… Rayan Cherki will make his World Cup debut. The 22-year-old playmaker has enjoyed a sparkling debut season at Manchester City, while his Premier League rival William Saliba of Arsenal will provide defensive solidity for Les Bleus. …
Mbappe, Dembele head up France squad for 2026 World CupNamibia Minute.
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- May 2026
… City’s pressure finally found its reward two minutes before half-time when Rayan Cherki found Doku, who curled a shot into Jordan Pickford’s top right-hand corner. …
Advantage Arsenal as Man City held in six goal Everton thriller- April 2026
… A stunning save by Martin Dubravka turned Rayan Cherki’s shot onto the woodwork. …
Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated… Rayan Cherki found Semenyo’s run and he lofted a pin-point cross towards Haaland, who made a perfectly-timed run in front of Ibrahima Konate to glance a superb header past Giorgi Mamardashvili. …
Haaland treble destroys Liverpool as Man City reach FA Cup semis- March 2026
… Allowing Rayan Cherki’s cross to slip through his fingers, Kepa presented O’Reilly with the chance to put City ahead in the second half. …
Man City win League Cup as O'Reilly sinks Arsenal after Kepa blunder… The former Bournemouth man volleyed home in the 31st minute from an awkward height following a cross by Rayan Cherki. …
Man City falter as Premier League leaders Arsenal go seven points clear- February 2026
… Guardiola has embarked on an expensive overhaul of City’s squad in the last 12 months, shedding ageing stars like Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson and Kyle Walker and bringing in the likes of Marc Guehi, Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki. …
Guardiola hails Man City's ‘massive' win over Newcastle… With Alisson remaining forward from the resulting corner, the Liverpool goal was open when Rayan Cherki took aim from the halfway line to roll the ball into an empty net. …
Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal… Slick City With Sunday’s Liverpool showdown in mind, Guardiola made six changes as Erling Haaland, Rodri and Rayan Cherki were left on the bench. …
Man City brush aside Newcastle to reach League Cup final- January 2026
… Rayan Cherki got one back moments after Hauge’s goal, but Rodri’s dismissal for two bookings left City in tatters as Bodo/Glimt celebrated their first ever win in the Champions League group phase. …
Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt in epic Champions League upset
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France names 26-player squad for 2026 World Cup in North America
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Coach Didier Deschamps announced France's squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with Kylian Mbappe set to spearhead the attack and likely captain the team despite a recent thigh injury. The squad includes attacking talent such as Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, and Michael Olise, alongside defensive players including William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
Yesterday
France names 26-player squad for 2026 World Cup in North America
Coach Didier Deschamps announced France's squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with Kylian Mbappe set to spearhead the attack and likely captain the team despite a recent thigh injury. The squad includes attacking talent such as Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, and Michael Olise, alongside defensive players including William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
Monday 4 May
Manchester City draws with Everton; Arsenal closer to title
Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time goal earned Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but the side's second-half collapse leaves Arsenal five points clear with three games remaining and a 22-year Premier League title drought within reach.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 23 April
Manchester City edge Arsenal atop Premier League
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Burnley, with Erling Haaland scoring the sole goal. The defeat relegated Burnley to the Championship for the third time in five seasons.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 5 April
Haaland hat-trick sends Manchester City to FA Cup semis
Erling Haaland scored three goals as Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium, reaching the semi-finals for an eighth consecutive season. Liverpool's heavy loss, combined with Mohamed Salah's penalty miss, piled further pressure on manager Arne Slot as the club struggles with just two wins in their last seven matches.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 23 March
Man City win League Cup; O'Reilly scores twice against Arsenal
Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2–0 in the League Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice after Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's costly error. The victory gives City their ninth League Cup and manager Pep Guardiola his fifth triumph in the competition.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 March
Arsenal lead Premier League by seven points after City draw
Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the English Premier League after Bukayo Saka's goal secured a 1-0 win against Brighton, while second-placed Manchester City was held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 22 February
Manchester City beats Newcastle to close gap on Arsenal
Pep Guardiola called Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Newcastle a "massive" moment in the Premier League title race, closing the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points. Guardiola praised his young squad's resilience despite 70 percent of players never experiencing a title race, and singled out midfielder Nico O'Reilly for two clinical finishes.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 9 February
Manchester City defeats Liverpool to close Arsenal lead
Erling Haaland's stoppage-time penalty gave Manchester City a 2-1 comeback win at Liverpool on Sunday, their first away victory at Anfield in front of a crowd since 2003, reducing Arsenal's Premier League lead to six points.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 February
Manchester City beats Newcastle to reach League Cup final
Manchester City defeated Newcastle 3-1 in their League Cup semi-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, winning 5-1 on aggregate. City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final on March 22 at Wembley.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 21 January
Bodo/Glimt shocks Manchester City 3–1 in Champions League upset
Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt defeated Manchester City 3–1 in their Champions League group phase match, with goals from Kasper Hogh (two) and Jens Petter Hauge, marking one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history. The loss left City without a win in four league matches and exposed defensive frailties in what the article describes as an increasingly troubled season for Pep Guardiola's team.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →