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Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Thomas Tuchel is regarded as one of the most progressive tacticians in the game, albeit a coach not afraid to ruffle feathers.

Guardiola faces ban for making physical contact with female official

Guardiola faces ban for making physical contact with female official

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Bayern Munich football team manager Pep Guardiola might face a touchline ban as he took out his frustrations on a female fourth official while watching his side struggle in a goalless draw with Borussia Monchengladback at the weekend.

Guardiola backs 'extraordinary' Sterling to keep improving

Guardiola backs 'extraordinary' Sterling to keep improving

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Sterling, 24, had a hand in all five goals, including an 11-minute hat-trick, as City romped to a 5-1 Champions League victory over Italian side Atalanta on Tuesday, to take his tally to 12 goals in 13 appearances this season.

Guardiola ends Barca reign with King's Cup triumph

Guardiola ends Barca reign with King's Cup triumph

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Barcelona gave Pep Guardiola a fitting end to his glittering four-year reign as coach winning the King's Cup final against Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Friday to send him off with a 14th trophy under his arm.

Is Guardiola a failure at Bayern Munich? Tell Us!

Is Guardiola a failure at Bayern Munich? Tell Us!

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola was brought to the club to extend their European dominance, but will leave at the end of the season having lost three successive Champions League semi-finals.

Guardiola legacy to carry on at Bayern, says Alonso

Guardiola legacy to carry on at Bayern, says Alonso

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

German champions Bayern Munich will continue to reap the benefits of manager Pep Guardiola's coaching even after the Spaniard leaves the club at the end of the season, midfielder Xabi Alonso has said. Guardiola, who has won numerous trophies with Barcelona and then Bayern, will take over as head coach of English Premier League side Manchester City from July. The Spaniard, who will be replaced at Bayern by Italian Carlo Ancelotti, looks set to lift his third successive Bundesliga in his final season and Alonso has hailed the manager's influence. "Pep is ahead of his time. He is very demanding of himself and his players, but once you get to know it (the style), then it is the way we like to play," Alonso told Sky Sports on Monday.

Proteas coach seeks Guardiola inspiration for India tour

Proteas coach seeks Guardiola inspiration for India tour

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Nkwe replaces West Indian Ottis Gibson, the previous head coach, for the trip which starts in September and includes three Tests and three Twenty20 Internationals.

Pep Guardiola brands Barca as 'best team in the world'

Pep Guardiola brands Barca as 'best team in the world'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has termed his former club Barcelona as the 'best team in the world', after both the teams were being drawn against each other for the high-octane Champions League semi-final clash.

Pellegrini would like Guardiola to succeed him at Man City

Pellegrini would like Guardiola to succeed him at Man City

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Manuel Pellegrini has admitted that he wants to see Pep Guardiola take charge of Manchester City one day, saying that the most coveted coach in football can turn out to be important for the club.

Enrique and Guardiola praise carefree Messi

Enrique and Guardiola praise carefree Messi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

'We saw Messi play like a kid in the school playground today'

'Emotional' Messi pays tribute to 'mentor' Guardiola

'Emotional' Messi pays tribute to 'mentor' Guardiola

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has paid an emotional tribute to Pep Guardiola, after he announced leaving the Catalans at the end of the season.

Guardiola to be named Barcelona coach

Guardiola to be named Barcelona coach

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Former club captain Pep Guardiola will replace Frank Rijkaard as Barcelona coach at the end of the season, Spanish media reported.

Football Focus: Aguero is a legend, deems Guardiola

Football Focus: Aguero is a legend, deems Guardiola

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Guardiola sets Bundesliga record as Bayern Munich beat Dortmund

Guardiola sets Bundesliga record as Bayern Munich beat Dortmund

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola set a Bundesliga record after needing only 61 matches for his 50th league win when the champions beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 on Saturday to march towards the title.

PIX: Haaland strikes to lift City within a point of Liverpool

PIX: Haaland strikes to lift City within a point of Liverpool

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League match played between Manchester City and Brentford on Tuesday

Soccer Extras: Guardiola open to staying longer; Dembele out for 10 weeks

Soccer Extras: Guardiola open to staying longer; Dembele out for 10 weeks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

EPL: Guardiola responds after Mourinho blames ref for United's loss

EPL: Guardiola responds after Mourinho blames ref for United's loss

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'Last season it was the same -- we won here and it was the referee. Today as well'

Premier League loses a Special One...step forward then Pep Guardiola

Premier League loses a Special One...step forward then Pep Guardiola

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

After the spectacular implosion of the Jose Mourinho regime at Chelsea, there is now just one world-beating coach left in the global game with a glittering curriculum vitae unsullied by the stain of any striking failure. Step forward then Pep Guardiola...

EPL: City's nightmare continues; Liverpool extend lead

EPL: City's nightmare continues; Liverpool extend lead

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee bagged two goals apiece as Manchester United thumped Everton 4-0 on Sunday in new manager Ruben Amorim's first Premier League match at Old Trafford.

Bayern Munich's Ribery closing in on comeback, confirms coach Guardiola

Bayern Munich's Ribery closing in on comeback, confirms coach Guardiola

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery, sidelined with an injury since March, could return to team training in the coming few weeks, coach Pep Guardiola said on Friday.

Guardiola plays down 'classico' hype

Guardiola plays down 'classico' hype

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has played down this weekend's 'clasico' match at Real Madrid by saying a European Union summit meeting on Friday and moves to save the Euro were much more significant.

Guardiola reluctant to rest players in Donetsk

Guardiola reluctant to rest players in Donetsk

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Barcelona could be at full strength in Tuesday's Champions League clash at Shakhtar Donetsk despite the luxury of a 5-1 advantage from the quarter-final first leg, coach Pep Guardiola suggested on Monday.

Will Schweinsteiger prove a worthy buy for United? Guardiola is doubtful

Will Schweinsteiger prove a worthy buy for United? Guardiola is doubtful

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has cast a doubt on Manchester United's new midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger by saying his former player was never fully fit during the last three seasons.

Barcelona want Guardiola to emulate Alex Ferguson

Barcelona want Guardiola to emulate Alex Ferguson

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola can extend his contract for as long as he wants and the club are hoping he will emulate long-serving Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, president Sandro Rosell said on Wednesday.

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Vaughan wants England management to take inspiration from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City boss Guardiola confirms interest in Stones and Sane

Manchester City boss Guardiola confirms interest in Stones and Sane

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed he is interested in signing Everton's young centre back John Stones, who has been linked with a 50 million-pounds ($65.72 million) move to the Etihad Stadium.

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.

Cricketers Day Out at Wimbledon! Standing ovation for Sachin

Cricketers Day Out at Wimbledon! Standing ovation for Sachin

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Sachin Tendulkar received a standing ovation from the capacity crowd at Centre Court

Mourinho and Guardiola set for first faceoff in July

Mourinho and Guardiola set for first faceoff in July

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The new managers of Manchester United and Manchester City will face an early confrontation when the teams meet in a friendly in Beijing on July 25. Jose Mourinho, officially confirmed as United boss on Friday, and old adversary Pep Guardiola, who is replacing Manuel Pellegrini at City, will renew hostilities in the pre-season International Champions Cup. There was little love lost between the pair when Mourinho was in charge at Real Madrid and Guardiola led Barcelona. The rivalry is likely to be just as fierce when United attempt to make up ground on their neighbours, who have finished above them in the Premier League for the past three seasons.

I'm not going to retire in two or three years: Guardiola

I'm not going to retire in two or three years: Guardiola

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has clarified comments that suggested he was making plans for an early retirement, with the Spaniard insisting he was not ready to quit management.

Securing Fabregas will not be easy: Guardiola

Securing Fabregas will not be easy: Guardiola

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Securing a deal with Arsenal for the transfer of Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas will not be easy, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said on Monday.

Champions League: Must keep possession to beat Arsenal, says Guardiola

Champions League: Must keep possession to beat Arsenal, says Guardiola

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Pep Guardiola is well known to be a perfectionist and even Saturday's 6-1 win at VfL Wolfsburg has failed to fully satisfy the demanding Bayern Munich manager.

Bayern win German Cup in Guardiola farewell

Bayern win German Cup in Guardiola farewell

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 4-3 on penalties to win the German Cup for the 18th time on Saturday, handing coach Pep Guardiola another domestic double in his final game in charge.

Guardiola to replace Pellegrini at Manchester City next season

Guardiola to replace Pellegrini at Manchester City next season

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The former Barcelona manager, who had in December announced that he would leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, will replace 62-year-old Manuel Pellegrini.

Champions League Preview: Will Guardiola end semi-final misery against Atletico

Champions League Preview: Will Guardiola end semi-final misery against Atletico

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Bayern Munich are desperate to avoid losing a third consecutive Champions League semi-final to Spanish opponents when they host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday but coach Pep Guardiola has his work cut out to end his time in Germany on a high.

New City boss Guardiola aims to prove himself in England

New City boss Guardiola aims to prove himself in England

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

New Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has no intention of ditching the methods that brought him success in Spain and Germany and wants to prove it is possible to win in the Premier League by playing attractive football. Guardiola won two Champions League trophies, three La Liga titles and two King's Cup crowns as Barcelona coach before two domestic doubles followed at Bayern Munich.

Injured Messi almost irreplaceable: Guardiola

Injured Messi almost irreplaceable: Guardiola

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Injured Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is almost irreplaceable but the Spanish champions are determined to put his temporary absence behind them, coach Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

Ahead of King's Cup final, Guardiola calms waters

Ahead of King's Cup final, Guardiola calms waters

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Outgoing Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola sought to make the succession of his number two Tito Vilanova as smooth as possible as he gave his last Nou Camp news conference on Thursday, ahead of the King's Cup final.

Guardiola more important to Barca than me: Messi

Guardiola more important to Barca than me: Messi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Lionel Messi played down his impact at Barcelona on Monday, saying coach Pep Guardiola is more important to the Catalans.

PIX: Manchester City win Club World Cup for 5th title of 2023

PIX: Manchester City win Club World Cup for 5th title of 2023

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

anchester City thrashed Brazilian side Fluminense 4-0 to cap a remarkable year by capturing their fifth trophy of 2023