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Rory Smith
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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…
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…
With Stakes at Their Highest, Manchester City Rises Higher Still
City defeated Real Madrid, 4-0, in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal to take another step toward the prize it has long sought.
With Stakes at Their Highest, Manchester City Rises
City defeated Real Madrid, 4-0, in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal to take another step toward the prize it has long sought.
UEFA Champions League Score: Inter vs. Milan
Inter takes a two-goal lead into the second leg against A.C. Milan on Tuesday. The winner will face the Real Madrid-Manchester City winner in Istanbul.
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.
Milan Divided by Partisanship, United in Voice
The Champions League semifinal matchup between A.C. Milan and Inter may be less refined than its counterpart, but it does not lack for atmosphere and…
Manchester City and Real Madrid Will Eventually Have to Be Themselves
The teams drew the first leg of their Champions League semifinal as each tried to prevent the other from playing to its strengths.
The New A.C. Milan Picks Up Where the Old One Left Off
Is there muscle memory to Champions League success? An Italian giant, no longer fallen, is hoping to draw on its own.
Osasuna, Facing Real Madrid in Copa del Rey, Is a Model Club
All fans should want their teams to be more like Osasuna.