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The Football Association (FA) is considering Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as a potential replacement for Gareth Southgate, should the current England manager decide to step down after Euro 2024, reported by goal.com. Southgate’s contract with the England national team is set to expire at the conclusion of 2024, and while there’s a possibility he […]

Kevin De Bruyne is no longer the only amazing Belgian under the supervision of Pep Guardiola. Manchester City had a great plan to replace Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundongan. It was to get Jeremy Doku. The 21-year-old out of Rennes officially signed into the Premier League club with a whopping $70 million deal for five […]

Manchester City‘s manager, Pep Guardiola, will be temporarily absent from his coaching duties after undergoing emergency surgery for a severe back issue, reported by goal.com. The 52-year-old Spaniard had been grappling with persistent back pain and sought treatment in Barcelona after City’s recent Premier League victory over Newcastle. As a result of the surgery, Guardiola […]

Manchester City‘s manager, Pep Guardiola, has expressed his hope to see key players Bernardo Silva and Kyle Walker commit to new contracts at the club, reported by goal.com. Both Silva and Walker have been pivotal figures during Manchester City’s incredible period of success, which culminated in a historic treble triumph last season. In light of […]

In what could be a preview of the voting for the Ballon d’Or award, Lionel Messi is set to battle it out with Erling Haaland for the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year. The pair were announced as part of a three-man shortlist for the 2022/23 season that also includes Haaland’s Manchester City teammate Kevin […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has enforced a strict no-drinking policy for his players following their victory in the UEFA Super Cup, reported by goal.com. This decision came after Jack Grealish, one of the key figures in the team, revealed that there would be no extravagant celebrations for the team after their triumph against Sevilla. […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed frustration with the accumulation of fixtures. Although he’s had arguably the finest domestic season of his career by winning the Treble, the Spaniard is hungry for more trophies. However, the former Barcelona manager is getting a lot of obstacles in his path. Just after the first Premier League […]

It was a dominant start to the 2023-24 Premier League campaign for the title-holders as Manchester City collected a dominant victory over Burnley Friday at Turf Moor. But, there was some concern early in the first half when midfielder Kevin De Bruyne limped off in the 23rd minute with an injury as summer signing Mateo […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed his surprise upon learning that Tottenham Hotspur had agreed to sell Harry Kane to Bayern Munich for a reported fee of over €100 million (£86m/$110m). Guardiola’s astonishment is notable, considering his past pursuit of Kane to bring him to the Etihad Stadium, reported by goal.com. When asked about his […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hinted at the possibility of extending his stay with the club beyond his current contract, which runs until 2025, reported by goal.com. The Spanish tactician has been at the helm of Manchester City since 2016, making it the longest managerial tenure of his career thus far. Previously, he managed […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has discussed the club’s potential plans to sign a new winger this summer. The Treble winners have seen the departure of Riyad Mahrez to Saudi Arabia and have only made one significant signing so far this window in Mateo Kovacic. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Guardiola was speaking […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is determined to halt Kyle Walker‘s potential departure from the club, reported by goal.com. Reports suggest that Walker has been approached by Bayern Munich and has even agreed to join the German champions. However, before making a final decision, the 33-year-old is scheduled to have a conversation with Guardiola. Walker, […]

Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips has made a promise to come back fitter in the upcoming season, aiming to prove his worth to Pep Guardiola and the rest of the team, reported by goal.com. After facing criticism from Guardiola last year for being overweight, Phillips is determined to make a strong impression during pre-season training. […]

When Arsenal signed Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City last summer, the split between the Brazilian forward and the English giants seemed amicable. However, the circumstances behind his Arsenal move were more intriguing than many had thought. Jesus revealed on the Denilson Show podcast that he decided he wanted to leave Manchester City after not starting a […]

Pep Guardiola is tasked with finding himself a new assistant coach at Manchester City as top assistant Rodolfo Borrell is set for a move to MLS side Austin FC, according to Fabrizio Romano. Borell will sign a multiyear deal to become the sporting director with Austin FC. Borrell joined Manchester City in 2014 as the […]

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski, who has had the privilege of working with both Pep Guardiola and Xavi throughout his career, recently shared insights into the similarities and differences between the two coaches. The Polish international shed light on the guidance he received from the Manchester City manager during their time together at Bayern Munich. “Guardiola […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire for Ilkay Gundogan to extend his stay at the club amid ongoing transfer talks, reported by goal.com. However, Guardiola also acknowledged that the midfielder would be a valuable addition to Barcelona’s squad. Gundogan’s contract with Manchester City is set to expire this month, leaving his future […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is not expected to extend his contract with the club beyond its expiration in 2025, reported by ESPN. While Pep Guardiola has yet to make a final decision, it is believed that he is leaning towards leaving the Etihad Stadium after two more seasons. Sources have indicated that Guardiola may […]

Manchester City (Man City) coach Pep Guardiola has some bold, confident jokes for Real Madrid after winning the Champions League. Guardiola has made history by becoming the first coach to win the UCL title in two different occasions with two different teams, and it looks like he’s far from over. He sarcastically calls out Real […]

Pep Guardiola has etched his name in the annals of football history, becoming the first coach ever to secure the prestigious Champions League treble on multiple occasions after his recent triumph at Manchester City (Man City). Guardiola joins an elite club of coaching legends who have attained the silverware, but he stands alone as the […]

Ilkay Gundogan’s brace in the FA Cup Final for Manchester City led them to a 2-1 victory over Manchester United, pushing them one step closer to a historic treble campaign. And after his standout performance, Pep Guardiola made it clear that he is hoping that Gundogan will be sticking around in Manchester for the foreseeable […]

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has expressed his frustration with the constant comparisons to his predecessor Pep Guardiola, reported by goal.com. Despite delivering Barcelona’s first La Liga title since 2019, Xavi has faced criticism for his pragmatic style of play, which has led to several narrow victories and a strong defensive record. As a former […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has expressed his disagreement with former teammate Pep Guardiola regarding the issue of racism in Spanish football, reported by mirror. The recent incident involving the abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior has sparked a heated debate, with Guardiola and Xavi having contrasting views on the matter. Guardiola had previously expressed […]

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City could very well be considered one of the best teams ever assembled in Premier League history. However, for them to gain European immortality, Guardiola admitted they have to achieve something they have never done before. Win the Champions League. Guardiola said as much after leading the Sky Blues to the Premier […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly had a change of heart regarding midfielder Ilkay Gundogan amid interest from Barcelona, reported by mirror. City is now prepared to offer Gundogan a two-year contract extension in an attempt to ward off the Spanish club’s pursuit. Gundogan’s current contract is nearing its expiration, raising concerns that he […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola sent a clear message to the fans following their crucial victory over Everton, as reported by goal.com. They are now just two wins away from clinching the Premier League title. City’s 3-0 triumph at Goodison Park on Sunday propelled them four points clear of Arsenal at the top of the […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is hopeful Lionel Messi “does the impossible” and returns to Barcelona in the summer. The PSG forward is all but guaranteed to depart France when his contract expires at the end of the season with a return to Barcelona already being discussed. Messi, of course, departed the Catalans in 2021 […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shed light on how Real Madrid managed to shut down Erling Haaland during their Champions League semifinal clash on Tuesday. In a pivotal moment of the match, Haaland found himself in a promising position inside the Real Madrid penalty area. However, his attempt on goal was swiftly denied by […]

Liverpool strung together a three-match losing streak in all competitions for the first time this season after it came away with a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Premier League matchday 29. As was the case in their first Premier League meeting of the season back in October, Manchester City had its way in possession […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke out on Friday after his club was charged by the Premier League for breaking financial rules over nine seasons. “The courts will dictate what happened and I said before, when it’s going to happen, I’m fully convinced that we’ll be innocent,” Guardiola said in a press conference. “What will […]

Manchester City was charged by the Premier League on Monday for breaking financial rules over nine seasons. Pep Guardiola’s club has allegedly been in breach more than 100 times between 2009 and 2018 and are being referred to an independent commission after a four-year investigation. “In accordance with Premier League Rule W.82.1, the Premier League […]

Manchester City once again slipped up on Saturday in their pursuit of another Premier League title, suffering a shocking 2-1 defeat to Manchester United after giving up a pair of late goals in the second half. That now puts the Cityzens five points behind league leaders Arsenal, with the Gunners able to go eight points […]

Manchester City emerged as one of the best clubs in top-flight football beginning in the early 2010s under the tutelage of Robert Mancini. In 2012, City won their first-ever Premier League title. In 2014, under Manuel Pellegrini, City won their second title. However, it wasn’t until Pep Guardiola was appointed as manager that City really […]

Man City secured the signing of arguably Europe’s top young striker this summer in Norwegian Erling Haaland. You’d think that would really excite manager Pep Guardiola, right? Well, on Tuesday, the City boss revealed his initial reaction to finding out the club won the race for Haaland. Hint: It was as casual as can be. […]

Barcelona has been plotting a potential move for Manchester City star Bernardo Silva throughout the transfer window, but Pep Guardiola dealt the Catalan club a dashing blow in their hopes of landing the Portuguese international. According to Fabrizio Romano, Guardiola has made his stance on Silva clear, indicating he has no intentions of letting the […]

Manchester City has landed its next big-name signing of the summer, as Pep Guardiola and the Citizens have reached an agreement with Leeds United over the transfer of star midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The English international is set to join Manchester City for a fee worth £42 million ($51 million) as well as £3 million in […]

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City secured a fourth Premier League title in five years on the final day in dramatic fashion. It took three goals in five minutes to put the Citizens in the lead at home against Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa, from Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri, and they never looked back. Now, as then, they […]

Manchester City pulled off a miraculous comeback against Aston Villa, trailing the game 2-0 before bouncing back to win 3-2 and secure their fourth Premier League title in the past five seasons. They finished the season just one point ahead of Liverpool for the trophy, and it’s safe to say the roller coaster last game […]

Even as Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a mere one more season remaining on his contract with the club, he has no plans on signing off on an extension deal in the coming months. Guardiola took some time to speak to Sky Sports ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League away fixture against West Ham […]