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Southgate Has Not Been to Football Match in 18 Months
Southgate says he has hardly watched football since leaving England and now prefers other experiences over a return to top-level coaching.
- On Thursday, former England manager Gareth Southgate ruled out returning to club management in the Premier League, declaring on The Amol Rajan Connection podcast, "I don't see a scenario where I do that."
- Southgate revealed his "desire to be involved in football" has changed after stopping to enjoy victories toward the end of his eight-year tenure with England. He has not managed at club level since 2006.
- Away from the sport for nearly 18 months, the 56-year-old has focused on media projects and a visiting lecturer role at Harvard Business School in Boston. He has not visited a football stadium since May 2025.
- Addressing Manchester City's guilty verdict on over 100 charges, Southgate said, "My underlying thought is none of this is good for football and there are no winners." He expressed concern about the Premier League's future amid legal complexity.
- After 37 years where his sense of self depended on winning, Southgate said he "just fancy a different period of my life." He has embraced new experiences in media, lecturing, and travel since leaving England.
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Southgate, former ct of England, confessed to having only seen two games in the last 18 months
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Western Morning NewsMan Utd contender to replace Michael Carrick makes decision on taking job
One candidate to be the next Man Utd boss has cast serious doubt on ever managing again.
·London, United Kingdom
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Antonio Conte is ready to take over at Manchester United if the English giants decide to sack current manager Michael Carrick, according to the British tabloid The Sun, amid growing tension over the Red Devils' performance. The 2-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid deepened the team's crisis and extended their winless run to five games in all competitions. The poor results have put Carrick's future in doubt, but the club's management are not planning a …
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