Pep Guardiola hits back at football guru

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Pep Guardiola” came out to attack football pundits after being criticized for winning the championship because of “Messi’s” influence. 

December 7, 2014 After Pep Guardiola, a product of Barcelona’s youth system since 1984, decided to hang up his boots in 2006 and began his managerial career at Barcelona B in the 2007-08 season, despite being inexperienced, he led “The Blaugrana” to win the Spanish 4th division title, and was promoted to manage the senior team in 2008.

Pep Guardiola made an immediate impact in his debut season, winning every trophy he played for, including La Liga. The Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League. And dominating European football, earning Barcelona the nickname (the Aliens).

Lionel Messi played a key role in Barcelona’s golden era under Pep Guardiola, scoring 211 goals and providing 94 assists in 219 appearances. Winning four consecutive Ballon d’Or awards between 2009 and 2012, cementing his influence in Barcelona’s success.

Pep Guardiola has hit back at football pundits. Who have criticised him for his early career success because he was a manager with Messi. 

Pep Guardiola saidto ยูฟ่าเบท: “I remember people saying, ‘I won because I was at Barcelona with Lionel Messi. He has to prove himself in England. Okay! We did it.’

For Pep Guardiola, he has made history at Manchester City since taking over in 2016. In the 2022/23 season, the team successfully won three major trophies: the English Premier League, the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup, making the “Sky Blues” the first team in England to win four consecutive Premier League titles.