Phil Foden has been affectionately nicknamed the 'Stockport Iniesta' by some Manchester City fans, but perhaps a comparison with Lionel Messi is more appropriate.
21.02.2020 - 07:26 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi claims Manchester City could be "screwed" by the ban handed to them by UEFA for breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
The governing body gave the Blues a fine and a two year ban for 'serious breaches' of the rules — something which City strongly deny. Pep Guardiola's side are facing the prospect of no European football for the next two seasons.
Guardiola committed his future to the club following the 2-0 win against West Ham on Wednesday night but Messi
Phil Foden has been affectionately nicknamed the 'Stockport Iniesta' by some Manchester City fans, but perhaps a comparison with Lionel Messi is more appropriate.
Manchester United are the early favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is in danger of missing the second leg of the Champions League tie against Real Madrid due to suspension.
Bernardo Silva has revealed his ambition of playing alongside Lionel Messi for either Manchester City or Barcelona, as he named the Catalan side as one of his three favourites to win the Champions League this season.
Luke Shaw has enjoyed a renaissance to his Manchester United career as a left-sided centre back recently - but he has Lionel Messi to thank for his run in that position.
Manchester United fans have adapted one of their old chants to mock Manchester City's Champions League ban.