Pep Guardiola is hoping that Man City’s 115 charges ends soon.
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola expressed that he is “looking forward” to the outcome of the hearing into Manchester City’s 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, which starts on Monday. The charges, related to breaches between 2009 and 2018, involve over 100 accusations during a key period of City’s rise in English football. The hearing will be conducted by an independent commission of three judges, though a verdict is not expected until next year. City denies the charges, and Guardiola is eager to clear the club’s name, emphasizing that “everyone is innocent until proven guilty.” The charges, stemming from a four-year investigation, have cast a shadow over City’s recent dominance, including winning the Champions League in 2023 and securing a fourth consecutive Premier League title.
🚨🔵 Pep Guardiola on Man City and 115 charges case: “Start soon, and hopefully finish soon”.
“The independent panel will decide and looking forward to the decision!”. pic.twitter.com/HxLRiz2Q4C
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 13, 2024
Erling Haaland and Hürzeler win the PL player and coach of the month.
City’s talisman, Erling Haaland has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for August after his explosive start to the 2024/25 season with Manchester City. Following a summer break, Haaland has hit the ground running, scoring consecutive hat-tricks to bring his tally to seven goals in just three games. The Norwegian is already the early favorite for the Premier League Golden Boot, with his closest competitors, including Mo Salah and Luis Diaz, four goals behind. Haaland netted in City’s opening win against Chelsea and followed up with hat-tricks against Ipswich and West Ham. Brighton’s Fabian Hürzeler claimed the Manager of the Month award. Haaland’s dominant form continued on international duty, adding another goal for Norway in the UEFA Nations League. City’s next challenge is a Premier League match against Brentford, followed by a Champions League rematch with Inter Milan.
🚨🥇 Erling Haaland wins the Premier League Player of the Month Award for August.
🤖🇳🇴 pic.twitter.com/A3vnYCan7r
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 13, 2024
Ronaldo becomes the first person to surpass 1 billion social media followers.
Portugal legend, Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by becoming the first individual to surpass one billion followers across his Social Media platforms. This milestone was boosted by the launch of his YouTube channel, which garnered over 60 million subscribers in just three weeks. Ronaldo, who recently scored his 900th career goal in Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Croatia in the Nations League, celebrated the achievement with a post on X (formerly Twitter). “We’ve made history, one billion followers! This is more than just a number,” he wrote, thanking fans for their continued support throughout his career. “You’ve been with me every step of the way, through all the highs and the lows. This journey is our journey,” Ronaldo added, expressing gratitude for his fans’ belief in him and their shared passion for the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first person in history to reach 1 BILLION followers across social media. pic.twitter.com/13P1ZqOa1d
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 12, 2024
Erik ten Hag offers an injury update on Dutch defender, Tyrell Malacia.
Manchester United have struggled with left-back options in recent seasons, with Luke Shaw frequently sidelined due to injuries. Diogo Dalot has had to step in on the left side, while new signing Noussair Mazraoui can play on both flanks when needed. However, there is promising news regarding Tyrell Malacia’s recovery. Malacia, who joined United from Feyenoord in 2022, has only made 22 appearances for the club due to a knee injury that has kept him out since May 2023. After undergoing surgery and experiencing discomfort during his initial return to training in July, the Dutch defender is now showing significant progress. Manager Erik ten Hag provided an optimistic update, stating that Malacia is working hard and could return to full team training soon, with hopes of him being back in action in the near future.
🚨 Ten Hag: "Tyrell Malacia is making big steps, so we think, at short notice, we can expect him in the team training. He's working very hard".
"He's progressing very well at the moment. We think that in the short term we can expect him to participate in team training & games". pic.twitter.com/g3hYnKKZgu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 13, 2024
Nico Williams’ agent opens up on respecting his decision to stay.
Athletic Bilbao star, Nico Williams attracted significant attention during the summer as Barcelona made efforts to sign the Athletic Club forward. However, Williams ultimately decided to remain with the Basque club for another year. According to his agents, the young star chose to stay at Athletic Club despite Barcelona’s interest, expressing a desire to spend more time with his current team. While his decision to stay has brought relief to Athletic fans, uncertainty remains about his future beyond this season. Barcelona may still pursue the talented forward, leaving questions about where Williams will play next year. For now, he continues to focus on his development at Athletic Club.
🚨⚪️🔴 Nico Williams’ agent Felix Tainta: “The kid decided to stay at Athletic for one more year”.
“Our job is to work for him and give him advice, but we can't put a gun to his head and force him to leave”, told Cadena Ser. pic.twitter.com/NrM8vj49tC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 13, 2024