'De Bruyne is clapping for players who can't even lace his boots': Ex-Liverpool FC star slams Man City guard of honour plan

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John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentWhat’s in a Name? Or its design?Quite a lot if you’ve just become one of the prime drivers in a €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion) drive to turn your country into one of the foremost film-TV hubs in Europe.For years, at markets, ICEX Spain Trade & Investment, the country’s export and inward investment board, emblazoned its Cannes and Mipcom stands with branded logos Cinema From Spain and Audiovisual from Spain, decked out in bold colours of the Spanish national flag.From 2022, as Spanish series and movies – “Money Heist” (Part 4, 65 million households), “The Platform,” (56 million), “Below Zero” (47 million), “Elite” (Season 4, 37 million)  – scored huge audiences on Netflix, the most global of global platforms, ICEX has become a central player in Spain’s PSOE government Spain AVS Hub Plan. Tabbed at a total $1.8 billion in finance, it aims to ramp up film-TV production, exports and Spain’s big shoot scene.

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straight to your inbox Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has heaped praise on David Silva but stopped short of labelling him the best player in the club's history. Silva has starred for the Blues ever since arriving at the club back in 2010 from Valencia.

straight to your inboxEngland fans have demanded Gareth Southgate to build his team around Manchester City star Phil Foden in next summer's European Championships.City faced the newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool on Thursday night and smashed the Merseysiders 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium.Foden played a starring role in the victory as he set up the second goal with a threaded pass to Raheem Sterling and then bagged the third himself after playing a lovely one-two with Kevin De Bruyne and sweeping the ball past Alisson.It's yet another great performance for the 20-year-old who has come back from the break in splendid form, with four goals and two assists to his name in just five games.While City fans are more than aware of how good

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne is the best midfielder on the planet right now, according to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.The Belgium star scored from the penalty spot, played an unselfish role in the second goal, and played a big role in the other two as the Blues hammered champions Liverpool 4-0.De Bruyne notched up two assists to move within two of Thierry Henry’s Premier League record of 20 in a season and made a powerful claim on the individual player awards by dominating Jurgen Klopp’s team.And afterwards Guardiola claimed he was “unique” and expressed his belief that he is the best in the world in his position.“He's a really good player. He has something unique,” said the manager.

straight to your inboxManchester United legend Roy Keane has described Man City star Kevin De Bruyne as 'pure quality' and 'one of the best in the world'.The Belgian midfielder scored and assisted for Man City in a resounding 4-0 win over Premier League champions Liverpool on Thursday night.And that has led to a glowing review from Keane, who perhaps perfectly summed up what so many think of De Bruyne with the words 'pure quality'.“He’s an outstanding player, obviously one of the best in the world," Keane told Sky Sports.Get the latest breaking Man City news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MCFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds."He makes the game look so easy.

straight to your inbox Raheem Sterling says next season's title assault began with Manchester City's 4-0 demolition of Liverpool on Thursday night. City bettered the newly-crowned champions at the Etihad thanks to goals from Kevin de Bruyne, Sterling, Phil Foden and an Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain own-goal.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Tuesday June 30.Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has criticised the notion of Pep Guardiola’s side giving the new Premier League winners a guard of honour when they visit the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.Murphy’s former side were confirmed as Premier League champions last week when Manchester City lost 2-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but he believes that a guard of honour on Thursday makes no sense.He also added that there are some Liverpool players who would not be fit to lace Kevin De Bruyne’s boots.“It’s a perception of respect, ‘the right thing to do’, the message you’re trying to send to the football world that when somebody wins, that you show respect

City kept their FA Cup hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United.De Bruyne put his side ahead in the first half from the penalty spot before Raheem Sterling made it 2-0 midway through the second period.The Belgian international has now been directly involved in 30 goals for City this season - more than any of his team-mates.City will now face Arsenal in the semi-finals of this year’s competition at Wembley - raising the possibility of a Manchester Derby final with United drawn against Chelsea in the other tie.Fans were once again left in awe of De Bruyne, another magical display at St James’ Park.The Gunners booked their place in the last four on Sunday by defeating Sheffield United 2-1 at Bramall Lane, thanks to a late goal from

De Bruyne put his side ahead in the first half from the penalty spot before Raheem Sterling added a second midway through the second period. He has now been directly involved in 30 goals for City this season - more than any of his team-mates.

Kevin De Bruyne still believes Manchester City’s season can be considered a success despite missing out on the Premier League title.The Belgian playmaker reiterated that the club can still add the FA Cup and Champions League to their EFL Cup trophy this season, and consolidate their Premier League spot in second.“I think in comparison with a lot of other teams we are doing alright - we are still second, so that means after Liverpool,” De Bruyne said, as reported by the MEN.“We are the second-best team.

Manchester City are still on course for an “unbelievable” season despite their Premier League disappointment.The Blues head to Newcastle on Sunday for an FA Cup quarter-final, and a win will put them within 180 minutes of retaining the trophy and securing another domestic double.And with the Champions League due to re-start in August, De Bruyne - who scored a wonder goal at Stamford Bridge - says the team still has its eyes set on major prizes.Despite Liverpool winning the title in record time, with seven games still to play, De Bruyne is refusing to be gloomy about the way the league campaign panned out.“I think in comparison with a lot of other teams we are doing alright - we are still second, so that means after Liverpool,” he says.“We