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Yahoo
18-04-2025
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Cushing visits City in the Community session ahead of matchday takeover
Cushing visits City in the Community session ahead of matchday takeover Nick Cushing took time out to visit a City in the Community session ahead of the charity's matchday takeover this weekend. Our Interim Head Coach met youngsters from City in the Community's Soccer Schools and Premier League Kicks participants during a coaching session from the charity's degree students. Advertisement The youngsters enjoyed taking part in a team drill with Cushing, before he was able to share his coaching knowledge during a Q&A, before signing items, handing out free tickets and taking selfies. Prize draw: win and support citc! The visit took place at Bradford Park, a site close to the Etihad Stadium which is being regenerated by City in the Community as part of its Healthy Goals programme. Cushing finished his visit by revealing to students what the new pitch, supported by Manchester City's Official Fashionwear Partner CP Company, will look like. Speaking after the visit, Cushing said: 'I really loved being with the children and being out in the local community today - any chance you get to be around fans from our area is an amazing experience. Advertisement 'I think it's great that the Club is celebrating City in the Community this weekend because it's really important for us to recognise our charity. 'CITC does an incredible job of not only offering new opportunities but also recognising that our fans and the local community are the most important part of Manchester City. "Visiting their sessions is always an amazing time and something that I really enjoy.' Manchester City Women will be celebrating its charity, City in the Community (CITC), at its matchday against Everton on Sunday 20th April. Fans will be able to access bonus community content, including within the matchday programme, during half-time and across digital channels. Advertisement CITY v EVERTON: GET YOUR TICKETS The fixture will also see the return of the popular 'hand-drawn' graphics on social media, as local school children were once again invited to draw their favourite Manchester City stars. The stadium, which is being renamed 'The City in the Community Joie Stadium' for the day, will come alive with charity branded banners before kick-off. Players will also be showing their support for the charity by warming up in City in the Community branded tops and donating them, alongside the matchday's worn shirts, for fundraising. Elsewhere, the day is being used to create once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for City in the Community participants, including meeting the players, joining the media teams, half-time activities and waving flags on the pitch. Advertisement Bid on men's team worn items To coincide with the celebrations, City in the Community has added a special Manchester City Women's training experience into its new monthly prize draw, and introduced a 'buy one get one free' offer for match-goers. Every fan who purchases a ticket to the MCWFC v Everton fixture and subscribes to the City in the Community Prize Draw will automatically double their chances to win in the month of April*. Fans around the world** have the chance to win 'money can't buy' prizes such as pitch side experiences at Etihad Stadium matchdays, watching the first team train at the City Football Academy and more! April's month of prizes include: Pitchside Experience - watch the players warm up from an unmatched location at Men's Manchester City vs Bournemouth fixture at the Etihad. Women's Training Experience - Watch our Women's Team train exclusively behind the scenes. Erling Haaland 24/25 Signed Shirt - Manchester City 24/25 Replica Shirt, personally signed by Erling Haaland. Jack Grealish 23/24 Signed Shirt - Manchester City 23/24 Replica Away Shirt, personally signed by Jack Grealish. Advertisement The 'City in the Community Prize Draw' is powered by Raise Your Game, and your support will go towards sustaining the charity's programmes, which all empower healthier lives through football. Entries start at £5 per ticket; supporters can enter on a one-off basis, or they can sign up to a direct debit, meaning they enter the draw monthly automatically. You have until 11:59 GMT on 28 April to enter for the first month! Fans can also get their hands on worn, warm-up mid-layers from the Men's Manchester City v Brighton fixture on Saturday 15th March. Make your bids by clicking here. Alongside our new Prize Draw and auction, you can be the first to hear about City in the Community's events and news! Advertisement Manchester City's charity is delighted to now be providing fans with regular email updates, including announcements of exciting initiatives before anyone else. To sign up and hear more all you need to do is click here and fill out some simple details. City in the Community empowers healthier lives with city youth through football. To find out more, visit or follow the charity on social media @CITCmancity. Terms and Conditions. Winners from the City in the Community Prize Draw are drawn on 28th of each month at midday (GMT +1). All ticket holders for Manchester City Women vs Everton Women on 20th April, including Season Ticket Members, are eligible for the April offer if they subscribe to the City in the Community Prize Draw. Advertisement CITC Prize Draw tickets for those eligible will be automatically doubled in the week commencing 21st of April. **Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Cambodia, Qatar, Lebanon, and North Korea are the only excluded countries from the prize draw.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch Man City vs Brighton - TV channel, live stream details and kick-off time
Manchester City will look to return to winning ways when they host Brighton in the Premier League this weekend. For the game, City are renaming the Etihad Stadium to mark the club's annual charity weekend. City in the Community (CITC) is being celebrated in recognition of the work done all year round. Supporters travelling to the newly-branded 'City in the Community Etihad Stadium' from trams and buses will hear first-team star Ruben Dias welcome them in. READ MORE: Man coerced his partner into having sex with pet pug and filmed it READ MORE: Man City line-up vs Brighton predicted with Kevin De Bruyne dilemma clear and key change made Pep Guardiola's side fell to a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest last time out, which meant they dropped into fifth place after Chelsea claimed a win over Leicester City. Brighton however, are just one point behind City. "It's not a disappointment to be here. If we are able to qualify for the Champions League, it would be a huge success from my point of view. There are seasons that you have to live that," Guardiola said in his press-conference. "It is in our hands, it depends on us and our behaviours and our football whether we will be there or not." Here, MEN Sport has taken a look at all the details on how to follow the clash. The match will kick-off at 3pm on Saturday, March 15. Unfortunately, the match will not be live on TV in the UK due to falling in the Saturday 3pm blackout. However, our City correspondent will be in attendance at the stadium to bring you all the build-up, analysis, reaction and updates via a live blog. If you're outside of the UK, you can find out if the game will be shown in your area through the Premier League's international broadcast partners here. You can watch extended highlights of the game on Match of the Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 10.30pm. Fans will also be able to watch the best bits via the Sky Sports website and app and United's own YouTube channel.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Dias makes CITC surprise!
Manchester City's Ruben Dias made a surprise appearance at a City in the Community session this week, ahead of Saturday's matchday takeover for City's Premier League clash with Brighton. City Inspires participants, who were taking part in a session in Newton Heath, were shocked to see the arrival of Dias and Nedum Onuoha, former Manchester City player and CITC Trustee. The pair appeared at Scotland Hall Road Park, which City in the Community regenerated in 2023, helping to create a safe and inclusive space for local residents to play. 12 City Inspires participants from a Year 8 Chorlton High School class enjoyed a basketball shoot out challenge with Dias and Onuoha, followed by a photo and signing session. Commenting on his visit Dias said: 'I've really enjoyed spending time with City in the Community today. 'I think you can tell by the reaction from the kids today, it's visits like this that enable you to inspire someone without even really realising it, and that's what it's all about. 'Before playing professionally I was just enjoying playing at my school and with my friends in the streets. It's memories like these that are maybe the best memories. It's just joy, it's just fun and it's just pure, and that's how you want to keep it for youngsters.' Dias also surprised one participant and huge Manchester City fan, Randa, by gifting free tickets to the Community Match Day, alongside the opportunity to announce Dias off the bus on the Blue Carpet. Speaking at the session, Randa said: 'It was absolutely amazing! I never expected for the surprise to happen, it felt like I was dreaming! 'The CITC sessions help to boost my self-confidence and socialise with my friends. and make new friends. I used to be shy, not very talkative, but once I got to know people, with help from the coaches, I opened up a lot more and started talking more.' Dias added: 'You never know the huge impact you might have on someone's little step at a time. And I think that is a beautiful thing to do and a beautiful place to be. 'Randa was shy at first but you could see how happy she was and I believe she had no idea our surprise was coming! 'I heard she was a massive City fan, so I really felt she was happy. It's these things that can spark someone's future, so it's an honour to be a little bit part of it.' Those travelling to the stadium via matchday tram and bus routes might also notice a familiar voice in Ruben Dias, as he takes over the announcement system to help profile City in the Community. Fans can support the charity's work through the City in the Community Prize Draw. Each month, fans around the world* can get their hands on signed player shirts, cash prizes and even matchday tickets through the CITC Prize Draw. It runs each month, and you can enter for just £5 a ticket. Supporters can enter on a one-off basis, or they can sign up to a direct debit, meaning they enter the draw monthly automatically. Fans have until the 28th of each month at 12:00 GMT to enter! Every penny raised goes towards sustaining the charity's programmes, which empower healthier lives through football. To take part in the prize draw, or to find out more, visit: City in the Community empowers healthier lives with city youth through football. To find out more, visit or follow @CITCmancity. *Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Cambodia, Qatar, Lebanon, and North Korea are the only excluded countries from the prize draw.
BBC News
14-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Guardiola on City improvements, Ederson and Brighton
Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton (kick-off 15:00 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On showing signs of improvement in recent weeks before losing to Nottingham Forest last weekend: "We have to reach the highest possible level to qualify for Europe next season. We have to be consistent as possible. There are 10 games, six at home and four away. They are tough games at home and we have to do better because there are many teams with the same target as us."He said they remain "not like they were" and "didn't deserve to win" against Forest based on their the possibility of finishing in the top four: "It's not a disappointment to be here, it is a challenge. If we can qualify for the Champions League, then it would be a huge success from my point of view. It depends on our football as to whether we will be there or not."He said he watched the Champions League games this week as a "spectator to learn and enjoy it" and did not feel resentful as City "didn't deserve to be there."On criticism levelled at the form of goalkeeper Ederson, Guardiola said: "He is an incredible keeper. That is my thoughts."On Jack Grealish who missed out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad: "I want the best for him, I want his best on and off the best. I cannot judge the England national manager."On opponents Brighton, who are rivals for a European place: "Brighton are one of the best clubs on and off the pitch. An exceptional young manager, who is doing incredible things. It's not a secret. They deserve to be there."On Saturday's match supporting City's official charity City in the Community: "Everyone knows [what it means to Guardiola]. Part of the area and city. To help people with problems and without problems. To be part of it is so nice. When the club do something, I am part of that through good and bad things."Follow all of Friday's Premier League news conferences and the rest of the day's football news (from 13:30 GMT)
Yahoo
14-03-2025
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Club to celebrate City in the Community at Brighton game
Manchester City will be celebrating its charity, City in the Community, at its matchday against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, 15 March. Fans will be able to access bonus community content, including within the matchday programme, during half-time and across the Club's digital channels. PRIZE DRAW: BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! The fixture will also see the return of the popular 'hand-drawn' graphics on social media, as local school children were once again invited to draw their favourite Manchester City stars. The stadium, which is being renamed 'The City in the Community Etihad Stadium' for the day, will come alive with charity branded banners before kick-off. Those travelling to the stadium via matchday tram and bus routes might also notice a familiar voice, as Ruben Dias takes over the announcement system to help profile City in the Community. City defender Dias also visited a City in the Community session earlier this week, with City Inspires* Year 8 students from Chorlton High School, alongside former Manchester City player and CITC Trustee, Nedum Onuoha. The pair met youngsters in Newton Heath, where the charity has . Players will also be showing their support for the charity by warming up in City in the Community branded tops and donating them signed, alongside the matchday's worn shirts, for fundraising. Check out some images below from last season's CITC matchday takeover against Luton... Elsewhere, the day is being used to create once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for City in the Community participants, including team photo spaces, announcing players off the bus on the blue carpet, presenting on the Matchday Live Show and joining the media teams. CEO of City in the Community, Michael Geary, said: "We are delighted that Manchester City is once again showcasing its support for its charity on such a huge scale. 'We are extremely passionate about engaging our fans and all the activities they'll see on Saturday have been designed to help raise levels of visibility and awareness of City in the Community. 'As well as the exciting participant experiences, we are pleased to have also donated free matchday tickets to local schoolchildren, who otherwise might not be able to experience an Etihad matchday. 'Special thanks must also go to all partners and suppliers who have helped to make today's match as impactful as possible. 'I hope that fans can join us and the Club in celebrating our work to empower healthier lives through football." To coincide with the celebrations, City in the Community has relaunched its website () and , providing fans with the opportunity to win bigger prizes and 'buy one get one free' entries available for a limited time! In this new-look initiative, fans around the world** have the chance to win 'money can't buy' prizes such as pitch side experiences at Etihad Stadium matchdays, watching the first team train at the City Football Academy and more! The first month of prizes include: • The grand prize of watching the Manchester City first team train at the CFA. • A space in the First Team Photo at the City vs Crystal Palace match on Saturday 12 April. • A 23/24 away shirt signed by Kevin De Bruyne. • A 24/25 home shirt signed by Phil Foden. CITC RELAUNCHES MONTHLY PRIZE DRAW To celebrate the relaunch of the draw, anyone who signs up to the draw before 23:59 GMT on Sunday 16 March will have their entries automatically doubled for March's prize draw, giving them twice the chance to win! The new 'City in the Community Prize Draw' is powered by Raise Your Game, and your support will go towards sustaining the charity's programmes, which all empower healthier lives through football. Entries start at £5 per ticket; supporters can enter on a one-off basis, or they can sign up to a direct debit, meaning they enter the draw monthly automatically. You have until 11:59 GMT (UK) on 28 March to enter for the first month! City in the Community has also launched a new auction, with exclusive items such as mascot spaces for next season's Manchester City v Manchester United derby clash up for grabs! The current auction ends at 21.00pm (UK) on Sunday, 16 March. BID IN CITC'S AUCTION Alongside our new Prize Draw and auction, you can be the first to hear about City in the Community's events and news! Manchester City's charity is delighted to now be providing fans with regular email updates, including announcements of exciting initiatives before anyone else. To sign up and hear more all you need to do is click here and fill out some simple details. City in the Community empowers healthier lives with city youth through football. To find out more, visit or follow the charity on social media @CITCmancity. **Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Cambodia, Qatar, Lebanon, and North Korea are the only excluded countries from the prize draw. * Partnered with the Premier League, City Inspires aims to use the appeal of Manchester City to work with secondary school learners who are at risk of not reaching their potential, and to support them through the education system and early adulthood. CITC coaches deliver a high-quality education curriculum that inspires pupils to succeed and excel academically, physically and socially. The programme gives an opportunity for pupils to learn essential life skills, with a focus of improving their engagement in education, prosocial behaviours and mental well-being. 23/24 stats: Unique Participants = 247, Average contact time per participant = 129 hours, Hours delivered = 3,751.
