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The latest Premiership, Championship, European and International football transfer rumours. All the news and views that are fit to print plus some fairly spurious fun stuff The Tottenham playmaker reflects on a classic encounter in 2009 between England a
Fighting Talk: Manchester City out to claim top spot in football and financial stakes Manchester City set to make changes for Porto clash Not that Vieira thinks it will be a cinch. He knows from bitter experience that Ferguson will fight to the end not o
In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week. Marta (26) has already become the most famous female footballer of this generation and possibly
Craig Bellamy has said he is undecided about whether to retire from international football after the Gary Speed memorial match against Costa Rica on February 29. But impending changes to the Wales coaching set-up are likely to play a major role in making
FC Porto need a first win in England in 15 visits if they are to continue their UEFA Europa League title defence, with Manchester City FC on course for a round of 16 meeting with Legia Warszawa or Sporting Clube de Portugal.
He came up against Manchester City’s former Villa star Gareth Barry last weekend and reckons facing such stars will improve his game. “I trained with Gareth Barry when he was at Villa,” Gardner told the Birmingham Mail. “He was different class. I still l
THE racism epidemic which has poisoned English football this season on Thursday night spread to continental Europe. Manchester City's executives lodged an official complaint to Uefa after claiming their striker, Mario Balotelli, was racially abused durin
In a week where two large clubs go into administration, Glasgow Rangers and Portsmouth, Aston Villa blogger Matthew Turvey asks if the pro-active approach taken by Villa in controlling finances is either clever planning, or a dangerous risk to the club’s
The Argentinian struck from close range with six minutes remaining as City came from behind to condemn the Portuguese champions to a rare defeat at the Estadio do Dragao. The hosts took a 27th-minute lead in the first leg of the last-32 clash through Sil
JAMIE JACKSON at the Estádio do Dragão FC Porto1 Manchester City 2: MANCHESTER CITY forced a late win from a Sergio Aguero strike but this entertaining contest was tainted by the racist chants aimed at Mario Balotelli and Yaya Toure. Kolo Toure, an unuse
Manchester City came from a goal down to secure a precious victory against Porto in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie. Silvestre Varela put the hosts ahead after 27 minutes when he converted Hulk's cross. But the Blues grabbed an equaliser
The Argentinian proved clinical from close range with six minutes remaining as City came from behind to condemn the Portuguese champions to a rare defeat at the Estadio do Dragao. The hosts opened the scoring in the 27th minute in the first leg of the la
Porto's Fernando, left, challenges for the ball with Manchester City's Mario Balotelli in the Europa League last-32 first leg. Photograph: Jose Manuel Ribeiro/Reuters Manchester City forced a late win from a Sergio Agüero strike but this entertaining con
16/02/2012 - 22:05:10 Porto 1 Manchester City 2 Sergio Aguero came off the bench to hand Manchester City the advantage in their Europa League tie against Porto tonight. The Argentinian struck from close range with six minutes remaining as City came from
Mancini wants Balo's best behaviour Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has urged Mario Balotelli to stay disciplined ahead of his return for Thursday night's Europa League last-32 clash at defending champions Porto. Balotelli, who has now completed a f
Gary Gardner believes his barnstorming battle with Gareth Barry and Nigel De Jong will stand him in good stead as he looks to establish himself as a quality top-flight midfielder. Gardner was deeply upset to see Villa go down to Manchester City on Sunday
Now that the Suarez affair has dragged football into ultimate ignominy – the worry of a bank that its image is being tarnished by association with Liverpool Football Club (it's a bit like Al Capone complaining about the exorbitant cost of a glass of rye)
Now that the Luis Suarez affair has dragged football into ultimate ignominy -- a bank worrying that its image is being tarnished by association with Liverpool FC -- you have to wonder if the reputation of the English game has much further to fall.Unfortu
Gareth Barry and James Milner have given their backing to Manchester City team-mate Joe Hart in the search for a new England captain. The Three Lions are currently without a manager or skipper, and a debate has raged about who should replace John Terry i
LONDON - Joleon Lescott's 62nd-minute goal and a brilliant late save by goalkeeper Joe Hart sent Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League with a tense 1-0 win at Aston Villa on Sunday. Manchester City's Joleon Lescott scores past Aston Villa
Gareth Robert Barry (born 23 February 1981) is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Manchester City in the English Premier League. Full Article
Porto's Argentinian midfielder Lucho Gonzales (L) vies with Manchester City's midfielder Gareth Barry (R) during their Europa League round of 32 football match at Dragao Stadium in Porto on February 16, 2012.
View Photo »BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Gareth Barry of Manchester City (L) challenges Charle N'Zogbia of Aston Villa during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on February 12, 2012 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo »Manchester City's English midfielder Gareth Barry (R) vies with Fulham's Belgian striker Moussa Dembele (L) in the snow during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Fulham at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England on February 4, 2012.
View Photo »Manchester City's English midfielder Gareth Barry (R) vies with Fulham's English midfielder Danny Murphy (L) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Fulham at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England on February 4, 2012.
View Photo »Aston Villa's Daren Bent, left, fights for the ball against Manchester City's Gareth Barry during their English Premier League soccer match at Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham, England, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
View Photo »LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Gareth Barry (L) and David Silva of Manchester City look on after City conceded the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park on January 31, 2012 in Liverpool, England.
View Photo »LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Joe Hart (L) and Gareth Barry of Manchester City react as play is halted after a man handcuffed himself to the goalposts during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park on January 31, 2012 in Liverpool, England...
View Photo »Manchester City's Gareth Barry (R) challenges Everton's Marouane Fellaini during their English Premier League soccer match in Liverpool, northern England January 31, 2012.
View Photo »Manchester City's Gareth Barry, left, vies for the ball against Everton's Darron Gibson during their English Premier League soccer match at Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012.
View Photo »MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Philippe Senderos of Fulham competes with Gareth Barry of Manchester City as snow falls during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham at the Etihad Stadium on February 4, 2012 in Manchester, England.
View Photo »Fulham's Phillipe Senderos (L) challenges Manchester City's Gareth Barry during their English Premier League soccer match at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, northern England February 4, 2012.
View Photo »Manchester City's Gareth Barry (L) challenges Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale during their English Premier League football match at The Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England on January 22, 2011.
View Photo »Manchester City's Gareth Barry (C) plays the ball forward past Tottenham Hotspur's Aaron Lennon during their English Premier League football match at The Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England on January 22, 2011.
View Photo »Tottenham Hotspur's English midfielder Scott Parker (L) vies with Manchester City's English midfielder Gareth Barry during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at The Etihad stadium in Manchester, north-west England on January 22, 2012.
View Photo »Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale (C) runs with the ball past Manchester City's Gareth Barry (L), James Milner (2nd L), Micah Richards (2), David Silva (2nd R) and Edin Dzeko during their English Premier League soccer match at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, northern England, January 22,...
View Photo »WIGAN, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: James McCarthy of Wigan Athletic competes with Gareth Barry of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City at the DW Stadium on January 16, 2012 in Wigan, England.
View Photo »WIGAN, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Jordi Gomez of Wigan Athletic tangles with Gareth Barry of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City at the DW Stadium on January 16, 2012 in Wigan, England.
View Photo »Manchester City's Gareth Barry, right, vies for the ball against Liverpool's Steven Gerrard during the first leg of their English League Cup semi final soccer match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday Jan. 11, 2012.
View Photo »Manchester City's English midfielder Gareth Barry (L) vies with Liverpool's Scottish midfielder Charlie Adam during the League cup semi final first leg football match between Manchester City and Liverpool at The Etihad stadium in Manchester, north-west England on January 11, 2012.
View Photo »Liverpool's English midfielder Steven Gerrard (L) vies with Manchester City's English midfielder Gareth Barry during the League cup semi final first leg football match between Manchester City and Liverpool at The Etihad stadium in Manchester, north-west England on January 11, 2012.
View Photo »MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool tangles with Gareth Barry of Manchester City during the Carling Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on January 11, 2012 in Manchester, England.
View Photo »MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Craig Bellamy of Liverpool goes up for a header with Gareth Barry of Manchester City during the Carling Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on January 11, 2012 in Manchester, England.
View Photo »Liverpool's Craig Bellamy, centre, controls the ball against Manchester City's Nigel de Jong, right, and Gareth Barry during their English League Cup semi-final first leg soccer match at The Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday Jan. 11, 2012.
View Photo »MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Gareth Barry of Manchester City is shown a red card by Referee Andre Marriner during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on January 3, 2012 in Manchester, England.
View Photo »MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Gareth Barry of Manchester City heads for the dressing room after being sent off during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on January 3, 2012 in Manchester, England.
View Photo »Porto's Argentinian midfielder Lucho Gonzales (L) vies with Manchester City's midfielder Gareth Barry (R) during their Europa League round of 32 football match at Dragao Stadium in Porto on February 16, 2012.
View Photo »This is the time when people will really be watching us, to see how we respond to this sticky patch. Everyone in the dressing room has to roll up their sleeves.
With Gareth Barry, Liverpool came along with a large bid and we turned it down
