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Champions League PIX: City stun Madrid as Haaland strikes

Champions League PIX: City stun Madrid as Haaland strikes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Nico O'Reilly's opportunistic strike and Erling Haaland's penalty helped Manchester City to fight back to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a tense Champions League contest at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

PIX: Manchester City, Villa held; Chelsea lose to Fulham

PIX: Manchester City, Villa held; Chelsea lose to Fulham

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Arsenal's Premier League title prospects were enhanced without them even kicking a ball on Wednesday as their closest challengers Manchester City and Aston Villa both dropped points.

EPL: Manchester City go second; Liverpool whip West Ham

EPL: Manchester City go second; Liverpool whip West Ham

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Liverpool secured a dominant win over West Ham, while other Premier League matches saw Brentford edge Burnley in a seven-goal thriller and Everton secure a late victory against Newcastle.

Will Guardiola stay at Bayern beyond 2016?

Will Guardiola stay at Bayern beyond 2016?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola will see out his three-year contract with the German champions, who are hopeful of an extension beyond 2016, club CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said on Thursday.

LOL! City boss Guardiola is new subject of meme machine

LOL! City boss Guardiola is new subject of meme machine

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

It wasn't his players' performance but a luck not going his way -- not once but twice -- that saw the Spaniard lose his cool.

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.

EPL: Arteta extends stay with Arsenal

EPL: Arteta extends stay with Arsenal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta took over in December 2019 after a three-year stint at Manchester City as an assistant coach to Pep Guardiola.

Guardiola apologises for speculation-fuelling admission

Guardiola apologises for speculation-fuelling admission

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has apologised for putting some of his Premier League counterparts under pressure by publicly announcing an intention to trade Germany for England at the end of the season.

Manager Guardiola has no plans of quitting Manchester City

Manager Guardiola has no plans of quitting Manchester City

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

'Why should people think I'm not happy here? Because we lost at Anfield or I've lost three games this season? That's an odd reason to say I'm not happy or satisfied to be here'

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.

Guardiola to extend stay at Barca

Guardiola to extend stay at Barca

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola will sign a contract extension on Wednesday, the La Liga champions said on their website (www.fcbarcelona.com).

Man City's Guardiola makes surprise Champions League admission

Man City's Guardiola makes surprise Champions League admission

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes that the club's achievements in the Champions League will ultimately determine if his stint in England has been a success.

'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 backs 'versatile' Foden to enjoy long spell at City

Guardiola backs 'versatile' Foden to enjoy long spell at City

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Guardiola will not take his opponents lightly despite Copenhagen, the Danish champions, languishing in sixth place in the league, forcing them to replace manager Jess Thorup with Jacob Neestrup last month.

PIX: Manchester City, Spurs open season with big wins

PIX: Manchester City, Spurs open season with big wins

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

While Sunday's clash was the last time Klopp and Guardiola will face off for Premier League points, as far as this year's title race is concerned it merely made things even more interesting with Arsenal ahead of Liverpool on goal difference and City one point back. All three have 10 games left.

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.

Guardiola prepared for Bayern pressure-cooker

Guardiola prepared for Bayern pressure-cooker

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Treble-winning Bayern Munich unveiled their new coach Pep Guardiola amid media frenzy on Monday as the Bavarians prepare to extend their domination at home and in Europe.

Barcelona will attack Real: Guardiola

Barcelona will attack Real: Guardiola

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Barcelona plan to attack Real Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg despite holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, coach Pep Guardiola said on Monday.

Guardiola to replace Rijkaard: reports

Guardiola to replace Rijkaard: reports

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 on Tuesday.

Haaland back as Manchester City eye Champions League spot

Haaland back as Manchester City eye Champions League spot

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is in contention to start against Southampton this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday after the Norwegian striker recovered from an ankle injury that kept him sidelined for nearly six weeks.

Guardiola quits Barcelona, Vilanova takes over

Guardiola quits Barcelona, Vilanova takes over

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Barcelona's most successful manager Pep Guardiola will walk away from the Catalans at the end of the season and will be replaced by his assistant Tito Vilanova, the club announced on Friday.

FA Cup: Southampton stun Arsenal; Manchester City rout Liverpool

FA Cup: Southampton stun Arsenal; Manchester City rout Liverpool

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Southampton upset Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Manchester City and Chelsea secured comfortable victories to advance to the semi-finals.

Luis Enrique tells Guardiola critics: 'He's going to win'

Luis Enrique tells Guardiola critics: 'He's going to win'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

'Critics will always appear because people don't like it when the same people win all the time, but I'm sure Pep is going to win'

'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.

Ancelotti to replace coach Guardiola at Bayern next season

Ancelotti to replace coach Guardiola at Bayern next season

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Bayern Munich and coach Pep Guardiola will part ways after three seasons at the end of the current campaign and Italian Champions League-winning coach Carlo Ancelotti will replace the Spaniard, club Chief Executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said on Sunday.

Guardiola exit changes nothing for Real Madrid: Mourinho

Guardiola exit changes nothing for Real Madrid: Mourinho

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Pep Guardiola's decision to step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season will change nothing for Real Madrid, Guardiola's Real counterpart and bitter rival Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday.

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.

'I'm handsome, I seduce my players and we do it'

'I'm handsome, I seduce my players and we do it'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Manchester City will return to action in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday against RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium.

Coach Guardiola experiments as Bayern beat Barca

Coach Guardiola experiments as Bayern beat Barca

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

New coach Pep Guardiola shuffled the cards at Bayern Munich as the treble winners beat his former club Barcelona 2-0 in a friendly on Wednesday.

Kyle Walker tweet: Klopp unimpressed; Guardiola shrugs off

Kyle Walker tweet: Klopp unimpressed; Guardiola shrugs off

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shrugged off suggestions that a mocking tweet by defender Kyle Walker could provide extra motivation for leaders Liverpool in their Premier League title battle.

Barca coach Guardiola relishing Wembley return

Barca coach Guardiola relishing Wembley return

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is looking forward to a Champions League final at the place where he tasted his only triumph in Europe's elite club competition as a player -- Wembley Stadium.

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

No Barcelona, Bayern comparisons until City win titles, says Guardiola

No Barcelona, Bayern comparisons until City win titles, says Guardiola

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Pep Guardiola is pleased with the Premier League side's improvement and form over the past two months but will not make any premature comparison with his former clubs.

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.

Don't judge me on Champions League alone, says Guardiola

Don't judge me on Champions League alone, says Guardiola

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is determined to win the Champions League for a third time but will not be judged a failure even if he leaves at the end of the season without lifting Europe's biggest prize again.

Kohli, Gill, SKY Enjoy FA Club Final

Kohli, Gill, SKY Enjoy FA Club Final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav took a break from practice to watch the the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

I could be sacked if Manchester City fail to win Champions League: Guardiola

I could be sacked if Manchester City fail to win Champions League: Guardiola

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said his job at the English Premier League club may be on the line if they fail to win the Champions League title this season. City have won five major domestic trophies since Guardiola took over in 2016 -- including two Premier League titles and an historic domestic treble last year -- but have never progressed past the quarter-final stage of the Champions League since the Spaniard's arrival.

Guardiola vows to carry on wearing yellow ribbon

Guardiola vows to carry on wearing yellow ribbon

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defiantly wore a yellow ribbon on his suit in support of jailed pro-independence Catalan politicians during his side's 3-0 League Cup final victory over Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

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.