(Reuters) - Fourth-tier Newport County pulled off another FA Cup shock by beating Championship side Middlesbrough 2-0 in a fourth-round replay on Tuesday to set up a dream tie with Manchester City. Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers saw off a determined Shrewsbury Town to win 3-2 at home and will be joined in the fifth round by Queens Park Rangers, who overcame Portsmouth 2-0. Non-league Barnet's adventure in the competition came to an end as they lost 3-1 at fellow Londoners Brentford. Newport had knocked out 2016 Premier League champions Leicester City in the third round and were set on their way to another giant-killing when Robbie Wilmott struck two minutes into the second half on a soggy Welsh pitch. Irish striker Padraig Amond doubled the lead 20 minutes later with a magnificent goal as he swivelled to meet a corner and curled the ball high into the net with one touch. The goal sparked wild celebrations as Newport, 14th in League 2, reached the fifth round for the first time … [Read more...] about Newport stun Middlesbrough to set up dream Man City Cup tie
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Man City tops list of FIFA payments for World Cup players
News 15 // 04 Dec 2018, 16:56 IST SHARE ZURICH (AP) — Manchester City is at the top of the FIFA list of clubs receiving payments from World Cup revenues for releasing players for national team duty in Russia. FIFA says Man City will get $5 million from the total fund of $209 million. Real Madrid is next with more than $4.8 million and Tottenham is third with almost $4.4 million. FIFA says 416 clubs from 63 different countries qualified for payments. The money was paid at a daily rate of $8,530 for each of the 736 players selected. FIFA will also pay $209 million to clubs for releasing players for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The project started in 2010 with a $40 million fund, and increased to $70 million at the 2014 World Cup. Fetching more content... Fetching more content... … [Read more...] about Man City tops list of FIFA payments for World Cup players
Liverpool title form making Man City sick as Origi seizes chance
Few supporters know how cruel football can be as well as those of Everton. For 20 years, followers of the Toffees have been heading to Anfield watching their team repeatedly fail to get one over on their closest rivals. But few Merseyside derby defeats can have hurt as much as this one, given the circumstances in which it came about. Marco Silva’s men had been bold and impressive, and were seconds away from claiming a point that was arguably less than they had deserved. But a miscued shot, a fortunate bounce, and a straightforward finish later, the blue half of Merseyside were rueing another miserable trip across Stanley Park. Everton’s performance hinted that they will trouble their red neighbours more regularly in years to come under Silva - just not yet, not now. Standard Sport’s David Lynch was at Anfield to assess the key talking points… Liverpool determined to keep Man City honest They may still be top of the Premier League with a two-point cushion, but … [Read more...] about Liverpool title form making Man City sick as Origi seizes chance
Man City and Sunderland legend Johnny ‘Jobby’ Crossan turns 80
JOBBY CROSSAN turned 80 today but the former Man City and Sunderland legend didn’t want any fanfare or fuss befitting of one of Northern Ireland’s finest players. Instead, he celebrated the milestone following his normal daily routine, opening up his sports store on Messine’s Terrace where he spent the morning ‘shooting the breeze’ with his friends. He’ll spend a quiet weekend in Malin in Co. Donegal with friends and perhaps treat himself to the odd gin and tonic to toast another impressive milestone reached. ‘The love of my life is football’, he insists and his career in the game has certainly provided him with so many fascinating tales involving some of the finest footballers ever to have lived. “I was fortunate I could play a bit,” he said in his own understated way as he recalled some of his magical tales in his Shandon Park home this week.Born in Hamilton Street in 1938, Jobby, arguably Derry’s most famous … [Read more...] about Man City and Sunderland legend Johnny ‘Jobby’ Crossan turns 80
Reports: USMNT GK Steffen off to Man City
Is the next American goalkeeper to become a mainstay in the Premier League going to start the journey at Manchester City? The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio reports that the Etihad Stadium set sees something in USMNT youngster Zack Steffen, 23, who plies his trade with the Columbus Crew. [ MORE: Newcastle wins again ] The athletic backstop with a penchant for thwarting penalty kicks is said to have a price tag between $7-10 million, and would immediately give City an upgrade at the No. 2 position since Claudio Bravo is injured. UPDATE: MLSSoccer.com’s Sam Stejskal has a response from current Crew coach Gregg Berhalter, “The Ccub has been approached regarding a potential transfer of goalkeeper Zack Steffen but no deal has been finalized and the club will not be commenting on the specifics of reported offers.” That isn’t to say Guardiola and Co. wouldn’t send Steffen on loan and keep Arijet Muric as their No. 2, of course. Reports in England indicate … [Read more...] about Reports: USMNT GK Steffen off to Man City