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The Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Man City Fined £1M for Delayed Kick-Offs in 9 Matches
MANCHESTER City have been fined more than £1 million by the Premier League over delayed kick-offs in nine matches last season. Premier League officials announced on Thursday that Pep Guardiola's side had breached rules around kick-off and restart times between October and February. The longest delay was two minutes and 24 seconds before the resumption of the Manchester derby at Old Trafford in December. The Premier League said City had accepted the breaches and apologised for the incidents. The fines total £1.08 million ($1.45 million). 'Rules relating to kick-offs and restarts help ensure the organisation of the competition is set at the highest possible professional standard and provides certainty to fans and participating clubs,' a Premier League statement said. 'It also ensures the broadcast of every Premier League match is kept to schedule.' It is not the first time City have been in trouble for their tardy kick-offs. The club were fined more than £2 million last year for 22 breaches of the kick-off and restart rules. Guardiola's men finished third in the Premier League last season as their four-year reign as champions came to an end. City, who also suffered a shock FA Cup final defeat against Crystal Palace, are currently playing in the Club World Cup in the United States.
The Sun
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Gaza war hurts my whole body, says Guardiola
MANCHESTER City manager Pep Guardiola received an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester on Monday and used his acceptance speech to address the war in Gaza. The war erupted after Hamas-led militants took 251 hostages and killed 1,200 people, most of them civilians, in the October 7, 2023 attack. Israel's military campaign has since killed more than 54,000 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to health authorities in Gaza. 'It's so painful what we see in Gaza. It hurts my whole body,' Guardiola said. 'It's not about ideology. It's not about whether I'm right, or you're wrong. It's just about the love of life, about the care of your neighbour. 'Maybe we think that we see the boys and girls of four years old being killed by the bomb or being killed at the hospital because it's not a hospital anymore. It's not our business. 'But be careful. The next four- or five-year-old kids will be ours. Sorry, but I see my kids, Maria, Marius and Valentina. When I see every morning since the nightmare started the infants in Gaza, and I'm so scared.' Guardiola was recognised for his contribution to the city, including guiding his team to six Premier League titles in nine years with the club, along with his charitable work through his Guardiola Sala Foundation. The 54-year-old Spaniard was presented with his honorary degree by the University's Chancellor Nazir Afzal at Whitworth Hall.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Man City close in on Champions League
MANCHESTER City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season. Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third in the Premier League heading into Sunday's final round of matches. Mateo Kovacic's red card 20 minutes from time could have given Bournemouth hope, but Lewis Cook was also sent off just minutes later for a lunge on Gonzalez. There was further cause for celebration for City late on when Ballon d'Or winner Rodri made his first appearance since September as a substitute after suffering a serious knee injury. City's victory means a point when they travel to Fulham on the final day will be enough to secure a top-five finish thanks to their much superior goal difference to that of sixth-placed Aston Villa. Just three days on from the disappointment of losing the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace, City had to raise themselves on an emotional night at the Etihad in De Bruyne's final home match. Earlier in the day City had unveiled a mosaic and named a road at the club's training ground after the Belgian. De Bruyne, who won six Premier League titles and the Champions League during his decade in Manchester, was greeted by a huge banner reading 'King Kev' as he led the teams out. 'I want to bring joy to people, play offensive football, be creative, that is what I am on the pitch and I want to have fun,' said De Bruyne. 'I think we had a lot of fun over the 10 years.'
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Man City ace Phil Foden in shock after brave best pal forced to rescue her three kids from horror house fire
The pair spent loads of time together as children BLAZE SHOCK Man City ace Phil Foden in shock after brave best pal forced to rescue her three kids from horror house fire Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MANCHESTER City ace Phil Foden has been left shocked after his 'sister' and her three young children narrowly escaped a house fire. The England attacking midfielder, 24, was left distraught after his cousin's house set on fire in the middle of the night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Phil Foden's best pal narrowly escaped a house fire Credit: Getty 2 Codie Owen is said to be like a 'sister' to Phil Credit: Facebook Codie Owen, who Phil classes as his sister after they grew up together, bravely managed to get two of her young children outside the property in Stockport, Gtr Manchester. She then returned into the house to rescue her third child. The fire brigade attended the blaze at the property near Stockport County's stadium and spent more than two hours putting it out. Codie and her children were all taken to Stepping Hill hospital to be checked for smoke inhalation. The fire is believed to have been started by a faulty extractor fan in the upstairs bathroom. A source said: 'Phil was really upset when he heard what had happened. "He is really really close to Codie. 'They are best pals and spent loads of time together as children. He regards her as a sister and dotes on her children. 'He's now helping her find alternative accommodation as she can't return to the house for a while due to the smoke damage.' In 2021 Codie posted a touching tribute to Phil on her Facebook page, adding: 'We are so proud of you'. How to cure England's Bellingham, Foden and Palmer headache And in 2018 she posted another Selfie of Phil with her and her son, adding: 'Big happy 18th birthday to my rondog.' A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: 'At 1.20am on Friday 2 May, three fire engines attended a house fire in Edgeley, Stockport. "The fire was on the first floor, and crews used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and a positive pressure ventilation fan to tackle it. 'One adult and three children were taken to hospital for precautionary checks. "Crews were in attendance for two hours.' Foden's agent was approached for comment. Earlier this month, the Prem star was pictured getting kitted out in full Burberry. Foden promoted the designer brand with snaps of himself in jacket, shorts and trainers at one the label's upmarket shops. Last month, The Sun revealed Foden went to take his mind off football by going on a fishing trip. The ace held up a beauty caught on a trip with the team from Manchester-based Carp Fever.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Man City ace Phil Foden in shock after brave best pal forced to rescue her three kids from horror house fire
MANCHESTER City ace Phil Foden has been left shocked after his 'sister' and her three young children narrowly escaped a house fire. The Advertisement 2 Phil Foden's best pal narrowly escaped a house fire Credit: Getty 2 Codie Owen is said to be like a 'sister' to Phil Credit: Facebook Codie Owen, who Phil classes as his sister after they grew up together, bravely managed to get two of her young children outside the property in Stockport, Gtr Manchester. She then returned into the house to rescue her third child. The fire brigade attended the blaze at the property near Stockport County's stadium and spent more than two hours putting it out. Codie and her children were all taken to Stepping Hill hospital to be checked for smoke inhalation. Advertisement Read More in Football The fire is believed to have been started by a faulty extractor fan in the upstairs bathroom. A source said: 'Phil was really upset when he heard what had happened. "He is really really close to Codie. 'They are best pals and spent loads of time together as children. He regards her as a sister and dotes on her children. Advertisement Most read in Football 'He's now helping her find alternative accommodation as she can't return to the house for a while due to the smoke damage.' In 2021 Codie posted a touching tribute to Phil on her Facebook page, adding: 'We are so proud of you'. How to cure England's Bellingham, Foden and Palmer headache And in 2018 she posted another Selfie of Phil with her and her son, adding: 'Big happy 18th birthday to my rondog.' A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: 'At 1.20am on Friday 2 May, three fire engines attended a house fire in Edgeley, Stockport. Advertisement "The fire was on the first floor, and crews used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and a positive pressure ventilation fan to tackle it. 'One adult and three children were taken to hospital for precautionary checks. "Crews were in attendance for two hours.' Foden's agent was approached for comment. Advertisement Earlier this month, the Prem star was pictured Foden promoted the designer brand with snaps of himself in jacket, shorts and trainers at one the label's upmarket shops. The ace held up a beauty caught on a trip with the team from Manchester-based Carp Fever. Advertisement
