Italy can dream about Pep Guardiola, but this rumor says as much about the depth of the national team’s crisis as it does about his appeal. He would bring authority, ideas, and instant credibility, yet Italy’s problems run deeper than one coach, and Manchester City still has strong reasons to expect him to stay.
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The build-up to World Cup 2026 is being shaped by more than sport alone. Reporting by FourFourTwo highlights growing unease around political influence, with Donald Trump’s visibility and FIFA’s decisions placing the tournament under increased global scrutiny.
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River Plate are exploring a surprise loan move for Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho, with reports suggesting initial contact has already been made as questions grow over his long-term role at Stamford Bridge.
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Real Madrid’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich has left the tie finely balanced, but much of the focus has shifted to Alvaro Carreras after a difficult night against Michael Olise.
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Russia says it will financially reward athletes who missed the Winter Olympics, turning their absence from Milan and Cortina into another symbol of the country’s long running struggle to regain a full place in international sport.
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World Athletics is preparing to give the marathon its own world championship from 2030, with Athens being explored as the likely stage for the first edition and London still in the picture to host the last championship marathon under the current setup.
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More than 20 years later, the debate over the 2003 Ballon d’Or still hasn’t gone away. Thierry Henry’s calm and candid response in 2023 sheds new light on the controversial decision that denied him football’s top individual honour.
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Harry Maguire has agreed a new deal at Manchester United, giving the club continuity in defense and underlining its faith in his leadership during a rebuilding period.
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Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Association after anti Muslim and xenophobic chanting during Spain’s friendly against Egypt in Barcelona. The incident has drawn condemnation from Spanish and Egyptian football officials, and Spanish police are also investigating.
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Pep Guardiola has worked with football’s biggest stars but he once called Harry Kane “one of the best strikers I have ever seen,” despite never coaching him.
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