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- April 2026
Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City after 10 years
Manchester City confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will depart after Sunday's final match of the season, ending a 10-year tenure in which he led the club to 17 major trophies including six Premier League titles. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is the frontrunner to replace him.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yesterday
Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City after 10 years
Manchester City confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will depart after Sunday's final match of the season, ending a 10-year tenure in which he led the club to 17 major trophies including six Premier League titles. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is the frontrunner to replace him.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Thursday 21 May
UK sends only three police officers to 2026 World Cup
UK police are deploying just three officers to the US for the 2026 World Cup to accompany England fans, down from 40 at the Euros in Germany, after American authorities declined to fund the deployment. More than 10,000 England fans have purchased tickets for group matches in Dallas, Boston, and New Jersey.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 19 May
Enzo Maresca set to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City
Enzo Maresca is expected to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager for the 2026-27 season following Guardiola's departure after this Sunday's final game. The former Chelsea head coach, who previously worked under Guardiola during City's 2022-23 treble-winning campaign, has been identified as the leading contender, with talks at an advanced stage.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 18 May
Manchester City preparing for Guardiola departure
Manchester City is preparing for Pep Guardiola's exit at the end of the season, with sources telling BBC Sport the managerial great is expected to leave Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is the front-runner to replace him.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 16 May
Semenyo scores winning FA Cup goal for Manchester City
Antoine Semenyo scored a 72nd-minute flicked finish to secure Manchester City's FA Cup victory against Chelsea. The 26-year-old, who was on loan at non-league Bath City eight years ago, said the goal "happened perfectly" and reflected on competing for trophies at the top level after a long journey.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 10 May
Flick leads Barcelona to La Liga title after father's death
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick managed the team to a 2-0 El Clásico victory over Real Madrid and clinched the La Liga title on Sunday, the same day his father died. A minute's silence was held before the match, and Flick thanked his team and supporters for their support during the difficult moment.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Emma Raducanu withdraws from Italian Open due to post-viral illness
British tennis player Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Italian Open after post-viral illness kept her off the WTA Tour for two months. She has been recovering for six weeks and says she wants to return when "100 per cent ready."
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wednesday 6 May
Anthony Joshua returns to ring after car accident injuries
Anthony Joshua is scheduled to fight Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh, his first bout since recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident in Nigeria that claimed two members of his team. Promoter Eddie Hearn describes the comeback as both inspiring and risky, with victory necessary for a potential showdown with Tyson Fury later this year.
6 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Wednesday 29 April
Jack Grealish reports excellent recovery from foot surgery
The 30-year-old England midfielder, on loan at Everton, says his recovery from a stress fracture operation is progressing very well, with his surgeon reporting he "couldn't be looking any better at this stage" 10 weeks after the procedure.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
FIFA plans yellow card amnesty at expanded World Cup
FIFA is planning to wipe all yellow cards at the end of the group stage and after the quarter-finals at the upcoming World Cup, addressing concerns that the expanded 48-team format with six matches to reach the quarter-finals would create excessive suspension risk for players under current rules.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 26 April
Two-time defending champion Alcaraz misses French Open
Carlos Alcaraz, the world number two, will miss next month's French Open and the Italian Open due to a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open. The 22-year-old two-time defending champion said he is being cautious to assess the situation before returning to competition.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →