­Martinez believes that Kevin De Bruyne should have beaten Mohamed Salah to the Football Writers' Footballer of the Year and PFA Player of the Year awards.
Jun 3, 10:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'I hope to manage national team'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he would like to coach a national team at a World Cup or European Championship in the future.
Jun 2, 14:24
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Gareth Southgate: 'Raheem Sterling apologised for England camp late arrival'
Gareth Southgate stresses that Raheem Sterling apologised for his late arrival to the England camp and is eager to put the matter behind him.
Jun 2, 11:12
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Napoli reject new Manchester City bid for Jorginho
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says that he has rejected a bid of €50m (£43.7m) from Manchester City for midfielder Jorginho.
Jun 2, 10:42
Fernandinho leaves the field after seeing red during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Fernandinho defends Manchester City teammate Raheem Sterling
Manchester City and Brazil midfielder Fernandinho is the latest player to stand up for Raheem Sterling, who was pictured with a tattoo of an assault rifle earlier this week.
May 31, 21:45
Jorginho in action during the Serie A game between Napoli and Udinese on April 15, 2017
Jorginho 'agrees five-year Manchester City deal'
Napoli midfielder Jorginho allegedly agrees a five-year deal with Manchester City.
May 31, 10:17
Zinedine Zidane prior to Real Madrid's Champions League final clash against Liverpool at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev
Pep Guardiola: "Zinedine Zidane has done a spectacular job"
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola describes Real Madrid's achievement of winning three successive Champions League crowns as "spectacular".
May 30, 16:07
Isco in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Pep Guardiola: "Manchester City are not going to sign Isco"
Pep Guardiola rubbishes reports that Manchester City are preparing a £70m offer for Real Madrid attacker Isco.
May 30, 15:41
Jorginho in action during the Serie A game between Napoli and Udinese on April 15, 2017
Jorginho agent: 'Difficult to turn down Manchester City'
Joao Santos - the agent of Napoli midfielder Jorginho - says that it would be difficult to reject an offer from Manchester City if the two clubs come to an agreement.
May 30, 13:45
Phil Foden in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Feyenoord on November 21, 2017
Report: Manchester City rule out loan exit for Phil Foden
A report claims that Phil Foden will remain at Manchester City next season after agreeing a new contract, despite numerous sides being interested in a loan deal.
May 30, 09:42
Jorginho in action during the Serie A game between Napoli and Udinese on April 15, 2017
Manchester City 'have £39m bid for Jorginho rejected by Napoli'
Manchester City reportedly have a bid of £39m for Jorginho rejected by Napoli, who are holding out for £59m.
May 28, 17:41
Paris Saint-Germain forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappe celebrate after scoring during the Champions League win over Celtic on September 12, 2017
Manchester City given boost in Kylian Mbappe pursuit?
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly still a target for Manchester City, who are waiting to see if Paris Saint-Germain can sign the French striker from Monaco permanently.
May 27, 18:44
Gareth Bale in Real Madrid training ahead of the Champions League final on May 25, 2018
Manchester City 'will not rival Manchester United for Gareth Bale'
A report claims that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has no intention of making a bid for Gareth Bale, potentially opening the door for Manchester United to pounce.
May 27, 18:33
A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016
Manchester City goalkeeper Pawel Sokol leaves club, returns to Poland
Manchester City goalkeeper Pawel Sokol confirms his departure from the club and will return to former Polish side Korona Kielce.
May 27, 16:42
Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017
Manchester City tipped to complete £75m Riyad Mahrez deal next week
Manchester City are tipped to complete the signing of Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City next week.
May 27, 08:25
West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on August 13, 2017
Manchester United target Joe Hart as back-up for David de Gea?
Manchester United emerge as surprise contenders to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart this summer.
May 27, 08:15
Unai Emery watches on during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016
Ray Parlour: 'Unai Emery must be given financial backing to challenge for title'
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour says that the Gunners board must back Unai Emery heavily in the transfer market if the club wants to compete for the Premier League title.
May 26, 16:29
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
Neymar: 'I would love to work with Pep Guardiola'
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar reiterates his desire to one day work with current Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola at some point during his playing career.
May 26, 15:08
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Manchester City still keen on Kylian Mbappe, Eden Hazard?
Manchester City reportedly still hold an interest in Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe and Chelsea winger Eden Hazard, despite pursuing other targets.
May 26, 11:32
Jorginho in action during the Serie A game between Napoli and Udinese on April 15, 2017
Joao Santos: 'Napoli, Manchester City have spoken calmly about Jorginho'
Napoli and Manchester City have already held 'calm' conversations regarding Italian playmaker Jorginho, according to the player's agent Joao Santos.
May 26, 10:07
Isco in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Manchester City keen on £70m summer move for Real Madrid playmaker Isco?
Manchester City are thought to be keen on a £70m summer move for 26-year-old Real Madrid and Spain playmaker Isco, according to reports in the press.
May 26, 09:09
Mauricio Pochettino keeps it casual during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino's new contract 'worth £8.5m a year'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino's new contract is worth £3m-a-year more than his original deal, according to a report.
May 24, 15:38
Jorginho in action during the Serie A game between Napoli and Udinese on April 15, 2017
Agent: 'Jorginho to hold talks with Napoli next week'
Napoli midfielder Jorginho, recently linked with both Manchester City and Manchester United, hopes to have more clarity over his future by the end of the month.
May 24, 09:58
Unai Emery watches on during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016
Pep Guardiola: Unai Emery is a "top manager"
Pep Guardiola believes that the appointment of Unai Emery is a shrewd move by Arsenal, describing his compatriot as a "top manager".
May 23, 15:09
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City 'want Matthijs de Ligt as Vincent Kompany replacement'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly identifies Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt as a potential long-term replacement for captain Vincent Kompany.
May 23, 08:59
Mikel Arteta pictured in late 2011
Manchester City 'to offer Mikel Arteta new contract'
Manchester City will reportedly offer Mikel Arteta a new contract after he missed out on the Arsenal job.
May 22, 22:11
Manuel Pellegrini in charge of Manchester City in May 2016
Manuel Pellegrini: 'I feel wanted by West Ham United'
Manuel Pellegrini says that he 'feels wanted' at West Ham United after agreeing to become the club's new manager on a three-year contract.
May 22, 12:21
Manuel Pellegrini in charge of Manchester City in May 2016
Manuel Pellegrini confirmed as West Ham United manager
West Ham United announce that Manuel Pellegrini has been appointed as their new manager.
May 22, 07:06
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville hits out at Arsenal's hiring process following Arteta, Emery twist
Gary Neville says that Arsenal's process in finding a new manager has been a "mess" following news that Unai Emery will be hired instead of Mikel Arteta.
May 21, 21:57
Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery speaks at a press conference on January 3, 2017
Charlie Nicholas: 'Unai Emery has slight edge over Mikel Arteta for Arsenal job'
Charlie Nicholas says that Unai Emery is the slightly better option for Arsenal than Mikel Arteta due to the coach's experience.
May 21, 21:14
Mikel Arteta pictured in late 2011
Mikel Arteta withdrew from contention to become new Arsenal manager?
Mikel Arteta reportedly withdraws from the race to become Arsenal's new manager, leaving the vacancy open for Unai Emery.
May 21, 19:36
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Top 10 Barcelona players of all time
To mark the end of Andres Iniesta's illustrious 22-year Barcelona career, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest players in the club's history.
May 21, 13:29
Pep Guardiola playing for Barcelona
Top 10 Barcelona players of all time - #10
Sports Mole's countdown of Barcelona's top 10 players of all time begins with number 10 - Pep Guardiola.
May 21, 13:29
Sergio Busquets in action for Barcelona in October 2016
Top 10 Barcelona players of all time - #9
Sports Mole's countdown of Barcelona's top 10 players of all time continues with number nine - Sergio Busquets.
May 21, 13:29
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