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