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The other side of Pep Guardiola that complicates Man City legacy

IN DEPTH: Pep Guardiola inspired a dynasty with Man City, but, as Miguel Delaney explains, his allegiance to the club provokes questions about his legacy beyond the pitch

The Independent UK · May 19

Subtle Xabi Alonso Detail Shows Chelsea Have Learned From Past Mistakes

The Spaniard will start work on a four-year contract on July 1.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

Soccer Slang Explained: Popular Terms Every Fan Should Know

From “tiki-taka” to “Total Football,” these are the soccer slang terms every fan should know.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

Wayne Rooney says ‘selfish’ Mo Salah should be dropped for final Liverpool match

Salah is leaving the club this summer and the final day clash with Brentford will be his last game for Liverpool

The Independent UK · May 18

How irreplaceable Pep Guardiola turned Manchester City into era-defining winning machine

Manchester City’s latest FA Cup triumph proves winning has become the norm under Pep Guardiola, who is more decorated than most of English football’s most historic clubs

The Independent UK · May 17

Cantona review - Beckham and Ferguson keen defenders as Eric gnomically quotes Baudelaire

Cannes film festival: This lively documentary about everyone’s favourite hot-headed footballer/unlikely Ken Loach star will give more than just fans a kick

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Hearts eye immortality but O’Neill revival story makes Celtic a formidable obstacle

Their role in a title decider for the ages shows how far Hearts have come since fans rescued them from ruin but Celtic remain favourites

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Former Leeds boss says he was contender to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United

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The Independent UK · May 14

David O’Leary reveals how close he came to replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United

Sir Alex Ferguson was set to retire at the end of the 2001/02 season before he performed a dramatic U-turn

The Independent UK · May 14

Michael Carrick has earned the right to bring equilibrium to Manchester United

It would be foolish of the club to undo a winning, entertaining formula by turning elsewhere for a permanent head coach

The Guardian - UK · May 14