Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was seen soaking up the city’s cultural energy as he mingled with music royalty just hours before Oasis took to the stage for their highly anticipated reunion gig at Heaton Park. The Spaniard joined members of the Gallagher family backstage in Manchester, showing his support for the legendary Britpop band whose ties to the blue side of the city run deep.
Pep Guardiola has warned that Manchester City's involvement in the expanded Club World Cup could "destroy" their 2025-26 season, echoing strong criticism from Jurgen Klopp about the tournament's impact. The City boss admitted he's trying not to think about the long-term toll it may take to avoid becoming overwhelmed before the Premier League begins again.
Pep Guardiola "feels sorry" for Claudio Echeverri after the forward was ruled out for Manchester City in the Club World Cup with an ankle injury. The young Argentine forward, who recently made headlines with a spectacular free-kick goal in the 6-0 demolition of Al Ain, sustained the injury during a training session at the team’s base in Miami.