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FA Cup PIX: Man City edge Spurs; Chelsea held

FA Cup PIX: Man City edge Spurs; Chelsea held

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Manchester City clinched a 1-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur, while Chelsea were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Aston Villa.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Man City on cusp of European coronation, but ...

Man City on cusp of European coronation, but ...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Now only Inter stand in the way of a treble that would match Manchester United's still unique feat of 1999.

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Norwegian Haaland beat his team mate Kevin De Bruyne and 2022 World Cup champion Lionel Messi after helping City win three major trophies, the Champions League, English Premier League and FA Cup.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Guardiola equals his worst record as manager as City draw

Guardiola equals his worst record as manager as City draw

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League on goal difference after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

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.

13 Things you need to know about next Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

13 Things you need to know about next Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Pep Guardiola will take charge of Premier League Manchester City from July on a three-year contract. Keep reading to know more about Guardiola...

Extras: Guardiola wants Arteta to stay at City

Extras: Guardiola wants Arteta to stay at City

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

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Guardiola on the lessons for City after draw vs Celtic

Guardiola on the lessons for City after draw vs Celtic

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Manager Pep Guardiola tempered his delight at ManchesterCity's ability to fight back three times in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Celtic in the Champions League on Wednesday by urging his players to understand the importance of a good start.

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Manchester City clinched the Champions League title to seal their treble in a sensational season.

Barca's Guardiola asks players to raise their game

Barca's Guardiola asks players to raise their game

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has told his players they need to lift their game if they hope to catch La Liga leaders Real Madrid and secure a fourth straight Spanish title.

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

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Champions League: Guardiola wary of a desperate, difficult Arsenal

Champions League: Guardiola wary of a desperate, difficult Arsenal

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

"Tomorrow we don't play six points against zero. We play at 7.45, at 0-0 with 90 minutes to go," he said.

Champions League draw: Barca, City's last 16 opponents revealed

Champions League draw: Barca, City's last 16 opponents revealed

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The following is the draw for the Champions League last 16 which was held in Nyon on Monday:

Guardiola wants Manchester City to become 'believers'

Guardiola wants Manchester City to become 'believers'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

ManchesterCity manager Pep Guardiola had his spirits cheered with a 5-0 FA Cup thrashing of West Ham United on Friday that the Spaniard hopes will turn his side into "believers" for the rest of the campaign.

Former Barca coach Guardiola wants to manage EPL club

Former Barca coach Guardiola wants to manage EPL club

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Pep Guardiola finds English football 'fascinating' and his ambition is to manage a Premier League club in future, the sought-after former Barcelona coach said.

Why Guardiola will not have it easy while Mourinho will be hit...

Why Guardiola will not have it easy while Mourinho will be hit...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Chelsea forward Pedro fears Pep Guardiola, his former coach at Barcelona, could be in for a rude awakening at Manchester City next season.

Manchester derby: First blood to Guardiola as De Bruyne inspires City

Manchester derby: First blood to Guardiola as De Bruyne inspires City

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Pep Guardiola drew first blood in his renewed managerial duel with Jose Mourinho as Manchester City deservedly won an absorbing Premier League derby 2-1 against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Barca coach Guardiola's contract decision pending

Barca coach Guardiola's contract decision pending

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Barcelona are in the unusual position of having drawn their last three matches as they prepare for Saturday's home La Liga game against Real Sociedad and Pep Guardiola's unwillingness to commit to a new contract is not helping settle jangled nerves.

Guardiola, Pique play down rift claims before Chelsea tie

Guardiola, Pique play down rift claims before Chelsea tie

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola and defender Gerard Pique have played down reports of a rift, with both saying the centre back was left out of the Spanish and European champions' last two matches for purely sporting reasons.

Klopp warns Guardiola of big difficulties he would face in England

Klopp warns Guardiola of big difficulties he would face in England

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has warned Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola about the Premier League's packed fixture list, and the weather, if he goes ahead with his plan to join an English club. Guardiola has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester City since the former Barcelona manager confirmed that he was leaving Bayern at the end of the season and was keen to work in England.

For Bayern's Guardiola, beating Porto was 'a matter of life or death'

For Bayern's Guardiola, beating Porto was 'a matter of life or death'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola weathered his first major crisis at the German club, coming out stronger after his team crushed Porto 7-4 on aggregate on Tuesday to move into the Champions League last four.

United have ability to finish in top four, says Guardiola

United have ability to finish in top four, says Guardiola

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

ManchesterCity manager Pep Guardiola has expressed doubts over whether Manchester United can challenge for the Premier League title but believes they have a realistic chance of finishing in the top four.

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.