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Cunningham back at Preston with 'unfinished business'

Cardiff defender Greg Cunningham has returned to Preston on loan until the end of the season.

Mick McCarthy takes the reins at Cardiff with the Bluebirds 15th in the Championship table

McCarthy confirmed as new Cardiff manager

Former Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has been announced as Cardiff's new manager for the remainder of the season.

Soccer • 23 Jan 21

Bamba was a key player during Cardiff's Premier League promotion bid in 2017-18

Cardiff's Bamba diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Cardiff City defender Sol Bamba has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer in the lymphatic system, and has started a course of chemotherapy treatment, the second-tier Championship club has announced.

Soccer • 11 Jan 21

Browne with the captain's armband against Cardiff

Ireland's Browne returns but Cardiff foil Preston

Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne returned to captain the Preston North End team on Sunday but it was Cardiff City who were celebrating at the final whistle as Liverpool loanee Sheyi Ojo bagged the visitors' winner in a 1-0 victory at Deepdale.

Soccer • 18 Oct 20

Neeskens Kebano celebrates scoring Fulham's second goal

Fulham take control after first leg against Cardiff

Moments of brilliance from Josh Onomah and Neeskens Kebano gave Fulham a 2-0 win at Cardiff and the upper hand in their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final.

Soccer • 27 Jul 20

Aleksandar Mitrovic (C) celebrates scoring Fulham's first goal

Championship wrap: Fulham guarantee place in play-offs

Aleksandar Mitrovic's penalty cemented Fulham's Championship play-off place in a 2-0 win over promotion rivals Cardiff City.

Soccer • 10 Jul 20

Marcelo Bielsa's side dominated but couldn't make the breakthrough

Leeds' promotion hopes dealt blow by Cardiff

Championship promotion favourites Leeds suffered a setback on their return to action as they were beaten 2-0 by Cardiff in the Welsh capital.

Soccer • 21 Jun 20

Sala plane crashed after trying to avoid bad weather

The plane crash that killed footballer Emiliano Sala was caused by the pilot losing control while attempting to avoid bad weather, accident investigators said.

Soccer • 13 Mar 20

Oxford United supporters hold up home-made FA Cup replicas

FA Cup review: Newcastle survive Oxford scare

A superb solo effort from Allan Saint-Maximin saw Newcastle edge past Oxford in extra-time of their FA Cup replay while Wayne Rooney helped Derby secure a tie against his former club Manchester United.

Soccer • 05 Feb 20

Chris Barker (R) in action for Cardiff City against Robin van Persie in an FA Cup clash back in 2006

Former Cardiff defender Chris Barker dies aged 39

Chris Barker has been described as an "inspiration", "loyal" and an "absolute gentleman" as tributes pour in for the former Cardiff and Barnsley defender, who has died at the age of 39.

Soccer • 02 Jan 20

Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash on his way to join Cardiff City

Cardiff appeal having to pay Nantes €6m for Sala

Cardiff City have appealed against the decision ordering them to pay €6m to Nantes for the transfer of Emiliano Sala, who died in a plane crash on his way to join the Welsh club, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Thursday.

Soccer • 05 Dec 19

Warnock took Cardiff back to the Premier League

Cardiff City and Neil Warnock agree to part ways

Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock has left his position by mutual consent, the club have announced.

Soccer • 11 Nov 19

Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash in January

Cardiff face transfer ban over Sala non-payment

Cardiff face a three-window transfer ban unless they pay the first instalment of the transfer fee for Emiliano Sala to Nantes.

Soccer • 04 Nov 19

Reading's Isaac Vassell makes a break to score his side's third goal against Cardiff City

Puscas pounces as Reading get off the mark

Cardiff fell to a tame 3-0 defeat at Reading, who had George Puscas to thank for getting them off the mark in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 18 Aug 19

Aaron Bolger training with the Ireland U19 team

Bolger makes switch from Hoops to Cardiff

Cardiff City have signed Shamrock Rovers midfielder Aaron Bolger on a permanent deal.

Soccer • 02 Jul 19

'When you get relegated the manager's position is usually in doubt'

Warnock to stay on with Cardiff and help pick successor

Cardiff manager Neil Warnock wants to help the club find his successor after agreeing to remain with the Bluebirds for another season.

Soccer • 15 May 19

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (L) and Juan Mata after United's defeat to Cardiff

Ole: United must rebuild after 'hitting brick wall'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Manchester United have "hit a brick wall" in recent weeks as a dispiriting campaign ended on a fittingly low note following defeat to relegated Cardiff.

Soccer • 12 May 19

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing hit two as Cardiff City won at Old Trafford

Man United end dismal season with defeat to Cardiff

Manchester United's disappointing season came to a fitting conclusion as relegated Cardiff went out with a bang, giving their former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plenty to think about.

Soccer • 12 May 19

Etheridge has managed nine clean sheets in the Premier League this season

Neil Etheridge says Cardiff need Neil Warnock to stay

After their relegation from the Premier League on Saturday, goalkeeper Neil Etheridge has called on Neil Warnock to stay and try to secure immediate promotion for the club.

Soccer • 05 May 19

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock watched his side lose to already relegated Fulham at Craven Cottage

Cardiff on brink of relegation after Fulham loss

Ryan Babel struck a potentially deadly blow to Cardiff City's Premier League survival chances with a stunning 25-yard strike that secured Fulham a deserved 1-0 win at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Soccer • 27 Apr 19

Second-half strikes send Liverpool back to the summit

Liverpool regained their place at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Cardiff City on Sunday that restored their two-point lead over Manchester City.

Soccer • 21 Apr 19

Liverpool remain in the hunt for a European and domestic double

Klopp not worried by Liverpool fatigue

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is confident his players will have enough recovery time to avoid a European hangover as they switch focus to their Premier League title bid this weekend.

Soccer • 19 Apr 19

City players congratulate Leroy Sane after his goal against Cardiff

City return to the summit after coasting past Cardiff

Kevin De Bruyne and Leroy Sane struck as Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Cardiff.

Soccer • 03 Apr 19

Cardiff manager Neil Warnock (L) was not happy with Craig Pawson and the officials

Warnock escapes punishment for on-pitch staredown

Cardiff boss Neil Warnock will face no action over his on-field behaviour following Sunday's controversial Premier League defeat by Chelsea.

Soccer • 01 Apr 19

Neil Warnock: "The lads have just said 'what we do now gaffer? What's the point?'"

Warnock blasts PL officials as 'worst in the world'

Cardiff manager Neil Warnock branded Premier League officials the "worst in the world" after Chelsea capitalised on a refereeing blunder to produce a dramatic 2-1 comeback win.

Soccer • 31 Mar 19