Pep Guardiola It is widely considered one of the biggest football managers of all time.
Not only has he won an unprecedented number of titles in Spain, Germany and England, but Spaniard also revolutionized modern football with his special style of play, which emphasizes possession, fast passing and tactical fluidity. The influence of Guardiola has left an indelible mark on sports, shaping how the game is played today.
However, not only his coaching glow fascinated the football world.
Like his former rival Jürgen Klopp and former coach José MourinhoFormer Barcelona chief and Bayern from Munich is also known for his wit and sharp remarks, making him a constant source of fun for fans.
Some of his quotes come from pure joy, while others arise from the moment of frustration – but regardless of the emotion behind them, they always manage to leave a lasting influence.
Here are some of Pep Guardiola’s best quotes.
1
“Rain every day”
Guardiola Manchester City He faced a relatively difficult at the beginning of the 2020/21 season, especially fighting in front of the goal.
However, after the demolition of Arsenal 4-1 in the quarterfinals of Carabao Cup in December 2020, Guardiola was understandably pleased.
Despite his distinct victory, he was not ready to claim that his side completely found their shape. Instead, he compared their effect with an unpredictable time in Manchester.
“It’s like in Manchester. It rains every day. When the sun comes out one day does not mean that the weather will change,” ” He said. “It’s just one game, but we’ll see what’s going on in the future.”
After the Manchester City won the high toasts in the 2022/23 season, Guardiola once again referred to the city’s unpredictable time during his speech on the club’s victory, through which the heavens opened.
“We had to be the best parade with this rain, otherwise not Manchester,” He said. “We don’t want the sun, we want rain, so it was perfect.”
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“Like a jazz musician …”
Guardiola is known for creating teams acting as a fluid unit, where each player contributes to defense and attacks to form an unstoppable football force. Even the incomparable Lionel Messi, despite gaining more freedom than most, was not exempt from Guardiola’s philosophy based on the team.
In an interview with Guardian 2017, Guardiola jokingly summarized his relationship to individualism in his teams with funny statues about jazz music.
“In some parts of the terrain, of course you have to be creative and take the opportunity,” he said. “But I don’t like it when people say,” I love freedom; I want to play for myself. “Because the player must understand that he is part of the team, with 10 more players.
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“I got better contracts”
Speaking of Messi, Guardiola consistently shone the Argentines with praise, calling him the greatest footballer of all time on several occasions.
However, perhaps the most striking and more fun compliment came in 2022, when, In an interview with Telemundo Deporges, He compared Messi – who scored 211 goals in 219 games under the Guardiola in Barcelona – with the legend of NBA, Michael Jordan, and also took the opportunity to thank him for a significant impact on his career and his bank account.
“For me, Messi is everything in my career and made me more competitive,” Guardiola said. “We would beat without him [trophies]but not so much. I compare Messi with Michael Jordan when Phil Jackson could feel it was the best player, and he won six [NBA championship] rings. I also won because he made it easier. “
He added, “I still owe him a bottle of wine, because thanks to him, I received better contracts.”
4
“All alcohol in Manchester”
Although Guardiola is undoubtedly a success sticker, he also knows how to let his players enjoy the fruits of their work.
In May 2023, City was confirmed as the Premier League champions for the third year in a row after Arsenal lost 1-0 of Nottingham Forest. The next day, City beat Chelsea, raising the Premier League trophy and gathered his medals in the celebration.
However, before their upcoming trip to Brighton & Hove Albion three days later, Guardiola’s Squad made time for the right knees. Photos appeared with teams enjoying nightclub nights, Soaking the moment after their hard -to -earning title.
City played a draw 1-1 on the south coast, and Guardiola praised his team performance, especially given the celebrations they had enjoyed since the weekend.
“The game we played, 40 hours after I think we drank all the alcohol in Manchester, 40 hours later we behave and showed why we are champions,” on Sky Sports said after the match.
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“I’m not going to go”
Ever since in 2016 he took over the duty of Manchester City, the Guardiola has transformed the club from a talented but inconsistent team into the most dominant force in European football.
So when the club was hit by 115 charges of allegedly violations of financial rules in February 2023. The rumors began to circulate that the city could face the relegation as a punishment, fans were understandably afraid that Guardiola could be on the way out.
However, dealing with the problem in November, Guardiola assured the supporters, stating that he remained completely committed to the club, regardless of the outcome of the charges.
“I will not consider my future [if] it depends [on] be here or be in the first league, ” He said. “There is more chance of staying if we are in the first league than if we win the Champions League. What people accuse us – we disagree with what they say.”
“We’ll defend ourselves [ourselves] And after the resolution is over, I will be here, like my club spokesman, “he added.
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“Everyone in this country supports Liverpool”
Most of their time as the head of Manchester City, the chief rival of the Guardiola were Liverpool, and the Reds will consistently be on the heels with the City of the Premier League and other great honors.
In May 2022, two teams were again locked in a fierce battle for the title, and the side of Jurgen Klopp lags behind the Guardiola for just one point, with only four games left.
After City hit Newcastle United 5-0 to move within three victories from the title, Guardiola took a not very subtle digging in Liverpool in Liverpool, suggesting that the general public would rather see them win the title over their team.
“Everyone in this country supports Liverpool, the medium and everything,” ” Said Bein Sports. “Of course, because Liverpool has an incredible history in the European competition. Not in the Premier League, because they won one in 30 years, but that’s not a problem at all.”
7
“We can’t replace it”
One of the more emotional moments of Guardiola arrived in May 2021, when he could not refrain the tears while paying tribute to the club legend Sergio Agüero after his penultimate game for Manchester City.
Agüero got off the bench to score twice as City, but the Premier League champions, Everton 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium in what was goodbye to a fairy tale.
“We love him so much, he is a special person for all of us,” Guardiola said of Agüer, who won five Premier League titles during his stay in Manchester.
When asked how the club planned to replace him, Guardiola, tears that ran down his face, he gave what has since become an unforgettable quote: “We can’t replace him. We can’t.”
8
“Happy New Year”
Sometimes, only sometimes, Guardiola lets his emotions improve from him, run into whoever is on his way – whether he is a referee, a player, or even replacing a bench, which he hit well during the city withdrawal with Arsenal in September 2024.
Occasionally, he also cools down with journalists, just as he did with BBC Sport Damian Johnson 2017 after a strenuous 2-1 victory over Burnley, where Fernandinho was sent after 32 minutes for a two-hand challenge on Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
Despite his victory, Guardiola was visibly frustrated and found I am included in a tense exchangegiving a series of short, sudden answers.
Asked about his view of Fernandinh’s red map, he replied: “You are a journalist. Not me.”
Johnson replied, “You’re a manager. I’m sure fans would like to know,” to which Guardiola replied, “Ask the judge, not me.”
After there was a different interpretation of the rules in Spain and Germany than in England, Johnson commented, “You don’t seem to look so happy to win.”
The answer to Guardiola has since become an internet meme: “More than you would believe. More than you would believe, I’m happy.
“I’m so happy, believe me. I’m so happy. Happy New Year.”
