EPL: I’ll quit, I won’t stay – Guardiola threatens Man City over squad

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4 weeks ago

May 21, 2025

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Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has threatened to quit the club if they refuse to grant his request concerning the size of the squad.

The Cityzens boss said he does not want a large squad which would mean that some players will not have the opportunity to play.

The Catalan said his conscience would not allow him to bring players and end up benching them, adding that he would rather quit.

Manchester City have had a rough season. The Cityzens’ defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final last weekend meant that Pep Guardiola’s side will end the season without a major trophy.

They are also battling to finish in a Champions League place this season and it will all be decided on Sunday when the Premier League season draws the curtain.

However, Guardiola’s side kept their hopes of finishing third place alive on Tuesday by beating Bournemouth 3-1.

Speaking after the game, the former Barça manager told the press, “I told the club I don’t want a big squad. I don’t want to put five, six players in the tribune, I don’t want that. I will quit.

“If they don’t make a short squad, I will not stay.

“It’s impossible for my soul to put players in the tribune and cannot play.”

As the Premier League table stands, City along with Chelsea, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are all battling for three spots.

City’s win against Bournemouth takes them on 68 points, two more than both Newcastle, Chelsea and Villa. Forest are one point further back.

A win at Fulham will guarantee City third position, while their decent goal difference means a draw may even be enough.

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Club World Cup: Liam Delap speaks after providing assist on Chelsea debut

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14 hours ago

June 17, 2025

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New Chelsea striker, Liam Delap, has expressed his happiness at making his debut for the club.

Delap arrived from Ipswich Town this summer after the Blues triggered his 30million release clause.

Enzo Maresca started the 22-year-old on the bench for their Club World Cup opener against Los Angeles FC on Monday.

Delap came on with Chelsea leading 1-0 thanks to Pedro Neto and laid on the assist for the second scored for Enzo Fernandez in the 79th minute.

Speaking after the game, Delap told Channel 5: “It’s a really happy feeling for me. I’m so excited to be here and to play my first game and be able to contribute is a good feeling.

“The team have welcomed me really well. I have only had a few sessions here but I am excited for more.”

On if we can expect to see more assists from him, he added: “Yes of course it is good to help the team but I want to score some as well.”

Club World Cup: We’ve never won it before – Vinicius rates Real Madrid’s chances

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1 day ago

June 16, 2025

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Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has expressed confidence that his team will win this year’s FIFA Club World Cup.

According to the Brazilian, the new Club World Cup expanded format is the only title that the Los Blancos have never won before.

According to him, Xabi Alonso’s side are eager to win it because people never forget the first one.

Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s first Club World Cup tie with Al-Hilal on Wednesday, Vinicius said as quoted by Madrid Xtra: “We are eager to win this first Club World Cup because people never forget the first one.

“It’s the only title Real Madrid doesn’t have. We are going for it,” he stated.

Real Madrid are in Group H of the Club World Cup, taking place in the USA.

The Spanish LaLiga giants will also face Pachuca and RB Salzburg in the group stage.