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Lionel Messi Names Best Coach He Has Ever Had In His Career

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4 years ago

November 13, 2022

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi has named Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola as the best coach he has had in his blistering career so far.

Messi, 35, was a force of nature under Guardiola between 2008 and 2012.

The Argentine captain won three LaLiga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies, amongst other silverware, during Gardiola’s tenure at Camp Nou.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner netted 211 goals and registered 94 assists in 219 matches under the Man City manager across competitions.

Speaking with Movistar (h/t BarcaBlaugranes), Messi said that everything Guardiola planned always ended up happening.

Messi said, “Pep is the best coach I have ever had. Everything he planned always ended up happening.

“He’s special in the way he sees things, prepares for matche,s and communicates.”

He added, “Guardiola did a lot of harm to football, too, because it seemed too easy, so simple that everyone wanted to copy it.”

Guardiola left Barcelona at the end of the 2011-12 campaign, while Messi left the Catalan club in the summer of 2021 after his contract expired.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.