Football fans, and British football enthusiasts, in particular, have a reputation for getting a little rowdy at times. Even players themselves make headlines with their eccentric behavior. After all, it is a highly emotional sport, and when tempers clash, expect trouble. This is exactly what happened when Manchester City won this year's Premier League. Its renowned manager Pep Guardiola has been struggling to remedy the club's reputation.
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Man City blunder
Pep Guardiola, the highly effective manager of Manchester City, has had to respond to criticism concerning his team's disrespectful behavior on their flight back from Brighton. After defeating Liverpool and securing the Premier League title, the footballers could not curb their wild enthusiasm. The chants are sung by the team allegedly referred to fans of the rival team being “victims of it all” “battered on the streets”. This happened after the celebration with rock singer Noel Gallagher when the footballers were flying for the trophy presentation at the club's Etihad Stadium.
Man City was quick to deny any references to Hillsborough or Seán Cox. However, this did not save them from condemnation from the public and prominent figures, such as Sean's brother Martin Cox.
Before the FA Cup final with Watford, the manager was defensive, saying, “It was not what people say…We were happy for ourselves – it was not about the tragedy that happened to Liverpool people. If someone was offended I'm sorry, but we were celebrating winning the title against an incredible contender. If we win the FA Cup we will have had an extraordinary season, but even if we don't it will still have been extraordinary. We won the most incredible Premier League ever.”
There were a few more pieces of news shared:
- No Guardiola for Juventus
In addition, Guardiola commented on the rumors concerning his possible move to Juventus, where he is supposedly being considered for the same position in the light of Massimiliano Allegri's stepping down. Guardiola insists he is determined to stay with his current team to help them defend the title. He was adamant that he is staying for two more seasons with Manchester City “as long as City still want me. I'm satisfied working here and I'm not going anywhere.”
- Looming punishment
Meanwhile, the team is facing possible punishment, as it has been accused of financial irregularities. While City is surely denying the allegations, the situation has drawn scrutiny from UEFA. In the worst-case scenario, the team will be banned from the Champions League.
Beyond doubt, such an outcome would tarnish the manager's stellar reputation. Guardiola has openly admitted that his Champions League record with the team is not a desirable one. Nevertheless, “You are innocent until proved guilty and right now we are innocent. We'll see in the future but I trust the club, I have spoken with the chairman and the CEO – I know what they did. If we did something wrong we'll be banned, but at the moment we are innocent even if people are waiting for us to be guilty.”
- Griezmann is too expensive
Another announcement concerned Antoine Griezmann, as Manchester City are said to be interested in signing the player. Barcelona club received reassurances that a deal for the Atlético Madrid footballer simply will not happen. “The people from Barcelona can relax – we are not interested” – Guardiola said to Guardian.
All in all, as this Spaniard is considered to be among the most effective football managers in history, he may be expected to cope with Juventus troubles faced by the team. Once a creative player and a gifted coach, he should be able to guide City out of this predicament.
