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Manchester adds apartments, businesses; tourism plansLifestyle — 5dManchester is seeing renewed economic and community activity, including downtown apartment conversions, new businesses and events, as Visit Manchester launches a push to promote the city as a tourism and convention destination.

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Burnham to Publish Manchester City Dealings After Criticism — 6dPrime Minister Andy Burnham says he will make public his dealings with Manchester City during his time as Greater Manchester mayor, including details of one significant meeting in 2021. The pledge follows criticism of his comments about the club’s owners after an independent commission found City breached Premier League financial rules; the club is appealing, and the process is ongoing.

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Haaland Becomes Youngest Champions League 60-Goal Scorer — 4dDespite Manchester City’s 4-2 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, Erling Haaland scored twice to become the youngest player to reach 60 goals in the competition, beating Lionel Messi’s age record. The brace also moved him past Sergio Agüero as Manchester City’s leading Champions League scorer.

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PSG ends Manchester City's eight-match winning run with 4-2 victory — 3dPSG beat Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad, ending City's eight-match winning run after Doué, Dembélé and Vitinha made it 3-0 by half-time.

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Rachel Meyers City's run had to end sometime but the way they fell apart here was surprising.

Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Manchester Jews — Oct 2, 2026Two Iranian nationals have been charged with allegedly preparing a terrorist attack targeting Manchester’s Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur. Police say the men may have been in contact with an overseas third party, possibly in Iran, and that the suspected plot was disrupted; the defendants are due in court and the allegations have not been proven.

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Priya Raman Charging the pair is right but the court must prove everything since the claims remain untested.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Manchester City Found Guilty of Premier League Breaches — Sep 27, 2026Tony Pulis says Manchester City’s reported guilty verdict on most of the Premier League’s financial-rule charges has left him feeling cheated over Stoke’s 1-0 loss in the 2011 FA Cup final. He doubts Stoke will be awarded the trophy, while City deny wrongdoing and are expected to appeal; potential sanctions remain undecided.

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Guardiola reaffirms support for Manchester City after financial breach findings — Sep 30, 2026Pep Guardiola said on X he remains "behind my club" after a Premier League commission found Manchester City guilty of financial breaches involving more than £900 million.

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Maya Lindstrom Guardiola's public support for City makes sense given how much he's built there, but the scale of those breaches is hard to ignore.

Manchester City Reportedly Found in Breach of 114 of 115 Premier League Rules — Sep 25, 2026Manchester City were reportedly found in breach of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges covering 2009-2018. Sanctions are undecided; neither the club nor the league has confirmed.

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Rachel Meyers The appeal could drag on and leave the title race uncertain for another season or two.

Manchester United’s €120 Million Bale Bid Failed in 2013 — Sep 24, 2026André Villas-Boas says Manchester United made a late €120 million bid to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham in 2013, but Bale was determined to join Real Madrid, and the offer failed to change his mind.

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Gakpo Discusses Pregnancy Loss, Near Manchester City Move — Sep 25, 2026Cody Gakpo said a difficult summer brought personal grief after he and his partner lost their unborn child, alongside uncertainty over his Liverpool future as a reported £80 million move to Manchester City fell through. He said he is focusing on what he can control: playing football and spending time with family and friends.

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Manchester United Posts Record Revenue, £47m Pre-Tax Loss — Sep 23, 2026Manchester United posted record £677.6m revenue for 2025-26 and a seventh straight pre-tax loss of about £47m, with seven-year losses at £444m.

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Derek Foss Record revenue sounds good until you see seven straight years of losses adding up to hundreds of millions.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Sesko Missing From Manchester United Squad Against Fulham — Sep 19, 2026Benjamin Sesko did not travel or was left out of Manchester United’s squad for the Fulham game due to a shin injury or fitness doubts, leaving Matheus Cunha to lead the line if he remains unavailable. United have rotated selections with Luke Shaw returning, Baleba potentially making his debut, and ongoing questions about Carrick’s striking options as they chase a win.

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Marcus Bell Shaw returning is a positive but the striking options still look thin, Carrick has to find a better solution fast.

Martínez Criticizes Manchester United Leadership After Defeat — 4dMartínez names technical director Jason Wilcox after United's 2-0 loss to Atlético; Yoro sent off in the 74th minute.

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Elena Vasquez Carrick gets left holding the bag when the real issue is upstairs not signing the right reinforcements.

Haaland keeps scoring as Manchester City wins again in Premier League — 21h

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Priya Raman Haaland's finishing is clinical, City look unstoppable at the moment.

Haaland double keeps Manchester City’s perfect start — 23hEnzo Maresca became the first Premier League manager to win his first seven games as Haaland scored twice in City’s 3-2 win over Ipswich on Oct. 17, 2026.

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Sam Okafor Haaland's goals saved them from a real scare against Ipswich, but City need to tighten up if they want to stay clear at the top.

How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

College Soccer Teams Set Home MatchupsSports — 4dCristiano Ronaldo could pursue a move into coaching after retiring, with former Manchester United player Danny Simpson suggesting a partnership with David Beckham at Inter Miami is possible. The other articles cover unrelated college soccer match previews and results.

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Hartford Crash Kills One, Critically Injures AnotherAuto — 6dOne person was killed and another is in critical condition after a car crashed into a tree at Cornwall and Manchester streets in Hartford on Sunday afternoon. Police are investigating the cause; firefighters extricated both occupants and took them to a hospital.

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UK Announces Manchester Synagogue Attack Inquiry — 5dHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a public inquiry into the Oct. 2, 2025 Heaton Park synagogue attack deaths after police said they missed extremist data on the attacker's devices.

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Report Details Violent-Crime Efforts Across Three CitiesPolitics — 6dAtlético supporters welcomed the team and Manchester United at the Metropolitano with a stadium-wide display proclaiming “Defend what we love,” setting a fervent tone for the match.

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Football regulator chair threatens resignation over City interference — 5dIFR chair David Kogan said he would resign if politicians interfered in the Manchester City case after a commission found over 100 financial rule breaches.

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Sam Okafor The club deserves a fair appeal process but owners must still face proper checks if the financial breaches are upheld.

Restaurant openings span landmark sites in three citiesLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026New dining and nightlife spots are opening in New Orleans, Manchester and San Antonio: Preservation Hall’s first restaurant and bar, an Italian grill-and-cocktail venue called GiGi, and Park @ 510 Deli & Market at Hemisfair. Their offerings range from live-music-centered evenings and Italian sharing plates to casual deli fare, market goods and drinks.

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Haaland Urges Unity After City Guilty Verdict — Oct 8, 2026Erling Haaland urged Manchester City players and fans to stay united and positive after an independent commission found the club guilty of nearly all charges in the Premier League’s financial case. City have appealed the verdict and face Liverpool at Anfield in their first match since it was announced.

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Tuchel voices sympathy for clubless Raheem Sterling after career struggles — Oct 2, 2026England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed sympathy for Raheem Sterling, saying the forward has struggled since leaving Manchester City and hoping he can revive his career. Sterling is without a club after spells at Chelsea, Arsenal and Feyenoord, and is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to dangerous-driving and nitrous oxide offenses.

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Jared Kim Tuchel's right to sympathize but Sterling brought some of this on himself with those driving charges.

British Government Calls Manchester City Case Incredibly Serious Matter — Sep 29, 2026

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