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Messi's Character Impresses Guardiola

Messi's Character Impresses Guardiola

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola chose to praise the human side of Lionel Messi after the Argentinian winger destroyed Arsenal with a remarkable four-goal performance at the Nou Camp last night. 7 Apr 2010
Guardiola Not Promising A Repeat Performance

Guardiola Not Promising A Repeat Performance

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola has warned his players to forget last week's impressive performance against Arsenal at the Emirates and focus on the job in hand when the two sides meet again at the Nou Camp tomorrow night. 6 Apr 2010
Guardiola Will Not Change Approach

Guardiola Will Not Change Approach

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has promised not to ditch his attacking ideals as the Spanish giants prepare to face Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. 30 Mar 2010
Xavi And Alves In Barca Squad

Xavi And Alves In Barca Squad

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola has included both Xavi and Dani Alves in his squad for Tuesday's Champions League match against Stuttgart even though neither has yet been given the medical all-clear to return to action. 22 Feb 2010
Pep Celebrates Century In Style

Pep Celebrates Century In Style

Barcelona celebrated Pep Guardiola's 100th match at the helm with a 4-0 victory over Racing Santander at the Nou Camp to move provisionally five points clear at the Primera Division summit. 21 Feb 2010
Guardiola: No Ref Rage From Me

Guardiola: No Ref Rage From Me

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola refused to criticise referee Fernando Teixeira Vitienes after his side were reduced to nine men in the 2-1 win at home to Getafe. 7 Feb 2010
Guardiola: There's Nowhere Better to Be

Guardiola: There's Nowhere Better to Be

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola admitted it would be tough for him to find a better home than the Nou Camp after agreeing to stay in charge of the Catalan giants for another 12 months. 21 Jan 2010
Barca 'Convinced' Guardiola Will Stay

Barca 'Convinced' Guardiola Will Stay

Barcelona president Joan Laporta today shrugged off speculation linking coach Pep Guardiola with a move to Manchester United and insisted he is "convinced" the Spaniard will sign a new deal to stay at the Nou Camp. 19 Jan 2010
Guardiola Salutes Record-Breaking Messi

Guardiola Salutes Record-Breaking Messi

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola heaped glowing praise on Lionel Messi after the Argentina superstar became the youngest player to reach a century of goals for the Catalan club. 17 Jan 2010
Guardiola Given Contract Deadline

Guardiola Given Contract Deadline

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola must decide on his future by Easter, according to club president Joan Laporta. 17 Jan 2010
Guardiola Confident of Cup Progress

Guardiola Confident of Cup Progress

Pep Guardiola assumed full responsibility for Barcelona's Copa del Rey defeat to Sevilla, but remains confident the defence of their crown is still salvageable. 7 Jan 2010
Draw Will Make Us Stronger: Guardiola

Draw Will Make Us Stronger: Guardiola

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola was unconcerned by his side's failure to beat Villarreal at the Nou Camp this evening and claimed the draw will make his team stronger in the long run. 3 Jan 2010
Guardiola Needs Time to Consider: Laporta

Guardiola Needs Time to Consider: Laporta

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola needs time to determine whether he has the "conviction" to keep winning before considering a contract extension, according to club president Joan Laporta. 25 Dec 2009
Guardiola Emotional After Landmark Win

Guardiola Emotional After Landmark Win

MODEST Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was keen to deflect any praise onto his players after the Catalan giants capped a remarkable year by winning the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi tonight. 20 Dec 2009
Guardiola Applauds 'Tired' Barca

Guardiola Applauds 'Tired' Barca

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola blamed tiredness for his side's below par showing in the city derby against Espanyol, admitting the win was all the more pleasing given the fatigue within his squad. 13 Dec 2009
Guardiola Relieved As Barca Scrape Through

Guardiola Relieved As Barca Scrape Through

Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola admitted his relief after the defending champions progressed through what he described as "a terrible group" and into the knockout stages of the Champions League. 10 Dec 2009