Andrew Cesare
@andrewcesare.bsky.social
✍️Senior Production Editor for Sport at SCMP;
🙌 Previously ESPN, 433, MARCA English
⚽ Calcio enthusiast
☔ Half Mancunian
🤌 Half Romanesco
🗣️ Linguist
📍 Hong Kong
🙌 Previously ESPN, 433, MARCA English
⚽ Calcio enthusiast
☔ Half Mancunian
🤌 Half Romanesco
🗣️ Linguist
📍 Hong Kong
Hanging up the washing
August 12, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Hanging up the washing
Going for an early morning jog with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Alexandre Pato and Serginho in a local park was not something I'd expected at the start of the weekend, but I'll take it
July 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Going for an early morning jog with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Alexandre Pato and Serginho in a local park was not something I'd expected at the start of the weekend, but I'll take it
Support for Liverpool in comparison to Manchester United off the scale here in Hong Kong. This is for the open training session
July 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Support for Liverpool in comparison to Manchester United off the scale here in Hong Kong. This is for the open training session
A stoppage-time wonder goal winner from Lionel Messi would have been the ideal start for the Club World Cup. Alas, it was a 0-0 draw - possibly the worst-possible start Infantino and Co. would have wanted
June 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
A stoppage-time wonder goal winner from Lionel Messi would have been the ideal start for the Club World Cup. Alas, it was a 0-0 draw - possibly the worst-possible start Infantino and Co. would have wanted
The potential Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry has ignited comparisons with Djokovic-Nadal, which is fair but I feel Federer's dominance is criminally overlooked at times.
He reached 10 Grand Slam finals in a row from Wimbledon 2005 to the US Open 2007. An astounding achievement
He reached 10 Grand Slam finals in a row from Wimbledon 2005 to the US Open 2007. An astounding achievement
June 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM
The potential Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry has ignited comparisons with Djokovic-Nadal, which is fair but I feel Federer's dominance is criminally overlooked at times.
He reached 10 Grand Slam finals in a row from Wimbledon 2005 to the US Open 2007. An astounding achievement
He reached 10 Grand Slam finals in a row from Wimbledon 2005 to the US Open 2007. An astounding achievement
Anyone else notice this? www.scmp.com/sport/footba...
Al-Hilal’s presentation gaffer gaffe: did they hire the wrong Inzaghi?
Simone Inzaghi left his role as manager of Inter Milan to take over the Saudi giants after defeat in the Champions League final.
www.scmp.com
June 6, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Anyone else notice this? www.scmp.com/sport/footba...
It's funny how football works: Simone Inzaghi's reputation is in tatters after the Champions League final humiliation. Yet, had they lost heroically to Barcelona in the semi-finals, he'd still be considered one of the most gifted coaches around.
He'd probably have won the Scudetto in that case, too
He'd probably have won the Scudetto in that case, too
June 2, 2025 at 5:10 AM
It's funny how football works: Simone Inzaghi's reputation is in tatters after the Champions League final humiliation. Yet, had they lost heroically to Barcelona in the semi-finals, he'd still be considered one of the most gifted coaches around.
He'd probably have won the Scudetto in that case, too
He'd probably have won the Scudetto in that case, too
Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Julian Nagelsmann, Luciano Spalletti (if he gets there) and Carlo Ancelotti all managing at the 2026 World Cup feels important.
All five would be in contention for top club jobs, but the lure of a World Cup in the United States just seems too big right now
All five would be in contention for top club jobs, but the lure of a World Cup in the United States just seems too big right now
May 13, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Julian Nagelsmann, Luciano Spalletti (if he gets there) and Carlo Ancelotti all managing at the 2026 World Cup feels important.
All five would be in contention for top club jobs, but the lure of a World Cup in the United States just seems too big right now
All five would be in contention for top club jobs, but the lure of a World Cup in the United States just seems too big right now
Are we accepting "Boston we have a problem" as a legitimate headline?
May 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Are we accepting "Boston we have a problem" as a legitimate headline?
Manchester United have lost home and away against Wolves this season without scoring a goal
April 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Manchester United have lost home and away against Wolves this season without scoring a goal
For Manchester United as a club, this game may not matter. But for Rasmus Højlund, this is a really damning performance and difficult to see how he comes back from it
April 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
For Manchester United as a club, this game may not matter. But for Rasmus Højlund, this is a really damning performance and difficult to see how he comes back from it
Manchester United's best first-choice goalkeepers in the Premier League era in order:
1. Peter Schmeichel
2. David De Gea
3. Edwin van der Sar
4. Tim Howard
5. Fabien Barthez
6. Mark Bosnich
7. Roy Carroll
8. Massimo Taibi
9. Andre Onana
1. Peter Schmeichel
2. David De Gea
3. Edwin van der Sar
4. Tim Howard
5. Fabien Barthez
6. Mark Bosnich
7. Roy Carroll
8. Massimo Taibi
9. Andre Onana
April 11, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Manchester United's best first-choice goalkeepers in the Premier League era in order:
1. Peter Schmeichel
2. David De Gea
3. Edwin van der Sar
4. Tim Howard
5. Fabien Barthez
6. Mark Bosnich
7. Roy Carroll
8. Massimo Taibi
9. Andre Onana
1. Peter Schmeichel
2. David De Gea
3. Edwin van der Sar
4. Tim Howard
5. Fabien Barthez
6. Mark Bosnich
7. Roy Carroll
8. Massimo Taibi
9. Andre Onana
At the press conference announcing Manchester United's post-season friendly in Hong Kong
April 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
At the press conference announcing Manchester United's post-season friendly in Hong Kong
Barcelona SC boss Segundo Castillo is the most elegantly dressed manager in world football
April 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Barcelona SC boss Segundo Castillo is the most elegantly dressed manager in world football
The three Manchester derbies on (and around) my birthday in my lifetime
Man City 2-3 Man Utd: April 6, 1996 👍
Man City 2-3 Man Utd: April 7, 2018 🤯
Man Utd 0-0 Man City: April 6, 2025 😴
Man City 2-3 Man Utd: April 6, 1996 👍
Man City 2-3 Man Utd: April 7, 2018 🤯
Man Utd 0-0 Man City: April 6, 2025 😴
April 7, 2025 at 5:41 AM
The three Manchester derbies on (and around) my birthday in my lifetime
Man City 2-3 Man Utd: April 6, 1996 👍
Man City 2-3 Man Utd: April 7, 2018 🤯
Man Utd 0-0 Man City: April 6, 2025 😴
Man City 2-3 Man Utd: April 6, 1996 👍
Man City 2-3 Man Utd: April 7, 2018 🤯
Man Utd 0-0 Man City: April 6, 2025 😴
This is the second time I can remember the Manchester derby on my birthday. The last time was when I turned 8 (work it out) - a thriller with a truly underrated derby winning goal
April 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
This is the second time I can remember the Manchester derby on my birthday. The last time was when I turned 8 (work it out) - a thriller with a truly underrated derby winning goal
Since elimination to Real Madrid in 2018, Juventus have been knocked out of the Champions League by Ajax, Lyon, Porto, Villarreal, Benfica and PSV
February 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Since elimination to Real Madrid in 2018, Juventus have been knocked out of the Champions League by Ajax, Lyon, Porto, Villarreal, Benfica and PSV
A truly disastrous Champions League campaign for Italian sides
February 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
A truly disastrous Champions League campaign for Italian sides
A retro feel to the maiden
February 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
A retro feel to the maiden
Antony seems like an ideal Diego Simeone player. Manchester United won't get anything like what they what they paid but €35m is not out of the equation (if he continues to impress) and that would make him one of the club's best-ever sales, which is crazy
February 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Antony seems like an ideal Diego Simeone player. Manchester United won't get anything like what they what they paid but €35m is not out of the equation (if he continues to impress) and that would make him one of the club's best-ever sales, which is crazy
So far under INEOS at Manchester United it's been as bad as ever. From a PR perspective, off the pitch, on the pitch - not a single decision they've made has been undisputedly positive so far.
Things may eventually improve but there's nothing other than blind faith to hang your hat on for that
Things may eventually improve but there's nothing other than blind faith to hang your hat on for that
February 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
So far under INEOS at Manchester United it's been as bad as ever. From a PR perspective, off the pitch, on the pitch - not a single decision they've made has been undisputedly positive so far.
Things may eventually improve but there's nothing other than blind faith to hang your hat on for that
Things may eventually improve but there's nothing other than blind faith to hang your hat on for that
In the circumstances, one of Manchester United's worst transfer windows yet. Can't score, let two forwards go, don't sign any. Struggling to see anything positive INEOS have brought so far. In any area
February 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
In the circumstances, one of Manchester United's worst transfer windows yet. Can't score, let two forwards go, don't sign any. Struggling to see anything positive INEOS have brought so far. In any area
It's a huge shame the way Marcus Rashford's career at United is ending but it seems off Villa would be so hot on Jhon Duran but feel they have to let him leave due to ill discipline only to sign Rashford who allegedly isn't dedicated enough
February 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
It's a huge shame the way Marcus Rashford's career at United is ending but it seems off Villa would be so hot on Jhon Duran but feel they have to let him leave due to ill discipline only to sign Rashford who allegedly isn't dedicated enough
Nothing personal to Manchester City, but in what is effectively a knockout competition, to have this set of results: 0-0, 1-4, 3-3, 0-2 and 2-4 from eight matches and still qualify is absurd. And now teams have figured it out, it means the chances of a surprise elimination is practically zero
Maybe it's because I live on a different time zone and am unable to watch the action live, but this new Champions League format really is made to ensure the biggest teams progress. Not a single "big gun" missed out despite a horrendous campaign by Manchester City. Lost three, drew two still through
January 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Nothing personal to Manchester City, but in what is effectively a knockout competition, to have this set of results: 0-0, 1-4, 3-3, 0-2 and 2-4 from eight matches and still qualify is absurd. And now teams have figured it out, it means the chances of a surprise elimination is practically zero