Pep Guardiola sends Chelsea message and what Roman Abramovich's sanctions mean for Man City
Your Manchester City headlines for Thursday, March 10.
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Guardiola voices sympathy for Chelsea's Tuchel after sanctions
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits he has sympathy for Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel after the European champions were hit by tough sanctions placed on Blues owner Roman Abramovich. The Russian billionaire was one of seven oligarchs targeted Thursday by the UK government following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, all described as part of President Vladimir Putin's inner circle. Abramovich last week announced he was selling the club but now his UK assets have been frozen, with strict restrictions placed on Chelsea, including over the signing of new players and ticket sales.
'It's uncomfortable' - Pep expresses sympathy with Thomas Tuchel amid Abramovich sanctions
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has expressed sympathy with his Chelsea counterpart Thomas Tuchel after the London club's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK Government. The action, part of the government's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, means that the oligarch's assets, including Chelsea, have been frozen. The club can continue to operate under a special licence but restrictions imposed include a ban on selling tickets, while the government remains "open" to the sale of the Blues. The threat of sanctions had been widely speculated about over the past fortnight and, as he holds press conferences before games, Tuchel had often found himself as a de facto spokesperson for the club on the matter.
Man City manager Pep Guardiola explains Patrick Vieira advantage at Crystal Palace
Pep Guardiola praised the way Patrick Vieira has developed Crystal Palace as Manchester City prepare to face them in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola sympathises with Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea’s players
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has expressed sympathy with his Chelsea counterpart Thomas Tuchel after the London club’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK Government.
Manchester City expect tough match at Palace says Guardiola
Crystal Palace's physical attributes and the quality of their forward Wilfried Zaha will pose a difficult challenge for Manchester City when the teams meet in the Premier League on Monday, City manager Pep Guardiola said.
'Having Messi was like Phil Jackson having Michael Jordan' - Guardiola says he owes former Barcelona star a 'good bottle of wine'
Pep Guardiola says that he owes Lionel Messi “a good bottle of wine” and has compared the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner with basketball legend Michael Jordan.
'The club is going to sit with him' - Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will make right decision on Fernandinho future
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club will make the right decision with regard to Fernandinho’s future. Fernandinho is in the final months of his contract and at 36, is in the later stages of his career. Ad/> The Brazilian is no longer a starter week in, week out, but remains an integral performer for Guardiola and was named man of the match on his 100th Champions League appearance in the draw with Sporting CP.