Observers point to comments made by the agent of ex-Ivorian star as the reason for the Citizens' European woes
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was the subject of ridicule from fans online on Thursday, following his team’s heartbreaking elimination from the Uefa Champions League by Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Guardiola, whose side took a 3-2 lead to the semi-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, was seconds away from sealing a place in the final after Algerian international Riyad Mahrez scored a brilliant goal in the 73rd minute to make it 4-2 on aggregate. But Madrid had other ideas when substitute Rodrygo scored twice in one minute to level the tie 4-4.
Karim Benzema extended Madrid’s lead on the night via the penalty spot after the game had gone to extra time to send the 13-time winners into the May 28 final against Liverpool, leaving Guardiola and his players in disbelief.
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A number of theories have been thrown around by fans as to why the Citizens lost, with the Spanish coach bearing the brunt of the criticism as Guardiola, City and Madrid became the top trending topics on Thursday.
Some even went to the extent of suggesting that Guardiola is feeling the effects of a ‘curse’ following comments made by Dmitri Seluk, the agent of former City midfielder Yaya Toure, who suggested ‘African shamans will never let him win the Champions League’ after he left him on the bench for most of the games in his final season at the club.
Some even went as far as saying Guardiola will need to apologise to the ex-Ivory Coast international if he is to win the Champions League again.
A section of fans questioned Guardiola's tactics, which have seen him win a total of 29 trophies with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City in 13 years as a coach.
Even with his outrageous trophy haul, there are some fans who want the coach dismissed for failing to lead City to continental glory given how big they have spent in his six years at the club.
Guardiola and his players have no time to feel sorry for themselves as they must regroup quickly ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash at home to Newcastle as they chase a fourth title in five seasons.
City are top of the table with 83 points but have little margin for error, given Liverpool are just a point behind.
Is Guardiola cursed in the Champions League and are fans right to call for his sacking? Share your thoughts below.
zokbikmrt
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real madrid
cokemnrsu
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If he curse guardiola not to win ucl that affect the team
if u wanna win the sack the cursed one period
Robs99
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I think it's working
mancsupporter
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he cursed the coach not man city fool
If he curse guardiola not to win ucl that affect the team
mannazpharash
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Sure Guardiola must go for sure the whole life as Coach how many champions league winner only in Barcelona no more than two or three for how many years.
how many has klopp nor mourinho or anchelotti won in his life as a coach stop being stupid
cokemnrsu
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If this true my respect for toure dropped and he is no lengend in my mind, and f no he dont derserve a statue if he does this against former team
he cursed the coach not man city fool
pancklmpuz
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Sure Guardiola must go for sure the whole life as Coach how many champions league winner only in Barcelona no more than two or three for how many years.
riskfinger
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pep was thinking of epl in the midst of ucl and I am sure he has now realize that the epl would be played Saturday and Sunday and not Tuesday and Wednesday
Towbclnotz
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Pep .....travel kneel down and say XRY to YaYa...Eto...
nTesla
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is champions league given by God? if you say so then God is biaz.. Madrid has won 13 and God still want them to win meanwhile City has non... Take God out it's a game which consists of win, loose or draw
If you believe in God, then everything, good and bad, happens as per god. If you don't believe in God, why do you care?!
Yayaklpt
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If God say yes, Nobody can say no. why will pep must apologize to human being to get something which Is given by God ?
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sure bro. As Pep said one time in his interview, wining champions league is fate. when God has not destine for you, u will not win it. Does Yaya has power more than God. African please stop that belife
Nebbcekouz
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I think the curse is working,don’t forget same thing is happening to benfica and they’ve lost over 2 finals ever since then
uncle they have lost 8 European finals after the Guttman's spell
mancsupporter
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Curse yaya, his agent and their family back then
mancsupporter
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How can a racist coach win UCL?
Lol Sterling black
mancsupporter
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If this true my respect for toure dropped and he is no lengend in my mind, and f no he dont derserve a statue if he does this against former team
Homckln
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Real Madrid for you
Veeabdemy
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It might be true, Yaya Toure curse him, because of the unfair treatment Pep shown him as player both@ Barcelona and Manchester City. Besides, Pep is more racist than any coach in the top four leagues in the world. Reference: Samuel Eto'o, celebration proves evidence against Manchester United 2009. With these analysis, am convinced that Yaya Toure curse him.
Olumidebtc
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I think the curse is working,don’t forget same thing is happening to benfica and they’ve lost over 2 finals ever since then
Ruhabdeopy
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How can a racist coach win UCL?
Yumadelmpu
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he did bad to Yaya after selling him off at Barcelona, he still came to man City to spoil his legacy, he has hatred to Yaya
honaenoru
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What did pep do yaya toure
Nuebeimp
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If God say yes, Nobody can say no. why will pep must apologize to human being to get something which Is given by God ?
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is champions league given by God? if you say so then God is biaz.. Madrid has won 13 and God still want them to win meanwhile City has non... Take God out it's a game which consists of win, loose or draw
stanaz
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say the truth, it's ur curse to guardiola. not champions league curse
AshraT
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It's just unfortunate that Guadiola is unable to win it by now
Caoacdmost
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The is no curse on pep , while he must appology to Yaya toure, the only thing I shifting the blame on him is that he was the cause of our defeat , while substitute mahrex,KDB and some key players
fapcdnost
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Pep have to get big name player to win champion league not with man city
kiylmnorsu
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always make a mistake. from champions League final with Chelsea he always makes Sealy mistake
Hawclmort
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Yaya toure mouth cursu you never ever to win champion league is true guardiola most of useless cotch in the world
bozdelmntu
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sanabirtz
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he can't win the champions league without
jotsamikael
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Yaya toure can drink alcohol period
so?
Naveen2323
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city sing cb Lb cdm st
opeh1985
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Joe Hart was man city number 1 goal keeper, this is not about Africa or what ever. these things happen , me and toure from the mandinga group , both of us parents can from guinea Conakry. if I tell you Yaya toure can drink alcohol would you guys believe it
Yaya toure can drink alcohol period
opeh1985
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Joe Hart was man city number 1 goal keeper, this is not about Africa or what ever. these things happen , me and toure from the mandinga group , both of us parents can from guinea Conakry. if I tell you Yaya toure can drink alcohol would you guys believe it
i was in a rush when I was taping, no big deal
opeh1985
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your english is good but we can't get your point
so don't read it, anyone can make a mistake
Wemciknuy
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Let Pep leave the club please.
Bucbeis
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Since 2008 when Oil Money was invested in Oil FC, 14years No UCL trophy
jesalam14
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If God say yes, Nobody can say no. why will pep must apologize to human being to get something which Is given by God ?
Luzemorst
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that man feels too big and doesn't want to learn he made mistake against Chelsea and he lost the champions league and he has repeated against Madrid .Mahrez wasn't the player to have been substituted too known coach
Cuzceilrst
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Pep Guardiola can't win the champions leagues for Man City forever
jotsamikael
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Joe Hart was man city number 1 goal keeper, this is not about Africa or what ever. these things happen , me and toure from the mandinga group , both of us parents can from guinea Conakry. if I tell you Yaya toure can drink alcohol would you guys believe it
your english is good but we can't get your point
hodbdikl
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ignorant .......are u the girlfriend of yaya touret or just crying because u r black.....the rascism start from u fool . .u r a shame of a human being
shem on you... he will never win a champion league
nucabmrstz
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He is just fooling the owners because of their oil rich money, he can't win UCL with them and his last UCL Trophy was and will be his time with Barca
Pemakmu
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this curse cud be true after all.. bcos if u watch last match.. Guardiola and his boys did nothing wrong.. this make me wonder there's more to it. *Champions league is a spirit. and that spirit was with the Ancestors Real Madrid*
lokitoking
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Joe Hart was man city number 1 goal keeper, this is not about Africa or what ever. these things happen , me and toure from the mandinga group , both of us parents can from guinea Conakry. if I tell you Yaya toure can drink alcohol would you guys believe it
you have said nothing
Babajogas
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if he apologized he may win the champions league next four 4 season
opeh1985
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Joe Hart was man city number 1 goal keeper, this is not about Africa or what ever. these things happen , me and toure from the mandinga group , both of us parents can from guinea Conakry. if I tell you Yaya toure can drink alcohol would you guys believe it
viycdmopy
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I love PEP but city will never win a champions league under him.... there's a reason for this
n think it's just the curse right hihihihi hihihihi hihihihi
viycdmopy
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talk about Joe Hart
that's another case that hurt me, what about zabaleta, ihaneacho, Leroy sane????