With the benefit of hindsight, it's easy to forget just how close Cristiano Ronaldo was to wearing the blue shirt of Manchester City.
I have no doubt that he will continue to impress us all and his experience will be so vital for the younger players in the squad,” he gushed. "Ronaldo will decide where he wants to play. Cristiano Ronaldo wanted out from Juventus and, despite his well-established links to bitter rivals United, was willing to make the switch. While it is difficult to argue that his scoring record was anything other than that of a striker, positionally, as was quickly learned when he did arrive at United, he did not play through the middle. Guardiola must have known he was unlikely to press and would be playing on the left side. And I said 'OK, Boss.’ "But, as you know, my history is in Manchester United. Before he signed for United and indeed, one of the reasons City was linked with Ronaldo was because it was widely believed the Portuguese star had adapted his game from tricky winger to towering center forward. [to brief ](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ronaldo-man-city-transfer-united-25537879)local journalists that the club was “interested in signing Ronaldo” but denied trying “as hard to bring him to the Etihad to the extent Ronaldo claims.” “Sir Alex Ferguson was the key,” Ronaldo continued, “I spoke with him ‘[and] he said to me that 'It's impossible for you to come to Manchester City'. It was ex-teammates and coaches of the Portuguese star who had convinced him at the 11th hour not to join City. With the benefit of hindsight, it’s easy to forget just how close Cristiano Ronaldo was to wearing the blue shirt of Manchester City.
Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC and the Chairs from our supporter groups have worked together in recent weeks to remind fans of our expectations and both ...
Manchester City and Liverpool have released a joint statement condemning the violence that occurred during Thursday night's Carabao Cup match.
Thanks to the paramedics, police and stewards that helped after the event. Both City and Liverpool have promised to ban fans where necessary. The Hillsborough disaster claimed 97 lives. “It is however hugely disappointing that there were a number of incidents during last night’s match that are wholly unacceptable. “The 15-year-old was my daughter,” he added. A group of Liverpool’s disabled supporters were allegedly racially abused.
Greater Manchester Police are investigating several incidents of crowd trouble during Manchester City's League Cup clash with Liverpool on Thursday night, ...
They have no place in football," the joint statement said. "We are aware of a number of objects, including coins and a smoke bomb, that were thrown during (Thursday's) match," GMP's match commander, Superintendent Gareth Parkin, said. The clubs issued a joint statement condemning the violence, which they called "hugely disappointing".
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after a number of incidents at Etihad Stadium.
They have no place in football." The clubs added: "These incidents will be fully investigated, reported to the police and the individuals who are found to be responsible will be subject to the sanction process of their respective club. In a joint statement, Manchester City and Liverpool said the incidents were "wholly unacceptable" and "hugely disappointing".
Police are investigating crowd trouble that left a teenage girl injured at Manchester City's 3-2 win over Liverpool in the English League Cup at Etihad ...
“Clearly, throwing objects in a confined area can be dangerous, and have serious and sometimes devastating consequences,” Parkin said. “GMP sends its thoughts and wishes to the girl who was injured and wish her a speedy recovery.” “We are aware of a number of objects, including coins and a smoke bomb, that were thrown during the match,” Parkin said.
The Premier League clubs had asked for fans to respect the rivalry ahead of the fixture, which saw City win 3-2.
“It is however hugely disappointing that there were a number of incidents during last night’s match that are wholly unacceptable. These incidents will be fully investigated, reported to the police and the individuals who are found to be responsible will be subject to the sanction process of their respective club. “Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC and the chairs from our supporter groups have worked together in recent weeks to remind fans of our expectations and both clubs would like to thank the vast majority of fans for their behaviour at last night’s Carabao Cup match at the Etihad Stadium,” the
A 15-year-old teen girl injured at a Manchester City and Liverpool match in the League Cup suffered a head injury.
[scheduled a meeting](https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/liverpool-and-manchester-city-hold-meeting-to-ease-tension-20221216-WST-412513.html) to settle tensions. Thursday’s problems unfortunately mare an [excellent game](https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/man-city-advance-in-carabao-cup-after-beating-liverpool-20221222-WST-413275.html) on the field. The two clubs have released a joint statement regarding the problems at last night’s game. Greater Manchester Police match commander, Supt Gareth Parkin, issued a statement on the mess. The young fan was [reportedly](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-64068747) treated at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester with a head injury. One man was arrested for a separate racially charged incident at the stadium.