Pep Guardiola has urged that he will always be a failure at Manchester City even if he brings three consecutive Champions League trophies to the Etihad, because his side were once snubbed by his long-time idol Julia Roberts.
The manager was in high spirits during the bizarre and entertaining interview on Tuesday, delighted with his side's 7-0 mauling of RB Leipzig at the Etihad, which sent Manchester City through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Guardiola revealed that Roberts is one of his three idols, alongside golf legend Tiger Woods and NBA all-time great Michael Jordan, and subsequently claimed he will always be a failure at Manchester City, as the Hollywood star chose to visit Old Trafford rather than the Etihad when she travelled to England years ago.
'I am a failure in the Champions League,' Guardiola said. 'Listen, I'm going to explain a secret. If win the Champions League three times in a row I will be a failure.
'Let me tell you something. I have three idols in my life. Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Julia Roberts. These are my three idols.
'Julia Roberts years ago came to Manchester - not in the 90s when Sir Alex (Ferguson) was winning titles and titles and titles. She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?
'And she went to visit Man United. She didn't come to see us. That's why even if I win the Champions League it will not compare for the fact that Julia Roberts came to Manchester and didn't come to see us.
'Even if I win the Champions League it will not compare to this disappointment I had.'
Despite decorating the club's trophy cabinet with a host of domestic titles since his arrival in 2016, Guardiola has yet to win the elusive Champions League - despite being the bookies' favourites for this season's competition.
In-form Erling Haaland scored five goals to bag his fifth hat-trick of the campaign at the Etihad, while Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne also netted in the rampant 7-0 thrashing.
City's 8-1 aggregate win against the German side fired them through to the last eight alongside Bayern Munich, Chelsea, AC Milan, Inter and Benfica so far.
Real Madrid face Liverpool with a 5-2 advantage from the first leg on Wednesday, while Napoli host Eintracht Frankfurt following their 2-0 first-leg triumph in Germany.
Busbybabes
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Check the top 15 highest premier league transfer, than we will know who spent the most money. Get your facts right.
Those money are generated from the own club , United didn't just turned rich but income from year after year of success on and off the pitch , on the other hand City turned rich from night to day , My facts are right don't worry.
bibklmop
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That’s the spirit man 🦾🦾🦾
yuh
bibklmop
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Truth is Man City won't win the Champions League this year. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, are front runners to win the League while Benfica and Napoli are the outsiders that could win the Champions League this year. Where any or two of these four teams are knocked out, and Man City are still in the League, then City could fancy their chances. But even at that Man City won't win the League even if they play the final game.
I like it like that when city is considered the underdog so we can shock everyone
bibklmop
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What language do u speak so I interpret for you
Don't stress yourself
bibklmop
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What language do u speak so I interpret for you
he is dumb he won't understand any of them
Vasakopry
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Pep it's because Man United are more famous than your rich Man City ...... United have a History , a Legacy build year after year from more than 100 years ago . No matter how much money your team spend, Manchester will always be sinonimus with the great Manchester United.
Noob
CherinoSaduBah
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Pep it's because Man United are more famous than your rich Man City ...... United have a History , a Legacy build year after year from more than 100 years ago . No matter how much money your team spend, Manchester will always be sinonimus with the great Manchester United.
Check the top 15 highest premier league transfer, than we will know who spent the most money. Get your facts right.
D-Maestreo
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Truth is Man City won't win the Champions League this year. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, are front runners to win the League while Benfica and Napoli are the outsiders that could win the Champions League this year. Where any or two of these four teams are knocked out, and Man City are still in the League, then City could fancy their chances. But even at that Man City won't win the League even if they play the final game.
I doubt any of those 4 teams would win the UCL, Especially Madrid. They've been off lately, if they are drawn against Bayern, City or Chelsea they are done for.
Busbybabes
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Pep it's because Man United are more famous than your rich Man City ...... United have a History , a Legacy build year after year from more than 100 years ago . No matter how much money your team spend, Manchester will always be sinonimus with the great Manchester United.
Mebacoy
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Howie Mandel Is The Idol Of Pep😆😂🤣
Mebacoy
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get your hair done like Richard Gere 😃
Lol 😂😆
Saoeklpstu
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get your hair done like Richard Gere 😃
helkath
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He should try and win one UCL first; let's check something
wupbiknrtu
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Lol, three consecutive UCL. Keep dreaming, pal
What language do u speak so I interpret for you
Fobeimrtu
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Truth is Man City won't win the Champions League this year. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, are front runners to win the League while Benfica and Napoli are the outsiders that could win the Champions League this year. Where any or two of these four teams are knocked out, and Man City are still in the League, then City could fancy their chances. But even at that Man City won't win the League even if they play the final game.
Go mourn ur pain for your hatred for Man city, those clubs u mentioned are not better than Man city, u only express ur wish because u don't wish them to ever win it even if they are better than any one else. everyone admired this club only sadist like u
Frock
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Pep Guardiola says and not "syas" point of correction 😉
Bengudmman
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Julia Roberts doesn’t like hairless men.
siebcetz
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pep has only hairless idols unless julie 😇😇
nanbcekloy
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Julia Roberts is one of Hollywood biggest stars and she knows which club is the biggest club in England..
SeiduMemunatu
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Lol, three consecutive UCL. Keep dreaming, pal
lack of understanding in English is troubling you there bros go back and read whatever he say you will understand okay.
Vaoceilnry
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Truth is Man City won't win the Champions League this year. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, are front runners to win the League while Benfica and Napoli are the outsiders that could win the Champions League this year. Where any or two of these four teams are knocked out, and Man City are still in the League, then City could fancy their chances. But even at that Man City won't win the League even if they play the final game.
we don't care winning or not but we will face Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. They are not machine
Hybrid637
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Lol, three consecutive UCL. Keep dreaming, pal
they said "even"
Arjenrobben11
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Lol, three consecutive UCL. Keep dreaming, pal
Savage909
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me looking for the so called GOATS in UCL
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He has more champions league than your entire club have some shame
nikekpstyz
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Truth is Man City won't win the Champions League this year. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, are front runners to win the League while Benfica and Napoli are the outsiders that could win the Champions League this year. Where any or two of these four teams are knocked out, and Man City are still in the League, then City could fancy their chances. But even at that Man City won't win the League even if they play the final game.
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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me looking for the so called GOATS in UCL
Miockmnt
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she will only apply nail polish to her 7 nails 🤪
효ㅑ프윽ㅈ_SeoulCity
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If God permits we'll see them next year in the same exciting Champions league
That’s the spirit man 🦾🦾🦾
Pebdenpty
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Good luck
If God permits we'll see them next year in the same exciting Champions league
Jahbcklsu
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Julia Roberts is one of my favorites too I love and respect her so much
Nimlexis
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Good luck