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After completing a move to Shanghai Shenhua in December, in a deal which made him the world’s highest paid player on a reported salary of $41 million, Tevez has struggled for form. Pogba dabs on Great Wall of China He has managed just one goal in six CSL games and is already being linked with a return to Boca Juniors. The 33-year-old has clearly not had much to get excited about of late, but he was happy to catch up with Pogba during the latter’s visit to Asia – with the pair having previously played together at Juventus....

Jose Mourinho’s side require just a single point to secure a final Premier League placing of second but they will need an improved showing from the one that saw them lose 1-0 to Brighton & Hove Albion last time out if they are to get their hands on the silver medal with one game to spare. The Portuguese boss could well make a number of changes too, after castigating his players following the setback at the Amex....

The panic that follows a sudden lightness of pocket would spur most to retrace their steps close to home, but this would have been a trickier proposition for the San Diego man as the billfold was at the bottom of the world. A weather technician and forecaster by trade, Grisham was on assignment for 13 months as a U.S. Navy meteorologist in Antarctica from October 1967. Now 91, he told The San Diego Tribune that he had been sent there “kicking and screaming” as he had to leave behind his wife and two young children to take up a role with ‘Operation Deep Freeze’ which supported scientists conducting research....

Muhammad Khan appeared at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday following his arrest on September 16 at Westminster Hall where the queen’s body was lying-in-state, though doctors ruled that he was not mentally fit to participate in the legal proceedings. He spoke only to confirm his name and address. According to The Guardian, prosecuting lawyer Luke Staton told the court that Khan had been apprehended while he attempted to remove the royal standard flag from the coffin, which was sitting on a platform with the Imperial State Crown atop it....

The male patient, who represented the first reported case of monkeypox in Jamaica, had absconded from the health facility where he was being kept in isolation on July 9, according to a press release from the Jamaican Ministry of Health and Wellness at the time. The man had presented himself to health professionals on July 5 after having arrived in Jamaica from the United Kingdom around five days earlier....

Hoffenheim raced off the blocks and quickly put City under pressure with their attacking prowess. They deservedly went ahead went Laporte clumsily conceded a penalty. Kramaric stepped up and made no mistake from the spot. City roared back immediately with constant attacking forays and were eventually rewarded with a goal on the stroke of halftime. Leroy Sane curled in a wonderful free-kick to draw parity. The home team continued their domination in the second half with the winning goal coming in the 61st minute, courtesy Sane....

A report by The Daily Mail claimed the use of ‘snus’ tobacco pouches placed between the gum and upper lip is increasingly widespread across English football owing to the nicotine hit it provides Snus is not illegal to possess or consume but has been banned from sale in the United Kingdom since 1992 amid cancer fears. Guardiola conceded he had been largely in the dark over the matter, but revealed his squad had been briefed....

Manchester City have spent £104 million on signings so far this summer. They have signed striker Erling Haaland, midfielder Kalvin Phillips, left-back Sergio Gomez, and forward Julian Alvarez. Haaland has been one of the signings of the summer so far. He has scored six goals and provided one assist in just four games in his first season in the Premier League. The Cityzens currently sit in second place in the table, two points behind leaders Arsenal....

In the video, Vincent Kompany, Pablo Zabaleta, Fernando and Bacary Sagna team up with Etihad Airways cabin crew members to perform a series of stretches and exercise tips alongside Manchester City’s popular kit man, Les “Chappy” Chapman. The video, which premiered in February, includes exercises such as shoulder circles, rotations, neck rolls, ankle circles, arm and leg stretches, forward bends and tips to stay hydrated during flight. It will ensure Man City fans and all Etihad Airways guests are fit and ready for travel in 2017....

In case you didn’t know Sane has been linked with a big-money move to Bayern Munich in recent months, as the German champions are looking for reinforcements after the departure of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery. The 23-year-old only started 29 of his 45 appearances during Manchester City’s campaign but did play a significant role in their unprecedented domestic-treble glory. He scored 10 league goals and provided as many assists to help the side retain the Premier League title....

Sane, who has four goals in five Premier League appearances against Liverpool, will feature in a front three alongside Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling at Wembley, with Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus taking places on the City bench following late returns to training due to their involvement in the Copa America. Pep Guardiola has regularly stated his desire to keep Sane but conceded on Friday that talks with the 23-year-old over a contract extension had regressed....

The game will kick off at 8pm in Los Angeles, meaning it will not start for fans watching at home in the UK until 4am on Thursday morning. Your complete guide to the ICC With new signings Benjamin Mendy and Danilo - who could face his former club immediately - in line to feature, though, there may be a few bleary-eyed City fans rising early to get a look at how the squad is shaping up....

The reigning Premier League champions are enduring a difficult defence of their title this season and are already 11 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool after just 14 games. Guardiola, however, says he will not be forced into bringing in new players next month, citing the refusal of clubs to part with key players midway through the season. Speaking ahead of City’s Premier League visit to Burnley on Tuesday, Guardiola said: “I don’t want any players in January....

The two Premier League heavyweights are reported to have identified the France international defender as top target during the January transfer window. Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola are aware that Umtiti has a £55 million release clause in his contract at Camp Nou and are considering approaches which could trigger an exit. Pique, though, remains confident that Barca can fend off any interest and that Umtiti will remain his centre-back partner in Catalunya for the foreseeable future....

Sir Alex Ferguson didn’t just leave behind a football club; he left behind an empire with great legacy and a global brand. It’s no mean achievement to win 13 Premier League titles in 21 years, since the inception of Premier League, apart from the plethora of trophies and awards won by the team and its players. He’s had a hand at producing some of the best talents that English Premier League has seen....

The Italian side were expected to win the match and repeat their heroics two weeks back in Old Trafford as Juventus defeated Manchester United 1-0, courtesy of a Paolo Dybala goal but as it is said about Manchester United, it is in the soul of this football club, it is in their fabric that they never ever give up. Going by that, Wednesday night was no different as the Red Devils came back from behind and secured a monumental away victory at old lady with Juan Mata’s free-kick proving to be the turning point as United just pushed hard in the final moments of the game and were lucky to walk out with the victory as their continued pressure yielded an own goal from Leonardo Bonucci....

Guardiola: Yaya is an amateur The former Germany international was deemed surplus to requirements by manager Jose Mourinho at the start of the season and was left out of United’s initial European roster. Nevertheless, Schweinsteiger has returned to selection contention in recent months and he has been rewarded with a place in the Europa League squad as a result. Young goalkeeper Joel Pereira - who made his official first-team debut as a substitute against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup - has also been added to the list of players although he is expected to be sidelined for some time after suffering a ‘significant’ injury....

The custodian’s current contract with AC Milan expires this summer, leading to interest from several top European clubs. Both Chelsea and Manchester United have been linked with Donnarumma, even though the two clubs have good goalkeepers on their current roster. Signing a player of Donnarumma’s ability on a free transfer would have been a good deal for either club, but it seems like the Italian is set to remain at the San Siro....

The formbook suggested that City, unbeaten, swashbuckling, arguably the best team in Europe, would run out comfortable winners, racking up a cricket score and performing in a manner befitting a side strolling to silverware. The Hammers were mere cannon fodder. That was how it was supposed to go. Instead, West Ham, previously beleaguered and seemingly bereft, were spirited, and forthright in their approach. They took the lead at the Etihad Stadium, through Angelo Ogbonna’s excellent header on the stroke of half-time, and threatened on numerous occasions thereafter....