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Guardiola has also played for and has served as an advocate of the ]. Between 1995 and 2005, he played seven ] for ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesc/cata-intres.html | title = Catalonia Autonomous Team Matches | publisher = Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation | date = 2 August 2006 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first = Martín | last = Tabeira}}</ref> |
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Guardiola has also played for and has served as an advocate of the ]. Between 1995 and 2005, he played seven ] for ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rsssf.com/tablesc/cata-intres.html | title = Catalonia Autonomous Team Matches | publisher = Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation | date = 2 August 2006 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first = Martín | last = Tabeira}}</ref> |
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==Coaching career== |
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===Barcelona=== |
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Guardiola was appointed coach of ] on 21 June 2007 with ] as his assistant. Under his guidance, the team subsequently won their ] group and qualified for the ], which the team won, thereby achieving promotion.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada07-08/05/n080508104107.html | title = From captain to manager | publisher = FC Barcelona | date = 8 May 2008 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first = Roger | last = Bogunyà}}</ref> ] president ] announced before the end of the ] that Guardiola would be appointed manager of the senior Barcelona squad to replace ] at the end of ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/castellano/noticies/futbol/temporada07-08/05/n080508104104.html | title = Guardiola relevará a Rijkaard a partir del 30 de junio | language = Catalan | publisher = FC Barcelona | date = 8 May 2008}}{{Dead link|date=January 2013}}</ref> |
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====2008–09 season==== |
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Upon being appointed, Guardiola revealed that ], ], ] and others were not part of his plans for ]. By the time of the announcement, Guardiola had already offloaded full back ] to ], attacking midfielder ] to ], and midfielder ] to ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/17/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Barcelona-Guardiola.php | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080621214257/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/17/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Barcelona-Guardiola.php | archivedate = 21 June 2008 | title = Barcelona coach Guardiola declares Ronaldinho, Eto'o and Deco surplus to his requirements | publisher = International Herald Tribune | date = 17 June 2008 | accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> ] went to ], while ] joined Zambrotta in Milan. ] was initially going to join ] on a ] but the discovery of a heart condition put a stop to the move, and the veteran retired to tend to his health. ] signed with ], ] was released by Barça and ] was sold to ]. The fate of ] took much of the summer to unravel, with the Cameroonian linked with several clubs, but Guardiola finally declared that he would stay after his dedication in training and participation in the pre-season. In association with ] director of sport, ], several new signings were made by Guardiola — ] and ] arrived from ]; ] from ] by way of ]; ] returned from ]; and ] was signed from ]. ] was also signed from ], but was immediately loaned out to ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada08-09/07/n080723102534.html | title = Henrique goes from Barça to Bayer Leverkusen | publisher = FC Barcelona | date = 23 July 2008 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first = Berta | last = Brau}}</ref> In interviews with the press, Guardiola stressed a harder work ethic than before, but also a more personal approach during training and a closer relationship with his players. Along with the new signings, Guardiola promoted '']nos'' ], ] and ] to the first team squad. |
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Guardiola's first competitive game as coach was in the ] of the ], in which Barça comfortably beat Polish club ] 4–0 in the first leg at home. They then lost 1–0 in the second leg, but progressed with a 4–1 aggregate victory. Promoted ] also defeated Barcelona in the opening match-day of the ], but the team then went on an undefeated streak for over 20 matches to move to the top of the league. Barça maintained their spot atop La Liga's table, securing their first league title since 2006 when rivals ] lost at Villarreal on 16 May 2009. The most important match however was on 2 May when they defeated Real Madrid ] at the ]. The league title was the second piece of silverware in Guardiola's first season at the ]. On 13 May 2009, Barcelona won the ], defeating ] by ]. Guardiola finished the season by leading Barça to the ], where they beat Manchester United 2–0. In doing so, they became the ] to win the domestic cup, the league, and the European club titles (]) in the ]. The treble winning season is regarded as one of the club's finest seasons in its history <ref name=Independent>{{cite news|title=Pep Guardiola: The Barcelona years|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/pep-guardiola-the-barcelona-years-7684809.html|accessdate=28 April 2012|newspaper=]|date=27 April 2012|location=London}}</ref> Furthermore, Guardiola became the ].<ref name=BBC123>{{cite news|title=Pep Guardiola – what his players and peers say about him|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17863555|accessdate=28 April 2012|publisher=]|date=27 April 2012}}</ref> |
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====2009–10 season==== |
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During Guardiola's ] as manager, Barcelona traded ] for ] of ] and €46 million. Many players left the club in the same transfer window — ] was sold to ]; ] and ]'s contracts ended; and other players were loaned out, including ] to ], ] to ], ] to ], and ] to ]. Barcelona started the season defeating ] in the ] and ] in the ]. On 25 September 2009, Barcelona gave Guardiola his 50th professional victory, away against ] and on 19 December, they were crowned ] for the first time in ]. Guardiola finished the calendar year 2009 with a record ], the ], ], ], ], ], and ], becoming the ] in ] to do so. After winning every trophy they competed for in 2009, Barcelona. January 2010 also saw Guardiola become Barcelona's longest serving Spanish coach, overtaking the record previously held by ]. That same month, on the 20th, he agreed to a one-year contract extension to keep him with Barcelona until the end of the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=728427&sec=europe&cc=5901&campaign=rss&source=soccernet|title=Pep Guardiola agrees new Barcelona deal|work=]|date=20 January 2010| accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> February of the same year saw Guardiola coach his 100th match for Barcelona's first team. His record stood at 71 wins, 19 draws, and 10 losses with 242 goals for and 76 against.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sport.es/default.asp?idpublicacio_PK=44&idioma=CAS&idtipusrecurs_PK=7&idnoticia_PK=689215|title=Guardiola: 100 partidos, 71 victorias|work=]|date=20 February 2010}}{{Dead link|date=January 2013}}</ref> On 10 April 2010, he became the first manager in Barcelona's history to beat ] four times in a row in '']''. Barcelona reached the ], but lost 3–2 on aggregate to ]'s Internazionale.<ref name="UEFA 09-10">{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2010/matches/round=2000031/index.html |title=UEFA Champions League 2009/10 matches|work=]|accessdate=28 April 2012}}</ref> Despite this, they managed to win their 20th ] with 99 points by beating ] 4–0 at home.<ref name=ESPNsoccer>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1055344/pep-guardiola-leaves-barcelona,-tito-vilanova-appointed?cc=3436 |title=Pep Guardiola leaves Barcelona, Tito Vilanova appointed|publisher= ESPN Soccernet |date= 27 April 2013|accessdate=28 April 2012}}</ref> To that day, the highest points total ever gained amongst any of ].<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.fcbarcelona.com/club/the-honours/detail/card/fc-barcelona-team-records|title = FC Barcelona team records|publisher = FC Barcelona |accessdate = 28 April 2012}}</ref> The La Liga title was Guardiola's seventh trophy as manager of the club, tying ] for second behind ] and his 11 trophies. On 8 June 2010, the ] fined Guardiola €15,000 following a formal inquiry opened by the Competition Committee regarding his actions and comments during and after a match against ] on 6 March 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ikYvGNd4H-nlVehpbHckNAnaFzaQ|title=Guardiola fined 15.000 euros for ref accusation|agency=Agence France-Presse |date=8 June 2010| accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> Guardiola approached the fourth official with, according to the official report, malicious intent, berating the official and speaking into his microphone with phrases such as, "You are calling everything wrong." Following the match, Guardiola accused ] and his assistant ] of "lying" in their match report. Barcelona were given 10 days to appeal the sanction. TV replays supported Guardiola's assertions. The game ended 2–2. |
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====2010–11 season==== |
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Guardiola's ] in charge saw the departure of two players who had arrived last season — ] returned to ] and ] moved to ] on loan. ] and ] were released from their contracts and both moved to ] in ]; ] also left the team and moved to ] of the English ]. The club signed ] from ], ] from ], and ] from ]. On 14 July 2010, Guardiola signed a new contract to stay with Barcelona until June 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8817528.stm|title=Pep Guardiola signs new deal as coach of Barcelona|date=14 July 2010|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=14 July 2010}}</ref> On 21 August, Barcelona beat Sevilla 5–3 on aggregate to win the ], his second in a row. On 29 November 2010, Barcelona beat ] 5–0, giving Guardiola five straight wins in as many matches in '']''. On 8 February 2011, Guardiola accepted the club's offer for a one-year deal extension, signing a contract until June 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://goal-arena.com/2011/02/guardiola-accepts-new-deal-until-2012/|title=Guardiola accepts new deal until 2012|work=Goal Arena|date=9 February 2011}}{{Dead link|date=January 2013}}</ref> On 16 February, in the ], Barcelona were defeated by ] 2–1 at the ]. The defeat prolonged Guardiola's record of never having won the ] of a ]. On 8 March, in the ], Barcelona defeated Arsenal 3–1, thus winning 4–3 on aggregate, moving them into the ]. Early April saw Barcelona move eight points clear of second placed Real Madrid in their ] after a key away win against ], making the most of Real Madrid's home loss against ] earlier on the same day. Barcelona managed to advance to the ] for the fourth year — last three under Guardiola — in a row after thrashing Shakhtar Donetsk 6–1 on aggregate. Following the Champions League campaign, Barcelona continued their La Liga crusades for the second El Clásico in the ], which ended 1–1. ] scored for his team from penalty spot after ] was sent off. It was later replied by Real Madrid's ] from a penalty kick in the 80th minute of the match. Guardiola suffered his first final defeat during the ] against Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal for in the 103rd minute of the match during extra time, giving the club the first title since 2008, as well as ]'s first title for his new club. In the Champions League, however, Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2–0 at the Santiago Bernabéu in the ], and after a 1–1 draw at ], they proceeded to Guardiola's second ] in three years as coach for Barcelona.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/9473024.stm|title=Barcelona 1 - 1 Real Madrid (agg 3 - 1) |date=3 May 2011|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=11 May 2011 | first = Jonathan | last =Stevenson}}</ref> |
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On 11 May 2011, Barcelona won the La Liga title and third in a row after a 1–1 draw with ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/may/11/levante-barcelona-live-la-liga|title=Levante v Barcelona – as it happened|date=11 May 2011|work=The Guardian|accessdate=11 May 2011|location=London|first=Rob|last=Bagchi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2011-05-11-barcelona-spanish-league-champions_N.htm|title=Barcelona, Real Madrid finish 1–2 in La Liga for 3rd straight year|date=11 May 2011|work=]|accessdate=11 May 2011}}</ref> On 28 May, Barcelona beat ] ] to win the Champions League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/316520?cc=5739|title=Barca masterclass seals trophy|date=28 May 2011|work=ESPN Soccernet|accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> |
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====2011–12 season==== |
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Guardiola's ] in charge started with the departure of three players who had been part of the team for a long time. ] moved back to ], ] was sold to ], and ] was sold to ]. Two big signings were made — ] came from ] for €26 million plus bonuses and ], a former ] graduate, returned from ] for €29 million plus bonuses. To complete the squad, two players where promoted from the ]: ] and ]. The season started with a ] aggregate win over ] for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/20110818/messi-salvo-futbol/1120978.shtml|title=Messi salvó al fútbol|date=18 August 2011|work=Sport.es|accessdate=18 August 2011 | language = Spanish}}</ref> Barcelona won their second trophy of the season on 26 August, beating ] in the ] ] 2–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/20110826/super-messi-supercopa-barca/1130917.shtml|title=Súper Messi da la Supercopa al Barça|date=26 August 2011|work=Sport.es|accessdate=26 August 2011 | language = Spanish}}</ref> With the trophy won against Porto, he became all-time record holder of most titles won as a ]. He has won now 12 trophies in only three years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/20110827/pep-guardiola-supero-marca-johan-cruyff/1131117.shtml|title=Pep Guardiola superó la marca de Johan Cruyff|date=26 August 2011|work=Sport.es|accessdate=26 August 2011 | language = Spanish}}</ref> November of the same year saw Guardiola coach his 200th match for Barça's first team. His record stood at 144 wins, 39 draws, and 17 losses with 500 goals for and 143 against.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/pep-hace-messi-mas-goleador-1205658|title=Pep hace a Messi más goleador|date=3 November 2011|work=Sport.es|accessdate=3 November 2011 | language = Spanish}}</ref> Barcelona ended the 2011 calendar year winning the ], beating ] 4–0, the widest margin in an ] since changing to a single match format. This was Guardiola's 13th title of only 16 tournaments played.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/prensa-mundial-los-pies-del-barca-1278104|title=La prensa mundial, a los pies del Barça|date=19 December 2011|work=Sport.es|accessdate=19 December | language = Spanish}}</ref> On 9 January 2012, he was named ]. On his 41st birthday, he led his side to a 2–1 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid in '']'', ensuring that he remained unbeaten against Real Madrid in regular time as a manager. On 21 April, Guardiola conceded the league title to leaders Real Madrid, after they beat Barcelona 2–1 and extended their lead in the table to seven points with four matches remaining. "We have to congratulate Madrid for their win and the title that they have also won tonight," said Guardiola, after what was his side's first loss at ] all season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/apr/22/pep-guardiola-barcelona-real-madrid-title|title=Pep Guardiola concedes title to Real Madrid and focuses on Chelsea|date=22 April 2012|work=]|location=London| accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> Three days later, a 2–2 draw at home against ] in the ] of the ] knocked Barcelona out of the competition on a 2–3 aggregate score. That effectively left the team with only the ] to play for.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1055094/pep-guardiola-to-part-company-with-barcelona---reports?cc=5901|title=Guardiola to leave Barcelona – reports|date=26 April 2012|work=]| accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> Guardiola had faced criticism over his recent tactics and squad selections.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/champions-league/9230314/Pep-Guardiolas-reign-in-Spain-was-coming-to-an-end-according-to-all-the-signs.html | title = Pep Guardiola's reign in Spain was coming to an end, according to all the signs | publisher = The Daily Telegraph | date = 26 April 2012 | accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first = Pete | last = Jenson}}</ref> On 27 April 2012, Guardiola announced he would step down as ] at the end of the ]. He had been on a rolling contract that was renewed annually during his tenure as manager. Stating tiredness as the main reason for his decision, he also commented that four years at a club like Barça felt like an eternity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/football/english-clubs-on-alert-after-pep-guardiola-quits-barcelona-7684678.html |title=Pep Guardiola quits Barcelona to 'recharge his batteries'|publisher=Thisislondon.co.uk |date= 27 April 2012 |accessdate=28 April 2012}}</ref> The team also announced that he would be succeeded by current assistant ], who would begin leading the first team at the start of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1055344/pep-guardiola-leaves-barcelona,-tito-vilanova-appointed?cc=5901 |title= Vilanova follows Guardiola|work=ESPN Soccernet |date= 27 April 2012 |accessdate=28 April 2012}}</ref> Guardiola continued to lead Barcelona to wins in the remaining ] games of ], followed by a 3–0 win in the ] ]. His record of 14 trophies in four seasons has made him the most successful coach in ]. |
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==== Sabbatical ==== |
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After his time at Barcelona came to an end, Guardiola took a year's sabbatical to recover in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/the_beautiful_blog/2012/05/josep-guardiola-from-barcelona-to-new-york|title=Josep Guardiola, from Barcelona to New York?|publisher=New York Daily News|date=26 May 2012 | first = Jaime | last = Uribarri}}</ref> On 7 January 2013, Guardiola came in third place for the 2012 ], behind the winner ] and runner-up ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1786/fifa/2013/01/07/3655632/vicente-del-bosque-named-2012-fifa-coach-of-the-year|title=Vicente del Bosque named 2012 FIFA Coach of the Year |publisher=goal.com|date=7 January 2013 | accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> While at a news conference at the ] gala in ], Guardiola said, "I have taken a decision to return to coaching but beyond that no decision has been taken." Continuing to say, "I don't have a team to go to but I would like to go back to coaching."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20943089|title=Pep Guardiola: Former Barcelona boss ready to return to coaching|publisher=BBC Sports|date=8 January 2013| accessdate = 16 January 2013}}</ref> He also said that he felt it "would show a lack of respect" for him to "talk about any team that has a coach."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2258537/Pep-Guardiola-tells-Chelsea-ready-return.html|title= Chelsea back in for Guardiola as in-demand boss reveals he is ready for return to management |publisher=Daily Mail|date= 7 January 2013| accessdate = 16 January 2013 | first1 = Sami | last1 = Mokbel | first2 = Neil | last2 = Ashton}}</ref> |
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=== Bayern Munich === |
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On 16 January 2013, it was announced that Guardiola would take over as manager of German ] club ] at the end of the ], replacing ] who is due to retire.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fcbayern.telekom.de/en/news/news/2013/39382.php|title=Guardiola to take Bayern helm in July 2013|date=16 January 2013|accessdate=16 January 2013|publisher=FC Bayern Munich Official Website}}</ref><ref name="ftmag">{{cite web | url = http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/52dfab22-603e-11e2-b657-00144feab49a.html#axzz2IN2OrKO9 | title = Pep Guardiola: football’s most wanted | publisher = FT Magazine | date = 18 January 2013 | accessdate = 19 January 2013| first = John | last = Carlin}}</ref> |
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==Tactics== |
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Guardiola was born to Dolors and Valentí. He has two older sisters and a younger brother, Pere, a football agent. Guardiola met his wife, Cristina, at his parents clothes store when he was 18. They have three children: Marius, Maria and Valentina. Following his tenure as FC Barcelona coach, Guardiola stated that he would move to the United States to live in Manhattan, New York City for a year, until he decides on his future.
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