Southgate ‘hardly watches’ football and does not envisage Premier League return
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Former England manager Gareth Southgate has stated that he does not envisage returning to club management in the Premier League. Reflecting on the final phase of his tenure, he revealed that he "hardly watches" football and experienced only brief moments of enjoyment from victories lasting no more than a couple of minutes.
Southgate's last attended football match dates back to May 2025. His remarks highlight a significant detachment from the sport and the intense pressures of top-flight management following his departure from the national team setup.
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Guardian Sport (GB)Focuses on personal detachment details like not watching games and lacking joy in wins.
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