Pep Guardiola

Rodri And Cherki Return To City Training As Hopes Rise

October 1, 2025 9:36 am

Manchester City have welcomed a boost ahead of their upcoming fixtures, with Rodri and Rayan Cherki both returning to first-team training this week. The pair’s comeback offers renewed optimism at a critical juncture in City’s campaign, where injuries and rotation have tested squad depth.

For Rodri, the return to training marks a steady step in his rehabilitation after a long layoff. The Spain international has battled knee issues and a previous ACL injury, which kept him sidelined for much of last season. His presence in training signals that he is closing in on full fitness, though City are likely to …

Sergio Busquets Set To Confirm Retirement By November

September 22, 2025 7:27 am

Sergio Busquets, one of the most decorated midfielders of his generation, is preparing to call time on a glittering career. Reports suggest the Spanish legend will confirm his retirement in the coming weeks, with his final appearances expected to take place between now and November.

For over a decade, Busquets has been the heartbeat of every team he has represented, from Barcelona’s iconic era under Pep Guardiola to Spain’s golden generation that conquered world football. Renowned for his positional awareness, composure under pressure, and unparalleled ability to control the tempo of a match, Busquets has redefined the defensive midfield role.…

Guardiola Keeps Cards Close On City’s Transfer Plans

August 24, 2025 2:38 pm

Pep Guardiola remains characteristically noncommittal as Manchester City approach the final stretch of the summer transfer window. Asked about City’s chances of making further signings, the manager gave a measured response: “We will see. We have one week with the club. We talk with the players, agents. We will see.”

That came after City’s 2–0 defeat to Tottenham, which exposed fragilities in the team—particularly in defense and in goalkeeping. Under discussion is the future of veteran goalkeeper Ederson, who has been linked with a move to Turkey’s Galatasaray. Guardiola’s remarks reflect an ongoing balancing act between potential arrivals and departures, …

Zidane’s Achievements Will Never Be Repeated – Guardiola

February 25, 2020 6:02 pm

Pep Guardiola said Zinedine Zidane’s feat of winning three consecutive Champions Leagues will never be repeated as his Manchester City side prepare to face the Frenchman’s Real Madrid in the last 16 on Wednesday.

City take on Madrid in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, where Guardiola and Zidane go up against each other for the first time as coaches.

Guardiola has not won the Champions League since his Barcelona side triumphed in 2011 while Zidane has enjoyed incredible success in recent years, as Real were crowned champions in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

“What he’s done in Europe …