AMA with Jon Mackenzie on The Spectre of Pep
24 September 2026
Today we are hosting an AMA with Jon Mackenzie, Writer and Presenter at Tifo Football for The Athletic. He is taking questions about his new book, The Spectre of Pep, and how Guardiola’s ideas have shaped the modern game.
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