Even in the hyperreal world of football, there are few characters more compelling, more polarising, or more everything than José Mourinho, the best and worst of public him on full display in a new three-part Netflix series. “It reminded me how good he was,” says Joe Pearlman, who directed Mourinho, and the actual Mourinho is, … Read more
Celtic midfielder rejects transfer approaches as Rangers close in on deal for right-back from Premier League… Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate, 28, has turned down transfer interest from Austria, Greece and the United States. (Herald – subscription required, external) Japan international Hatate wants to play in one of Europe’s top five leagues. (Glasgow Times, external) Celtic … Read more
Becoming a professional footballer requires you to take full advantage of any point of difference you can possibly find – and proficiency in another sport can be a huge asset. Peter Schmeichel attributes his famous starfish sprawl to his handball background. Petr Cech believes playing as a goalie in ice hockey prepared him well for … Read more
The point guard (also called the “one”) is one of the five positions in basketball. Point guards are usually the smallest and quickest players on the court, and they’re responsible for bringing the ball up the floor, running the offense, controlling the tempo, and creating scoring opportunities for their teammates. Traditionally, that meant a pass-first … Read more
After a couple of days off following their first preseason game, the Bucs are back and practicing in Tampa. The starters are set to play a little this week so we recap how their practice went in their return. The Pewter Report Podcast is presented by PrizePicks. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA then play a … Read more
The shooting guard – also called the “2” or the “off guard” – is one of the five positions in basketball. They’re usually the team’s best perimeter shooter, and their main job is putting the ball in the basket: knocking down threes, pulling up from mid-range, and attacking the rim. For decades, that meant a … Read more
Pewter Report’s Camp Diary series is back for the Bucs’ 2026 training camp in a new format with video interviews in addition to partial transcriptions. This year’s Pewter Report Camp Diary participants are undrafted free agent quarterback Jalon Daniels, who will represent Tampa Bay’s offense and the rookie class, as well as outside linebacker David … Read more
The first batch of EA FC 27 ratings were released on Monday and they were filled with surprises. While Kylian Mbappé was expected to have the highest rating in the game as this year’s cover star, he’s not the only one with the rating. In fact, he shares it with two players. Here are the … Read more
Guardian writers’ predicted position: 12th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 14th Prospects Pretty bright. A team’s second season in the Premier League following promotion is traditionally regarded as hazardous but all the indications are that Daniel Farke’s side will not merely harbour … Read more
Despite signing a contract extension in November 2024, the series reveals how close Guardiola came to not renewing his deal. In one scene, the manager reveals to director Kevin Macdonald that, after losing four games in a row in 2024, he told the club: “Maybe it’s over.” In a separate scene, City chairman Khaldoon Al … Read more