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Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola — Manchester City manager who announced departure; declined Italy coaching role to take extended break from football.

2026-04-242026-07-30
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  1. May 2026

  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … Pep Guardiola’s side are up against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium today and then at home to Brentford before Arsenal’s next league outing against relegation-threatened West Ham. …

    Gyökeres’ brace boosts Arsenal title race
  3. April 2026

  4. Daily Guide

    … I’ve lived my dreams and achieved everything I set out to.” Stones also paid tribute to manager, Pep Guardiola, under whom he flourished after becoming one of the world’s most expensive defenders at the time of his transfer. …

    John Stones Leaves Manchester City At End Of Season

  5. Joy Online

    … Every dream has been smashed out of the park.” Stones was Pep Guardiola’s second signing at City, becoming the world’s second most expensive defender at the time. …

    ‘I lived all my dreams’ – John Stones to leave Man City

  6. Joy Online

    … Pep Guardiola’s side have already lifted the Carabao Cup this season and will return to the capital on Saturday, 16 May when they will be heavy favourites against either Chelsea or Leeds United. …

    Man City reach FA Cup final after comeback win against Southampton

  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … Pep Guardiola’s side now lead Arsenal on goals scored, having found the net three times more this season – but will head home kicking themselves for not creating a significant goal-difference advantage with their 28 shots. …

    Haaland sends City top despite struggles at Burnley
Sport

Grealish absent from Man City tour amid injury recovery

The News

Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to pre-season training but missed the club's tour of Hong Kong and Seoul due to continued recuperation from a foot injury sustained during a loan spell at Everton in January. Grealish, 30, enters the final 12 months of his contract with new manager Enzo Maresca indicating he will assess whether to reintegrate him into the first team or allow him to leave.

19 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Today

  1. Grealish absent from Man City tour amid injury recovery

    Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to pre-season training but missed the club's tour of Hong Kong and Seoul due to continued recuperation from a foot injury sustained during a loan spell at Everton in January. Grealish, 30, enters the final 12 months of his contract with new manager Enzo Maresca indicating he will assess whether to reintegrate him into the first team or allow him to leave.

    19 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  2. Grealish excluded from Man City's Asia tour despite training return

    Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to pre-season training but was left out of the squad travelling to Hong Kong and Seoul, as he continues to recover from a foot injury sustained in January while on loan at Everton. New manager Enzo Maresca has left open the possibility of reintegrating Grealish into the first team, with the 30-year-old approaching the final year of his contract.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy Federation after Pirlo plan falls through

    Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their roles with the Italian Football Federation after Andrea Pirlo withdrew as a coaching candidate due to opposition over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company. The departures, coming just 16 days after Maldini's appointment, leave the federation without a clear national team strategy following Italy's failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

    29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Mancini returns as Italy coach; Ranieri named technical director

    Roberto Mancini will return for a second spell as Italy national team coach, replacing Gennaro Gattuso who left in April following a World Cup qualifying defeat, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director. The appointment came after Pep Guardiola turned down the role and Andrea Pirlo's candidacy was blocked due to ties to a Russian betting firm.

    29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Mancini reappointed Italy manager after Pirlo withdraws

    Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time, a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the position due to controversy over ties to a Russian betting company and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.

    29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Savinho open to leaving Man City for Tottenham

    Manchester City winger Savinho is keen to leave the club and explore a move to Tottenham, with head coach Roberto de Zerbi interested in signing the 22-year-old Brazil international. The attacker, who joined City from Troyes for £30.8m in July 2024, has seen limited game time this season amid competition from new signings Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mancini reappointed Italy manager after Pirlo withdraws

    Roberto Mancini has been reappointed Italy manager a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the running due to controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company, and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Pirlo withdraws from Italy coaching job contention

    Andrea Pirlo said he is no longer in contention to become Italy's head coach after criticism over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company Fonbet drew objections from Italian Football Federation officials and lawmakers.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 27 July

  1. Pirlo withdraws from Italy coaching role amid Russian betting firm row

    Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn as a candidate to coach the Italian national football team following backlash over his ties to Russian betting company Fonbet and appearances alongside pro-Kremlin figures. The controversy also prompted two senior Italian Football Federation officials, Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, to resign.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Guardiola declines Italy coaching role to take break

    Pep Guardiola has turned down the vacant Italy coaching job, with sources indicating he intends to take "at least one year" out of football after leaving Manchester City. The Catalan coach wants to prioritize his personal life but remains open to international football roles in the future, as several nations have approached him.

    27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Manchester City's Rodri to undergo back surgery Monday

    World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient Rodri will have back surgery on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca confirmed. Maresca said Rodri needs recovery time before returning, and dismissed speculation about the midfielder moving to Real Madrid.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. Italy approached Ancelotti before Guardiola for coaching role

    Italy's Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti, currently Brazil's manager, before holding talks with Pep Guardiola to fill the national team head coach position vacant since Gennaro Gattuso's resignation in April.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Phil Foden extends Manchester City contract until 2030

    Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract to remain at the club until 2030, replacing his previous deal that was due to expire next summer. The 26-year-old, who has made 369 appearances and won six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League and two FA Cups with City, expressed his commitment to the club under new head coach Enzo Maresca.

    23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Phil Foden signs four-year Man City contract extension

    Manchester City forward Phil Foden has signed a four-year contract extension with an option for a further year, securing his long-term future at the club under new manager Enzo Maresca. Foden, 26, had been out of contract at the end of the coming season and had struggled for form during an injury-plagued period.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Italy could make salary exceptions to hire Guardiola

    Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed talks have been held with Pep Guardiola about becoming Italy head coach, and that financial exceptions could be made for his salary. Italy has been without a head coach since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April following the country's failure to qualify for the World Cup.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Phil Foden extends Manchester City contract until 2030

    Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract extending his stay until 2030, replacing a deal that was due to expire next summer. The 26-year-old expressed enthusiasm for working with new head coach Enzo Maresca.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Manchester City midfielder Foden extends contract until 2030

    Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2030. The 26-year-old midfielder has made 369 appearances for City, winning six Premier League titles, one Champions League, and two FA Cups.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Italy could make salary exceptions for Guardiola

    Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed. Malago stated that financial exceptions could be made for the 55-year-old's salary, though he noted it is not certain the appointment will proceed.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

  1. Rooney backs Tuchel for England, but suggests Guardiola alternative

    Wayne Rooney says the FA should retain Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless Pep Guardiola becomes available, arguing there are few alternatives of comparable quality despite Tuchel's World Cup inexperience.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. Manchester City nears Enzo Maresca appointment as manager

    Manchester City are closing in on appointing former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as manager on a three-year deal after reaching an agreement on compensation well in excess of £10m with Chelsea, one month after Pep Guardiola announced he will leave the club.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Thomas-Asante's Coventry face Arsenal in Premier League opener

    Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, marking the Sky Blues' first top-flight match in 25 years.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Bellingham set to start as England prepares World Cup opener

    England manager Thomas Tuchel appears likely to field Jude Bellingham in the No 10 role for the World Cup opener against Croatia, based on the team's starting lineup in a 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica. Morgan Rogers is expected to be benched in favour of Bellingham for the tournament's start.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Semenyo must show discipline and humility at 2026 World Cup

    Former France international Marcel Desailly believes Antoine Semenyo could be the key to Ghana's success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but warns the Manchester City forward must remain disciplined and humble despite his status and not overestimate his role in the team. Semenyo scored 21 goals across Bournemouth and Manchester City combined in the 2025/26 season after joining Pep Guardiola's side in January.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Man City and Chelsea negotiating Maresca compensation package

    Manchester City and Chelsea remain in talks over Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola at City, with negotiations at an advanced stage over a compensation package. Chelsea expect payment under Maresca's contract terms, as he left Stamford Bridge in January despite being contracted until 2029.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Guardiola's Manchester City exit final, says chairman Al Mubarak

    Pep Guardiola stepped down as Manchester City manager after a decade, having threatened to quit "100 times" in the past but this time "actually meant it," according to chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak. Guardiola led City to 17 major trophies including six Premier League titles and a Champions League victory before departing with one year remaining on his contract.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Manchester City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Forest

    Manchester City have made an opening bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, which Forest have rejected. Anderson is reported to be leaning towards a move to City over Manchester United, and a potential transfer fee could be a record for a British player.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 31 May

  1. PSG retain Champions League title with penalty win over Arsenal

    Paris St-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final in Budapest, becoming only the second club to win back-to-back titles and the first since Real Madrid's three-peat from 2016 to 2018. Since the start of last season, Luis Enrique's team have won eight of the ten trophies available to them.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Conte departs Napoli after winning Serie A title

    Antonio Conte has announced he will leave Napoli this summer, 12 months after winning the Serie A title in his first season. Napoli finished second this season, 11 points behind Inter Milan, and failed to reach the Champions League knockout phase.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Guardiola emotional as Manchester City reign ends

    Pep Guardiola shed tears during his final match as Manchester City manager when captain Bernardo Silva was substituted out in the 59th minute. City lost to Aston Villa, marking the end of Guardiola's decade of dominance at the club.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City after 10 years

    Manchester City confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will depart after Sunday's final match of the season, ending a 10-year tenure in which he led the club to 17 major trophies including six Premier League titles. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is the frontrunner to replace him.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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