City add Cherki to £100m spending spree

Manchester City have agreed a £34million fee with Lyon for attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki as part of their push to complete four signings before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

Pep honoured by University of Manchester

Pep Guardiola has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Manchester, recognising his remarkable impact on the city during nine trophy-laden years at the helm of Manchester City.

Guardiola signs Klopp’s right-hand man

Former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders has joined Manchester City as Pep Guardiola’s new No 2.

Club World Cup riches await Africa’s best

The four African qualifiers for the revamped Club World Cup in the United States are set to become much richer, no matter how they fare in the 32-team tournament.

The ultimate test looms for FIFA’s controversial Club World Cup

With an eye-watering $1 billion in prize money, some of the biggest stars in the game and clubs competing from across the globe, FIFA’s new Club World Cup has all the ingredients to be a huge event.

Japan’s Urawa ready to make waves at Club World Cup

Japan’s best-supported club, Urawa Reds will be roared on in the United States as they face Inter Milan, River Plate and Monterrey.

De Bruyne secures Belgium win over Wales

Kevin De Bruyne spared Belgium’s blushes after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat Wales 4-3 and kickstart the Red Devils’ 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Monday.

Tottenham closing in on Brentford’s Frank

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is the man Tottenham have targeted to replace Ange Postecoglou, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Lewandowski quits after Poland coach fallout

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said he would not play for his national team Poland so long as coach Michal Probierz remained in charge.

Nthethe sends Sundowns Club World Cup warning

Thabo Nthethe has warned Mamelodi Sundowns that no amount of domestic or continental success can fully prepare a team for the demands of the FIFA Club World Cup.