Manchester City
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Friday, 26 June 2026
Thursday, 25 June 2026
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![Elliot Anderson becomes Manchester City's British record signing at £130m]()
Elliot Anderson becomes Manchester City's British record signing at £130m
Manchester City agree British record £130m fee for Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old midfielder becomes a cornerstone of Enzo
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![Elliot Anderson transfer fee keeps rising]()
Elliot Anderson transfer fee keeps rising
Elliot Anderson's transfer race has escalated into a British-record-style valuation battle, with Manchester City bidding big and United priced out.
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![Real Madrid set a post-World Cup deadline in Vinicius Jr contract talks]()
Real Madrid set a post-World Cup deadline in Vinicius Jr contract talks
Vinicius Jr contract renewal talks have hit a post-World Cup deadline, with Real Madrid ready to weigh alternatives if no deal is reached.
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![Manchester City UEFA homegrown rules shape summer plans]()
Manchester City UEFA homegrown rules shape summer plans
Manchester City's summer plans are being shaped by UEFA homegrown rules, with 17 non-homegrown slots and two spots opened by departures.
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Monday, 22 June 2026
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![Enzo Maresca close to Manchester City return after Chelsea compensation talks]()
Enzo Maresca close to Manchester City return after Chelsea compensation talks
Enzo Maresca is close to the Manchester City job on a three-year deal after Chelsea agreed compensation understood to be well in excess of £10m.
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![Enzo Maresca move to Manchester City held up by Chelsea compensation talks]()
Enzo Maresca move to Manchester City held up by Chelsea compensation talks
Manchester City’s move for Enzo Maresca is still being delayed by Chelsea’s compensation demands, despite progress in talks.
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![Jeremy Doku's World Cup birth stance has exposed football's family gap]()
Jeremy Doku's World Cup birth stance has exposed football's family gap
Jeremy Doku wants to be present for his first child's birth during the World Cup, and France Pierron's comments have turned it into a wider row.
Sunday, 21 June 2026
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![Manchester City's next defence is already taking shape]()
Manchester City's next defence is already taking shape
Manchester City’s defence is taking shape as Marc Guéhi and Abdukodir Khusanov push on, Joško Gvardiol returns and Nathan Aké edges toward the exit.
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![Manchester City want Anderson and Tonali in £200m midfield rebuild]()
Manchester City want Anderson and Tonali in £200m midfield rebuild
Manchester City are ready to spend upwards of £200m on Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali, with two bids for Anderson already knocked back.
Friday, 19 June 2026
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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![Ayyoub Bouaddi becomes the new midfield race to watch]()
Ayyoub Bouaddi becomes the new midfield race to watch
Ayyoub Bouaddi has emerged as a major summer target for Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United after a World Cup debut against Brazil.
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![Erling Braut Haaland on Norway shirt explained]()
Erling Braut Haaland on Norway shirt explained
BBC explains why Erling Haaland uses Braut on his Norway shirt at World Cup 2026, while Manchester City shirts still say Haaland.
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![Bernardo Silva's Real Madrid move is smart business, not just a free transfer]()
Bernardo Silva's Real Madrid move is smart business, not just a free transfer
Bernardo Silva will join Real Madrid on a free transfer on a two-year deal until June 30, 2028 after his Manchester City exit.
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![Bernardo Silva Real Madrid move after Barcelona talks]()
Bernardo Silva Real Madrid move after Barcelona talks
Bernardo Silva has signed for Real Madrid on a two-year deal until June 2028, after Barcelona’s advanced talks and Jose Mourinho’s influence.
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![Aymen Hussein's Iraq goal carried far more than the scoreline]()
Aymen Hussein's Iraq goal carried far more than the scoreline
Aymen Hussein's 39th-minute goal against Norway was Iraq's second-ever World Cup finals goal after years of loss, pressure and scrutiny.
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | DWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 |  FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | DLD |
| 4 |  Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 | DLD |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 | WLW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 | WWL |
| 4 |  Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group C
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | DLD |
| 4 |  Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 | DLL |
Standings Group D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | DWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 | WLW |
| 3 |  ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 | LWL |
| 4 |  Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 | DLL |
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 | WDD |
| 3 |  River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | LDW |
| 4 |  Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 |  Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | DLW |
| 4 |  Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 | WLL |
| 4 |  Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | WDD |
| 3 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | LDW |
| 4 |  CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |