Guardiola, Josep

Champions League: Manchester City Bends the Story to Its Will

This season’s City might be Pep Guardiola’s coaching masterpiece: a juggernaut so fearsome that not even Hollywood writers dared suggest it could be beaten.

By Rory Smith

Burnley (Soccer Team) Guardiola, Josep Kompany, Vincent Manchester City (Soccer Team) Soccer

The Patience of the Next Big Thing

By leading Burnley back to the Premier League, Vincent Kompany has emerged as one of soccer’s brightest young coaches. He is not in a rush to take his next step.

By Rory Smith

English Premier League Guardiola, Josep Haaland, Erling Braut Manchester City (Soccer Team) Soccer

Manchester City’s Premier League Success Leaves Many Cold

On the verge of another Premier League title, City has the air of a machine. But admiring its excellence is not the same as accepting its methods.

By Rory Smith

English Premier League Guardiola, Josep Manchester City (Soccer Team) Real Madrid (Soccer Team) Soccer UEFA Champions League (Soccer)

The Premier League Crucible Produces Something New: Ideas

England has long relied on imported players, imported coaches, imported best practices. Now it’s trying something new for a change.

By Rory Smith