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Erling Haaland’s seven goals at this World Cup have boosted his popularity on American social media, helped by his on-field dominance (tied for second in the tournament behind Messi) and his prolific Manchester City form—20+ league goals in six straight seasons—signaling that Norway’s World Cup hopes hinge on his scoring prowess.
Erling Haaland arrived in England with a reputation for ruthless finishing and a gruff demeanor, but at World Cup 2026 he has evolved into a global figure: continuing to score for Norway and Manchester City while expanding his appeal through TV appearances, a popular YouTube diary, and high-profile marketing. The shift reflects growing maturity and marketability alongside continued elite goal-scoring, including key moments like his Brazil brace that helped Norway reach the quarter-finals.
Chelsea blasted Enzo Maresca's departure to Manchester City as disruptive and claimed terms allowed the exit, with a reported $22.5 million fee; Maresca apologized, saying the decision was his alone and he is excited to join City, while Chelsea's new boss Xabi Alonso faced the fallout.
Enzo Maresca has been appointed Manchester City's new head coach on a three-year deal, with a compensation package to Chelsea reportedly around £17m; Maresca resigned from Chelsea in January after a poor run, and apologised for the disruption as he moves to City to replace Pep Guardiola.
Manchester City have agreed a club-record deal to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, reportedly around £116m (some sources say up to £130m) and subject to a medical. The 23-year-old has made 88 appearances for Forest since a £35m move from Newcastle in 2024, helping them finish seventh in 2024-25 and reach the Europa League semi-finals; Forest had previously rejected earlier offers and City’s third bid has completed the move.
Manchester City sign England forward Beth Mead on a three-year free transfer from Arsenal, joining England teammate Niamh Charles after City agreed a fee with Chelsea; Mead, 31, has 81 England caps and helped England win back-to-back European Championships in 2022 and 2025, and will bolster City's frontline alongside Hemp, Miedema and Shaw as City seek to build on last season's Double.
Manchester City are bracing for a post-Guardiola era after the manager confirmed he will leave at the season's end, triggering a wide backroom shake-up that could see Enzo Maresca take over and several coaches, including Kolo Toure, depart as the club restructures ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Thousands of Manchester City fans filled the streets for a star-studded farewell to Pep Guardiola as the club celebrated trophy-winning seasons across the men’s, women’s, and academy teams; Khadija Shaw announced a four-year contract extension, and Guardiola’s circle—including his children, Fernandinho, Txiki Begiristain, and Ederson—helped unveil the 20 trophies won under him. Surprise appearances by Vincent Kompany and Jack Grealish punctuated the night, with tributes to Bernardo Silva and John Stones as they head into summer departures, and Erling Haaland underscoring the need to push forward without them.
Pep Guardiola spoke to Sky Sports after Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, delivering an emotional farewell as he confirmed he will leave after 10 years. He praised the club’s people and memories over titles, urged the incoming manager to stay true to themselves and the city-connection, and noted the North Stand was renamed the Pep Guardiola Stand for the day.
Pep Guardiola’s final Manchester City match ended in a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, sparking emotional scenes as Bernardo Silva and Guardiola shed tears during a guard of honour. City’s era of trophy-laden dominance is celebrated even in defeat, while Villa’s Ollie Watkins struck twice to secure fourth place. Guardiola will take an ambassadorial role, Enzo Maresca is edging toward the next managerial appointment, and this summer will see captain Silva and defender Stones depart as City bid farewell to an era, including renaming the north end Pep Guardiola Stand in his honour.
Rival supporters across clubs react to Pep Guardiola’s announced departure from Manchester City, lauding his trophy-laden era while noting how his dominance raised standards and could widen gaps for others. While some feel relief, others express nostalgia and respect, with thoughts turning to how a post-Guardiola era might reshape the title race among United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City’s manager at the end of the 2025-26 season and move into an ambassador role with City Football Group. In his 10 years, he guided City to 20 trophies, including a treble and the 2023 Champions League, and leaves with the Premier League-era record for wins and a soaring points-per-game average. City are set to finish second in the league behind Arsenal after a season that added trophy after trophy but fell short of the title.
BBC Sport highlights 11 players who defined Pep Guardiola's Manchester City era—Sterling, Gundogan, Walker, Silva, Ederson, De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Haaland, Foden and Stones—crediting Guardiola with transforming City into a trophy-laden, ball-playing powerhouse and shaping careers, including Haaland's record goals and City's six Premier League titles plus the Champions League; honorable mentions include Aguero, Sane, Cancelo and Fernandinho.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City era ends amid universal tributes and sharp questions about wealth, state backing, and governance, with ongoing FFP scrutiny and the geopolitical footprint of ownership fueling debates about sport, power, and the club’s future as Enzo Maresca is poised to take the helm.
Arsenal sealed their first Premier League title in 22 years on the final day after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth left them four points behind, guaranteeing the Gunners the 2025/26 championship.