Guardiola Told Man City Players His Divorce Had Cost Him Passion, Documentary Reveals

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A new Manchester City documentary shows Pep Guardiola opening up to his players about the breakdown of his marriage during a difficult spell for the club in December 2024. After a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Juventus, Guardiola reportedly used his personal experience to challenge his squad. He said that although he and his former wife still loved each other, they had lost their passion. City had lost nine of 12 matches at the time. Guardiola urged his players to rediscover their hunger, saying he wanted footballers who played with passion. The team’s results improved after the New Year, ending the season in the top three and reaching the FA Cup final.

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