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THAT'S FOR YOU, RICKY
Irish Daily Mirror
|September 15, 2025
Foden dedicates derby demolition to memory of boxing legend
PHIL FODEN paid tribute to Ricky Hatton after admitting "I tried my best for him" following the boxer's untimely death.
Former world champion Hatton was a huge City fan and the Etihad gave an emotional minute's applause before kickoff ahead of the Manchester derby.
Foden, also a boyhood City fan, then opened the scoring before Erling Haaland hit a brace as they saw off Manchester United with ease. City star Foden said: “100 percent I had extra motivation going into the game, it was for him and his family and for the people suffering right now.
“The lads gave everything. It wasn't a pretty match but it was all for him.
This story is from the September 15, 2025 edition of Irish Daily Mirror.
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