Manan Bhavnani

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Photo by Martin Rickett / PA Images. Oct. 20, 2026.
Manchester City’s Phil Foden during the UEFA Champions League match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Manan Bhavnani • October 22, 2026

Fiery Foden Shines In City’s 5-1 Triumph

Man City ran riot against Greek champions AEK Athens on Tuesday, winning 5-1 at home. With a Man of the Match display, Phil Foden looked to be back to his best.
Image by Arne Müseler. July 2023.
Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
Manan Bhavnani • October 19, 2026

Maresca’s Blues Are Flying Sky High, Undeterred

Man City’s meeting with Ipswich was far from an easy win, but it was truly entertaining. What’s next for the Cityzens?
Image by Gabriel Foligno/Martin Rickett – PA Images.
Breaking The Lines • September 7, 2025

Where Do Manchester City Go Next?

Pep’s Man City are struggling again. What's next for the club?
International Business Times • September 13, 2022

Suns Owner Robert Sarver Handed One Year Suspension

The NBA on Tuesday suspended Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for a year after a months-long investigation into allegations of misconduct. Sarver was also fined $10 million, with the money going to causes that fight gender and race-based harassment.
Image by Juanffrann/Xinhua Sport Agency
Breaking The Lines • September 4, 2022

The Phoenix That Is Indian Football

After a few rocky years and a recent FIFA ban, Indian football has needed a hard reset for some time.
Image by Gabriel Foligno.
Breaking The Lines • May 20, 2021

The Rejuvenation of Manchester City

How does a football club reinvent after losing multiple star players in subsequent seasons?
Image by Gabriel Foligno.
Breaking The Lines • July 18, 2020

The Swan Song That Never Was: Aritz Aduriz’s Last Dance

Aritz Aduriz was supposed to have a hero's curtain call. But a pandemic and a hip injury robbed him of the perfect farewell.
Image by Gabriel Foligno.
Breaking The Lines • June 28, 2020

Football in Conflict Zones: Identity, Activism, and Hope

Football is intertwined with politics, whether that's seen in identity expression, the fight for rights, or nationalism.
Image by Oleksandr Prykhodko. Germany, 2017.
Pulitzer Center • June 1, 2020

The Show Must Go On: Football in the Pandemic Age

Where is soccer resuming, and what's at stake for global sports amid the ongoing pandemic?
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