News for 'Guardiola'

Big Upset! Crystal Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup title

Big Upset! Crystal Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup title

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze sparked a massive south London party by scoring the only goal to win the FA Cup 1-0 against Manchester City on Saturday and claim the club's first major trophy in their history.

Rookie's mistake, Haaland's heroics: City's comeback story

Rookie's mistake, Haaland's heroics: City's comeback story

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Manchester City bounced back after conceding an early goal to beat Chelsea 3-1 on Saturday

Guardiola unruffled in defeat

Guardiola unruffled in defeat

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Guardiola upbeat despite Man City setback at Tottenham

Man City beat Forest to reach third straight FA Cup final

Man City beat Forest to reach third straight FA Cup final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

City then comfortably closed the game out and victory in their record-extending seventh consecutive FA Cup semi-final means they will face Crystal Palace, who beat Aston Villa 3-0 on Saturday, in the final on May 17.

Club World Cup: City destroy Al-Ain in statement win

Club World Cup: City destroy Al-Ain in statement win

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Ilkay Gundogan scored two goals as Manchester City comfortably dispatched Emirati club Al-Ain 6-0 on Sunday to ease into the knockout stage of the Club World Cup from Group G along with Juventus.

Chasing legacy and Shearer's record, Haaland signs new deal

Chasing legacy and Shearer's record, Haaland signs new deal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

With Guardiola also signing a contract extension until 2027, Haaland is hoping to develop under the Spaniard, who has led City to 18 trophies since he took charge in 2016.

Liverpool sign Wirtz from Leverkusen in $134 million deal

Liverpool sign Wirtz from Leverkusen in $134 million deal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The 22-year-old German is Liverpool's most-expensive signing ever, ahead of captain Virgil van Dijk who joined for 75 million pounds in 2017.

I can't find a solution: Gaurdiola after latest loss

I can't find a solution: Gaurdiola after latest loss

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'I don't have a defence. I'm the boss, I'm the manager and I'm not good enough'

Footballer Dani Alves acquitted of rape charges

Footballer Dani Alves acquitted of rape charges

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The top court in Spain's Catalonia region said on Friday it had overturned the conviction of Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves for sexual assault on appeal, saying the original ruling presented "inconsistencies and contradictions".

City deserve an apology, says defiant Guardiola

City deserve an apology, says defiant Guardiola

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Guardiola also took aim at Spanish league president Javier Tebas, a long standing critic of City, who had questioned whether CAS was the right court for deciding such matters.

UCL: Enrique ready for face-off against old pal Pep

UCL: Enrique ready for face-off against old pal Pep

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Both managers have struggled in the Champions League this season, with PSG on seven points and 25th in the standings, one place outside the knockout phase playoff zone, while City are one point ahead in 22nd.

Man City: Guardiola concedes defeat in title race

Man City: Guardiola concedes defeat in title race

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Liverpool need five points to be sure of their first English league crown in three decades and dethrone City, who have won the title in the last two seasons.

'Door open for Guardiola return'

'Door open for Guardiola return'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Pep Guardiola would be welcomed back to Barcelona with open arms after club president Josep Maria Bartomeu said the door is always open for the La Liga side's former player and coach to return to the Nou Camp.

Guardiola accuses Liverpool's Mane of diving

Guardiola accuses Liverpool's Mane of diving

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola accused Sadio Mane of diving after the Liverpool forward's match-winning display against Aston Villa in the English Premier League.

Aguero close to joining Barcelona next season: Guardiola

Aguero close to joining Barcelona next season: Guardiola

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is close to agreeing a deal to join Barcelona after his contract expires at the English Premier League champions, manager Pep Guardiola said.

Guardiola best coach in world, says Zidane

Guardiola best coach in world, says Zidane

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Zidane will come up against Guardiola for the first time as a manager when their sides meet in a blockbuster tie in the Champions League last 16 next February.

'Guardiola has failed Bayern Munich'

'Guardiola has failed Bayern Munich'

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Bayern Munich's outgoing coach Pep Guardiola has failed to make an impact at the club despite keeping the Bavarian giants as the dominant force in Germany, the club's former forward Ivica Olic said on Thursday.

Why Manchester City signed Guardiola...

Why Manchester City signed Guardiola...

Rediff.com26 May 2016

'Pep Guardiola is a fantastic manager because he is able to build a really strong identity of his team.'

Guardiola confident Man City can overpower Liverpool

Guardiola confident Man City can overpower Liverpool

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed Premier League leaders Liverpool as the best team in Europe, but said his side could take inspiration from last season's 5-0 win at the Etihad Stadium ahead of Thursday's showdown between the two.

Is Guardiola getting ready to leave Manchester City?

Is Guardiola getting ready to leave Manchester City?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denied reports that his contract contains a 'break clause' that could allow him to leave at the end of the season. The Spaniard signed an extension last year until 2021 but with City's hopes of a third successive Premier League title now looking remote, questions have been raised about his future.

The Champions League has become a thorn in Guardiola's side

The Champions League has become a thorn in Guardiola's side

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

While Pep Guardiola has brought two Premier League titles, smashed records and produced some of the most glorious football the club's fans have ever seen -- European success remains elusive to his team.

Messi says 'lucky' to have worked under Guardiola

Messi says 'lucky' to have worked under Guardiola

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Messi was a mainstay of Guardiola's Barca side that won 14 major titles and has been linked with a switch to City

Champions League final can wait, Guardiola's eyes fixed on EPL title

Champions League final can wait, Guardiola's eyes fixed on EPL title

Rediff.com7 May 2021

City need three points to be sure of securing their third title in four years

Guardiola will ditch yellow ribbon if...

Guardiola will ditch yellow ribbon if...

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will stop wearing a yellow protest ribbon if the Premier League-leading club's officials ask him to or if it adversely affects the team's form.

'Guardiola could build Man City around Messi'

'Guardiola could build Man City around Messi'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Messi's lawyers informed Barcelona, on Tuesday, that the Argentine wanted to take up a release clause in his contract which could allow him to leave for nothing.

Guardiola says City not ready, worried about not enough training

Guardiola says City not ready, worried about not enough training

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Second-placed City play Arsenal, managed by Guardiola's former assistant Mikel Arteta, at the Etihad on Wednesday.

Manchester City coach Guardiola's mother dies from coronavirus

Manchester City coach Guardiola's mother dies from coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The mother of Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has died after being diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, the English Premier League champions said on Monday. Guardiola, who has also coached Barcelona and Bayern Munich and spent most of his playing career with Barca, donated one million euros ($1.08 million) last month to fight against the virus.

City boss Pep Guardiola's trophy cabinet

City boss Pep Guardiola's trophy cabinet

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Major trophies won by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola in his managerial career:

Champions League final: We'll have to suffer to win, says Guardiola

Champions League final: We'll have to suffer to win, says Guardiola

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Guardiola finally has chance to do justice on European stage: Sandhu

PIX: Haaland stuns with 'amazing' goal against Sparta

PIX: Haaland stuns with 'amazing' goal against Sparta

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Erling Haaland scored with a flying back-heeled volley out of the air -- that had social media in a frenzy and left his teammates in awe.

PIX: De Bruyne strike earns Manchester City win over Wolves

PIX: De Bruyne strike earns Manchester City win over Wolves

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Captain Kevin De Bruyne scored in his penultimate game at Etihad Stadium as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 on Friday to climb to third in the Premier League and boost their chances of Champions League qualification.

Man City will give Liverpool guard of honour, says Guardiola

Man City will give Liverpool guard of honour, says Guardiola

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Liverpool's first match since being confirmed as champions is at City's stadium and Pep Guardiola said his players would pay tribute to Juergen Klopp's title-winning side.

EPL PIX: Liverpool ease past City! Title race all but over?

EPL PIX: Liverpool ease past City! Title race all but over?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Manchester City.

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Some lament the FA Cup having lost much of its romance in recent years, in the face of obsession with the Premier League, but this tie had it in bucket loads.

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'We should send a thousand million messages for the black people. I'm embarrassed and ashamed of what the white people have done for the black people'

FA Cup door open for Crystal Palace, but Aston Villa stand in way

FA Cup door open for Crystal Palace, but Aston Villa stand in way

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Crystal Palace have never won the FA Cup, Aston Villa last lifted the trophy in 1957 and Nottingham Forest have not managed it since 1959 but all three clubs go into this weekend's semi-finals genuinely believing this could be their year.

Barca's Pique likens Guardiola to Ferguson

Barca's Pique likens Guardiola to Ferguson

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has lavished praise on incoming Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, comparing the Spaniard with former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

PICS: Arsenal thump City to stay in title race

PICS: Arsenal thump City to stay in title race

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Arsenal moved to 50 points from 24 games.

Potential destinations for Guardiola

Potential destinations for Guardiola

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Pep Guardiola is expected to take a sabbatical after quitting Barcelona but there are plenty of clubs who would be eager to entice him back to football.

EPL: Guardiola targets second place as 'extraordinary' Liverpool march on

EPL: Guardiola targets second place as 'extraordinary' Liverpool march on

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

City are 16 points behind Liverpool - who have a game in hand - and Guardiola said he could not afford to be distracted