Club World Cup presenter Kelly Somers had to apologise on live TV for Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel's X-rated rant.
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Mexico will face Honduras next Wednesday, July 2, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., in the semifinals of the Gold Cup
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defeated Saudi Arabia 2–0Gilberto Mora made his official debut for MexicoMexico reached 200 all-time goals in the Gold CupFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
Javier Aguirre evaluated Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup quarterfinals, where they now face Honduras for a spot in the final. Aguirre continues to rotate players and praised their performances.
“They deserved to play. Gilberto Mora and Julián Araujo are two players who earned their spot in training,” said Aguirre during the press conference.
“He is making history. Mora has a great mentality, he is a valuable asset for us. He’s well-mannered, respectful, and eager to learn. He passed the test in his debut,” Aguirre added about Mora, who became the youngest player ever to represent at 16 years and 257 days old.
With this win, “El Vasco” reached 27 victories as Mexico’s head coach in official matches, surpassing Ricardo LaVolpe’s 26, making him the coach with the most wins in the team's history.
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“A very controlled match. In the first half, we had a few chances we couldn’t finish, but in the second half, we had a lot of possession. I was fortunate to score. The game against Honduras will be very tough, but we’ll give it our all, and God willing, on Wednesday we’ll be moving on to another final,” said Alexis Vega after the match against Saudi Arabia, where he scored Mexico’s opening goal.
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Mora became the youngest player ever to debut for Mexico in an official match and he acknowledged he was confident his time would come before the moment.
“Honestly, I’ve been enjoying every training session. I knew the opportunity would come eventually, and I think I had a good game," he said. "My teammates gave me a lot of confidence. Edson Álvarez especially told me to just do what I know how to do."
Mora currently plays for Liga MX side Tijuana, where he's made 26 league appearances – scoring two goals.
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Mexico will face Honduras next Wednesday, July 2, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., in the semifinals of the Gold Cup. The match will determine one of the finalists of the tournament. Following their victory over Saudi Arabia, Javier Aguirre’s team is scheduled to travel on Sunday to begin preparations for the clash against
da betano casino： Leeds United’s mammoth 6-0 win, coupled with Burnley’s triumph over Sheffield United on Monday, secured a return to the Premier League after a two-year absence.
da pinup bet： The Whites have bounced back excellently from their play-off final defeat against Southampton last season, having the chance to secure the league title before the end of the season.
Daniel Farke has secured his third Championship promotion of his career, undoubtedly cementing his place in the club’s history forever after such an achievement.
However, the hard work undoubtedly starts now for the German, needing to make crucial moves in the transfer market if he is to buck the recent trend and keep the side in the top-flight.
Such a feat may not be achieved by the 48-year-old next season, especially if the latest rumours around his future at Elland Road are to be believed.
The latest update on Farke’s future as Leeds boss
In recent days, it was confirmed by the Daily Mail that the Leeds hierarchy could be tempted to part ways with Farke over the summer ahead of their return to the top-flight.
The German has achieved a 58% win rate over his two-year spell in Yorkshire, but it may not be enough to secure his long-term future at Elland Road.
The report claims that no decision has yet been made on his future, but that other candidates have already been lined up in case they decide to pull the trigger.
It remains unclear who the board could turn to should the German receive his matching orders, but that his lack of success in the top-flight could be a deciding factor in their decision.
Any decision to part ways would undoubtedly be a huge call given his achievements this season, but it could be one that would allow a proven top-flight boss to take the reins.
The manager who would be perfect to replace Farke at Leeds
Premier League safety is certainly the aim for Leeds next season, looking to be the side that prevents an unwanted record from happening in 2025/26.
It looks highly likely that all three promoted sides from the Championship have immediately returned back to the second tier – with Ipswich all but confirmed to be returning after just one year in the top-flight.
Investment is certainly needed, but questions will certainly be asked of Farke should he stay, given his previous inability to survive the drop at Norwich City.
As a result, the hierarchy could turn to former Everton boss Sean Dyche to fill the void should the German be sacked, offering the stability the Whites would need if they are to fight off relegation.
He was sacked from his role at Goodison Park back in January, but managed to secure the Toffees’ ever-present Premier League status in the two seasons prior.
The 53-year-old, who’s been labelled “one of the most underrated managers in the PL” by HLTCO, has a superb record in England’s top division, one that is better than Farke – handing the club the best chance of maintaining their status.
When comparing the duo’s respective figures during their time in the league, Dyche has achieved much more than Farke, further highlighting why he would be a superb appointment this summer.
How Sean Dyche compares to Daniel Farke in the PL
Statistics
Dyche
Farke
Games managed
333
49
Wins
93
6
Draws
91
8
Losses
149
35
Goals scored
323 (1.03)
31 (0.63)
Goals against
469 (1.4)
101 (2.06)
Win percentage
28%
12%
Stats via Premier League
He’s managed a higher win percentage during his time in the division, whilst also posting more goals scored per game and fewer conceded per game – offering an upgrade on the current manager.
His experience at the top of the English game could prove vital next season, with the club simply not being able to afford an immediate return back to the second tier.
It may not be the glamorous appointment many fans would be hoping for, but Dyche would certainly offer that know how that the side will need if they are to survive in 2025/26.
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da gbg bet： Chelsea have taken a huge tumble in their race for Champions League football next season, after drawing 2-2 with 18th-placed Ipswich Town, having gone in 2-0 down at half-time.
da supremo： The Blues held a whopping 74% possession in the game, generated 2.14 xG, created four big chances and took 34 shots, only converting all of this attacking input into two goals.
Enzo Maresca’s side now sits fifth in the Premier League after 32 games played, one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City and three points behind third-placed Nottingham Forest.
With six games left to play, chances for points are becoming fewer and fewer.
Many will use this result to continue directing their frustration at Maresca, but after two defensive lapses in the first half and plenty of missed chances in the second half, it’s hard to look anywhere beyond the players on the pitch for this one.
One of those at fault (again) was Robert Sanchez.
Robert Sanchez's performance vs Ipswich
One of the worst performers for Chelsea once more was the man between the sticks. Sanchez has had a shocking spell between the sticks this term and it only got worse when the Tractor Boys came to town.
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Indeed, Sanchez only made two saves in the game, of course, conceded two goals and only completed 64% of his passes, often putting his own teammates under pressure.
The 27-year-old had 35 touches and only completed one of his nine long balls attempted. Not only did he put Chelsea under pressure when playing out from the back, but he also didn’t save the Blues to make up for it when Ipswich did get chances, conceding two goals from four shots on target.
The Sanchez issue isn’t a new one in the Chelsea fanbase; in fact, it is one of the most highly scrutinised. But their other highly scrutinised position is centre-forward, and today’s performance won’t help to eradicate any of those concerns.
Nicolas Jackson's performance vs Ipswich
Nicolas Jackson has only recently returned from injury, injecting some much-needed pace to the front line, working hard and giving opposition defenders something else to worry about.
However, after a 5/10 display from the Senegal international, according to The Express, it is clear that Todd Boehly needs to spend big in the summer to add to their striking department.
Jackson vs Ipswich
Stat
Jackson
Minutes
87
Touches
20
Shots
5
Accurate Passes
8/11
Ground Duels Won
1/4
Aerial Duels Won
3/7
Possession Lost
4
Stats taken from Sofascore
Jackson has made 27 appearances this season, scoring nine goals and providing five assists for the Blues. Despite adding much-needed directness from the front since returning to the side, it’s games like this one against Ipswich that highlight exactly why Chelsea need to invest in a different profile of striker in the summer.
The 23-year-old had as many as five shots in the match, with all five of those shots being off-target, as well as hitting the post from a tight angle at point-blank range. Jackson only managed 20 touches in the game, completing just eight of his 11 passes and losing seven of his 11 duels – ground and aerial.
Chelsea had 19 shots from inside the box, had 55 touches inside the box and put 46 crosses into the penalty area against Ipswich, but Jackson failed to make an impact with all of that action.
This proves Boehly and Clearlake will need to spend big this summer, adding a more box-dominant centre-forward to this squad to fight it out alongside Jackson for the striker position.
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Lamine Yamal sent out a clear message to his naysayers as he headed off into vacation mode after starring in Barcelona's domestic double.
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Yamal sends message to his critics Posted a series of photos on social media while enjoying vacation Well-deserved break for youngster after playing big role in Barca's success Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Yamal wrote the latest chapter of his book of confidence, all that while enjoying a nice helicopter ride and then hitting the beach, as he sent a defiant message to his naysayers after starring in Barcelona's domestic treble success and playing a key role in Spain reaching the final of the Nations League.
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The soon-to-be 18-year-old took to Instagram to post a series of photos in a carousel, one of which read: "They complain about the bad ones and abuse the good ones."
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Yamal is one of the favourites to lift this year's Ballon d'Or accolade, and he only further rubber-stamped his credentials following an impactful performance in Spain's dramatic 5-4 semi-final win over France in the Nations League. After the game, the Barcelona superstar attended the press conference with his usual nonchalance. Former Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Guti, however, was not too pleased with the young winger sporting his cap backwards while addressing the media.
“I don't know if this is the first time I've seen a guy with a cap backwards. I don't like that because he's with the Spanish national team!", Guti told . “When he goes to Ibiza, or wherever he wants, he can do it. But not with the Spanish national team at a press conference. I don't like it.”
Yamal's message on his social media platforms seems to be his way of answering his critics.
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The youngster is set to return to action next month, when the entire Barcelona squad will gather to begin their pre-season.
The curtain is about to come down on another European football season, with just Saturday's Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter in Munich left to go. It's been a campaign full of twists and turns, shocks and surprises, with a number of clubs ending long waits for silverware while others have regained titles after missing out last season.
From the perspective of the players, the race for Ballon d'Or has been wide open, with a number of superstars showing exactly why are considered among the best to every play the game. But who were the absolute best, and who were some of the unsung heroes who deserve greater recognition?
To mark the end of the campaign, nine GOAL writers and editors (Stephen Darwin, Krishan Davis, Mark Doyle, Thomas Hindle, Richard Martin, Tom Maston, Joe Strange, Sean Walsh and James Westwood) have each ranked their best players from the European season to produce this Top 50 list – let us know who is too high, too low or who we missed in the comments:
Three days before their World Cup semi-final against Australia, South Africa were given a potential boost, as their captain Temba Bavuma took full part in an optional training session, at Eden Gardens, on Monday.Bavuma ran a couple of laps around the outfield, before doing some fitness drills under the watchful eye of the team physiotherapist Sizwe Hadebe and the strength and conditioning coach Runeshan Moodley. He then proceeded to do some shuttle runs, increasing the pace with each lap, and then moved to running drills as he moved forward and backwards. While Bavuma occasionally looked uncomfortable and bent over with his hand on his sides, he did not appear to be at any unease while running. The South Africa captain was seen with a bit of a strapping on his thigh.Later in the session, Bavuma padded up and shadow batted with a stump before having a lengthy conversation with coach Rob Walter. After watching Rassie van der Dussen for a while, Bavuma then padded up and went into a net, where he spent around 50 minutes batting. He even advanced down the track to hit a few balls.Related
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“Temba’s right hamstring strain has shown good objective signs of improvement over the last 72 hours,” said a statement from the South African medical team. ” We will continuously assess his progress through the management plan over the next few days towards giving him the best chance to play on Thursday.” They also clarified that the work Bavuma was putting in on Monday was not for a fitness test but merely “part of the rehabilitation strategies of the recovery plan.”Bavuma had suffered a hamstring injury during South Africa’s league game against Afghanistan in Ahmedabad last week. He left the field after nine balls of the first innings, and returned four overs later but limped as he fielded – mostly at mid-off. He chased balls gingerly and hobbled as he jogged to talk to his bowlers but did not go off again, with his role as opening batter in mind. Had Bavuma spent significant time off the field, he would have only been allowed to bat after the same amount of time had elapsed or until at least five batters had been dismissed, which he did not want to do as he searches for form. To date, Bavuma has a top score of 35 at the tournament, and scored 23 against Afghanistan.CSA had said on Sunday that Bavuma had “shown an improvement” overnight, and that he had not been sent for scans, but did not give an official update on his current condition.If Bavuma is unable to play the semi-final, Aiden Markram is likely to captain South Africa – as he did when Bavuma missed the England and Bangladesh games with illness – while Reeza Hendricks could open the batting.
Aston Villa have one foot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after they beat Belgian giants Club Brugge 3-1 away from home in the first leg.
The Villans, who host the Pro League side in Birmingham for the second leg next week, secured the win thanks to goals from Leon Bailey and Marco Asensio, either side of an own goal from Brandon Mechele.
Unai Emery will be delighted that his side have a healthy advantage to take back to Villa Park as they look to secure their place in the last eight of the competition.
Things could have been different, however, if not for an unbelievable clearance from England international Tyrone Mings, who prevented Hans Vanaken from putting the hosts 2-1 up by diverting his header just past the post with an athletic intervention.
Whilst there were plenty of positives to take from the evening clash in Bruges, there were also some disappointing individual performances for the Premier League outfit.
One player who did not show the full extent of his quality at the top end of the pitch was Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford, who started on the left flank.
Marcus Rashford's performance against Club Brugge
Emery selected the England international ahead of the likes of Asensio and Jacob Ramsey to play as part of an attacking midfield three behind Ollie Watkins, alongside Morgan Rogers and Bailey.
Whilst Rogers forced the own goal from Mechele with a brilliant cross in the second half and Bailey opened the scoring with a sublime half-volleyed effort into the bottom corner, Rashford ended the game without any direct contribution to a goal for the Villans.
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The right-footed speedster was taken off in the 64th minute after a fairly uneventful showing on the wing, as Club Brugge right-back Kyriani Sabbe largely kept him quiet – winning five of his six duels and making four tackles.
Rashford did not create a single chance for his teammates in those 64 minutes on the pitch. However, he did create a chance for himself when he worked an opportunity on the right side of the pitch, making an underlapping run to fire an effort at Simon Mignolet from a tight angle.
The 27-year-old forward also let himself down out of possession by losing four of his five duels and failing to make a single tackle or interception to help his side out defensively.
Whilst it is his natural position to play out on the left wing, it may be worthwhile for Emery to see how he fares as the lone centre-forward for the Villans before the end of the season.
Why Marcus Rashford should be used as a striker
Firstly, Rashford has the blistering pace that would allow him to make runs on the last line to create chances for himself against teams that play in a mid-to-high block.
The English forward has played 153 matches as a centre-forward in his club career for Villa and Manchester United combined, which shows that it is not a position that he is unfamiliar with.
As you can see in the clips above, Rashford has the quality to score brilliant goals at Premier League level from positions off the left or centrally, which suggests that he can comfortably play in either role.
The experienced forward’s career record as a striker, at club level, also suggests that the potential is there for it to be his best position on the pitch for the Villans.
Appearances
153
226
51
Goals
59
69
13
Assists
20
36
7
Goals + assists per game
0.52
0.46
0.39
As you can see in the table above, Rashford is at his most productive in front of goal when playing as a centre-forward, with 0.52 goals and assists combined per game on average throughout his career.
This is important to keep in mind because Ollie Watkins was even worse than Rashford in the win over Club Brugge and Emery should boldly drop him from the starting XI for this weekend’s clash with Brentford.
Why Ollie Watkins should be dropped
Villa left themselves with the former Bees man as their only recognised, natural, centre-forward when they sold Jhon Duran during the January transfer window.
However, they brought in the likes of Asensio, Donyell Malen, and Rashford, who can all play across the frontline, and Emery should utilise Rashford’s versatility to provide Watkins with a rest against Brentford – ahead of the second leg clash with Club Brugge next week.
Watkins put in a tired showing against the Belgian side on Tuesday night. The Villa star played 89 minutes without registering a shot on target, a key pass, or a completed dribble, whereas the Red Devils loanee at least managed a shot on target to test Mignolet and completed a dribble.
Rashford, at least, troubled the goalkeeper and tried to make things happen by dribbling at defenders in the final third, whilst his international teammate did little to cause the opposition any problems at all.
The ex-Brentford man was described as “world class” by journalist Jack Grimse last year and has scored 31 goals in the Premier League since the start of last season, but that does not make him immune to criticism or to the odd bad performance.
Watkins was handed a dismal player rating of 3/10, worse than Rashford’s 4/10, by the Express, who noted that he only had one shot on goal, and now could be the time for Emery to boldly drop him from the XI.
The 29-year-old forward lost seven of his eight duels in the game, as Club Brugge defenders dominated him in physical battles, and he has now gone four games without a goal – missing three ‘big chances’ in the process.
His poor display in Bruges, coupled with his wasteful form in front of goal of late, suggests that this could be the right time for Emery to take him out of the firing line for a game, both to provide Rashford with a chance to show what he can do as a striker as well as handing Watkins a much-needed rest.
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This would, hopefully, allow the England international to return to the starting line-up against Club Brugge for the second leg with fresh legs and a desire to bounce back with a strong showing to secure the club’s place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
With just a couple of days left in the window, any Chelsea fans will be glad to see the back of the transfer market given the huge number of players linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
The most prominent rumours have come in the attacking third, with boss Enzo Maresca evidently targeting reinforcements to his frontline to improve on their current Premier League standing.
However, despite the influx of potential options targeting this month, no deal is yet to be completed, potentially following in the same manner as the summer, in failing to secure a new centre-forward.
Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen, who were both targets during Maresca’s first window, have once again emerged as potential signings but the club are running out of time to secure moves for either player.
As a result, another former target has remerged on the radar, as the Blues look to finally land the top-quality talisman they have been searching for.
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Chelsea are targeting a late move for Porto striker Samu Omorodion after his stellar form for the Portuguese giants.
The Spaniard was a real target for the Blues in the summer, rumoured to be included in a swap deal involving Conor Gallagher moving to Atlético Madrid as a result – but the move fell through, with the striker joining Porto instead.
The 20-year-old has since taken his career to the next level, scoring 18 times in just 25 appearances across all competitions, leading to more speculation of a move to West London.
Bailey’s report claims that Omorodion has a €100m (£84m) release clause in his current deal, but that he could be available for a cheaper sum should any side negotiate a deal for his services this month.
After missing out on his signature once, Maresca can’t afford to do so once again, with the Italian desperately needing to prioritise a move for the youngster over one other transfer target.
Mathys Tel has been a player who has constantly been linked with a move to the Bridge in recent weeks, potentially receiving a boost in their pursuit over the last couple of days.
The Frenchman has been absent in each of the last three games for Bayern Munich, with boss Vincent Kompany leaving the 19-year-old on the bench in each of the outings.
It’s since been confirmed that he wants a move away from the Bundesliga giants before the closure of the transfer window, with Chelsea one of the main sides in the running for his signature.
Given his tender age, he could fit into the hierarchy’s philosophy of investing in youth for the long-term, but for the immediate future, they need to be plotting a move for Omorodion over Tel.
When comparing the pair on FBref, the Porto star has massively outperformed the Frenchman in 2024/25, highlighting what an important addition he would be to Maresca’s outfit.
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How Omorodion compares to Tel in 2024/25 so far |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Omorodion |
Tel |
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Games played |
15 |
8 |
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Goals & assists |
15 |
1 |
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Shots on target |
1.3 |
1.1 |
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Shot-on-target accuracy |
43% |
30% |
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Touches in opposition box |
5.9 |
5 |
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Aerials won |
1.7 |
0.4 |
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Chances created |
0.8 |
0.4 |
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Stats via FBref |
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Omorodion, who’s been dubbed a “monster” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, has registered way more combined goals and assists, whilst also achieving a higher shot on target rate, subsequently highlighting his clinical nature in the final third.
He’s also won more aerial duels per 90, whilst also creating more chances per 90 for his teammates, offering that all-round focal point that the Blues have greatly missed in recent months.
Given the stats produced by the pair this season, it’s glaringly obvious who the better option would be in the closing stages of the month, with the Spaniard producing the goods to try and take the club back to their glory days.
An immediate option is needed to lead the side back towards the Champions League come the end of the season, with Tel arguably one for the future, but Omorodion could offer that ready-made talisman whilst also having the potential to improve given the fact he’s only 20.
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تحدث بيب جوارديولا، مدرب نادي مانشستر سيتي، عن توقعاته بشأن مسار موسم فريقه خلال الموسم المقبل 2025-2026، والذي سوف ينطلق خلال الفترة المقبلة.
مانشستر سيتي عاد إلى التدريبات من جديد وبحماس كبير استعدادًا للموسم المقبل، حيث يريد النادي الإنجليزي استعادة هيبته المفقودة بعد موسم صفري ومخيب للآمال.
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جوارديولا أكد في تصريحات عبر موقع مانشستر سيتي الرسمي، أن تطلعاته تجاه موسم السيتيزن الجديد عالية، موضحًا أن فريقه سوف يبذل قصارى جهده خلال الموسم المقبل.
وقال جوارديولا: ”التوقعات في البداية دائمًا: لنبذل قصارى جهدنا، ونفوز بالمباريات الأولى، ونكتسب الثقة ونتقدم للأمام. كل موسم مشابه لما قبله، ولكن في الوقت نفسه، هو مجرد استمرار لما حققناه خلال العقد الماضي”.
وأضاف المدرب الإسباني: “بالطبع، نريد أن نكون أفضل من الموسم الماضي، وخاصةً الاستمرارية. في كل مرة نبدأ فيها الموسم، لا نفكر في عدد الإنجازات التي سنحققها. أسبوعًا بعد أسبوع، شهرًا بعد شهر، نحاول أن نكون أفضل ونطور أدائنا الكروي، لأن البداية دائمًا ما تكون صعبة”.
وأوضح جوارديولا: “لكن إذا كنا بنفس الروح والحماس الذي بدأنا به في كأس العالم للأندية، نأمل أن يكون جمهورنا فخورًا بنا”.
وأردف: ”لاعبو فريقي يعشقون لعب كرة القدم، لذا فهم متحمسون ويرغبون في التنافس فيما بينهم لتقديم أفضل ما لديهم فرديًا وجماعيًا”.
وتابع: “الإيجابية موجودة. أنا متأكد تمامًا من أنها ستكون جيدة، لكنه لن يكون موسمًا سهلًا، بل ستظل هناك دائمًا مشاكل، المهم هو كيفية التغلب على تلك المواقف”.
وقال: “أود أن أقول إن هذا النادي نضج في آخر 15 أو 20 عامًا، وهو الآن في صدارة كل بطولة نخوضها، فلنواصل ذلك”.
وأضاف: ”في النهاية، عندما يُظهر الجمهور روحًا عالية ويقاتل ويبذل قصارى جهده، وبعد أن يكون الخصوم دائمًا متورطين، أحيانًا يمكنك تقديم أفضل ما لديك، والخصوم ببساطة أفضل”.
وأتم جوارديولا: “الأمر يعتمد على أنفسنا، هذا ما يجب أن نحاول القيام به. نتحدى أنفسنا، هذا هو هدف الموسم”.
مانشستر سيتي سوف يلعب وديًا يوم السبت المقبل مع باليرمو استعدادًا للموسم الجديد، قبل بداية مشواره في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز بمواجهة وولفرهامبتون.