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Pep Guardiola, the esteemed manager of Manchester City, was honoured with the FIFA 'The Best' award as the best coach of the year. Despite this award coming as recognition for his amazing achievement with City, Pep saw it as an opportunity to express his love for Barcelona.
The award is Guardiola's first triumph in this particular category, and this is a testament to the incredible season Manchester City experienced under his leadership, achieving an iconic treble that included their first Champions League title, the FA Cup, and the Premier League.
A Season to Remember
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Guardiola's achievement with Manchester City in the 2023–24 season is noteworthy, especially considering the team's historic treble. The victory in the Champions League, coupled with wins in the FA Cup and Premier League, underscored a year of significant accomplishment for the 'Sky Blue' team. This season represented not just a collection of titles but a confirmation of Guardiola's enduring influence and strategic genius in the world of football.
Guardiola's love for Barcelona
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In his acceptance speech, Guardiola expressed deep gratitude and reflected on his enduring connection with Barcelona, the club where he began his illustrious career. He attributed his success and current standing to the formative experiences and lessons learned in Barcelona.
“Barça is the club of my heart. Barcelona is the reason why I am standing here; Barcelona is part of my life," he said.
Guardiola's victory won the award in a category that also had Luciano Spalletti and Simone Inzaghi as nominees. The award ceremony took place at the Eventim Apollo auditorium in London, where he attended with his family.
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