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      Pep Guardiola reveals next job he after he steps down as Man City manager but says ‘they need to want me’

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      MAN CITY boss Pep Guardiola has outlined his ambition to manage a national team at the World Cup. Guardiola has made his intentions to move away from club football and could do so at the end of his contract in 2025.
      Pep Guardiola has England internationals like Kyle Walker in his City squad.Credit: EPA
      Guardiola has ambitions of managing at a World Cup despite winning the Champions League on three occasions.Credit: Getty
      The 53-year-old has won tons of silverware in his time at City and also across the top leagues in Europe at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
      The Spaniard has won a total of 32 major trophies across his managerial career and he is the second manager after Sir Alex Ferguson back in 1999 to have won a treble in English football.
      Guardiola has been linked to roles in international football especially the England job as he has worked with England internationals throughout his time at the club.
      With Gareth Southgate’s contract due to expire after this year’s Euros, Guardiola’s ambitions to work in international football would be appealing to The FA.
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      Speaking to ESPN Brazil, Guardiola has expressed his ambitions of working at a major international tournament.
      Guardiola said: “I would like to have the experience of living through a World Cup, or a Euro or a Copa America, or whatever it is. I would like that.”
      Despite expressing his interest working on the international stage, he insists the country would have to make it clear he was their No1 choice for the job.
      Guardiola added: “I don’t know who would want me.
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      “To work for a national team they have to want you, just like a club,”
      The Man City manager further explained in his interview that he would never have imagined winning major honours as a manager when he first started.
      He went to explain that managing at a World Cup would be the pinnacle.
      Guardiola explained: “I don’t know when that would be, if that is five, 10, 15 years from now but I would like to have the experience of being a manager in a World Cup.”
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      Guardiola completed a full house of club trophies in Manchester after Man City beat Fluminense last year to win the Fifa Club World Cup.
      He said then: “I had a feeling all the titles you can win, we have done it. It’s unbelievable what we have done.
      “We try to buy a new book and start to write beautiful histories.
      “The players out there are still hungry and motivated, I’m really pleased for many people in the club for many years.
      “I could never think when we arrived in Manchester we could do this and finish with the World Cup.” More

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      Pep Guardiola apologises to Kalvin Phillips for fat-shaming him… but insists ‘one mistake in eight years isn’t bad’

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has apologised to Kalvin Phillips for fat-shaming him.The Manchester City boss criticised his England midfielder for being 1.5kg overweight when he returned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
      Phillips made just two Premier League starts for Man CityCredit: AFP
      But Phillips, trying to rebuild his career on loan at West Ham, revealed the comments had a huge impact on him.
      Guardiola has said it was the only time in his City reign he made such a mistake.
      He said: “Yeah, I’m sorry. Once in eight years is not bad but I’m so sorry. I apologise to him. I do. I’m so sorry.”
      but I’m so sorry. I apologise to him. I do. I’m so sorry.”
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      Guardiola insisted he had done things the right way in speaking to the £45million signing privately BEFORE telling the world.
      The Etihad chief added: “I spoke about that. Before our game, I spoke to him.
      “Before I say something here, I speak with the players — and I did in that case.”
      Phillips, 28, started just two Premier League games in 18 months at City — and only six matches in total.
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      He moved to West Ham to try to preserve his England place ahead of this summer’s Euros finals in Germany but has endured a disastrous few weeks.
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      His errors resulted in the Irons conceding goals in his first two appearances, a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth and 3-0 loss at Manchester United.
      Phillips was then sent off for two yellow cards in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.
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      Earlier this month, Phillips opened up about his tough time at City following his move from Leeds in 2022.
      And he revealed the jibes about being overweight had taken a heavy toll on him.
      He said: “After the World Cup was probably the toughest, when Pep came out and said I was overweight.
      “He was right to do so but there are different ways to go about it.
      “It was just a misunderstanding, he was very frustrated with me coming back 1.5kg over my target weight.
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      “It took a big knock on my confidence and how I felt at City.
      “My family were not happy about it, either, especially my mum.” More

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      Erling Haaland announces new venture as Man City star plugs ice cream with his name and face on it

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      ERLING HAALAND is making moves in the frozen food trade as he announces a new brand of ice-cream with his face on it. The Manchester City star has proven he is not just a goalscoring sensation but also an ice-cream connoisseur.
      Erling Haaland sits with his legs very wide open as he takes a seductive bite of his ice creamCredit: X @ErlingHaaland
      The ice cream itself appears to resemble an almond magnum laced with caramelCredit: X @ErlingHaaland
      The 21st-century Viking has treated fans to a tantalising trailer in which he lounges with his legs wide open in front and seductively chomps into an ice cream.
      The packaging features the blond icon flaunting his winning pose beside his signature and a picture of the ice cream.
      City fans will be gutted to see that the stunning new product, released on February 19, will only be available in Norway.
      The 23-year-old’s new venture has certainly sent fans wild, with one commenting on X: “We will be buying.”
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      But the sight of their golden boy cramming his face with sugar sent some people into a worried frenzy.
      One said: “Don’t take too much sugar bro It’s not good for footballers.”
      And another said: “Is that healthy for a footballer.”
      A frozen mixture of sugar and cream certainly seems a long way off the Norwegian’s usual diet of heart, liver and water that has first passed through a complex filtration device.
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      In a documentary about him, Haaland said: “I am concerned with taking care of my body.
      “I think eating quality food that is as local as possible is the most important.”
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      The promotion of an ice-cream does seem a little out of line with this philosophy.
      But he has previously revealed he is partial to junk food and allows himself one enormous kebab pizza a year.
      And it is not the first time Haaland has flirted with the frozen foods sector.
      During City’s treble celebrations the star blew fans away when he began serving them slushies and treats from inside a food van.
      The health issue was not the only thing raising eyebrows amongst fans.
      Haaland’s bold choice of sitting position also set some X, formerly Twitter, users off, with one urging him to ‘close your legs.’
      Another said: “wtf is sitting position tho Erling.” More

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      Sky Sports pundits clash live on TV as former Man City star claims Pep Guardiola would refuse Jude Bellingham signing

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      SKY SPORTS pundits Danny Mills and Lee Hendrie were embroiled in a tasty debate over Jude Bellingham potentially playing for Manchester City.The 20-year-old England midfielder has enjoyed a stellar first season at Real Madrid, scoring 20 goals and racking up eight assists in 29 appearances.
      Jude Bellingham has been a revelation in his first season with Real MadridCredit: REX
      The 20-year-old has scored 20 goals in his debut season at the BernabeuCredit: REX
      But former Manchester City defender reckons Pep Guardiola wouldn’t sign the midfielder for the Sky BluesCredit: GETTY
      Bellingham’s incredible form has arguably made him the best midfielder in the world, although former Man City defender Mills doesn’t believe Pep Guardiola would take him at this moment in time.
      During a recent edition of Sky’s Soccer Special, he said: “If you offered Bellingham to Pep now, I’m not sure he’d take him.
      “Because he doesn’t fit into that midfield.”
      Mills’ claim left former Aston Villa midfielder Hendrie absolutely flabbergasted, with the 46-year-old saying: “What a bad shout that was.
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      “Wouldn’t want Bellingham in his side?”
      Mills refused to back down, insisting Bellingham wouldn’t displace any of City’s current midfielders – despite his insane debut season at the Bernabeu.
      He hit back: “But he wouldn’t. Who would you put him in instead of?”
      Hendrie replied: “He had the likes of [Ilkay Gundogan in his side where he goes and plays forward.”
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      That prompted Mills to ask: “But would he play ahead of [Phil] Foden, [Kevin] De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo Silva? Would Pep buy him? Does he need him?”
      Hendrie continued to fight his corner by saying: “Bellingham is one of the best players in the world.”
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      A passionate Mills then said of Guardiola, who once hailed Bellingham as the ‘whole package’: “He’s got that incredible balance in the midfield.
      “He doesn’t play ahead of Kevin de Bruyne, who we’ve just said is the best midfielder in the world.”
      Hendrie quickly snapped back at the notion that he thinks Bellingham would relegate De Bruyne to the bench
      “I’m not saying he does,” he said. ‘I’m saying he plays in that team.”
      Hendrie was left perplexed after Mills then claimed Guardiola wouldn’t drop either Rodri or Silva to accommodate Bellingham, asking: “You don’t think so?”
      That question prompted Mills to simply say: “Not the way City play.”
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      Hendrie, however, refused to back down, insisting Bellingham would get into “any team” before jokingly claiming he’d even have him “play in goal”.
      Bellingham will miss Real’s trip to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday due to the ankle injury he picked up in Los Blancos’ 4-0 win over Girona last Saturday, in which he scored a brace.
      Danny Mills’ claim sparked a strong response from fellow ex-Prem star Lee HendrieCredit: SKY SPORTS More

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      Micah Richards stuns Thierry Henry and Kate Abdo by picking Man Utd wonderkid if Premier League had NFL-style draft

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      MICAH RICHARDS stunned everyone when he picked Manchester City’s rising superstar in an NFL style draft. In the midst of Super Bowl fever, Thierry Henry, Kate Abdo and Micah Richards selected their best under-20s Premier League player.
      Micah Richards and Thierry Henry as they make their choice
      Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal against Wolves in the 97th minuteCredit: Getty
      After Richards, 35, was reminded that his initial choice, Jude Bellingham, was out of the running as he didn’t play in England, the ex-City player took his time before making an astonishing choice.
      He said: “I’m going with Mainoo, Man United.
      “Start a team like that.”
      Kobbie Mainoo, 18, made his Prem debut just before Christmas and is now established as a key first team player, with Erik ten Hag praising his “incredible” progress.
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      He proved absolutely vital in United’s match against Wolves, where he scored a stunning goal in the 97th minute to secure a 4-3 victory.
      The academy graduate’s talent has even prompted club legend Dimitar Berbatov to compare him to the iconic midfielder Paul Scholes.
      But it was still a bombshell to hear that Richard’s, a former City player, would pick someone from his club’s biggest rivals.
      He wasn’t the only one casting aside his loyalties – United fan Abdo selected a City star herself.
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      She said: “Oh yeah, that’s a nice shout, Micah from Man City! Micah Hamilton.”
      Hamilton turned 20 in November making him not eligible for the draft, but Abdo’s answer stuck all the same.
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      He’s only made two prem appearances, but did get a goal and an assist on his Champions League start when City beat Red Star Belgrade 3-2 in Serbia.
      Thierry Henry’s answer was equally unexpected, although unlike the other two he stuck firmly to his loyalties.
      He said: “I would trust my youth team.
      “Sorry, that is an option also.
      “Why are you upset? Why do you have an academy for?”
      Henry’s experience as a manager shone through with his wise choice.
      The pundit previously was Monaco and Montreal Impact boss and also had a spell as Roberto Martinez’s assistant for Belgium and now coaches France’s Under-21’s. More

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      Distraught Jack Grealish close to tears as Man City and England star forced off during Champions League clash

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      JACK GREALISH appeared to be distraught after he was forced off in Manchester City’s Champions League clash against Copenhagen.The England international was selected in Pep Guardiola’s starting XI for the first time in six games.
      Jack Grealish was forced to the floor after picking up an injuryCredit: AFP
      Grealish appeared to be in pain after getting to his feetCredit: Reuters
      It was his first start in six gamesCredit: Reuters
      Grealish looked on from the sideline after heading off the pitchCredit: Rex
      Grealish was replaced after 21 minutes of playCredit: Reuters
      However, after pulling up Grealish fell to the floor at the Parken Stadium.
      He appeared to be in some pain after picking up the knock.
      The 28-year-old was able to get to his feet and walk off the pitch.
      And he seemed to be in some discomfort while doing so before he was seen standing at the side of the pitch looking distraught with his hands on his head.
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      Grealish was then replaced by Jeremy Doku in the 21st minute and went straight down the tunnel.
      Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, Guardiola said the injury appeared to be muscular.
      He said: “It looks muscular with Jack which is a pity because in the last few days his attitude in training was much much better.
      “He helps us find the right tempo, hopefully he can recover quick.”
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      Fans were gutted to see him leave the field of play.
      Reacting on X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Jack Grealish injured this was his chance 💔. Wishing him a speedy recovery, we stand with you Grealish 💙.”
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      A second said: “Gutted for the lad, was playing well too.”
      A third added: “Wishing Grealish safe recovery.”
      Another said: “Such bad luck for Jack Grealish, hope he recovers soon, he’s such a talented player!”
      City went on to win the match 3-1 after goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden.
      Grealish has come off the bench in seven games this season, including three times in City’s last five games.
      He has netted three goals and added two assists in all competitions.
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      England boss Gareth Southgate will be hoping the injury is not serious as he brainstorms who to pick in his next Three Lions squad.
      Guardiola also highlighted an injury concern with Bernardo Silva. More

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      Cancelo set to stay at Barcelona but cash-strapped LaLiga giants may have to talk Man City into another loan transfer

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      BARCELONA are increasingly confident that on-loan Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo will stay at the Nou Camp.But the cash-strapped Catalans may have to talk City into another loan deal if they are to get their wish.
      Joao Cancelo has enjoyed the taste of life in Barcelona but finding an agreement to stay could be trickyCredit: Reuters
      Cancelo has been one of the success stories of a difficult season for Barca and is believed to want to remain at the club.
      The Portugal international has more than three years left on his City contract but the Premier League champions are in no hurry to have him back after his falling-out with boss Pep Guardiola.
      City would prefer to offload Cancelo this summer on a permanent deal to the highest bidder.
      But reports in Spain suggest agent Jorge Mendes is working hard to find a way his client could remain at Barcelona.
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      The club’s ongoing financial problems will make it difficult for them to fund a big-money deal for Cancelo this year while at the same time revamping an under-performing squad.
      A loan deal with a decent fee and an obligation to buy would be one way to keep everyone happy.
      Cancelo, 29, has featured in all but one of Barcelona’s LaLiga games this season and was involved in all six Champions League group games.
      Just as at City, his ability to play as a defender on both flanks, as well as further forward, has proved useful.
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      Cancelo also spent the second half of last season away from the Etihad, on loan at Bayern Munich, after a bust-up with Guardiola.
      The player made it know he was unhappy at being dropped in favour of Rico Lewis and was shown the door in January 2023.
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      Cancelo went on to complete a title double, winning the Bundesliga with Bayern and receiving a medal for his part in City’s Premier League triumph.
      There seems to be no way back at the Etihad for a player who arrived in 2019 from Juventus in a swap deal involving Danilo that was worth £60m. More

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      Man City star Jamal Baptiste fined after being caught inhaling laughing gas while driving

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      A PREMIER League rising star has been fined after he was caught inhaling laughing gas while driving.Man City defender Jamal Baptiste, 20, remained stationary at traffic lights in his VW Polo for about a minute after they turned green.
      Jamal Baptiste has been fined after he was caught inhaling laughing gas while drivingCredit: PA
      He was seen inhaling the balloons with a pal in Dagenham, East London, on July 7 last year.
      He pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention and was given six penalty points and a £1,000 fine by magistrates at Bromley, South ­London.
      He also had to pay a £400 victim surcharge plus costs of £110.
      It comes a week after The Sun revealed that a Premier League star was receiving rehab treatment for addiction to nitrous oxide.
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      Baptiste is a former West Ham ­centre-back once billed as the next Rio Ferdinand by the club’s former striker Carlton Cole.
      Last May the club reportedly offered Baptiste a new deal but slashed his wages due to issues off the pitch.
      He moved to Man City on a free transfer in September. He is described on the club website as “an athletic and technically gifted defender who featured twice for West Ham while representing England at youth level.”
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