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      Pep Guardiola reveals ‘incredible’ Noel Gallagher sends him text message before and after Man City games

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has opened up about his relationship with music icon Noel Gallagher.Oasis singer Gallagher, 56, is a lifelong Manchester City superfan and regularly attends games at the Etihad Stadium.
      Pep Guardiola has revealed that he receives messages from Noel Gallagher before gamesCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola admitted he is a big Oasis fanCredit: Getty
      He was the first to interview Guardiola following the Spaniard’s arrival in Manchester eight years ago and the pair have since established a close relationship.
      Gallagher regularly connects with the Man City boss before and after games.
      And Guardiola has admitted that the singer’s support helped him settle in England.
      During an interview with Men in Blazers, the 52-year-old said: “There is something special because when I arrived here in Manchester, the first interview was with Noel, I thought two things, maybe the best band in the last 40 or 50 years after the Beatles, was Oasis. Him and Liam – another fan.
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      “So he’s interviewing me and I thought ‘nothing wrong is going to happen here in Manchester’.
      “For me it was a sign that everything is going to be fine. And it was.
      “He was so kind, sends me messages before and after games. We’ve connected. I’ve been a couple of times to see his new band.
      “He’s an incredible football fan and I’m a big fan of him, his songs, his music culture around the world. It’s a dream it’s perfect.”
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      Man City made history last season by winning the treble.
      They also added the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup to their 2023 trophy haul earlier this season.
      Discussing his hunger for winning, Guardiola added: “The numbers are incredible. Now be humble, incredible clubs and players.
      “Barca, Bayern and City are all strong economically to buy the best players in the world and have the structure at our disposal to do the job.
      “I think the mentality I grew up with at Barca from 15 years old is you are not allowed to lose, have to keep getting better and better.
      “Maybe it’s now in my bones and I try to inoculate this into my players, the clubs, backroom staff.” More

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      My grandad toured with Oasis and dad’s a Thai boxing champion but joining up with Prem giants was still nerve-wracking

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      RICO LEWIS has revealed the nerve-wracking experience he had when he first joined up with Manchester City’s senior team.The defender – who turns 19 on November 21 – is the son of a two-time British Thai boxing champion and the grandson of a musician who went on tour with Oasis.
      Rico Lewis has revealed he was nervous when linking up with Man City’s senior teamCredit: Getty
      Lewis broke into the Man City team last seasonCredit: Reuters
      But he was still a bag of nerves when it came to boarding the Man City coach as he broke into the squad of global megastars.
      Speaking to the Daily Mail, Lewis recalled when he was called up by Pep Guardiola to join the club’s tour of America in 2022.
      He said: “When you’re there for the first time, you’re just trying to find a seat.
      “You don’t want to be in anyone else’s. The worst thing is if you sit somewhere and then have to move in front of everyone. Things like that, it’s nerve-wracking having to ask.
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      “Back then it was a big thing. I was nervous. The quicker I understood they’re just normal people, the easier it was to be myself.”
      Then 17, Lewis joined a host of other teens on the tour after a word in Guardiola’s ear from assistant coach Carlos Vicens about the “lad with the hair”.
      Lewis had come through the academy ranks at City with flying colours, captaining every team from the age of nine and even prompting the club to sign a winger because he managed to give the defender a hard game.
      But since breaking into the senior team he has been carefully managed by Guardiola, who labelled Lewis “one of the best I’ve ever trained”.
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      Lewis has appeared 33 times for Man City so far, including ten games this season, and already has a Treble to his name – the medals of which he has hanging on his wardrobe.
      However, he would not be where he is today without the help of Phil Foden and the home comforts he gets living at home at his mum Steph’s house.
      Fellow academy grad Foden has been a big help behind the scenes for Lewis, while he says his mum has taught him to “stay humble”.
      There is also dad, Rick, and grandad, Dave, to consider in his upbringing.
      Lewis explained that playing football with Man City in the first place was down to his grandad who was once a bassist for Oasis.
      He said: “My grandad was a bassist, he went on tour with Oasis. He could probably tell you all the stories but I can’t remember.
      Lewis revealed he has his treble medals hanging on his wardrobe doorCredit: Getty
      “That was one of the reasons I started. He’s a big City fan as well, he’s over the moon when I play.”
      Meanwhile, Lewis spent more than his fair share of time at the Phoenix Muay Thai boxing gym in Whitefield, a couple of miles from his home near Bury, which is owned by his dad.
      Lewis recalls first hitting the pads at the age of three and 30 undefeated fights as a child.
      He stepped away from the fights when he joined Man City’s youth set-up but revealed he still practices the martial art.
      Even this year, Lewis was in the gym with his dad during pre-season and insists it helps with his football game.
      He said: “‘Pre-season this year I was with my dad in the gym. It’s a completely different type of fitness, really good for continuous power.
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      “You’ve always got to be on your toes, constantly moving, moving your hips.
      “It’s helped massively with balance, especially playing that midfield role with the turning and keeping your balance. Protecting the ball is a big thing for the manager, people who can keep it.” More

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      Angry Liam Gallagher demands whole of Premier League investigated after beloved Man City charged with financial breaches

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      LIAM GALLAGHER demands all Premier League clubsbe investigated after Manchester City were charged with alleged breaches of financial regulations.The Oasis frontman and brother Noel are arguably City’s most famous fans.
      Liam Gallagher has called on all Premier League teams to be investigatedCredit: Handout
      Liam Gallagher’s team Manchester City has been charged with financial breachesCredit: Alamy
      The singer also described Prem bosses as “big bullies” amid the ongoing investigation, which involves more than 100 alleged breaches.
      Gallagher tweeted: “The Premier league are BIG BULLYS [sic]. Investigate 1 Investigate them all you shower of s***.”
      The charges relate to breaching financial rules over nine seasons between 2009 and 2018.
      City have also been charged with breaching rules requiring them to assist in the investigation, from the 2018-2019 campaign to the current season.
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      The investigation itself started way back in December 2018 and an independent commission will now look into the Premier League’s findings.
      The commission can issue punishments ranging from expulsion from the Premier League to points deductions, fines and transfer bans.

      In response, City said: “Manchester City FC is surprised by the issuing of these alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules, particularly given the extensive engagement and vast amount of detailed materials that the EPL has been provided with.
      “The Club welcomes the review of this matter by an independent Commission, to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position.
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      “As such we look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all.”
      A Premier League statement claims City breached rules requiring them to provide “accurate financial information that gives a true and fair view of the club’s financial position”.
      The Prem also accused the Citizens of failing to cooperate and assist with the investigation.
      That was prompted following the publishing of leaked documents by Der Spiegel. More