Rio Ferdinand blames two Man City defenders for Lyon's Champions League opener

BBC News).Russian military vehicles are reported to have breached the Ukrainian border in a number of locations, including from neighbouring Belarus, while air strikes on Ukrainian military positions and border posts have been reported.The actions of Putin, who has claimed that Russia does not intend to occupy Ukraine and that his country’s actions amount to a “special military operation”, have drawn widespread condemnation from across the globe.AP reports that while global powers are preparing strong new sanctions against Russia, a co-ordinated military intervention to defend Ukraine is not being considered presently.Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable.— President Biden (@POTUS) February 24, 2022US President Joe Biden has pledged “severe” sanctions on Russia, saying in a statement that Ukraine is “suffering an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces” and that “Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering”.This is a catastrophe for our continent.

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Manchester City outcast John Stones could flourish in Marcelo Bielsa’s system at Leeds, according to former Whites goalkeeper Paul Robinson. Stones, 26, has lost his place in City’s back four to youngster Eric Garcia, meaning he racked up a mere 16 Premier League appearances last season.

straight to your inbox Ferran Torres and Eric Garcia are in pole position to make the European Championships with Spain after being handed their first call-ups to the senior squad. Luis Enrique made a number of changes to his squad for September games with Germany and Ukraine, with young, fresh faces replacing more senior stars with experience.If that could be seen as a changing of the guard - questions have been asked of both La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid after their disappointing Champions League campaigns - Enrique insisted that the players were picked for the present rather than the future and that this would be his squad for the Euros if he had to pick it tomorrow.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday August 16.Eric Garcia remained guarded on his future at Manchester City after the club's exit from the Champions League on Saturday night.Pep Guardiola's side fell to an unlikely 3-1 defeat against Lyon in Portugal which could stand as Garcia’s last game for City as he has so far refused to sign a new contract and his current deal expires in 2021.

Garcia started against the French side in a new-look back three, in what was only his second ever Champions League appearance. The show of faith from Pep Guardiola came just over a week after it was announced the Spaniard has told City he will not sign a new contract at the Etihad.Guardiola had hinted that Garcia's demotion to the bench for the Real Madrid game was for 'other reasons', but he was recalled for the quarter final against Lyon.A lot has changed since Guardiola told the media of Garcia's decision, not least at his former club Barcelona, who are picking up the pieces from their humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich.

straight to your inbox Rio Ferdinand believes Pep Guardiola made clear mistakes with his Manchester City team selection against Lyon. Guardiola's side crashed out of the Champions League in dramatic fashion on Saturday night after a 3-1 reverse in the quarter-final.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola says Eric Garcia has started for Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final as he has specific qualities to combat Lyon's threats. Garcia was handed just his second-ever Champions League appearance despite telling the club he does not intend on extending his contract past next summer.

straight to your inbox Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has named both Rodri and Fernandinho in his midfield to face Lyon in the Champions League. Joao Cancelo retains his place at left-back after an impressive display during the win against Real Madrid with Benjamin Mendy forced to settle for a place on the bench despite coming back from suspension.

straight to your inbox Rio Ferdinand has urged John Stones to leave Manchester City to resurrect his career. The English centre-back has only started twice for Pep Guardiola since the season restarted in June.

straight to your inboxFerran Torres has come to Manchester City to work with the manager he believes is the best in the world.Torres, 20, is the first major signing of the summer with the Blues agreeing an initial fee of £21m with Valencia in a financial package that could go up to £31m. That valuation is being used by the club as a benchmark for Eric Garcia, who Barcelona are looking to snatch back from the Etihad in the current transfer window.Guardiola insists that the club is set up to succeed whether he is at the helm or not, but the former Barcelona manager remains a significant draw when players are deciding which move to make.

straight to your inboxNicolas Otamendi is set to leave Manchester City after five years and return to former club Valencia, according to reports.City have had their troubles at the back this season after failing to replace Vincent Kompany and the injury problems suffered by Aymeric Laporte and John Stones.It played a role in the club losing their Premier League title to Liverpool and Pep Guardiola is looking to drastically improve the back-line, having already made the signing of Nathan Ake and is said to be keen to bring in another centre-back.Even at the height of City's injury problems defensive-midfielder Fernandinho and teenager Eric Garcia were often used before Otamendi, who now looks destined to leave the Etihad after seeing his

straight to your inbox Manchester City have confirmed their 27-man squad for the remaining rounds of the Champions League in Lisbon, but Sergio Aguero has not made the trip. Aguero suffered a knee injury which required surgery in his first start since football's resumption against Burnley but it was hoped that he might be fit in time for the last 16 second leg against Real Madrid.Unfortunately the Argentine didn't recover in time for the match and hasn't made the journey to the Portuguese capital with the rest of his teammates as he continues his rehabilitation.

straight to your inboxBarcelona are to step up their pursuit of Bernardo Silva this summer, according to reports.The Telegraph say the Manchester City forward man has admirers at Barcelona, with the Spanish side looking at bringing him to the Nou Camp before the start of the new season.The report says Barca would look to offer some of their players in return, including full-back Nelson Semedo.Semedo has been linked with City in reported swap deals all summer involving Joao Cancelo and Eric Garcia, and it is unlikely the Blues would allow Bernardo to leave in the same summer David Silva will depart.Bernardo has found playing time harder to come by this season, and was only a substitute in the Champions League win over Real Madrid on

straight to your inboxManchester City fans want to see Pep Guardiola make just two changes to his starting XI for the massive Champions League clash with Real Madrid, the most notable being the exclusion of Eric Garcia.City will finally conclude their last 16 tie with Madrid on Friday night, with the Blues holding a 2-1 lead following the first leg win in the Bernabeu back in February.Since the historic win, however, Madrid have gone on to improve significantly and clinch an unlikely La Liga title triumph, so it's bound to be a nervy night at the Etihad.Understandably, supporters want to see Guardiola name as strong a side as possible for the match and make just two changes from the team that hammered Norwich City 5-0 on the final day of

straight to your inboxManchester City could be forced to accept an offer for Eric Garcia after Pep Guardiola revealed the young defender won’t extend his contract, which expires next summer. It’s expected Barcelona will make a move for the highly-rated 19-year-old centre-half, but while City aren’t in a strong position in terms of potential negotiations, they will demand a substantial fee. The club are set to pay an initial €23million plus €12m for Valencia’s Ferran Torres, who is only a year older than Garcia and is moving into the final year of his deal at Mestalla. Given the similar circumstances, City are expecting a similar fee for Garcia from any potential suitors.Here’s the full story.It’s been a five-month wait but the night has

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester City evening headlines on Thursday August 6. Barcelona to land Eric Garcia after he tells City he wants to leaveEric Garcia has turned down a new contract at Manchester City and is now set to leave the club.

Pep Guardiola has revealed young defender Eric Garcia wants to quit Manchester City.

Manchester City wonderkid Eric Garcia will not be signing a new contract at the Etihad this summer. That is according to Pep Guardiola, with the defender eyeing a return to Barcelona.

Barca have targeted the 19-year-old and view him as someone capable of becoming the long-term replacement for Gerard Pique at the Nou Camp. But Guardiola is keen to keep the centre back and will not force him out of City in the summer transfer window.

straight to your inbox Eric Garcia is set to leave Manchester City after turning down a new contract. And that means his former club Barcelona are poised to move in and snap up the 19-year-old, who has broken through to the first team this season.Garcia 's current deal expires next summer, but City will be keen to sell him now rather than lose him for nothing next year.