Khloe Kardashian is celebrating Tristan Thompson‘s birthday with some sweet photos.
Pep Guardiola finds Man City motivation in tennis and basketball
24.02.2024 - 05:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Tennis and basketball have helped Pep Guardiola and Manchester City to stay at the top of English football.
The reigning Premier League champions are currently hunting down their fourth title in a row, and can move to within a point of leaders Liverpool with a win at Bournemouth on Saturday. That would be Guardiola's fifth in six years, and his side are also still in with a chance of defending the FA Cup and Champions League trophies that they won last year.
Guardiola's City are being looked at by United's new investors as a benchmark to follow, with the Catalan admitting it is only natural to look at the teams above you for inspiration. However, the Blues have enjoyed as much recent success as they have in part because Guardiola has looked outside of football for motivation on how to turn one success into annual success.
ALSO READ: Guardiola defends De Bruyne decision ahead of Bournemouth
ALSO READ: Guardiola warns United amid cheeky Rooney offer
"Yeah, incredible athletes. [Roger] Federer, [Novak] Djokovic, [Rafa] Nadal," he said. "The biggest dynasties in the NBA. It’s not easy in the NBA to have a team like the Chicago Bulls with [Michael] Jordan. I’m not comparing with that, don’t misunderstand me. The NBA has a lot of clubs with two or three in a row.
"In Spain, in Italy, always it’s difficult, to arrive in Europe, being there for a long time, domestically, especially this Premier League. It’s nice, it means a lot for all of us."
Those examples have helped Guardiola to become better and to make sure that his team improve, but he is also adamant that there are bigger forces at play within the club. Without longevity in the structure, success would be much more difficult.
"I have to speak with one or two people,
The website celebfans.org is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Popular Celebs
Popular Tags
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
13.03.2024 / 12:35
Ronaldo's one-word reply agrees with Pep Guardiola in Man City's battle with Liverpool and Arsenal
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has given his prediction for this season's Premier League title winner.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.03.2024 / 23:25
Man City showed Liverpool their hidden quality to prove Trent Alexander-Arnold wrong
Liverpool may have used Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'it means more' comments as fuel against Manchester City this weekend - but the Blues squad insist the pre-match row played little part in their preparations at Anfield.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.03.2024 / 19:29
Pep Guardiola responds to Kevin De Bruyne fury after Man City changes
Pep Guardiola said that Kevin De Bruyne was happy after the game as he explained the thinking behind the substitutions that he believed saved Manchester City a point against Liverpool.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.03.2024 / 07:57
Full Man City squad available to face Liverpool with two players ruled out
Pep Guardiola will have a near fully-fit squad for Manchester City's clash against Liverpool.
justjared.com
08.03.2024 / 06:13
Tessa Thompson Spotted On Date with Emma Watson's Ex Brandon Green
It looks like Tessa Thompson might have a new man in her life!
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.03.2024 / 07:25
Matheus Nunes, Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish - Man City injury latest and return dates
Manchester City are dealing with a number of injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s showdown trip to Liverpool.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.03.2024 / 05:21
I noticed what Pep Guardiola did vs FC Copenhagen and it sets Man City standard
Manchester City had started thinking of Sunday's huge Premier League clash at Liverpool when he rested seven big names for the Champions League last-16 second leg vs FC Copenhagen.
deadline.com
06.03.2024 / 15:36
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Improbable Media To Spotlight Extraordinary Story Of Longest-Serving British NFL Player In Feature Doc
EXCLUSIVE: NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s new indie is forging a documentary about the longest-serving British player in NFL history, who was a victim of human trafficking.
deadline.com
03.03.2024 / 05:33
‘SNL’: Sydney Sweeney Flirts With Golden Retriever In ‘Air Bud’-Inspired Sketch
Sydney Sweeney paid homage to her birth year with a Saturday Night Live sketch inspired by an iconic Disney movie.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
03.03.2024 / 04:43
Erik ten Hag gives verdict on Man City boss Pep Guardiola's comments about Manchester United
When Manchester City look at their next two Premier League fixtures it will be the one next weekend that they are more desperate to win than today's derby, which for Erik ten Hag is an issue he can't accept.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
02.03.2024 / 16:59
Man City boss Pep Guardiola 'tells' Barcelona to hire Manchester United target
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly suggested that Barcelona should consider Manchester United target Roberto De Zerbi as their next manager.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
02.03.2024 / 09:05
Man City predicted line-up vs Manchester United as Kevin De Bruyne and Maeto Kovacic start
Manchester City will be going in search of a fourth successive win in all competitions when they face neighbours Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
29.02.2024 / 14:29
Why Manchester City vs Manchester United Premier League fixture kicks off at 3.30pm
This weekend will see the second Manchester derby of the season as United and City go head-to-head in the Premier League.
justjared.com
29.02.2024 / 05:58
RHOM's Julia Lemigova Rips Into 'Nepo Baby' Marcus Jordan After He 'Belittled' Cast at Reunion
Julia Lemigova is slamming co-star Larsa Pippen‘s boyfriend Marcus Jordan after a tense Real Housewives of Miami reunion.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
28.02.2024 / 07:17
Jack Grealish reaction and Pep Guardiola takes action in Man City win vs Luton
Manchester City made the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the sixth straight season with a dominant 6-2 win over Luton Town, Erling Haaland grabbing the headlines with five goals.
variety.com
26.02.2024 / 15:13
E.R. Fightmaster, Tien Tran and Katie Kershaw Team on ‘Jockular’ Queer Sports Podcast From Adam McKay’s Hyperobject
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Adam McKay’s Hyperobject Industries has set up “Jockular,” a podcast from three queer best friends Katie Kershaw, Tien Tran and E.R. Fightmaster — who, along with their guests, will discuss all things queer, trans and women-forward in the world of sports. “Jockular” will dispense “equal doses of sports commentary, cultural criticism and light-hearted gossip,” per Hyperobject Industries, spanning sports including collegiate basketball, professional soccer and “power slapping” (which, weirdly, is an actual thing).
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.02.2024 / 05:15
Pep Guardiola surprised by his Man City 'supermen' at Bournemouth
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke of the pride in his players after their 1-0 win over Bournemouth.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
24.02.2024 / 21:05
'Forget the goals' - Pep Guardiola points out Phil Foden quality that meant more in Man City win
Pep Guardiola said that Phil Foden has become a world-class player as he continues to drive Manchester City on.
variety.com
24.02.2024 / 05:23
Nike Drops New Limited-Edition Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Sneakers: Here’s Where to Get A Pair Online
Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. For Michael Jordan, he took care of business on the basketball court. It’s where he walked the walk and put his money where his mouth is, as he strived for greatness.