Miguel Delaney

@migueldelaney
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Chief football writer at The Independent
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An added work-out dimension of going for a run on summer evenings is trying to avoid clouds of flies.
@DeeMee thank you!

Many will have seen the documentary on City during the week. Piece from February about how there are still unanswered Qs for Uefa

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-city-uefa-premier-league-b2286925.html

Man City financial investigation raises old questions and prospect of Champions League ban

The Premier League investigation into City’s alleged financial breaches has spotlighted fresh questions arising from Uefa’s previous case against the club

The Independent

Pochettino holds further talks with Chelsea

has impressed Boehly with how he meets requirements, especially work with young squad in PL

Club insist no favourite but appearing to be between Pochettino and Nagelsmann

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-manager-mauricio-pochettino-todd-boehly-b2324200.html

Mauricio Pochettino impresses in further talks over Chelsea job

The shortlist to permanently replace Graham Potter has now been cut to four

The Independent

Khephren Thuram another midfielder Liverpool consider to overhaul that area as Klopp again prioritises intensity

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-transfer-khephren-thuram-jurgen-klopp-b2324211.html

Liverpool identify legend’s son as solution to midfield problem

Khephren Thuram is seen by Jurgen Klopp as the perfect answer to the issue after Liverpool missed out on Jude Bellingham

The Independent

Brighton have lost a manager, a football director, several coaching and technical staff and six senior players in two years

That is usually too much for "model clubs"

They have only got better

A piece on how, and the importance of system

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-manchester-united-fa-cup-squad-b2324150.html

The secrets behind the Brighton machine that defies football reality

The Seagulls are flying high ahead of the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United at Wembley, despite losing Graham Potter mid-season

The Independent

The Guardiola-Tuchel dinner became famous but Tuchel found Guardiola wasn't so warm once he started beating him

Now, like in 2020-21, one of the managers with the best records against Guardiola stands in his way again

Can he make Bayern that solid?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-bayern-munich-guardiola-tuchel-b2317142.html

Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel meet again in trophy-defining rivalry

Man City are looking to add a long-overdue Champions League trophy to the cabinet – but in their way on Tuesday night is the man who beat them in the 2021 final

The Independent

Exclusive

- Inter Miami offering Messi equity stake in club to join in summer

- he wants one more CL season

- 1-year option on same terms at PSG but no decision until clarity on next manager etc amid FFP pressure

- NO offer from Barca or approach

- while Xavi is in constant contact with Messi, there's been nothing from Barca hierarchy

- only conversation Jorge Messi has had with Laporta in the last year has been over a potential tribute for when he leaves Europe

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/lionel-messi-inter-miami-psg-barcelona-transfer-b2314840.html

Inter Miami to offer Lionel Messi equity stake but PSG star eyes different prize

Exclusive: The David Beckham-owned franchise will offer him an equity stake in the club to join this summer

The Independent

Luis Enrique travelling to London for further talks with Chelsea after impressing in initial discussions - especially re approach that fits young players

Confidence around him but Chelsea not that close to decision

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/luis-enrique-chelsea-next-manager-b2314491.html

Luis Enrique travelling to London for Chelsea manager talks

The former Spain and Barelona manager has been working on his English ahead of a possible move to the Premier League

The Independent