Forward: Lionel Messi vs Serge Gnabry. "I don't know how long my last chat with Pep Guardiola was, but we do talk," Messi told La Sexta. Pep Guardiola vs Hansi Flick. However, if he does decline to extend his deal at the Camp Nou, City are likely to join the race with Paris Saint-Germain to sign him in the coming months. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON) The transfer looked to be on for a free because of a clause in Messi’s contract, but club president Josep Maria Bartomeu intervened with the smallest of irregularities in the same. Guardiola on the old "fraud" accusations, namely that he only won the Champions League because of Messi and the lads. Have you always wanted to know what Pep Guardiola wrote about Peter Crouch, an 18-year-old Lionel Messi and Michael Jordan in the 1990s and 2000s? Pep Guardiola congratulates Bayern Munich and ‘challenges’ Hansi Flick to battle of the sextuplets. ... joking he’d call on Lionel Messi and the gang for the occasion. That came over just 219 appearances with Messi notching 73 goals in 2011-12, which was the only season Guardiola did not win the league title at the … Also on rt.com Lionel Messi has made the RIGHT decision to quit Barcelona – … Pep Guardiola discusses Lionel Messi's availability in the transfer market and explains his wish as a Barcelona fan is to see Messi … Guardiola admitted after beating Tottenham 3-0 on Saturday he does not have players who ‘win games by themselves — such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian … Lionel Messi has hailed Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique as the best coaches he has worked under during his career at Barcelona, stating that he was "lucky" to have both as mentors. Guardiola and Messi won three La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies together at the Camp Nou. Lionel Messi's comments on "difficult" Barcelona give huge hint on his future; Except, he claims that they have not spoken about linking back up in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola has now won 200 matches as Manchester City manager. Manchester City continue to be linked with a move for Lionel Messi next summer but Pep Guardiola has come out to clarify the club's stance on the … Manchester city manager, Pep Guardiola says his squad doesn't possess a player like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo who can be a solo matchwinner but his team's resolve and togetherness has ensured they have a commanding lead at the top of the EPL table. Wantaway Barcelona star Lionel Messi heaps praise on Pep Guardiola amid speculation surrounding a potential move to Manchester City next year. En este sentido, se ha especulado con la posibilidad de que Leo Messi termine recalando en el cuadro skyblue, pero lo cierto es que Guardiola no quiere inmiscuirse en los asuntos del equipo de sus amores, el Barça, y, a ser posible, prefiere llevarse una certeza de la que no tiene sustituto en su equipo, además en una posición crucial. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has stated that he would love a player like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo who "score four goals a game" at … Pep Guardiola … Stats: Ronaldo catches up with Messi, Guardiola fastest to 200. 5d Anirudh Menon. Pep Wants Messi to Finish Career at Barcelona. Trust me, this is … “Pep Guardiola has rebuilt Man City from what people thought was the carcass of a team last year. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has offered his thoughts on the club's failed attempts to bring in Lionel Messi this summer after the wantaway Barcelona star was forced to remain in Spain. Lionel Messi – Pep Guardiola reunion stories had already caught fire, and it tore apart Culés. Pep Guardiola has said he would not replace any of his Manchester City players with the likes of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. In a message of congratulations to sextuple winners Bayern Munich, who claimed the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday, Pep Guardiola joked that he would call Lionel Messi … "We don't talk about whether we are going to meet again. Pep al Bayern: “Puedo llamar a Messi y jugar” Guardiola felicitó a los bávaros por el título mundial y los invitó a desempatar con el sextete del Barcelona del 2009. The Barcelona icon … Lionel Messi urged to join Manchester City this summer by former Argentina team-mate Pablo Zabaleta because Pep Guardiola can offer the Barcelona star the 'perfect conditions' City boss Pep Guardiola has consistently distanced himself with a move for Messi, insisting he would prefer his former talisman to end his career in Catalonia. Messi was the Champions League top marksman in each of Guardiola's campaigns at the Camp Nou, scoring a remarkable 43 goals in the competition under the former Barcelona midfielder. Pep Guardiola claims he would not swap any of his Manchester City side for a world-beater such as Lionel Messi or Neymar amid their current run. It was under Guardiola that we really witnessed Messi’s best. Pep Guardiola and Cristiano Ronaldo will join Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain next season, according to the club's former midfielder. Pep Guardiola spoke about Manchester City winning 15-straight games in all competitions without having a superstar player, and said they don’t have a player who can win a … And the Old Lady could try to … JUVENTUS are preparing to step up their quest to become the world's greatest football team by getting Pep Guardiola on board. I always try to answer questions, but it's a player from Barcelona. Pep Guardiola on signing Lionel Messi for #ManCity if he became available: "He's a player for another club, I'm sorry. Pep Guardiola has left the door open for Lionel Messi to join Manchester City next summer, saying he does not know what is in the Argentinian’s mind regarding his future at … Pep Guardiola happy with Manchester City squad but this is what he said about Messi and Ronaldo Despite expressing satisfaction with his current squad, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he does not have a player like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo and would love to have someone who can score four goals in every single game. Lionel Messi has revealed the truth behind his messages with Pep Guardiola, ahead of a potential transfer to Manchester City next summer. Messi talked about a number of football figures including Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez and Pep Guardiola..