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England. The nation that invented the beautiful game. The home to what many refer to as the greatest league in the world. The birthplace of the likes of David Beckham, Paul Gascoigne, Bobby Charlton and Jimmy Greaves. The national team that has failed to win a major tournament since 1966.
Manchester City have come in for some heavy criticism for their approach to buying the world’s top talent. When Sheikh Mansour bought the club six years ago, City was the archetypal yo-yo club – perpetually fighting a battle of top flight survival and promotion. Two Premier League titles later, this once sleeping giant is now one of the game’s true powers. But rather than rely on hand-outs and cash-injections from their multi-billionaire owner, City have take a huge step towards self-sufficiency with the opening of their £200million City Football Academy.
Alex Ferguson revealed his regret in not being able to sign Paul Gascoigne. He said that Manchester United and himself could have saved Gazza.
Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has vowed to help troubled England legend Paul Gascoigne. Gazza was arrested in the week nder the mental health act, and Newcastle have offered their full support to the former England international.
The former English footballer has been arrested and sectioned under the Mental Health Act by Northumbria Policeafter they were called to a hotel in Gateshead.
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