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Barca coach Guardiola lauds 'outrageous' Messi

Barca coach Guardiola lauds 'outrageous' Messi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola described Lionel Messi's achievements as 'outrageous' after the World Player of the Year produced another masterclass in Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League win at Real Madrid.

Guardiola hospitalised with spinal disc hernia

Guardiola hospitalised with spinal disc hernia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has been diagnosed with a spinal disc hernia after he was admitted to hospital overnight suffering from acute lower back pain, the La Liga club said on Thursday.

10 out of 10 for Pep's unstoppable Manchester City

10 out of 10 for Pep's unstoppable Manchester City

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

The perfectionist in Pep Guardiola forbids him to get remotely carried away by Manchester City's 100 per cent record this season even though they made it 10 wins out of 10 under their new Spanish manager on Saturday.

Guardiola defends Rooney over late-night socialising

Guardiola defends Rooney over late-night socialising

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Pep Guardiola became the latest high-profile Premier League manager to defend Wayne Rooney on Friday after the England captain apologised following the release of pictures of him socialising in the early hours while on international duty.

Guardiola hopeful of De Bruyne return in three weeks

Guardiola hopeful of De Bruyne return in three weeks

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said Kevin de Bruyne's hamstring problem is "not a big injury" and believes the midfielder could return to action in around three weeks.

I will be Mancunian for rest of my life, says Guardiola

I will be Mancunian for rest of my life, says Guardiola

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Guardiola, who led City to the Premier League title last season with a record points tally of 100, signed a contract extension with the champions earlier this year that will take him to the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

PIX: Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis

PIX: Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Manchester City came back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 2-1 on Sunday to book their spot in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

CL PREVIEW: Chelsea threaten Guardiola's Midas touch

CL PREVIEW: Chelsea threaten Guardiola's Midas touch

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is in danger of tarnishing his reputation as the man with the Midas touch when the holders seek to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Chelsea in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at the Nou Camp.

Guardiola banking on 'angry Ribery' to pip Real

Guardiola banking on 'angry Ribery' to pip Real

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is counting on Frenchman Franck Ribery's anger to power them past Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday despite the winger's recent slump in form.

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.

PHOTOS: Take a look at how Guardiola improved on Bayern's amazing season...

PHOTOS: Take a look at how Guardiola improved on Bayern's amazing season...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Bayern Munich are shattering every single record in their path, extending their unbeaten league run to 52 games with 19 straight victories.

Familiar foe Guardiola blocking Real path to glory

Familiar foe Guardiola blocking Real path to glory

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The last thing Real Madrid wanted was another Champions League semi-final clash against Bayern Munich and on Wednesday they will need to get the better of a familiar foe who very much appears to have their number.

Bizarre: Bayern tore apart Porto while Pep ripped his trousers!

Bizarre: Bayern tore apart Porto while Pep ripped his trousers!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Pep Guardiola suffered a minor wardrobe malfunction.

Guardiola amazed by Manchester City's response to European exit

Guardiola amazed by Manchester City's response to European exit

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed his team

When Guardiola's idol Julia Roberts snubbed Manchester City!

When Guardiola's idol Julia Roberts snubbed Manchester City!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joked that even winning the Champions League can't make up for Julia Roberts not visiting Manchester City in 2016.

Guardiola, Messi hail Barca's toughest Liga title

Guardiola, Messi hail Barca's toughest Liga title

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola and leading scorer Lionel Messi described their 2011 La Liga crown as the toughest of titles after securing top spot with a 1-1 draw at Levante on Wednesday.

Manchester City loan out Grealish to Everton

Manchester City loan out Grealish to Everton

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

England midfielder Jack Grealish joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City on Tuesday as he seeks to restart his stalled international career.

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

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.

Guardiola says to return to coaching next season

Guardiola says to return to coaching next season

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed he plans to return to management next season after a year's sabbatical.

Manchester City at crossroads as Guardiola faces up to the future

Manchester City at crossroads as Guardiola faces up to the future

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The question is whether Manchester City can combine a gradual freshening up of their squad at the same time as they fight on the domestic and international front for trophies.

Football Focus: Guardiola open to extending Man City contract

Football Focus: Guardiola open to extending Man City contract

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

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The argument about my ideas is not valid: Guardiola

The argument about my ideas is not valid: Guardiola

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola still believes in possession-based football and cannot alter his feelings about the way the game should be played, he said after the Champions League holders were hammered by Real Madrid.

Sterling enjoying life with Pep... and without social media

Sterling enjoying life with Pep... and without social media

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Sterling has scored six goals in five starts for City this season and has impressed with his overall contribution to Guardiola's prolific attack which has struck 29 goals in eight Premier League games.

Marvellous Messi hits four in Guardiola's Barca farewell

Marvellous Messi hits four in Guardiola's Barca farewell

Rediff.com6 May 2012

Lionel Messi scored four goals to take his La Liga tally to 50 this season as Barcelona hammered Espanyol 4-0 on Saturday in an emotional last game at the Nou Camp for outgoing coach Pep Guardiola.

Champions League: With Pep in the stands, City pay heavy price for errors

Champions League: With Pep in the stands, City pay heavy price for errors

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Whether that unusual arrangement had any influence on untypical performance from City, who lacked zip and inspiration as they struggled to break down the French side, is a matter of pure guesswork and Arteta wasn't in the mood to be drawn on it.

Old Trafford not a scary venue any more, says Man City's Guardiola

Old Trafford not a scary venue any more, says Man City's Guardiola

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Pep Guardiola said Manchester United's home ground Old Trafford is no longer the fortress it used to be as City look to win all three points and take the lead in the Premier League title race.

PIX: Arsenal stay top; Haaland on fire for Manchester City

PIX: Arsenal stay top; Haaland on fire for Manchester City

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Erling Haaland took his league tally this season to 11 in eight games with both goals in City's 2-0 home win over Everton -- a result that temporarily put City above Arsenal on goals scored.

Guardiola concedes Barca can't win La Liga

Guardiola concedes Barca can't win La Liga

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Barcelona still have very little chance of catching leaders Real Madrid and securing a fourth successive La Liga title despite closing the gap to eight points, coach Pep Guardiola said on Monday.

Guardiola to extend Barca contract to June 2012

Guardiola to extend Barca contract to June 2012

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Barcelona have secured the services of Pep Guardiola for one more season after their spectacularly successful coach agreed to extend his contract with the La Liga champions to the end of June 2012.

Why Manchester City boss begs forgiveness from Phillips

Why Manchester City boss begs forgiveness from Phillips

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Pep Guardiola has apologised to Kalvin Phillips for saying the midfielder was overweight

'Premier League title out of reach for Manchester City'

'Premier League title out of reach for Manchester City'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Champions Manchester City struggled in this campaign and sit sixth in the table after winning only two of their last 10 league matches.

PIX: EPL champs Man City's blue parade!

PIX: EPL champs Man City's blue parade!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Neither the weather nor the anti-climax of the ceremony taking place the day after the FA Cup final defeat by arch-rivals Manchester United 2-1 could dampen the spirits as flags, bananas and even a blow-up Jack Grealish dummy were held aloft in triumph.

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.

Guardiola won't decide on future until early 2013

Guardiola won't decide on future until early 2013

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, linked in the media with the Chelsea job after the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo, will not make any decision on his future until early next year, his agent said.

When I come to India teach me cricket: Guardiola to Kohli

When I come to India teach me cricket: Guardiola to Kohli

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

India cricket captain Virat Kohli played host to a star-studded lineup of sports personalities during a virtual event organised by Puma India and the hugely successful coach Pep Guardioal was one of his guests of the evening.

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'

Toure to leave Man City when Guardiola arrives?

Toure to leave Man City when Guardiola arrives?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Manchester City's Yaya Toure has reportedly been preparing to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer as the midfielder is yet to be told about his future under Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals to ignite their charge on Tuesday.

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.