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  "id": 12821434,
  "title": "Guardiola set for first Etihad return since leaving Man City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/guardiola-set-for-first-etihad-return-since-leaving-man-city",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T08:18:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/guardiola-set-for-first-etihad-return-since-leaving-man-city/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is set to return to the Etihad Stadium next week for the first time since leaving the club at the end of last season. The former City manager is expected to attend Manchester City's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, 14 October. This visit marks a significant moment for City, as they continue to appeal the majority of the 115 charges related to alleged financial-rule breaches found by an independent commission. City maintains their innocence in the matter. Guardiola, who led City to six Premier League titles, four Champions League crowns, and numerous other accolades during his decade-long tenure, has publicly expressed his support for the club's ownership and leadership throughout the ongoing appeal.",
  "summary": "Pep Guardiola is set to return to the Etihad Stadium for the first time since leaving Man City when they host PSG in the Champions League next week. Read More: https://punchng.com/guardiola-set-for-first-etihad-return-since-leaving-man-city/",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/pep-guardiola-to-return-to-man-city-in-show-of-support",
        "published": "2026-10-08T06:59:19.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Pep Guardiola set to return to Manchester City after guilty verdict",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/pep-guardiola-set-to-return-to-manchester-city-after-guilty-verdict",
        "published": "2026-10-08T07:55:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Anfield cauldron awaits Man City players on Premier League return after verdict in financial scandal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/anfield-cauldron-awaits-man-city-players-on-premier-league-return",
        "published": "2026-10-08T08:20:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Guardiola set for first Etihad return since leaving Man City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/guardiola-set-for-first-etihad-return-since-leaving-man-city-12823044",
        "published": "2026-10-08T08:26:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Will Tyreek Hill return to Kansas City Chiefs and how are the Vikings undefeated with no offence?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/will-tyreek-hill-return-to-kansas-city-chiefs-and-how-are-the-vikings",
        "published": "2026-10-08T10:00:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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