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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City ‘part of history’ after winning Champions League
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City ‘part of history’ after winning Champions League
Pep Guardiola hailed his players for writing themselves into history after Manchester City finally claimed Champions League glory. City secured the prize they have craved for so long when they beat Inter Milan 1-0 in a hard-fought final in Istanbul on Saturday night. Rodri scored the only goal of a tough contest in the 68th minute at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, landing City’s first European crown after several years of near misses and completing the treble. Guardiola hopes all of City’s successes, including their five Premier League titles in the past six years, will now be given due credit without the shadow of Champions League under-achievement hanging over them. The City manager said: “Especially this season, the entire world has said if we don’t win the Champions League we will not be complete, it will not be enough. “Winning these five Premier Leagues and arriving in three semi-finals, and two finals, is exceptional, but everyone says, ‘no, you have to win’. “But winning the Champions League every season is difficult unless you are Real Madrid. The other ones sometimes arrive and do it. “Not just for me, for the club, for our CEO and players – we had everything but not the Champions League, as if the Premier League is nothing. “So I like this competition for the fact we won it, to be part of history. The players know they will be remembered for the rest of their lives. “But now give credit for the five Premier Leagues we won in six years. “It is important because people now forget about it and focus on creating a museum to put all our trophies in, because what we have done in the last years is unbelievable, not just the Champions League, but many titles.” City had to dig deep to claim the trophy against a determined Inter side. The Italians sat deep to soak up pressure but, with City also lacking their usual sparkle and losing Kevin De Bruyne to injury in the first half, they grew in confidence. Inter were just beginning to assert themselves when Rodri broke the deadlock, driving from the edge of the area after a Bernardo Silva pass was deflected into his path. They then lived on the edge with Federico Dimarco hitting the bar and having another good chance before Romelu Lukaku was denied by Ederson in the dying moments. City will now celebrate their treble with an open-top bus parade in Manchester on Monday. Guardiola has said he hopes City’s Champions League win will prove the first of many but his tongue was firmly in cheek as he responded to a question over whether the club could build a dynasty like Real Madrid. “We are just 13 Champions Leagues away from them – just 13!” he said. “So be careful Real Madrid because we are on our way. If you sleep a little bit we will catch you.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live MMA great Amanda Nunes retires after win over Irene Aldana at UFC 289 Rory McIlroy in striking distance as he chases Canadian Open hat-trick Sunny Edwards defends world title with unanimous win over Andres Campos
2023-06-11 17:24
Matchmaking Problems in Apex Legends to be Fixed
Matchmaking Problems in Apex Legends to be Fixed
Apex Legends has recently been experiencing problems with its matchmaking, placing low ranking players against players in Diamond and higher.
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Michael Cera couldn't join in the 'Barbie' group chat because he has a flip phone
Michael Cera couldn't join in the 'Barbie' group chat because he has a flip phone
Sometimes stars aren't just like us.
2023-07-10 21:16
Karine Jean-Pierre announces separation from partner Suzanne Malveaux, ends 10-year relationship
Karine Jean-Pierre announces separation from partner Suzanne Malveaux, ends 10-year relationship
Karine Jean-Pierre and Suzanne Malveaux began dating in 2012
2023-09-08 05:37
Australia bowl first in third ODI with South Africa
Australia bowl first in third ODI with South Africa
Australia won the toss and decided to bowl in the third one-day international with South Africa...
2023-09-12 19:34
Malaysia court throws out abuse of power charges against former PM Muhyiddin
Malaysia court throws out abuse of power charges against former PM Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR A Malaysian court on Tuesday threw out charges of abuse of power against opposition leader and
2023-08-15 11:53
Textron Aviation Brings Simulator Options to Customers in Europe
Textron Aviation Brings Simulator Options to Customers in Europe
WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2023--
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Hurricanes retain Fast and Raanta, while Rangers add Wheeler and Quick as NHL free agency opens
Hurricanes retain Fast and Raanta, while Rangers add Wheeler and Quick as NHL free agency opens
The Carolina Hurricanes were able to retain two players — goalie Antti Raanta and forward Jesper Fast — before the NHL’s free agent signing period began
2023-07-02 01:28
Japan: One in 10 people aged 80 or older for first time
Japan: One in 10 people aged 80 or older for first time
The world's oldest country has long struggled with how to provide for its ageing and declining population.
2023-09-19 12:46
Bruce Cassidy on verge of coaching Vegas Golden Knights to Stanley Cup
Bruce Cassidy on verge of coaching Vegas Golden Knights to Stanley Cup
Bruce Cassidy is on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights
2023-06-13 18:00
Analysis-China-linked assets squeezed as slowdown ripples across markets
Analysis-China-linked assets squeezed as slowdown ripples across markets
By Tom Westbrook and Dhara Ranasinghe SINGAPORE/LONDON Investors looking for clues about the state of China's economy beyond
2023-08-28 14:08
National scoring leader Jaedon LeDee is carrying the Aztecs on his powerful shoulders
National scoring leader Jaedon LeDee is carrying the Aztecs on his powerful shoulders
San Diego State’s Jaedon LeDee walked off the court after a monster performance in Las Vegas on Sunday night with the Continental Tire Main Event championship belt in his right hand and the garish MVP medallion draped around his neck
2023-11-23 05:35