SCOUT· 56%42m·2026-08-30·SportsWhat If… Guardiola never became a manager?
Welcome to the first episode of a new series on The Athletic FC Podcast: What If… Every week, host Emma Paton will be joined by a selection of The Athletic’s writers to dive into monumental sliding doors moments in football’s recent history. From Roman Abramovich’s interest in Spurs before buying Chelsea, to how the…
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