Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, September 8.
Cristiano Ronaldo involved in half-time spat as Al-Nassr mount dramatic Champions League comeback
22.08.2023 - 20:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed his first win of the season with Al-Nassr as they beat Shabab Al-Ahli 4-2 in the AFC Champions League qualifier on Tuesday - but it wasn't exactly plain sailing for the former Manchester United striker.
Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes alongside new teammates Sadio Mane and Marcelo Brozovic, the pair among several high-profile Saudi Pro League arrivals this summer. An entertaining game saw Al-Nassr come out victorious in a lat-gasp turnaround at the KSU Football Field.
They went into half-time level at 1-1 against their opponents from the United Arab Emirates, with Ronaldo spotted leaving the pitch far from happy. The 38-year-old was seen pointing to his head and shouting 'wake up!' towards officials after they failed to award a penalty to his side.
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Ronaldo was denied a penalty when his overhead effort struck the hand of one of his opponents inside the penalty area, while the Portugal international also collided with one of the Shabab Al-Ahli players inside the box. Ronaldo also pushed someone out of the way as he made his way off the pitch for the break.
He would have been even more fuming when Yahya Al-Ghassani got his second goal of the night to send Shalab Al-Ahli 2-1 up inside the first minute of the second half. Al-Nassr spent the remainder of the half pushing for an equaliser, eventually finding it in the 88th minute.
The clash looked set to go to extra-time until Talisca got a brace of his own to put Al-Nassr 3-2 up in the 95th-minute, all but guaranteeing their place
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07.09.2023 / 12:55
Ballon d'Or 2023 odds show Erling Haaland has one major obstacle standing in his way
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is an odds-on favourite to pick up his eighth Ballon d'Or after nominations for the 2023 award were confirmed, with no place on the shortlist for long-standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
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07.09.2023 / 11:33
Cristiano Ronaldo dispels Lionel Messi rivalry myth after Ballon d'Or 2023 nomination snub
Cristiano Ronaldo admits his rivalry with Argentina forward Lionel Messi has 'gone' after the former Manchester United superstar was snubbed for Ballon d'Or recognition for the first time since 2003.
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05.09.2023 / 20:57
Manchester United confirm Champions League squad as Sofyan Amrabat number revealed
Amrabat handed No.4 shirt after move
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04.09.2023 / 12:59
Cristiano Ronaldo makes goalscoring point in Lionel Messi rivalry after Al Nassr victory
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 850th career goal on Saturday evening as Al Nassr continued their impressive form in the Saudi Pro League.
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04.09.2023 / 12:59
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag stands by Jadon Sancho comments
Erik ten Hag is standing by his reason for excluding Jadon Sancho from the Manchester United squad at Arsenal, despite the winger using social media to contest that version of events.
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03.09.2023 / 20:03
Gary Neville makes Erling Haaland point about Rasmus Hojlund after Manchester United debut
Gary Neville was encouraged by what he saw from Rasmus Hojlund on his Manchester United debut but believes unfair comparisons with Erling Haaland must stop.
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01.09.2023 / 16:29
When will Manchester United and Man City's Champions League fixtures be confirmed? All the group stage details
The two Manchester clubs will not have to wait long to find out when and where their Champions League group-stage games will take place.
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31.08.2023 / 19:09
Mason Mount is set to get his first Manchester United wish after Champions League draw
Mason Mount arrived at Manchester United this summer with plenty of Champions League pedigree.
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31.08.2023 / 17:53
Manchester United fans agree about Champions League group stage opponents
Manchester United fans have been reacting to the Champions League group stage draw having been allocated in Group A alongside Bayern Munich, FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray.
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31.08.2023 / 16:41
UEFA chief denies Cristiano Ronaldo could make Champions League return as Saudi Arabia switch ruled out
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has denied reports that clubs from the Saudi Pro League such as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr could feature in future Champions League tournaments.
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30.08.2023 / 17:55
'Way to go' - Bruno Fernandes and other Manchester United players react to David de Gea training clip
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has posted a training montage on social media as he awaits the next chapter of his career.
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28.08.2023 / 10:37
Manchester United and Man City could encounter new threat after Lionel Messi's MLS arrival
The Premier League could be set for a dip in popularity after a new study found Generation Z football fans in the USA are starting to prefer the MLS to other major leagues.
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28.08.2023 / 07:23
Arsenal have taught Manchester United a vital Premier League lesson
If Manchester United need any inspiration after a difficult opening few weeks to the season then this weekend’s opponents could provide it.
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27.08.2023 / 08:05
The Man United transfer saga involving ex-Real Madrid ace Jose Mourinho loved who 'could have been as good as Lionel Messi'
Manchester United have been embroiled in their fair share of transfer sagas.
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26.08.2023 / 12:47
Michael Carrick makes Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo transfer admission
Former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has praised the Reds' ability to replace key players like Cristiano Ronaldo and adapt during his time at the club.
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21.08.2023 / 08:45
Man City summer sales to top £100m as Aymeric Laporte heads for medical
Aymeric Laporte travelled to Al Nassr on Monday ahead of a £23.5million move to the Saudi Premier League side.
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19.08.2023 / 09:21
Manchester United have the perfect opportunity to show Premier League progress
Away we go. Manchester United are back on the road in the Premier League seeking a cure to the travel sickness that blighted their 2022-23 season.
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16.08.2023 / 12:07
When is the Champions League 2023 group stage draw? Pots, TV and live stream as Man Utd and City await opponents
Manchester United and Manchester City are not far away from discovering who they will be facing in the Champions League this season.
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16.08.2023 / 12:07
How five Premier League teams could qualify for next season's Champions League after rule change
Manchester United and Manchester City will soon find out their opponents for this season's Champions League thanks to their performances last season.