Tag Archives: Mancini

2012/13 UEFA Champions League: FC Barcelona vs Celtic Preview

October 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A preview of tomorrow’s UEFA Champions League group stage match between FC Barcelona and Celtic. Can the Blaugrana make it three wins from three, or will Celtic be able to shock the world? Read our preview to find out. FC … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2012/13: Real Madrid v Man City Preview

September 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Real Madrid versus Manchester City. Mancini versus Mourinho. The Spanish champions versus the English champions. This is the first time these clubs have met in a competitive fixture and without doubt the highlight match of Gameweek 1. Both sides have … read more »

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Italian striker Mario Balotelli staying put, Says Mancini

August 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed the club have turned down a number of approaches for Mario Balotelli. The 21-year-old international has an outstanding Euro 2012, finishing with three goals and helping Italy to the final. Mancini has revealed … read more »

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Blues boss admits defeat in Van Persie pursuit

August 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manager Roberto Mancini admitted Manchester City have given up on signing Robin van Persie after expressing his frustration with the club’s transfer policy. Both City and derby rivals United have lodged bids for the Arsenal striker, who is in the … read more »

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Manchester City’s title win ‘amazing’ for Sheikh Mansour

July 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City’s Premier League title last season vindicated the huge sums invested in the club by owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. City clinched a first league crown in 44 years last season after pipping arch … read more »

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Mancini backed to eclipse Ferguson’s dynasty with Man City

May 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester City hero Mike Summerbee has backed boss Roberto Mancini to create a dynasty at the club that could one day surpass that created by Sir Alex Ferguson on the red side of town. Fresh from securing a first league … read more »

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Mancini wary of Newcastle threat

May 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manchester, England – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his Premier League title-chasers to beware the threat of in-form Newcastle when they travel to the north-east side on Sunday. City’s 1-0 win over reigning champions and title rivals Manchester … read more »

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Roberto Mancini hints at Manchester City stay for Carlos Tevez

April 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Roberto Mancini has dropped the biggest hint yet that Carlos Tevez will remain with Manchester City beyond the summer after admitting he doesn’t expect the Argentine to hit top form until next season. Tevez has been instrumental in City’s renewed … read more »

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Mancini finally sees red over Balotelli

April 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

With Manchester City’s faint title hopes fading further, manager Roberto Mancini finally appears to have lost patience with Mario Balotelli after the petulant striker was sent off in 1-0 loss at Arsenal. The City manager has indulged Balotelli despite various … read more »

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I don’t trust Balotelli – Mancini

March 31, 2012 by benim

Roberto Mancini has stated that he cannot trust Mario Balotelli, with the Manchester City manager facing a striker crisis for the Premier League run-in. Mancini is likely to turn to Balotelli for Saturday’s league clash with Sunderland after a freak … read more »

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