Adebayor will never apologize for his stamp, says Van PersieSeptember 26th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has said that former teammate and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor will never apologize for the stamp that left the Dutchman injured. Van Persie had earlier accused Adebayor of deliberately trying to injure him with a stamp during their defeat to Manchester City two weeks ago.
Adebayor rules out ever stopping 'celebrating with emotion' despite suspensionSeptember 25th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has insisted that his nature of showing aggression and celebrating would never change, as that is the essence of football. Earlier, on September 12, Adebayor was handed a three match suspension for violent conduct and extravagant celebration after scoring a goal against Arsenal.
Adebayor repeats controversial goal sequenceSeptember 16th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor stuck two fingers up at football chiefs by recreating his controversial goal celebration in training. According to The Sun, Adebayor ran down the pitch and slid to his knees in front of fans of his old club in City's 4-2 win on Saturday.
Man City's Adebayor says he does not know what wrong he has doneSeptember 14th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City star Emmanuel Adebayor has said that he is not sure what wrong he has done to merit so much criticism from the soccer fraternity and fans. Last night, he told The Sun: "I don't know what I've done wrong" - despite sparking weekend scenes that shamed football.
Adebayor not scared of playing on Arsenal home groundSeptember 14th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has said that he is not scared of playing in front of fans of his former club Arsenal on April 24 next year. Manchester City's home encounter with Arsenal had Adebayor facing his old teammates, where he stamped on former team-mate Robin van Persie's head and later sparked trouble by running 80 yards to celebrate his goal in front of Arsenal supporters at Eastlands.
Arsenal's Van Persie says Adebayor 'set out to hurt me'September 13th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal striker Robin van Persie says former team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor set out to hurt him when the two clashed during the match at Manchester City. City won the game 4-2 with former Arsenal striker Adebayor on the scoresheet for his new club.
Adebayor ready to take on his brothers at ArsenalSeptember 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has said that it will be like a family at war when he lines up against his former team Arsenal in 10 days' time. The Togo striker has started his City career in impressive fashion, scoring three league goals in as many games since arriving from the Gunners in a 25 million pounds deal.
Kanu backs Adebayor to be next King of AfricaAugust 29th, 2009 LONDON - Portsmouth striker Kanu, who has won two African Player of the Year awards, has said that Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is a serious threat to his reign as King of Africa. Kanu is the most valued African footballer in footballing history, having won a UEFA Champions League medal, a UEFA Cup medal, three FA Cup Winners Medals amongst others.
Manchester City's wage bill crosses 100-million-pounds markAugust 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City's whopping annual wage bill has crossed the 100 million-a-year pound mark. Kolo Toure's arrival at Eastlands means that salaries at Manchester City have doubled in two years.
Adebayor says he has no regrets about joining Manchester CityJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - Emmanuel Adebayor has said that he has no regrets about joining Manchester City, despite claims made to the contrary by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. According to The Sun, Fergie said the ex-Arsenal striker wanted to engineer a move to either United or Chelsea right until he signed at Eastlands for 25 million pounds.
Clichy blasts Adebayor for leaving Arsenal for moneyJuly 25th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal defender Gael Clichy has slammed former teammate Emmanuel Adebayor for leaving the team 'only for the money'. Adebayor had claimed that abusive Arsenal fans forced him into a 25 million pound move to Manchester City.
Adebayor accuses Arsenal of selling him for more moneyJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor has accused Arsenal of being in a hurry to sell him off to Manchester City because they needed the money. Manchester City purchased Adebayor for 25 million pounds, and he now plans to nick the Gunners chances of a Champions League spot.
We can replace Adebayor: WengerJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger said he has enough replacement for Togo international Emanuel Adebayor, who signed for Manchester City for a 25 million pound transfer fee. Wenger is now pinning hopes on his younger squad and feels he has quite a few attacking options.
Adebayor set to sign for Manchester CityJuly 18th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor flew to Manchester for a medical at Manchester City and is expected to sign a 25 million pounds deal with the Eastlands club. The 25-year-old will join the star-studded attack that has the likes of Carlos Tevez, Robinho and Roque Santa Cruz.
Manchester City set for staggering 25 million pounds Adebayor swoopJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City is all set to grab Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor with a staggering 25 million pounds swoop. Can anyone imagine what striking zone Man City will be designing?
The Togo star would be offered a five-year deal at the Eastlands worth around 130,000 pounds per week, which would add up to an astounding 60 million pounds, The Sun reports.
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