Pep Guardiola has expressed his hope that Manchester City will avoid facing Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. Guardiola enjoyed a historic tenure at Barcelona, taking over from Frank Rijkaard in 2008. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola lightheartedly offered to reimburse fans after learning they are preparing to unveil a new banner urging him to remain at the club. The 1894 Group, responsible for organizing flag and banner displays at the Etihad Stadium, raised over £1,000 within 24 hours to fund the project. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
Mikel Arteta insists that the title battle between Arsenal and Manchester City will not impact his relationship with Pep Guardiola. The two sides played to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Premier League last Sunday, with City equalizing dramatically in the final moments after Arsenal had been reduced to 10 men and had defended valiantly … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has fired back at comments made by Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães and his former assistant, now Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, as tensions rise ahead of another intense Premier League title race between the two clubs. Last season, Manchester City and Arsenal fiercely contested the Premier League title, with the … Read more
Manchester City have confirmed that Spanish midfielder Rodri sustained a knee ligament injury during Sunday’s match against Arsenal. Rodri was forced off in the 21st minute after twisting his knee in a collision with Arsenal’s Thomas Partey during a corner. While no official timeline for his recovery has been provided, Pep Guardiola indicated after City’s … Read more
Manchester City’s Champions League campaign began with disappointment as they were held to a draw by a resolute Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side struggled to find their rhythm, exacerbated by an injury to Kevin de Bruyne that forced him off at half-time. Guardiola plans to consult with the club’s medical staff … Read more
Manager Pep Guardiola has stated that Manchester City’s Premier League rivals are eager to see the club penalized for the alleged violations of the league’s financial regulations. Guardiola expressed relief that the hearing on the 115 charges against City is set to commence on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has disclosed that he does not use any social media platforms. In an interview with Sky Sports, the highly successful Spaniard explained his reasons for staying off social media. Guardiola, celebrated for his remarkable achievements in football, including being only the second manager to win a treble in England and … Read more
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué believes Pep Guardiola would be an ideal replacement for Gareth Southgate as England manager. Southgate stepped down after England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, leaving the team without a permanent manager. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing … Read more
Atletico Madrid sign Julian Alvarez from Manchester City for a record £81.5 million, including add-ons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Atletico Madrid have finalized an agreement with Manchester City to acquire forward Julian Alvarez for a record-breaking £81.5 million. This fee includes an initial payment of £64.4 million, with potential add-ons totaling £17.1 million. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Manchester City secured their fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United. Despite a late first-half goal from Mohammed Kudus, City maintained their lead. Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Everton wasn’t sufficient to surpass City, who finished the season with 91 points. Eko Hot Blog reports that Manchester City secured their … Read more
Mikel Arteta remains hopeful for a slip-up from Manchester City to bolster Arsenal’s title chances. However, Arsenal’s fate hinges on City dropping points in their remaining fixtures. Arteta emphasizes the importance of maintaining momentum by focusing on winning their upcoming matches. Eko Hot Blog reports that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is optimistic that his team’s … Read more
Pep Guardiola sees the match against Brighton as a tough challenge due to their style of play. Guardiola acknowledges Brighton’s resilience and admiration for their manager Roberto de Zerbi. Manchester City could move into second place ahead of Liverpool with a win. Eko Hot Blog reports that Pep Guardiola has labeled their upcoming Premier League … Read more
Mesut Ozil stated that FC Barcelona’s current condition has diminished the prestige of El Clasico. He highlighted that the peak of the rivalry was during Pep Guardiola’s tenure from 2008 to 2012. Ozil added that global attention has shifted to Premier League matches like Liverpool-Manchester City. Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Real Madrid, Arsenal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that as the Premier League season approaches its climax, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City are locked in an intense battle for the title, adding an electrifying edge to the competition. Arsenal currently holds the top spot, with Liverpool trailing closely in second place, tied on goal difference, while Manchester City lurks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that German professional football manager, Jurgen Klopp, has announced he is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Recall that Klopp joined Liverpool in 2015 and has since helped the Reds win the Champions League, Premier League and other big trophies. However, after nine years of memorable experiences at Anfield, … Read more
They went into war with Lions and were lucky to achieve something out of it, does it make them cowards or overachievers? In a captivating crescendo, the 2022/23 premier league season gracefully waltzed to its grand finale, leaving the footballing world spellbound. Like a tapestry woven with destiny’s threads, each team embraced its ultimate fate, … Read more
Pep Guardiola is not optimistic about the situation of racism changing in the Spanish La Liga anytime soon. This is in response to the racist attacks faced by Vinicius Jr. against Valencia recently and the Referee’s actions in having the Brazilian sent off. Though a fame believer in diversity, the Manchester City manager is less … Read more
Pep Guardiola certainly has raised the debate on Sir Alex Ferguson. Following his master class with Manchester City in the premier league, it wasn’t long before questions over who did it better would creep up. For former Liverpool midfielder, Jamie Redknapp, Guardiola is far better than the legend Sir Alex Ferguson. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Pep Guardiola dismisses the narratives crafted from Kevin De Bruyne yelling at him during the Champions League semi-final vs. Real Madrid. According to the Manchester City boss, this also happens in team training. The Spaniard downplays the narratives, instead admitting it was what the team needed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an intriguing revelation, … Read more