Foden can be one of Premier League’s best again, says Maresca

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca stated that it is his duty to assist Phil Foden in returning to his top form following the England international's lengthy period without scoring a goal, according to Punch Nigeria.

Yahoo Sports reports that defender Kyle Walker may require painful laser surgery to remove a commemorative tattoo if Manchester City is stripped of its silverware. This follows a decision by an independent commission finding the club guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial regulations regarding the alleged artificial inflation of commercial revenues.

While City denies the accusations and has appealed, potential sanctions could include fines, transfer embargos, points deductions, or the retrospective removal of honours won between 2017 and 2025.

In Ghana, former Football Association vice-president George Afriyie has criticized Kurt Okraku’s seven-year administration. Speaking on Ahenfie FM, Afriyie claimed that failings in youth development under Okraku have negatively impacted the quality of players available for the Black Stars.

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