http://www.mail.com/int/organizations/2154-manchester-city-fc.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/organizations/2154-manchester-city-fc.html http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2104436-chelsea-players-ready-mourinho-return.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chelsea players seem pleased Jose Mourinho appears headed back for a second stint as manager, even after he failed with Real Madrid. Midfielder Juan Mata said Wednesday prior to the first of two U.S. friendlies against Manchester City that the 50-year-old Mourinho is among the best coaches in the game. "We don't know what's going to happe... Thu, 23 May 2013 03:15:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2104436-chelsea-players-ready-mourinho-return.html 2013-05-23T03:15:21Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2104010-pellegrini-to-leave-malaga-season.html MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini says he will leave the Spanish club at the end of the season despite having two years left on his contract. The 59-year-old Pellegrini says he is leaving because of "sporting reasons." The Chilean has been linked to the Manchester City post made vacant when Roberto Mancini was fired last week. Pellegrini... Wed, 22 May 2013 22:15:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2104010-pellegrini-to-leave-malaga-season.html 2013-05-22T22:15:26Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2101272-pulis-leaves-stoke-manager-mutual-consent.html STOKE, England (AP) — Stoke says Tony Pulis has left as manager by mutual consent, ending his seven-year tenure at the Premier League club. By guiding Stoke to a 13th-place finish this season, Pulis secured the team's status in England's top division for a fifth straight year but he came under increasing fire for failing to change its direct and physical ... Tue, 21 May 2013 22:37:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2101272-pulis-leaves-stoke-manager-mutual-consent.html 2013-05-21T22:37:01Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2099678-man-united-earns-epl-record-93m-broadcasters.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester United earned a record 60.8 million pounds ($92.7 million) in Premier League television revenue this season en route to a 20th English title. Deposed champion Manchester City, which finished 11 points behind United in second, received 58.1 million pounds ($88.6 million), according to figures released by the league on Tuesday. Even... Tue, 21 May 2013 13:43:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2099678-man-united-earns-epl-record-93m-broadcasters.html 2013-05-21T13:43:51Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2099900-napoli-chief-denies-benitez-talks-keen-dzeko.html MILAN (AP) — Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis denies meeting former Chelsea coach Rafael Benitez on Monday but admits he is interested in selling Edinson Cavani to sign Manchester City's Edin Dzeko. Napoli is in the hunt for a new manager after Walter Mazzarri announced his departure. De Laurentiis says on Tuesday, "I didn't go to London to meet wit... Tue, 21 May 2013 13:29:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2099900-napoli-chief-denies-benitez-talks-keen-dzeko.html 2013-05-21T13:29:06Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097460-epl-season-unpredictable.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Get ready for the Premier League like you've never seen it before. No Alex Ferguson. No Roberto Mancini. The expected return of Jose Mourinho. The likely influx of more world-class players on the back of a bumper new TV deal. Two Welsh teams for the first time. Don't forget the introduction of goal line technology, either. ... Mon, 20 May 2013 08:49:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097460-epl-season-unpredictable.html 2013-05-20T08:49:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096358-arsenal-champions-league-ferguson-bows.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season after edging Tottenham to fourth place in the Premier League, as Alex Ferguson bowed out as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion. Laurent Koscielny's 52nd-minute volley sealed an unconvincing 1-0 for Arsenal at Newcastle, re... Sun, 19 May 2013 19:49:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096358-arsenal-champions-league-ferguson-bows.html 2013-05-19T19:49:01Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2094926-fired-mancini-thanks-city-fans-newspaper-advert.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Roberto Mancini bade farewell to Manchester City fans by taking out a full-page advert in the local newspaper on Saturday, thanking them for their support during his 3 1/2 years in charge. The Italian was fired by City on Monday after failing to win a major trophy in a season of regression, even though he guided the club to a fi... Sat, 18 May 2013 13:40:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2094926-fired-mancini-thanks-city-fans-newspaper-advert.html 2013-05-18T13:40:49Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2092898-tottenham-arsenal-top-4-fight.html LONDON (AP) — On the final day of last season, Arsenal narrowly held off fierce rival Tottenham to claim third place in the Premier League — which proved more important than either team knew at the time. A year later, with the title fight decided and the three relegation spots already settled, the two North London neighbors are fighting it out again for a... Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2092898-tottenham-arsenal-top-4-fight.html 2013-05-17T12:58:31Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2090128-nasri-gourcuff-uruguay-brazil-matches.html PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps recalled midfielders Yoann Gourcuff and Samir Nasri on Thursday for two friendly matches against Uruguay and Brazil next month. FC Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala and Saint-Etienne midfielder Josuha Guilavogui were among the surprise selections as Deschamps uses the matches to test out younger players. But Patric... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:47:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2090128-nasri-gourcuff-uruguay-brazil-matches.html 2013-05-16T13:47:06Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2089964-ac-milan-fiorentina-fight-champions-league.html ROME (AP) — In the last weekend of Serie A, AC Milan needs to protect a two-point lead over Fiorentina in the race for third place and the final Champions League berth. Milan and Fiorentina both visit relegated squads — Siena and Pescara, respectively. Nearly everything else in the Italian league has been decided, although several big coaching changes cou... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2089964-ac-milan-fiorentina-fight-champions-league.html 2013-05-16T13:00:46Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2090050-andy-carroll-recalled-england-friendlies.html LONDON (AP) — Andy Carroll has been recalled to the England squad for the first time since October for friendlies against Ireland and Brazil. The burly striker, who is on loan at West Ham from Liverpool, will be competing for a spot up front alongside Jermain Defoe, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck. Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has bee... Thu, 16 May 2013 12:40:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2090050-andy-carroll-recalled-england-friendlies.html 2013-05-16T12:40:38Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2085854-wigan-relegated-epl-arsenal-reclaims-4th.html LONDON (AP) — Wigan is going to be relegated to the League Championship, while Arsenal seemingly is heading back to the Champions League. Drained after winning the FA Cup for the first time on Saturday, Wigan crashed back to earth with a 4-1 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday to be relegated after eight seasons in the Premier League. "The FA Cup is an achievement... Wed, 15 May 2013 00:36:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2085854-wigan-relegated-epl-arsenal-reclaims-4th.html 2013-05-15T00:36:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2085656-cup-winner-wigan-relegated-losing-arsenal.html LONDON (AP) — Wigan became the first team to be relegated and win the FA Cup in the same season as a 4-1 loss at Arsenal ended an eight-year stay in the Premier League on Tuesday. Arsenal, meanwhile, is now primed to qualify for the Champions League for the 16th consecutive season after reclaiming fourth place and sitting a point above Tottenham with one ... Wed, 15 May 2013 00:27:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2085656-cup-winner-wigan-relegated-losing-arsenal.html 2013-05-15T00:27:54Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2085840-man-city-secures-2nd-place-with-2-0-win-reading.html READING, England (AP) — Manchester City began life without Roberto Mancini with a routine 2-0 victory at rain-sodden Reading on Tuesday to secure second place in the Premier League. Sergio Aguero put City in front five minutes before halftime and substitute Edin Dzeko wrapped up the win in the 88th minute. Mancini was fired on Monday — a year to the day s... Tue, 14 May 2013 21:47:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2085840-man-city-secures-2nd-place-with-2-0-win-reading.html 2013-05-14T21:47:33Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084768-lampard-barcelona-top-weekly-ap-football-poll.html LONDON (AP) — Climbing to the top of Chelsea's all-time scoring leaderboard earned Frank Lampard the top spot in the weekly Associated Press global football poll for the first time. And a familiar name returned to the top of the team rankings, with Barcelona ending Bayern Munich's six-week stay by wrapping up a 22nd Spanish title. The weekend also feature... Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084768-lampard-barcelona-top-weekly-ap-football-poll.html 2013-05-14T16:40:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2081418-manchester-city-fires-manager-roberto-mancini.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester City fired manager Roberto Mancini on Monday, exactly one year after he delivered the club's first English league title in 44 years. The Italian coach, who had four years remaining on his contract, was ditched just as players from rival Manchester United were being cheered through the streets as they paraded the Premier League tro... Mon, 13 May 2013 23:32:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2081418-manchester-city-fires-manager-roberto-mancini.html 2013-05-13T23:32:43Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080582-united-ferguson-with-fitting-send-off.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Alex Ferguson was given a fitting send-off in his final home game in charge of Manchester United as his club of nearly 27 years scored a trademark late winner against Swansea on Sunday, capping an emotional day of celebrations at Old Trafford. Rio Ferdinand slammed in an 87th-minute volley to seal United's 2-1 victory, before Fe... Sun, 12 May 2013 21:05:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080582-united-ferguson-with-fitting-send-off.html 2013-05-12T21:05:34Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080296-norwich-secures-premier-league-survival-with-win.html NORWICH, England (AP) — Norwich emphatically secured another season in the Premier League by beating West Bromwich Albion 4-0 on Sunday. Robert Snodgrass gave the Canaries a halftime lead before a howler by Ben Foster gifted Grant Holt the second and former Ipswich defender Gareth McAuley's own goal put the game beyond reach. Jonny Howson scored a spectac... Sun, 12 May 2013 16:37:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080296-norwich-secures-premier-league-survival-with-win.html 2013-05-12T16:37:51Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080104-wigan-fa-cup-win-caps-season-joy-underdogs.html LONDON (AP) — Even as the financial disparities in English football grow, this season gave the underdogs a chance to leave their mark. The Premier League campaign was dominated and defined by Alex Ferguson winning a 13th title before announcing his retirement after nearly 27 years at Manchester United. But new names have been etched onto the League Cup — ... Sun, 12 May 2013 14:10:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2080104-wigan-fa-cup-win-caps-season-joy-underdogs.html 2013-05-12T14:10:51Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2079252-uncertainty-mancinis-man-city-future.html LONDON (AP) — Roberto Mancini's Manchester City future appears uncertain after losing the FA Cup final and then questioning why the club hasn't responded to claims that Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has been lined up to replace him. As Mancini was questioned on Saturday after losing to Wigan about the apparent Pellegrini approach, City's media officer in... Sat, 11 May 2013 22:58:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2079252-uncertainty-mancinis-man-city-future.html 2013-05-11T22:58:18Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2079168-wigan-beats-man-city-to-win-fa-cup-time.html LONDON (AP) — As blue-and-white confetti exploded under the Wembley arch, Wigan players lifted a trophy for the first time in the club's 81-year history. In one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets, a team playing non-league football 35 years ago and assembled for barely $30 million beat big-spending Manchester City 1-0 on Saturday. Winning English football... Sat, 11 May 2013 21:15:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2079168-wigan-beats-man-city-to-win-fa-cup-time.html 2013-05-11T21:15:31Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2076450-alex-ferguson-prepares-trafford-farewell.html LONDON (AP) — For almost 27 years, Old Trafford has witnessed Alex Ferguson venting his anger from the dugout, berating officials, anxiously checking his watch and making celebratory jigs down the touchline. On Sunday, 76,000 fans have one final chance to witness — and savor — the most successful manager in British football history taking charge of Manche... Fri, 10 May 2013 14:37:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2076450-alex-ferguson-prepares-trafford-farewell.html 2013-05-10T14:37:56Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2076544-wigan-aims-to-pull-shock-fa-cup-final-victory.html LONDON (AP) — The FA Cup final on Saturday features two teams apparently heading in different directions. There's Manchester City, confirmed for another season in the ritzy Champions League. And Wigan, happy to forget for one day an impending fall into anonymity in the League Championship. Wigan, three points from avoiding relegation in the English Premie... Fri, 10 May 2013 13:36:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2076544-wigan-aims-to-pull-shock-fa-cup-final-victory.html 2013-05-10T13:36:17Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2074746-everton-search-manager-to-replace-moyes.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — As a theater and film producer, Bill Kenwright knows a story when he sees it. In his other life, as chairman of English Premier League club Everton, he has experienced a pretty special one close up. Kenwright was almost in tears as he reminisced about his "11-year adventure" with David Moyes, who announced on Thursday he would b... Thu, 09 May 2013 19:11:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2074746-everton-search-manager-to-replace-moyes.html 2013-05-09T19:11:26Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2073836-city-to-rescue-season-winning-fa-cup.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After flopping in Europe and messing up the defense of its Premier League title, Manchester City can rescue its season by beating Wigan in the FA Cup final on Saturday and capturing silverware for the third straight year. Expectations have soared at City and going a season without a trophy would be unacceptable to its Abu Dhabi ... Thu, 09 May 2013 14:30:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2073836-city-to-rescue-season-winning-fa-cup.html 2013-05-09T14:30:49Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2073622-ac-milan-aiming-to-secure-champions-league-spot.html ROME (AP) — With Juventus already having won Serie A and Napoli assured of finishing second, AC Milan's battle with Fiorentina for third is the last key item to be determined in the Italian league. Milan will be hoping to secure a place in the Champions League playoff with a win against Roma on Sunday, although the Giallorossi are still attempting to clin... Thu, 09 May 2013 10:48:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2073622-ac-milan-aiming-to-secure-champions-league-spot.html 2013-05-09T10:48:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2070466-alex-ferguson-blows-final-whistle-man-u-career.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — During more than a quarter of a century in charge of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson has always found the way to win — and win again. Scrappy, abrasive and always up for a fight, Ferguson turned the club into a global power and established himself as the most successful manager in British football history. And now, the 71-year-... Wed, 08 May 2013 17:36:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2070466-alex-ferguson-blows-final-whistle-man-u-career.html 2013-05-08T17:36:18Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2071428-collection-alex-fergusons-famous-quotes.html Alex Ferguson's Manchester United reign has been marked by colorful outbursts and putdowns. A selection of some of his most memorable quotes: "My greatest challenge is not what's happening at the moment, my greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their (expletive) perch. And you can print that." — looking back on when he was... Wed, 08 May 2013 14:34:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2071428-collection-alex-fergusons-famous-quotes.html 2013-05-08T14:34:52Z