Manchester City have announced a unique online auction featuring the personal contents of Pep Guardiola’s office following his emotional departure from the Etihad Stadium. Fans now have the rare opportunity to bid on everything from the legendary manager's tactical whistle to his private collection of ornaments and training apparel.
Pep Guardiola has reportedly been offered the chance to become Italy's next head coach after holding face-to-face talks with Paolo Maldini and Leonardo in Barcelona. However, the former Manchester City boss has repeatedly insisted he is enjoying his sabbatical and has no immediate plans to return to management.
Thomas Tuchel is facing growing scrutiny after England's World Cup semi-final defeat, but former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison believes the German should remain in charge. Morrison insists Pep Guardiola would be the only manager worth replacing Tuchel for, while the FA continues to back its current head coach.
Pep Guardiola has revealed he is currently experiencing no desire to return to football management following his departure from Manchester City. The 55-year-old Catalan tactician explained that he is focusing on personal reflection and family life after spending nearly two decades under the intense pressure of elite-level coaching.
The threat of Financial Fair Play (FFP) sanctions continues to hang over Manchester City, but could they end up working in favour of new boss Enzo Maresca? Joleon Lescott has addressed that issue during an exclusive interview with GOAL, as points penalties at the Etihad Stadium would relieve some Premier League title-chasing pressure on Pep Guardiola’s successor.
Pep Guardiola will not yet have grown bored of life outside of management, following his departure from Manchester City, with Joleon Lescott telling GOAL why any kneejerk decisions on Thomas Tuchel’s future as England boss need to be avoided. The German tactician is facing some uncomfortable questions following the Three Lions’ World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.
Nicky Butt has launched a scathing, X-rated attack on Thomas Tuchel following England’s devastating World Cup semi-final exit at the hands of Argentina. The former Manchester United and England midfielder believes the German coach’s position is now untenable after a series of controversial tactical decisions cost the Three Lions a place in the final, and has already identified two potential replacements.
Thomas Tuchel is about to learn the true meaning of an England tournament post-mortem - something the country does best. The inquest is well underway, with widespread calls for the manager's head in the wake of Wednesday's bitterly disappointing World Cup semi-final exit at the hands of the holders Argentina, as a defensive shift backfired and Tuchel's side slumped to defeat in stoppage time, despite leading in the 85th minute.
Enzo Maresca has expressed his immense excitement after being officially unveiled as the new Manchester City manager, succeeding the legendary Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium. Having signed a three-year deal, the Italian coach is returning for his third stint with the Citizens as he looks to uphold the club's unprecedented era of dominance.
Manchester City have officially entered a new era after confirming Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on a three-year deal. The former Chelsea boss has arrived at the Etihad Stadium to take on the monumental task of succeeding Pep Guardiola following the Spaniard's legendary decade-long reign.
Manchester City are preparing for life after Pep Guardiola, but the shadow of 115 Premier League charges continues to loom large over the Etihad Stadium. As the legendary Catalan coach calls time on his trophy-laden decade in England, questions are being asked about whether the looming verdict on the club’s financial conduct played a part in his decision to walk away.
As the Pep Guardiola versus Sir Alex Ferguson debate rages on, Peter Shilton has told GOAL how legendary Nottingham Forest boss Brian Clough compares to iconic managers of the modern era. One of the most charismatic coaches to ever grace a dugout would have relished the opportunity to lock tactical horns with the likes of Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti.
Manchester City have taken a decisive step in their search for a new manager after reaching a formal agreement with Chelsea to secure the services of Enzo Maresca. The Premier League champions are set to pay a significant compensation fee to lure the Italian coach back to the Etihad Stadium as the successor to Pep Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola is out of work, after leaving Manchester City, but should his sudden availability concern England boss Thomas Tuchel - a man under pressure to deliver at the 2026 World Cup? Former Three Lions star Michael Owen has given two reasons to GOAL why a German tactician filling the most demanding of roles should not fret about the shadow cast by a highly-decorated Catalan coach.