Jonathan Wilson

Joined: Sep 17, 2019

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

The Many Reasons to Be Cynical of the Ballon D'Or and Individual Honors

Soccer

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

Soccer

Mourinho’s Negative Approach Dooms Roma vs. Europa League Stalwart Sevilla

Soccer

The Italian club retreated to its bunker after grabbing a 1–0 lead, ceding initiative and, ultimately, the match to its Spanish counterpart.

Europa League Final Pits Mourinho Against Sevilla With Perfection at Stake

Soccer

José Mourinho has never lost a European final. Sevilla has won all six of its Europa League final appearances. But only one will remain perfect after Wednesday.

Man City Shows the Real Money Is in Charge Now in the Champions League

Soccer

The team whose resources are nearly limitless may finally have its breakthrough after emphatically seeing off Real Madrid in the semifinals.

Inter Controls Milan Derby to Continue Unlikely Run to Champions League Final

Soccer

The Nerazzurri cruised to a 3–0 aggregate victory over their cross-town rivals to punch their ticket to Istanbul.

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

Soccer

The Nerazzurri stunned AC Milan by jumping out to a 2–0 lead within 11 minutes, but failing to bury their rival in the semifinal first leg leaves the door open for drama.

Man City, Real Madrid Stalemate Sets Up the Final Before the Final in Champions League

Soccer

After a 1–1 tie in the Champions League semifinal first leg in Madrid, expect next week’s second leg to be the competition’s true—and fitting—final.

Napoli Quenches Decades-Long Thirst for Glory With Historic Serie A Title

Soccer

Distrust of ownership and UCL failure casts a shadow over the season, but Napoli’s first Scudetto in 33 years will be cherished by a club that rose from ruin.