El pesimismo inunda Manchester de cara a la remontada: "Hay una esperanza bastante pequeña" Ni los futbolistas del Real Madrid ni su entrenador se fían del resultado, pese al amplio colchón con el que llegan al Etihad. De hecho, en el entorno blanco parece preocupar más una posible reacción del City que en Inglaterra. En SPORT hablamos con tres periodistas ingleses para conocer qué sensaciones se respiran en la ciudad antes del partido. El más tajante fue Richard Jolly, periodista de The Independent: "¿La gente cree en una remontada del City? No, en una palabra. Es posible que el City gane el partido, pero no el empate tras ir perdiendo 3-0. La verdad es que el ambiente en el Etihad no suele ser muy bueno. Quiero decir, podría ser por un gol tempranero, podría ser por un partido más importante, pero no creo que eso sea algo de lo que preocuparse para el Real Madrid". A diferencia de Jolly, Martin Blackburn sí contempla la posibilidad de un milagro. "Sí, creo que sí que es posible la remontada. Creo que los aficionados del City lo creen. No diría que es probable, pero creo que existe la posibilidad. El City ha marcado cuatro goles contra el Madrid aquí en el Etihad, dos de ellos anteriormente. 'Este no es el mismo Manchester City que le marcó cuatro goles al Madrid en 2022 y 2023', analizó el periodista de The Sun". Por su parte, Ian Hawkey, de The Times, recuerda los precedentes entre ambos equipos en la Champions con cierto pesimismo de cara al martes: "Dada la historia de estos partidos City-Madrid, algunos tan dramáticos y algunos de victorias de City de márgenes grandes, creo que hay esperanza, sí. Aunque una esperanza bastante pequeña".#real_madrid #manchester_city #the_independent #the_sun #the_times
Harry Styles album review: The funkiest existential crisis in pop After wrapping his Love On Tour shows in summer 2023, Harry Styles had spent 22 months on the road—or was it 13 years? The singer, who had been active since One Direction’s formation in 2010, launched his solo career in 2017 with three albums in five years. His latest work, Harry’s House, earned album of the year accolades at both the Grammys and the Brit Awards. Now, on the verge of turning 30, Styles took a step back, reflecting on his career and personal life. In a recent interview with The Times, he admitted, “It was time for me to stop for a bit and pay some attention to other parts of my life.” He acknowledged the addictive nature of his profession, stating, “I’d always thought, or hoped, that I was the kind of person who didn’t need the dopamine hits that doing this job often gives you. But I hadn’t actually removed myself from it, and it’s hard to eliminate the doubt that maybe if it all went away, I’d really miss it.” During this period of recalibration, Styles retreated to Italy and took up marathon running. He described the experience as a way to “fall in love with music all over again,” embracing the perspective of a fan. Inspired by LCD Soundsystem’s immersive live performances, he sought to channel that joy into his art. “The inspiration from them came of, ‘Oh, that’s how I want to feel when I’m on stage,’” he told BBC Radio 1’s Greg James. His new album, Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, reflects this introspection. While the title suggests a playful approach, the album leans into bass-heavy dance music with funky syncopation and skittering drums, often produced by Tom Skinner of Sons Of Kemet.#tom_skinner #harry_styles #lcd_soundsystem #the_times #tom_tom_club
Harry Styles album review: The funkiest existential crisis in pop After wrapping his Love On Tour shows in summer 2023, Harry Styles reflected on a career spanning nearly 13 years since the formation of One Direction in 2010. His solo journey began in 2017, marked by three albums released within five years, including Harry's House, which earned Grammy and Brit Award recognition. Speaking to The Times, Styles admitted he had been "on the go" for years, struggling to disconnect from the demands of his career. "I'd always thought I didn't need the dopamine hits of fame," he said, but realized he hadn’t truly stepped away. At 29, he retreated to Italy, embraced marathon running, and sought to "fall in love with music all over again," immersing himself in the experience of being a fan. This introspection influenced his new album, Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, which blends bass-heavy dance music with funky rhythms and skittering drums. Collaborations with Tom Skinner of Sons Of Kemet and nods to LCD Soundsystem, Tom Tom Club, Art of Noise, and Gang Of Four highlight its eclectic influences. Styles also referenced experimental Manchester act Durutti Column, surprising its frontman Vini Reilly, who admitted not recognizing him. The album’s sound is complex, with Styles’ vocals often drifting above the beats, creating a tension between his lyrical unease and the music’s groove. Lyrically, the album explores a state of emotional instability. Tracks like The Waiting Game and Coming Up Roses grapple with uncertainty in relationships, questioning love and connection. In Pop, Styles rejects the "squeaky clean fantasy" of his One Direction past, confronting darker desires and self-doubt.#tom_skinner #harry_styles #kiss_all_the_time_disco_occasionally #the_times #sons_of_kemet
