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Jonathan Wilson

An accomplished author of multiple books, Jonathan Wilson is one of the world’s preeminent minds on soccer tactics and history.

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Man City celebrating a Champions League title.
Soccer

Manchester City’s Champions League Triumph, Treble Is a Dark Day for Soccer

By Jonathan Wilson
Pep Guardiola discusses strategy and tactics with his Manchester City squad during the 2023 FA Cup final vs. Manchester United.
Soccer

Man City’s Pursuit of European Glory Is 15 Years in the Making

By Jonathan Wilson
Messi celebrates Argentina’s goal vs. Honduras during an international friendly in Miami.
Soccer

Messi Going to Inter Miami Isn’t Really About Soccer

By Jonathan Wilson
Sevilla's team captain Ivan Rakitic lifts the trophy after winning the Europa League final.
Soccer

Mourinho’s Approach Dooms Roma vs. Sevilla in Europa League Final

By Jonathan Wilson
Jose Mourinho at the Europa League final
Soccer

Europa League Final Pits Mourinho Against Sevilla With Perfection at Stake

By Jonathan Wilson
Julian Alvarez of Manchester City scores a goal and celebrates during the Champions League.
Soccer

It May Finally Be Time for Man City’s Champions League Moment

By Jonathan Wilson
Denzel Dumphries (left), Hakan Calhanoglu (middle) and Romelu Lukaku celebrate Inter’s UCL win over AC Milan.
Soccer

Resolute and Clever, Inter Reaches Doorstep of Champions League Glory

By Jonathan Wilson
Inter Milan celebrate a goal
Soccer

Inter Milan Dominates Champions League Derby But Fails to Finish the Job

By Jonathan Wilson
Vinicius dribbling against Man City.
Soccer

Man City, Real Madrid Stalemate Sets Up the Final Before the Final

By Jonathan Wilson
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring a goal as the club clinched the Serie A title.
Soccer

Napoli Completes Decades-Long Quest for Glory With Unlikely Serie A Title

By Jonathan Wilson
Thomas Tuchel talking with Leroy Sané
Soccer

Bayern’s Problems Persist As Bundesliga Race Hangs in the Balance

By Jonathan Wilson
Man City celebrates against Arsenal
Soccer

Man City Takes Control of Premier League Title Race With Arsenal Rout

By Jonathan Wilson
Man United celebrates a penalty kick.
Soccer

Dramatic Man United Win Sets Up Manchester Derby in FA Cup Final

By Jonathan Wilson
Bayern and Man City players arguing.
Soccer

Man City Shows Rare Champions League Poise in Eliminating Bayern Munich

By Jonathan Wilson
Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud celebrate a goal.
Soccer

AC Milan Throws Wrench in Napoli’s Dream Season With Quarterfinal Win

By Jonathan Wilson
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard and Real Madrid players
Soccer

Lampard, Chelsea Lucky to Avoid Real Madrid Embarrassment in Champions League

By Jonathan Wilson
Erling Haaland celebrates with Man City
Soccer

Erling Haaland Gives Man City Edge in Hunt for Champions League Glory

By Jonathan Wilson
Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard in a game vs. Wolves.
Soccer

Chelsea Takes Another Step Backward in Frank Lampard’s Return

By Jonathan Wilson
Harry Kane celebrates a goal for Spurs.
Soccer

The Race for Top Four Runs Through Erratic Tottenham

By Jonathan Wilson
Graham Potter coaching Chelsea
Soccer

Todd Boehly Shares Blame in Graham Potter’s Failure at Chelsea

By Jonathan Wilson
Erling Haaland complaining to the ref.
Soccer

Champions League Quarterfinals Predictions

By Jonathan Wilson
Liverpool after conceding to Real Madrid.
Soccer

Liverpool’s Fear of Humiliation Cost It a Chance at Comeback vs. Real Madrid

By Jonathan Wilson
Erling Haaland celebrates a Champions League goal.
Soccer

Man City Flexes Champions League Muscles on Haaland’s Record Night

By Jonathan Wilson
Bayern celebrates a goal vs. PSG.
Soccer

PSG Deserving of Early Champions League Exit With Heartless Display

By Jonathan Wilson
Chelsea celebrates a goal against Dortmund.
Soccer

Chelsea Finally Catches a Break With Champions League Turnaround

By Jonathan Wilson
Manchester United celebrating the League Cup win
Soccer

Manchester United Shows It’s Trending Upward With Carabao Cup Title

By Jonathan Wilson
Real Madrid celebrates a goal.
Soccer

Real Madrid’s Resilience Overwhelms Liverpool in Champions League Rout

By Jonathan Wilson
Jack Grealish after scoring vs. Arsenal.
Soccer

Premier League Title Race Tilts Toward Man City After Win Vs. Arsenal

By Jonathan Wilson
Kylian Mbappe offside while scoring a goal
Soccer

PSG, Bayern’s Star Power Belies Deep Champions League Flaws

By Jonathan Wilson
Jurgen Klopp waving to the crowd
Soccer

Liverpool May Be Approaching the End of the Jurgen Klopp Era

By Jonathan Wilson
A Man City flag at the Etihad
Soccer

What the Premier League’s FFP Charges Mean for Man City

By Jonathan Wilson
Todd Boehly at a Chelsea match.
Soccer

Boehly Pursues High-Risk, High-Reward Transfer Plan at Chelsea

By Jonathan Wilson
Eddie Nketiah celebrates a goal for Arsenal.
Soccer

Nketiah, Arsenal Grind Out Dramatic Win Over Man United

By Jonathan Wilson
Martin Ødegaard celebrates an Arsenal goal.
Soccer

Arsenal Shows Title Challenge Is for Real in North London Derby Win

By Jonathan Wilson
Graham Potter walking off the field after a Chelsea loss.
Soccer

Injuries, Inexperience and Ineptitude Have Chelsea Feeling the Blues

By Jonathan Wilson
Manchester City celebrates a goal vs. Chelsea.
Soccer

Man City Flexes World-Class Depth to Prolong Chelsea’s Blues

By Jonathan Wilson
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during a match with Manchester United.
Soccer

FC Ronaldo Is Headed Toward a Disheartening Final Act

By Jonathan Wilson
Pelé is lifted in celebration after Brazil’s 1970 World Cup triumph
Soccer

Pele Was Brazil’s King and a Transcendent Gift to the World

By Jonathan Wilson
Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup trophy.
Soccer

Messi’s Supporting Cast Set the Stage for Argentina to Shine

By Jonathan Wilson
Casemiro, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé at the World Cup
Soccer

World Cup Best XI: Messi, Mbappe Lead Our Team of the Tournament

By Jonathan Wilson
Kylian Mbappe won the World Cup golden boot
Soccer

The Questions for Mbappe After an All-Time World Cup Final Footnote

By Jonathan Wilson
Ronaldo led Brazil to the World Cup title in 2002.
Soccer

Correcting Past Golden Ball Mistakes at the World Cup

By Jonathan Wilson
France celebrates Harry Kane’s missed penalty kick
Soccer

England’s World Cup Hope Sails Away

By Jonathan Wilson
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves after Portugal’s defeat to Morocco
Soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Teary-Eyed, Unfulfilling World Cup Ending

By Jonathan Wilson
Netherlands manager Louis Van Gaal looks on after losing to Argentina.
Soccer

Netherlands Endures World Cup Heartbreak Despite van Gaal’s Evolution

By Jonathan Wilson
Morocco players celebrate their World Cup last-16 win over Spain
Soccer

The World Cup Insider Club’s Party Crasher

By Jonathan Wilson
Brazil celebrates one of its goals vs. South Korea
Soccer

Brazil Turns the World Cup Stage Into Its Own Dance Floor

By Jonathan Wilson
Jude Bellingham starred in England’s World Cup win over Senegal
Soccer

The World Is Getting Introduced to Jude Bellingham’s Splendor

By Jonathan Wilson
Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina’s win over Australia at the World Cup
Soccer

Messi and His Milestones Sustain Argentina’s World Cup Title Dream

By Jonathan Wilson
Ghana and Uruguay both go out of the World Cup
Soccer

Demons, Tears and Mutual Assured Destruction for Ghana, Uruguay

By Jonathan Wilson
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