Football

8th January 2024 | By Matthew Barber

Football fans devastated following club ticket decision

Fans of Wigan Athletic football club are up in arms following the clubs decision to house Manchester United fans in the east stand.

15th November 2023 | By Vaibhav Zutshi

Manchester Metropolitan University Secures Thrilling Victory Against University of Leeds

In a heart-pounding showdown, Manchester Metropolitan University emerged triumphant with a 2-1 win over University of Leeds in the Aldi Men’s Northern Tier-1 tournament at...

A mural commemorating Sir Bobby Charlton

26th October 2023 | By Raphael Boyd

‘He was a legend’ – Manchester United fans remember Sir Bobby Charlton

Manchester United fans came together to honour the life of Sir Bobby Charlton at the first home game since his passing. The legendary player, who...

Centre point of Maine Road - a circle of grass in the middle of a street.

22nd May 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Remembering Maine Road: 20 years since the move

This year marks two major anniversaries for Maine Road, the old football grounds for Manchester City fans.

19th May 2023 | By Callum Pickup

Didsbury win the Manchester and Cheshire Cup

In front of over 200 Spectators, AFC Didsbury win the Manchester and Chesire Cup by beating Romiley 2-0 in the final at Wythenshawe Town.

Credit - Visionhaus / Contributor/ Getty Images

17th April 2023 | By Benjamin Golaub

Haaland equals 38 game Premier League goalscoring record with 3-1 victory over Leicester.

Manchester City lined up with; Ederson, Walker, Stones, Laporte, Dias, Rodri, Silva, De Bruyne, Grealish, Haaland, Mahrez. Manchester City welcome to 19th place Leicester City to...

Credit - Marc Atkins / Contributor - Getty Images

13th April 2023 | By Benjamin Golaub

Manchester City blast through formidable Bayern Munich in first leg of Champions Leauge Quarter Final tie.

Manchester City lined up with: Ederson, Ake, Dias, Akanji, Stones, Gundogan, Rodri, De Bruyne, Silva, Haaland, Grealish. In the build-up to this game, critics are...

Rúben Dias and Jack Grealish Celebrating his goal in front of the fans.

10th April 2023 | By Benjamin Golaub

Manchester City close the gap in the title race after 4-1 victory over Southampton

Manchester City lined up with: Ederson, Stones, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Grealish, Haaland, Mahrez. Coming into this game there was pressure on...

Credit - Getty Images - Alex Livesey - Danehouse / Contributor

19th March 2023 | By Benjamin Golaub

Another Haaland Hattrick puts Manchester City past Burnley in 6-0 FA Cup thrashing.

Manchester City lined up with only four players staying in the squad from Wednesdays game against RB Leipzig: Ortega, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Lewis, Rodri, De...

Michael Browne in front of painting of Eric Cantana and his family - National Football Museum

8th March 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

‘The doors can open to get people out’: Moss Side artist curates exhibit at National Football Museum

From Moss Side to Marseille: Artist, Michael Browne, and footballer, Eric Cantana have opened a new exhibit at the National Football Museum in Manchester. The exhibit displays paintings depicting sporting legends.

14th February 2023 | By Thomas Markham

Preview: Here’s what you need to know about tomorrow’s heavyweight clash between Arsenal and Man City

Manchester City make a trip to north London tomorrow (Wednesday) in a top of the table clash against Arsenal. Arsenal currently sit at the top...

13th February 2023 | By Callum Scott

Chiefs battle back to deny Eagles in Super Bowl LVII

Kansas City Chiefs had to fight to get their hands on the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy, but fight they did. The Kansas side were behind...

mmu_football_1s_-32

7th February 2023 | By Thomas Markham

Preview: Man Met Matchday Live to broadcast MMU men’s football quarter-final vs Lancaster

Man Met men’s football team are set to showcase their skills once again on the big screen as Matchday Live will broadcast their quarter final...

7th February 2023 | By Kate Gaetto

The Premier League opens an inquiry into Man City’s financial records from 2009 to date

Manchester City have been charged with breaking over 100 finance regulations over a nine-year period, spanning from the 2009-10 season to the 2017-18 season. During...

Joao Cancelo - Credit: Nick Potts (PA Media)

31st January 2023 | By Thomas Markham

Joao Cancelo makes shock Man City exit to Bayern Munich on loan with option to buy for €70million

Manchester City full-back, Joao Cancelo, has completed a move to European super-giants Bayern Munich on-loan with the option to buy. The Athletic’s David Ornstein broke...

Image: PA Media

31st January 2023 | By Miles Cooke

FA Cup fifth round draw: Manchester City men and women both face trip to Bristol and United host Hammers

Both Manchester clubs now know their fate in the FA Cup fifth round, with Manchester City and Manchester United featured in last night’s draw on...

Andy Burnham giving a press conference about girls football in schools

2nd January 2023 | By Thomas Markham

“Football is for girls!”: Mayor calls on schools to encourage more girls into football.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham announced this morning that he will be joining the FA to call on schools to encourage more young...

Photo by Peter Glaser on Unsplash

25th November 2022 | By Elena John

More must be done to eliminate racism in football, says campaigner

Photo by Peter Glaser on Unsplash A former professional football player says more action must be taken on racism and mental health in football.  With the FIFA World...

24th November 2022 | By Jude McGuirk

Penalty drama sees Man Met progress into the next round of the cup.

MMU went toe-to-toe in the cup with Liverpool John Moore’s University in a thrilling contest at Platt Lane on Wednesday. Late penalty drama confirmed to...

Qatar World Cup 2022

23rd November 2022 | By Joseph Ward

MMU sports journalism’s World Cup coverage Week 1: Shocks on and off the pitch

Jude McGuirk The Qatar world cup has been the centre of media attention during the build-up to the tournament and whilst it has been on....