Managerial Transition

In the first installment of a new series that aims to dive into the wondrous rise of Como 1907, the small yet mighty Northern Italian club that sits on the banks of one of the world's most famously beautiful lakes, Rog sits down with World Cup, Premier League, and FA Cup winner, as well as current manager for Como, Cesc Fàbregas, as he embarks on the club's first season in Serie A in over two decades. Cesc details how playing under an array of legendary mangers helped him transition from player to coach, what it was like to experience Como's unlikely run to promotion last season, and what we can expect out of Como in the season to come. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"BARÇA IS A CLUB THAT CHEWS PEOPLE UP AND SPITS THEM OUT." Those are the words of current (but not future) Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. And on this episode of European Nights, Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith deep dive into Xavi's transition from player to manager at Barcelona, how things took a turn for the worst this season, and why the club culture in Catalonia is so broken. Then, Rog and Rory break down the unexpected career trajectory of one-time wunderkind and current Real Betis midfielder Isco before Rory gives his pick for which game he will be watching across the European slate this week (hint...there will be reindeer involved). All this and more on the latest European Nights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.