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Sep12018 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola: I won’t judge Mourinho

Premier League

Pep Guardiola says he will not judge Jose Mourinho after the Manchester United manager said he deserved "respect" for winning three Premier League trophies. Mourinho has come under scrutiny following United's back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Tottenham, which has left them 13th in the Premier League table with just three points. The United boss stormed out of his post-match press conference after the 3-0 defeat to Spurs at Old Trafford on Monday, demanding he received more respect. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When City boss Guardiola was asked whether he thought Mourinho needed to ask for it, he said: "I said many times I don't judge. Of course we are judged for the titles we get now, especially if you have won titles as it can work. Manc...

Jun52018 by JBNo Comments

Yaya Toure accuses Pep Guardiola of hating African players

Premier League, La Liga

Yaya Toure has accused Pep Guardiola of mistreating African players and says the Manchester City boss ‘spoiled’ his last season at the Etihad Stadium. The 35-year-old is due to officially leave City at the end this month June once his contract expires and played only 17 games in his last season under Guardiola. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Toure has claimed that his omission from the team was because of ‘jealousy’ from Guardiola and says he was harshly treated by the City manager. ‘I tried to understand it and I even asked the coaches for my stats,’ Toure told France Football. ‘When I realised that they were as good or better, both in training and in matches, as those who played and were younger than me, I understood that it was not question of ...

Apr62018 by JBNo Comments

Pogba was offered to City in January, Guardiola reveals

Premier League

Pep Guardiola has claimed that Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were offered to him by Mino Raiola in January. Raiola had called Guardiola a "dog" and a "coward" after Ibrahimovic's move from Manchester United to LA Galaxy, hitting out at the Catalan's treatment of Zlatan during their time at Barcelona. Ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby, Guardiola said that Jose Mourinho is not his only rival: "I have many.....especially agents. I have a lot." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about Raiola and his insults, the former Barcelona boss took his chance to fire back. “I will answer another day, today before the game I will not," he said initially, before changing his mind. “I could answer him. I have a question, yeah, I will answer him, com...

Mar52018 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola accepts FA charge

La Liga, Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has accepted a charge from Football Association (FA) for wearing a yellow ribbon, which they believe to be a political symbol and in breach of its regulations. Guardiola began wearing the ribbon last year in support of Catalan politicians Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Cuixart, who are in custody after the aftermath of last October's referendum on Catalan independence. Guardiola was charged with a breach of their kit and advertising regulations 10 days ago and, after continued to wear the ribbon during three consecutive matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted an FA charge for wearing a political message, specifically a yellow ribbon, in breach of The FA's kit and adverti...

Mar12018 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola sympathises with Wenger’s situation at Arsenal

Premier League

Pep Guardiola says he knows exactly how Arsene Wenger feels and concedes he may have to face a similar flak one day. Wenger has been subjected to series of criticism since Arsenal were completely outclassed by Manchester City in Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Both teams are set to meet again in a rescheduled match on Thursday. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Guardiola said: "I always support my colleagues because we feel the same when we win, when we lose. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We accept the opinions of the fans and the people and you feel alone. Believe me, you feel alone because there's a lot of pressure on your shoulders. "I understand completely. I'd like to tell him that I am close, I am on the same side as him...