Erling Haaland Secures Incredible Surge in 2026 Ballon d’Or Rankings One year after finishing 26th, Haaland is back in the top 10 following a brilliant year for Manchester City and Norway. Sports Illustrated · 23h ago
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Barcelona have the chance to move nine points clear of their Clásico rivals. Sports Illustrated · Oct 25
Jose Mourinho’s Full Record in El Clasico as Real Madrid Manager The Portuguese tactician oversaw 17 games against Barcelona in his first spell at the Bernabéu. Sports Illustrated · Oct 24
Noel Gallagher bought a cardboard cut-out of Matthew McConaughey Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher has revealed that he put a life sized cardboard cut-out of Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey on display at his house after meeting the Oscar-winner at a wedding. BANG Premier · Oct 24
Older, calmer, but still playing the hits: Mourinho and Madrid primed for clásico Once Bobby Robson’s translator at the Camp Nou, José Mourinho is tasked with bringing down Barcelona on Sunday The Guardian - UK · Oct 24
Tiki-Takaover: How Spanish coaches became football's hottest commodity After decades in the shadow of Italian, English and German counterparts, Spanish coaches -- From Guardiola and Enrique to Arteta and de la Fuente -- are now in high demand as both clubs and national teams seek to tap into the philosophy credited for Spain's success on the world stage. The Economic Times · Oct 23
How Lionel Messi’s Current Inter Miami Run Compares to His Best Barcelona Form Ever The greatest player of all time is having one of the most productive runs of his professional career. Sports Illustrated · Oct 22
Manchester City have been a joy to watch but they became detached from their roots City behaved much like other top clubs but their rule-breaking deserves to be punished. The Bundesliga, where members have a controlling stake, can show the way forward The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
The major flaw in Arsenal’s Champions League blueprint and how Bayern can expose it Vincent Kompany, who was, like Mikel Arteta, one of Pep Guardiola’s lieutenants, is committed to a cavalier approach, writes Richard Jolly, which could expose the Gunners’ cautious strategy in pursuit of the biggest honour in European club football The Independent UK · Oct 20
How Lionel Messi's Players to Watch From 2024, 2025 Have Fared Adidas’s “Backed by Messi” campaign was rebranded in 2024. Sports Illustrated · Oct 18
What Maresca and Guardiola spoke about during reunion after Man City’s defeat to PSG IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 16
Enzo Maresca reveals Pep Guardiola meeting after Man City defeat to PSG: ‘It’ll always be his house’ The Premier League leaders aim to bounce back after a blow in the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, with Maresca sharing his views on the game with Guardiola in the aftermath The Independent UK · Oct 16
PSG brings embattled Man City down to earth after pre-match show of defiance in the Champions League Manchester City showcased a celebratory pre-match fireworks display before facing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The first half saw PSG dominate, taking a commanding lead with three goals. City managed a spirited second-half comeback, scoring two goals but ultimately fell 4-2. Former City manager Pep Guardiola witnessed the match… The Economic Times · Oct 15
Guardiola returns to Manchester as City spin into dizzy mess against PSG In today’s Football Daily: Pep’s Blue Moon turns bruised The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
The Independent UK · Oct 15 How Enzo Maresca is emerging from Pep Guardiola’s shadow At a time of huge uncertainty off the field for Manchester City, the Italian is proving capable of problem-solving off and on the pitch
The Independent UK · Oct 15 Is possession football dying? The tactical evolution transforming the Premier League ANALYSIS: Possession has long been the Premier League’s currency but the balance of power is shifting, writes Lawrence Ostlere. In an era of relentless pressing, low blocks and devastating transitions, the team with the ball has never been more vulnerable
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Manchester City slip to Paris Saint-Germain in Etihad thriller Guardiola’s return ended in defeat as Manchester City lost 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in their first home match since being found guilty of irregularities.
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Man City and PSG respond to uncertain future by playing out Champions League classic Manchester City 2-4 Paris Saint-Germain: Two breathless halves of football, one a masterclass from PSG and the other a rousing comeback from the hosts, may prove to be the final Champions League classic at the Etihad for some time
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14 Quickfire Doué and Dembélé inspire PSG to thrilling win at Manchester City Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé struck early as Paris Saint-Germain ran out 4-2 winners against a stunned Manchester City despite Erling Haaland’s double
Evening Standard · Oct 14 Man City thrashed on Pep Guardiola return but Erling Haaland makes history against PSG Premier League side were playing first home game since guilty verdict
The Independent UK · Oct 14 ‘An exhibition’: Steven Gerrard salutes PSG after stunning first half against Man City Doue, Dembele and Vitinha struck for the back-to-back Champions League winners, in the first time City had conceded three first-half goals at home since 2015
Evening Standard · Oct 14 Watch: Pep Guardiola returns to Man City for first time since guilty verdict Legendary manager’s reputation at risk after independent commission’s findings
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Pep Guardiola returns to the Etihad for first time since Man City guilty verdict IN FULL
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Man City v PSG LIVE: Wild six-goal thriller in Champions League enthralls returning Pep Guardiola Manchester City 2-4 Paris Saint-Germain: PSG were made to hang on after their first-half masterclass as Erling Haaland scored twice and had many chances to complete his hat-trick
Evening Standard · Oct 14 Man City confirm Pep Guardiola return plan ahead of Champions League clash Legendary manager set for Champions League comeback