Josep Guardiola: Until now, there was only one team that played better than we

The head coach of Munich Bavaria Josep Guardiola addressed words of praise to Borussia Dortmund. Spanish expert believes that the wards of Thomas Tuchel are currently playing better than Bavaria’s ones.

“Until now, there was only one team that played better us. Tuchel is a great coach for Borussia. I like what they do” - said Guardiola.

Tuchel led Borussia from the end of last season, succeeding Juergen Klopp. During the first three rounds of Bundesliga the team has earned nine points and lead the standings. Bayern have the same number of points.

Guardiola is married to the girlfriend, with whom he lived in a common-law relationship over 20 years

Bayern's head coach Josep Guardiola had married. The Spanish specialist decided on such an important step in his life after twenty-five years of age dating with Cristina Serra.

Guardiola became acquainted with future wife when he was 18 years old. Josep and Cristina lived for many years in a common-law relationship, during which time they had three children: Maria (2001), Marius (2003) and Valentina (2008).

The marriage ceremony took place in the town of Matadepera near Barcelona. Festive event, which was visited by relatives of the bride and groom only lasted half an hour and was modest.

Mario Mandzukic not continue playing for Bavaria

Forward of Munich Bavaria Mario Mandzukic not continue playing for his current club.

Became aware of the reasons why the head coach Pep Guardiola decided to part with the Croatian football player. Position due to the conduct of the Spanish professional player before and after the second leg of the semifinals of the Champions League with Real Madrid, losing with a score of 0:4. Then Guardiola said in the locker room enough emotional words, putting all the blame for the defeat on himself. All team players were very touched and Rafinha even wept and hugged Guardiola. And only in Mandzhukicha was a completely different reaction: during a speech coach, he grinned and bared his teeth. In addition, before a training session he indicate Guardiola reacted similarly.

Del Bosque: First of all I would like to congratulate Guardiola and Mourinho

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque expressed his thanks to those who voted for him in the nomination “The best coach of the year 2012 by FIFA”.

World Cup coach said and other contenders for the title in the person of Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola.

“First of all I would like to congratulate Guardiola and Mourinho. Am proud to present to Spanish football. I would like to say that thanks to the Spanish national team players, we are all becoming better. I mean their excellent qualities and behaviour. I want to thank the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and those trainers who are close to me. The same applies to the professionals who have been with me throughout my career and that I had the desire to become a coach. We're all dealing with football, should care about him, to love and respect the sport and be an example of good ethics and conduct,” - Del Bosque said.

Berlusconi: In recent years Barcelona has played the best football

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi declined to talk about who will be the head coach next season.

“You are asking to remain in command of the Allegri next season? I must say the truth? Then, please ask another question.

If we talk about on Barcelona success, I always wanted to bring it in Milan, because in recent years Barcelona has played the best football. We contacted him, but he said he wants to leave. He said he liked it in Italy, and expressed appreciation for the offer me a villa on Lake Como, but at this point the chance that Guardiola will lead the AC Milan, very small,” – Berlusconi said.

Eto'o: I communicate with Guardiola when I meet him

Anji's striker Samuel Eto'o in media interviews has stated that not holding grudge against the former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola.

To recap, once worked under the guidance of the Cameroon football player Guardiola as part of blue-pomegranate, but then he had to leave the Catalan club because coach no longer desired to see him in the team.

«However, I spent in Barcelona season in which it won. The finale turned out to be difficult, but I can't help saying that this year is only a small part of my stay in Barcelona. In life anything can happen, but you must be a man and tell the truth. Today I am happy because I communicate with Guardiola when I meet him. We both are presenting Barcelona,» - Eto'o said.

The award for best coach, claimed by Guardiola, Del Bosque and Mourinho

Former FC Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola, Spain's Vicente Del Bosque and Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho claimed the prize for best coach, men's curling. It should be noted that last year's winner was Guardiola.

Among women's teams on the FIFA Award for best coach, claimed by Bruno Bini (France), Norio Sasaki (Japan) and PIA Sandhèdž (United States).

This was announced at a press conference held today in Sao Paulo. To recap, award ceremony will be held January 7, 2013, in Zurich, Switzerland.

Guardiola: You must placed completely

The Spanish press has published some excerpts from a book written by the former head coach of FC Barcelona Pep Guardiola.

The book is written by one of the journalists of the newspaper AS and is entitled «Pep: another way to win».

«I'm not going to criticise those who make mistakes in the pace or play the second floor, we get the own goal. But I don't forgive the footballer, who did not give his heart and soul for Barcelona. I ask not of results, and an attitude. Not going to put up with the presence of people who are speculating. This Barcelona, those are her requirements: Siniora and those are my demands on you, the players. You must placed completely. A separate football itself is worthless; He needs your partner group team, and they need it,» - Guardiola said.

FIFA announced contenders for the title of coach of the year

The International Football Federation - FIFA announced on its official website the 10 contenders for the title of coach of the year. The list of nominees is as follows:

Vicente del Bosque (Spaniard, Spain)

Roberto di Matteo (Italian, Chelsea)

Alex Ferguson (Scottish, Manchester United),

Josep Guardiola (Spain, ex-coach of FC Barcelona)

Jupp Heynckes (German, Bayern)

Jürgen Klopp (German, Borussia Dortmund)

Joachim Löw (German, Germany)

Roberto Mancini (Italian, Manchester City)

Jose Mourinho (Portuguese, Real Madrid),

Cesare Prandelli (Italian, Italy).

The name of the winner will be announced January 7, 2013, in Zurich, Switzerland.

Xavi: Pep was an example for me as a coach and as a player

FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi said that he likes to work in the current season, under the leadership of the new mentor team Tito Vilanova.

«Tito and Pep, except for some differences in tactics, almost equal. Guardiola was closer to us in training, Vilanova is trying to keep some distance. Tito has surprised me. He has clear ideas, and he is totally ready for this work. He continues to follow the Club's philosophy. Although I lack Guardiola. He was an example for me as a coach and as a player. Pep has helped me, he was a true leader in the locker room,» - said Xavi.

Josep Guardiola: “Milan seven-time winner of the tournament, I am glad that played with us 0-0. This is the best compliment for us "

Head Coach Barcelona Josep Guardiola has summed up the match quarterfinals of the Champions League against the Milan (0:0). San Siro - a great stadium, but it is essentially closed, and the grass on the lawnwas not breathing. It's always a bad thing, but what can do about it. Playing againsta team like Milan, you can never count on the fact that the two-legged ties willdecide the outcome of the confrontation in the first game. 

What is the meaning of the two additional judges of the gate, if they do not see a penalty? They do not give them, and therefore do not see. Milan, seven-time winner of the League and European Cup, I am glad that playedwith us 0-0. This is the best compliment for us. 

Yes, we have after the match took a little conversation with Silvio Berlusconi. We talked about politics - the situation in Europe, you know ... We never talk about the officiating after the draws or defeats. I forbid you to discuss this topic to their players. The defenders had a cool game. Gerard Pique, Javier Mascherano and Carles Puyol look fantastic "- quoted Guardiola AS.

Lionel Messi has urged coach Pep Guardiola to stay on at Barcelona

Lionel Messi has urged coach Pep Guardiola to stay on at Barcelona, insisting the Spaniard is more important to the Primera Liga giants than he is. Argentina ace Messi is desperate for Guardiola to stay, with the boss having guided the Catalan club to 13 trophies, including two UEFA Champions League successes and three consecutive La Liga titles. The former Barca midfielder has been linked with the managerial post at Chelsea following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas earlier this month and also mentioned as a possible successor to departed England boss Fabio Capello. Guardiola is yet to extend his expiring deal at Camp Nou, having renewed his contract on a year-by-year basis since taking charge of the club in 2008.

Messi has flourished under the manager, moving within five goals of Barca's all-time top scorer Cesar Rodriguez, who netted 235, when he scored twice against Racing Santander at the weekend. Messi's brace at the weekend stretched his goal tally this season to 50 in all competitions, having netted an astonishing five in the Champions League against Bayer Leverkusen last week. 

"We want him to stay for the good of everyone. It would be very difficult to find another coach and to do what we have achieved with him, to win what he has won and to play the way he has made the team play." "Pep is more important to Barcelona than me," said Messi. "Since he arrived he has changed everything for us. He has won everything there is to win. "I am not trying to be the best in history nor the best player of the moment," he added. "I just play to try and do things well. 

"First I play for the team, then for the fans, and then for me. I feel good when everything works out the way I want. "We always focus on the team, without them none of what I have achieved would have been possible. "It wasn't my plan to try and reach Cesar's record this season. I am very close, there are plenty of games left, but I'm not thinking of a particular date to reach it."