Pardeep Cattry
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soccer writer, CBS Sports | "If you haven't caught any of her writing ... I don't know what you're doing with your life" - Jimmy Conrad | New Yorker | she/her
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Pardeep Cattry
@pcattry.bsky.social
· Oct 2
Jurgen Klopp loves life after coaching, doesn't plan on coming back: 'I miss nothing, I enjoy what I'm doing'
Klopp, now the head of global soccer at Red Bull, has a job that satisfies his coaching itch -- without the pressures of bearing '1,000% responsibility' for results
www.cbssports.com
sat down with Jurgen Klopp for 45 minutes as he told me about why he doesn’t miss coaching at all, work-life balance, why a Saturday in Central Park is better than a loss at Selhurst Park and more
a lot of great nuggets in this one, I highly recommend reading it
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
a lot of great nuggets in this one, I highly recommend reading it
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
while we fuss over the fact that FIFA will hand out a shield for something they have called a cup competition, we are missing the real issue -- this is an extremely ugly trophy
🏆 NEWS: FIFA has unveiled what the new trophy will look like for the inaugural Women's Champions Cup.
All 6 FIFA confederations feature on the shield-like circular piece of golden 'silverware'.
All 6 FIFA confederations feature on the shield-like circular piece of golden 'silverware'.
January 19, 2026 at 7:34 PM
while we fuss over the fact that FIFA will hand out a shield for something they have called a cup competition, we are missing the real issue -- this is an extremely ugly trophy
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….and here’s a look inside Jurgen Klopp’s vision for Red Bull’s global network of clubs, one year into the job
• style of play still reigns supreme
• developing coaches just as important as players
• Klopp in an “advisory role but with power”
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
• style of play still reigns supreme
• developing coaches just as important as players
• Klopp in an “advisory role but with power”
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
How Jurgen Klopp's vision is taking shape one year into Red Bull job
Klopp joined Red Bull as the head of global soccer at the start of 2025, a job he describes as 'an advisory role but with power'
www.cbssports.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
….and here’s a look inside Jurgen Klopp’s vision for Red Bull’s global network of clubs, one year into the job
• style of play still reigns supreme
• developing coaches just as important as players
• Klopp in an “advisory role but with power”
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
• style of play still reigns supreme
• developing coaches just as important as players
• Klopp in an “advisory role but with power”
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
back from Leipzig with a couple of stories, the first of which is about the big topic of last week:
Jurgen Klopp ended his week the same way he started it — reiterating his disinterest in the Real Madrid job
“I'm at peace. I don't want to be somewhere else.”
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Jurgen Klopp ended his week the same way he started it — reiterating his disinterest in the Real Madrid job
“I'm at peace. I don't want to be somewhere else.”
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Jurgen Klopp still uninterested in Real Madrid, committed to Red Bull role
Klopp has been name-dropped in speculation following Xabi Alonso's ouster at Real Madrid last week, but the ex-Liverpool manager has said multiple times that he is not in the running for the vacancy
www.cbssports.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:06 PM
back from Leipzig with a couple of stories, the first of which is about the big topic of last week:
Jurgen Klopp ended his week the same way he started it — reiterating his disinterest in the Real Madrid job
“I'm at peace. I don't want to be somewhere else.”
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Jurgen Klopp ended his week the same way he started it — reiterating his disinterest in the Real Madrid job
“I'm at peace. I don't want to be somewhere else.”
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
the only thing I’ve seen of this AFCON final are the post-penalty shenanigans and I am losing my mind
January 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM
the only thing I’ve seen of this AFCON final are the post-penalty shenanigans and I am losing my mind
depressing, to say the least
January 18, 2026 at 12:53 PM
depressing, to say the least
matchday vibes in Leipzig include people stopping in their tracks upon seeing the Bayern Munich team buses more than seven hours before kickoff
January 17, 2026 at 12:26 PM
matchday vibes in Leipzig include people stopping in their tracks upon seeing the Bayern Munich team buses more than seven hours before kickoff
climbed a ton of stairs for the first time since dislocating my kneecap a month-ish ago to take in RB Leipzig’s win over Freiburg tonight and I think my physical therapist would be proud of me
(also Leipzig continue to make a case for themselves in the Bundesliga’s top four race)
(also Leipzig continue to make a case for themselves in the Bundesliga’s top four race)
January 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM
climbed a ton of stairs for the first time since dislocating my kneecap a month-ish ago to take in RB Leipzig’s win over Freiburg tonight and I think my physical therapist would be proud of me
(also Leipzig continue to make a case for themselves in the Bundesliga’s top four race)
(also Leipzig continue to make a case for themselves in the Bundesliga’s top four race)
clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United are always bravely asking the question of why they should be a functional organization when they can just cause chaos from time to time and I think you have admire them for that
January 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM
clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United are always bravely asking the question of why they should be a functional organization when they can just cause chaos from time to time and I think you have admire them for that
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I would say "Never Change, Real" but no one has ever Never Changed harder than Real Madrid in this moment
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🚨💣 BREAKING: XABI ALONSO LEAVES REAL MADRID WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.
January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I would say "Never Change, Real" but no one has ever Never Changed harder than Real Madrid in this moment
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El Clasico getting good after the water break is as great as reminder as any to stay hydrated!
January 11, 2026 at 7:59 PM
El Clasico getting good after the water break is as great as reminder as any to stay hydrated!
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Emma Hayes said the NWSL didn't contact her before introducing the High Impact Player rule. USWNT minutes are one of the criteria to be considered a HIP.
January 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Emma Hayes said the NWSL didn't contact her before introducing the High Impact Player rule. USWNT minutes are one of the criteria to be considered a HIP.
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Most recent World Cups have been controversial in their own way.
But in 2026, the United States will take its place alongside the most problematic hosts in the tournament's checkered history.
Column @theguardian.com
But in 2026, the United States will take its place alongside the most problematic hosts in the tournament's checkered history.
Column @theguardian.com
US actions in Venezuela put the 2026 World Cup in disgraceful company | Leander Schaerlaeckens
In 1934 and 1978, Fifa’s big event was given over to authoritarian aims. There’s officially no more doubt that 2026 will be the same
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Most recent World Cups have been controversial in their own way.
But in 2026, the United States will take its place alongside the most problematic hosts in the tournament's checkered history.
Column @theguardian.com
But in 2026, the United States will take its place alongside the most problematic hosts in the tournament's checkered history.
Column @theguardian.com
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A coach with a Points Per Game of 1.34 across his tenure, getting to take over the Current which has a PPG of 2.25 over the last 2 seasons.
January 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
A coach with a Points Per Game of 1.34 across his tenure, getting to take over the Current which has a PPG of 2.25 over the last 2 seasons.
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sat down with new #RBNY head coach Michael Bradley, who detailed his vision for a dynamic and aggressive team, his coaching inspirations (and meeting one in Jurgen Klopp) and why fear dictated his quick jump into coaching
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Bradley begins coaching career at New York Red Bulls with big ambition
Bradley's stint with the Red Bulls marks his first time as the head coach of a first team and comes seven months after joining the club to lead their MLS Next Pro side
www.cbssports.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:54 PM
sat down with new #RBNY head coach Michael Bradley, who detailed his vision for a dynamic and aggressive team, his coaching inspirations (and meeting one in Jurgen Klopp) and why fear dictated his quick jump into coaching
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
sat down with new #RBNY head coach Michael Bradley, who detailed his vision for a dynamic and aggressive team, his coaching inspirations (and meeting one in Jurgen Klopp) and why fear dictated his quick jump into coaching
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Bradley begins coaching career at New York Red Bulls with big ambition
Bradley's stint with the Red Bulls marks his first time as the head coach of a first team and comes seven months after joining the club to lead their MLS Next Pro side
www.cbssports.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:54 PM
sat down with new #RBNY head coach Michael Bradley, who detailed his vision for a dynamic and aggressive team, his coaching inspirations (and meeting one in Jurgen Klopp) and why fear dictated his quick jump into coaching
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
long story (and quite frankly, the best story I have) but I dislocated my kneecap once by simply sliding into a booth at a restaurant
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself? I got out of the tub, skidded in water and tripped over the toilet. Ankle sprain.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:43 PM
long story (and quite frankly, the best story I have) but I dislocated my kneecap once by simply sliding into a booth at a restaurant
Reposted by Pardeep Cattry
Reposted by Pardeep Cattry
imagine if the people making important decisions at a football club -- such as which players to sign, whether to sack the manager for challenging their authority -- ever spoke to the media about what they were doing
January 5, 2026 at 11:51 AM
imagine if the people making important decisions at a football club -- such as which players to sign, whether to sack the manager for challenging their authority -- ever spoke to the media about what they were doing
Reposted by Pardeep Cattry
Reposted by Pardeep Cattry
McCaskill to Gotham is a confusing one on 2 fronts: With Lavelle, Shaw, & Schupansky, do the Bats need another central creator? And given McCaskill's experience/success in NWSL, it would be a surprise if her contract is the kind Gotham (with its USWNT stars + Esther + AKB) can take on cap-wise.
January 2, 2026 at 3:29 PM
McCaskill to Gotham is a confusing one on 2 fronts: With Lavelle, Shaw, & Schupansky, do the Bats need another central creator? And given McCaskill's experience/success in NWSL, it would be a surprise if her contract is the kind Gotham (with its USWNT stars + Esther + AKB) can take on cap-wise.
happy World Cup year to all who celebrate!
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM
happy World Cup year to all who celebrate!
Amy Schumer walked into a coffee shop I was sitting in, but I didn’t know she was in there until someone asked me after she left if I’d noticed her (I did not)
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Amy Schumer walked into a coffee shop I was sitting in, but I didn’t know she was in there until someone asked me after she left if I’d noticed her (I did not)
the best thing about this is that it isn’t even El Kaabi’s first bicycle kick of the competition - AFCON never disappoints
AFCON 2025 just keeps on delivering because what do you mean Ayoub El Kaabi just pulled off a bicycle kick goal off a set piece
(He was initially ruled offside but VAR ruled he was on and it was a good goal)
(He was initially ruled offside but VAR ruled he was on and it was a good goal)
December 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
the best thing about this is that it isn’t even El Kaabi’s first bicycle kick of the competition - AFCON never disappoints
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Pulisic's goal production, along with his underlying shot numbers, has been edging up into star territory over the last year or so
not the weirdest thing to happen at 27 for a longtime player
not the weirdest thing to happen at 27 for a longtime player
December 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Pulisic's goal production, along with his underlying shot numbers, has been edging up into star territory over the last year or so
not the weirdest thing to happen at 27 for a longtime player
not the weirdest thing to happen at 27 for a longtime player