Karan Tejwani

Bristol

Sports Journalist at Freelance

Author. Journalist. Lecturer. In no particular order. Also on @ftblchronicle. Latest book, The Thinkers’ Factory, is out now.

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Articles

Croatia Vs Italy: Euro 2024 Prediction, Kick-off Time, TV, Live Stream, Team News, H2h Results, Odds - Evening Standard

Jun 23, 2024 | everand.com | Marc Mayo |Dean Myles Johnston |Karan Tejwani |Evan Marshall

Croatia and Italy are both fighting for their Euro 2024 futures in a do-or-die clash to settle Group B. The Azzurri barely had a sniff in defeat to Spain but remain in a strong position to reach the knockout stages, needing to only match Albania’s result against
When Crotone pulled off Serie A’s great escape

May 29, 2024 | footballchronicle.co.uk | Michael Gallwey |Karan Tejwani

As a small city on the Italian south coast, Crotone is of limited notoriety outside of Italians based nearby. Despite this, for a brief period in 2017, Crotone became the talk of the footballing world, a place afforded intense media spotlight due to the sudden and frankly remarkable upturn in the fortunes of their football team.
This is Carlo Ancelotti’s world

May 27, 2024 | footballchronicle.co.uk | Karan Tejwani

The last moments of Real Madrid’s semi-final against Bayern Munich described Carlo Ancelotti’s best. While the Germans were (understandably) frustrated by their late non-offside which denied a goalscoring opportunity, the Real Madrid bench were also visibly worked up in the heat of the moment. Amidst it all, Ancelotti stayed calm, almost as if nothing were happening around him, as is often the case with the Italian. Ancelotti didn’t break a sweat on the touchline that evening.
Jean Tigana: The nimble midfielder who inspired a generation

May 26, 2024 | footballchronicle.co.uk | Karan Tejwani

Every great team is composed of different characters. There may be a few stars in the team, but there also those that keep their feet grounded and work for the team tirelessly and constantly. These individuals are also the reason why the marquee stars of the side are capable of showing their best qualities because they don’t need to sacrifice any part of their game, there are others who will do the necessary.
Carlos Bianchi’s golden years with Boca Juniors

May 23, 2024 | footballchronicle.co.uk | Karan Tejwani

Carlos Bianchi is undoubtedly one of the greatest South American coaches of all time. The Buenos Aires native enjoyed a successful playing career in Argentina and France, before taking up the job on the touchline, enjoying significant domestic successes with Vélez Sarsfield, but it was the job later that solidified his status as one of the greatest ever.
Inzaghi’s Scudetto Win Furthers Italian Coaching Brilliance

Apr 23, 2024 | breakingthelines.com | Karan Tejwani

On Monday evening, Simone Inzaghi’s Inter claimed the club’s 20th Serie A title, ensuring the Nerazzurri will have their much-awaited second star on top of their crest. They extended their record as Italy’s second-most successful club, and for Inzaghi, it was the completion of the set as he has now won every domestic trophy on offer. There was hardly a team more deserving of the Scudetto than Inter this season.
The Thinkers' Factory: How Italian Coaching Conquered the World

Mar 22, 2024 | pitchpublishing.co.uk | Karan Tejwani

Karan Tejwani is a freelance journalist and lecturer who has written for The Guardian, BBC Sport, These Football Times and other outlets. His two previous books were Wings of Change: How The World's Biggest Energy Drinks Manufacturer Made a Mark in Football and Glorious Reinvention: the Rebirth of Ajax Amsterdam, both published by Pitch.
Monaco’s 10 biggest sales of all time

Sep 25, 2023 | footballtransfers.com | Karan Tejwani

Monaco have become one of the smartest clubs in European football for their transfer strategy, with their method of buying young and selling big proving to be successful. The Ligue 1 club are responsible for some of the biggest sales of the last decade as a result, and that has provided a positive transfer balance so often. READ MORE: PSG's 10 biggest sales of all timeAurelien Tchouameni’s transfer to Real Madrid proves that, as he became their second-most expensive sale ever in 2022.
Austria Salzburg v Red Bull Salzburg: A derby 18 years in the making

Sep 25, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Karan Tejwani

By Karan TejwaniBBC SportLast updated on .From the section European FootballDietrich Mateschitz loved football. The Red Bull supremo, who died in October last year, was extremely passionate about the game and having seen his company work wonders in various other sports, he wanted them to succeed in football the most. So when Red Bull took over Austria Salzburg - the club from the city in which the company is based - there was great optimism and excitement. It turned sour quickly.
'The officiating is appalling!' - Paul Heckingbottom has furious rant at referee after Sheffield United loss to Tottenham

Sep 16, 2023 | goal.com | Karan Tejwani

Sheffield United's winless start to the season continued and manager Paul Heckingbottom was not happy with the refereeingSheffield United fell to defeat against TottenhamHeckingbottom furious at refereeingBlades are still winless in the leagueWHAT HAPPENED? Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom was livid at the officiating after his side lost to Tottenham in a dramatic game in north London. The Blades lost 2-1 in stoppage time after taking the lead through Gustavo Hamer.