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“There was interest from Italy, but Francis Lee was very determined. He flew to see me and convinced me that Manchester City was a place where I could be the main man” Georgi Kinkladze on turning down the opportunity to sign for AC Milan

The Manchester City cult hero turned down an eye-catching offer to sign up at Maine Road

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Red lines and increasing self-censorship reshape Hong Kong's once freewheeling press scene

Hong Kong's press freedom has dramatically declined over some 20 years, falling from 18th to 140th in a global press freedom index

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Josh O’Connor: the shape-shifting star who became cinema’s most wanted

The British actor stars in three major films over next few months and it is rumoured he’s even being considered for the next James Bond

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How a drag queen thriller became too controversial for Britain: ‘It was queers policing queers’

IN FOCUS: ‘Femme’, a violent erotic drama starring Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and George MacKay, hit a handful of cinemas in 2023. And its tortured journey to release – as well as its rejection by elite institutions in the British film industry – speaks to the incredibly narrow and polarised landscape for…

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Paul Mescal says comparing his film romance with Josh O’Connor to Brokeback Mountain is ‘lazy and frustrating’

In Cannes to promote The History of Sound, the actor said ‘I don’t see the parallels at all, other than we spent a little time in a tent’

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Players who scored 100 goals for Manchester City

Manchester City have been a dominant force in English football in recent years. Here, a look back in time at some of the club's greatest goalscorers...

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More Hong Kongers tune out the news as they adapt to Beijing's tightening grip

As Beijing’s political crackdown dominates Hong Kong's headlines, some residents are turning away from local news, especially political reports

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‘I love work but I also love tending to my plants’: actor Josh O’Connor on gardening, reluctant stardom and getting ripped for Challengers

The British actor stars as a cocky US tennis pro in Guadagnino’s new hit film. But, he says, he was happiest living off grid in a van for his next film, La Chimera

The Guardian - UK

Christmas sport gift guide: Olympic gear, running tech and a load of balls

Get ready for Paris 2024, plus garments and T-shirts to celebrate the life of two Manchester footballing legends, plus lots more

The Guardian - UK

As Manchester City celebrated their past, Phil Foden reminded them of their glorious present

Manchester City 3-2 RB Leipzig: Pep Guardiola’s men came from two goals down to show why they’re the European champions

The Independent UK

Newcastle take the cherubs on a must-not-lose mini-break in Paris

In today’s Football Daily: Will Newcastle be down and out in Paris? Plus Gary O’Neil v VAR (part XXXVI)

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Man City unveil statue of club greats Mike Summerbee, Colin Bell and Francis Lee

The permanent bronze tribute on the west side of the ground captures the three players in dynamic poses characteristic of their styles of play.

The Independent UK

The fire in Zaha’s belly that could spell trouble for Manchester United

In today’s Football Daily: Big Cup rolls on, plus more match officials talk

The Guardian - UK

Francis Lee was part of a relatable generation that remained rooted in the community

A millionaire by the time he was 30, Francis Lee’s self-belief, pioneering spirit and determination wasn’t limited to the football pitch

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Francis Lee obituary

One of the greatest Manchester City footballers who went on to become a successful businessman and chairman of the club

Evening Standard

Francis Lee: Remembering the late Man City hero turned toilet paper tycoon

The Maine Road icon was an international footballer, millionaire businessman and racehorse trainer during an eventful life

Evening Standard

Francis Lee tributes pour in after death of Man City icon aged 79

Former striker and club chairman passes away after long battle with cancer

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Manchester City legend Francis Lee dies aged 79

Lee scored 148 goals in 330 appearances for City and later returned to the club as chairman after his retirement

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How to solve everything with eight suggestions for improving VAR

In today’s Football Daily: VAR wars, Michael Beale and more

Evening Standard

Francis Lee: Man City legend dies aged 79 after long cancer battle

The former England striker was one of City’s greatest ever players and also served as club chairman in the mid-1990s

The Independent UK

Former England and Man City striker Francis Lee dies aged 79

The striker also had a spell as chairman of City.

The Guardian - UK

Francis Lee, former England and Manchester City player, dies aged 79

The former England and Manchester City striker Francis Lee has died at the age of 79

Manchester Evening News

Every word from second Man City part of Khaldoon Al Mubarak interview

Manchester City chairman focused on the academy and the City Football Group in the second part of his in-house interview

ABC News

'The return of goodwill'

Reflections on 50 years of China-Australia relations through the eyes of two people who have been at the centre from the start.

Manchester Evening News

Dog muck, Manchester weather and a lucky kit - when Man City won their only European trophy

52 years ago, Manchester City won their first and only European trophy.

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