In addition to the training kit, Expo 2020 branding will also appear across the Etihad Stadium and City Football Academy training facilities, as well as featuring on City’s content and digital platforms
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AC Milan
Italian football giants AC Milan sign partnership deal with Expo 2020 Dubai
AC Milan players and ambassadors will fly in for the event to promote the fundamental values of sport
English football team
Abu Dhabi-backed Manchester City withdraw from Super League plans
All six English Premier League sides, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, have abandoned their interest in the new competition
European Super League
Abu Dhabi-backed Manchester City to be part of breakaway Super League
City are joined by AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Juventus, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur
Derby County
Abu Dhabi royal’s takeover of English football club ‘falls through’
Derby County owner reportedly looking at other options as negotiations with Sheikh Khaled break down
Dubai carrier
In pictures: French football club Olympique Lyonnais reveal new jersey in Glasgow Rangers friendly
Emirates’ iconic ‘Fly Better’ branding appears across the front of the Olympique Lyonnais team’s training kits and playing jerseys and will be worn during all the club’s matches, including the French Championship and UEFA Competitions until June 2025.
football
In pictures: Saudi entertainment chief Turki Al-Sheikh meets Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is the latest football legend to meet with General Authority for Entertainment chairman Turki Al-Sheikh, who is also owner of UD Almeria FC in Spain.
Celtic FC
In pictures: Celtic FC mid-season training camps in Dubai
Scottish giants Celtic FC are holding their winter training sessions at the world-renowned Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai
CCTV
Video: Football clubs use tech to battle racism in stadiums
Football clubs increase measures to fight the rise of racism amongst fans locally and abroad.
English Premier League
Man City escape transfer ban over ‘international transfer of minors’
While confirming they were willing to accept the fine, Manchester City claimed the problems occurred before FIFA clarified the rules
Football Club
Saudi General Authority for Entertainment chairman buys Spanish football club
Turki Al-Sheikh was formerly the owner of Egyptian side Pyramids FC
Abu Dhabi
Meet the woman behind Manchester City’s slick image
Nuria Tarre, chief marketing officer for Manchester City FC, discusses the strategy behind the Abu Dhabi-owned superclub success story
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Manchester City owners consider adding Indian team to growing portfolio
City Football Group’s recent acquisition of Chinese third-rier club Sichuan Jiuniu took number of clubs under its banner to seven
FC Barcelona
Video: Real Madrid faces Omani lawsuit
An Omani court has ordered that Spanish football giants Real Madrid pay $1.19 million in compensation to an Oman-based events company after failing to bring to bring its top footballers to a 2014 Oman Legends Cup match against arch-rivals FC Barcelona.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia says no interest in buying Manchester United
Saudi information minister Turki Alshabanah said Manchester United held a meeting with the Public Investment Fund to discuss an advertising sponsorship project
Champions League
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said to up offer for Man United
If sold at a valuation of $4.9 billion, Manchester United’s owners would make a profit of approximately $2.84 billion
egyptian footballer
Game changers: Liverpool FC
Liverpool Football Club CEO Peter Moore on how to keep fans tuned into the world’s favourite sport at a time when video games are luring away fans