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Guardiola's personal struggles coincide with Manchester City's turmoil

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Guardiola's personal struggles coincide with Manchester City's turmoil

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Pep Guardiola's divorce has been highlighted as a factor in Manchester City's challenging 2024-25 season, which also saw injuries and financial allegations. Following a Champions League draw with Feyenoord in November 2024, Guardiola appeared with visible injuries, leading to speculation about his state of mind. Manel Estiarte, a key member of Guardiola's staff, noted that players expressed concern for their coach's well-being. Guardiola himself addressed his divorce during a team meeting, emphasizing the loss of passion in both personal and professional contexts. As the team navigates these difficulties, players must adapt amid ongoing pressures.

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•Pep Guardiola's divorce coincides with Manchester City's disappointing season.
•Charges for financial breaches and Rodri's injury compounded challenges.
•Guardiola appeared injured after a Champions League match in November 2024.
•Manel Estiarte addressed player concerns about Guardiola's behavior.
•Guardiola's candid discussions with the team revealed personal struggles.

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Various issues were a backdrop for Manchester City's disappointing campaign in 2024-25, including the charges for alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules hanging over the club and Rodri's long-term injury. Also, Pep Guardiola went through a divorce and there was media speculation about his mental state when he appeared with multiple scratches on his head and nose following a disappointing 3-3 Champions League draw with Feyenoord in November 2024. While the former head coach does not admit to the idea that his personal struggles affected his ability to do his job, Manel Estiarte, a long-time member of Guardiola's technical staff, speaks about how he had to address players who were concerned by their manager's behaviour in a new Amazon Prime documentary.
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Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:09 PM
The impact of Guardiola's divorce
Various issues were a backdrop for Manchester City's disappointing campaign in 2024-25, including the charges for alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules hanging over the club and Rodri's long-term injury. Also, Pep Guardiola went through a divorce and there was media speculation about his mental state when he appeared with multiple scratches on his head and nose following a disappointing 3-3 Champions League draw with Feyenoord in November 2024. While the former head coach does not admit to the idea that his personal struggles affected his ability to do his job, Manel Estiarte, a long-time member of Guardiola's technical staff, speaks about how he had to address players who were concerned by their manager's behaviour in a new Amazon Prime documentary.

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