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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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

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.

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

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

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.

Manchester City's Foden named PFA Player of the Year

Manchester City's Foden named PFA Player of the Year

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

City's Khadija Shaw was named Women's Player of the Year, with Grace Clinton picking up the Young Player of the Year after excelling on loan at Tottenham Hotspur from Manchester United.

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 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

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

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.

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.

Champions League: Haaland unstoppable; Arsenal run riot

Champions League: Haaland unstoppable; Arsenal run riot

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland extended his remarkable scoring streak to 12 straight matches as his side recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory at Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Man City's reign over? Dias fires back at doubters

Man City's reign over? Dias fires back at doubters

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

City slumped to a fourth consecutive loss in all competitions with a 2-1 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday

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'

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.

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday, August 30.

PIX: Haaland haunts Dortmund, Foden fires in City win

PIX: Haaland haunts Dortmund, Foden fires in City win

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland came back to haunt Borussia Dortmund with a clinical finish against his former team, while Phil Foden bagged a brilliant brace as the hosts cruised to a 4-1 win in the Champions League on Wednesday to climb to fourth.

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.

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.

Football Briefs: Guardiola sees Barca as Euro favourites

Football Briefs: Guardiola sees Barca as Euro favourites

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

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

Soccer: Silva will stay at Man City: Guardiola

Soccer: Silva will stay at Man City: Guardiola

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

City host Crystal Palace in the league on Saturday, the only team they failed to score against last season while also losing 2-0 at home.

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.

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.