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Guardiola Blames Missed Chances as City Fall 2-0 to Juventus

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered his thoughts on their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League, attributing the loss to a lack of sharpness in attack and vulnerability on counterattacks.

Goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie at the Allianz Stadium handed the Serie A side a significant win and left City struggling to find form.

This defeat adds to City’s recent woes, as they have now managed just one victory in their last 10 matches across all competitions.

Even more concerning, the Premier League champions currently sit in 22nd place in the league phase standings of the Champions League, putting them at risk of an early exit from the competition.

This scenario is unfamiliar for Guardiola’s squad, who have been dominant in Europe in recent years.

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Speaking to the press after the match, Guardiola reflected on his team’s performance.

“We played really, really well in terms of overall build-up and possession,” he said.

“But in the final third, we missed that decisive pass and finishing touch.

Juventus punished us on the counterattack, and we couldn’t recover from that.”

Despite the result, Guardiola remained positive about his team’s effort.

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“I am so proud of these players. They gave everything and tried their best,” he emphasized.

“We’re going through a tough period, but I believe we can turn things around with better results.”

Guardiola also acknowledged the difficulty of the Champions League. “It’s never easy at this level,” he admitted.

“We’ve played well in recent matches against Feyenoord and Inter Milan, but mistakes at crucial moments have cost us.

We need to focus on getting at least one win in our final two games.”

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City’s current form is raising concerns among fans and analysts.

After winning the treble last season, expectations have been high, but injuries, fatigue, and inconsistent performances are starting to take their toll.

The absence of key players like Kevin De Bruyne, who has been sidelined for months due to injury, has left City struggling to maintain their usual fluidity and creativity.


 

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Liverpool Go for Rodrygo as Man City Targets Tottenham’s Dexter Oliver

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Liverpool have officially stepped into the race to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo. As reported by ESPN Brasil, the Premier League side is pushing to bring in the Brazilian forward this summer.

Rodrygo had limited playing time during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., which has caused questions about his future at Madrid. With the new season approaching, a final decision from the player is expected soon.

In a separate update, Manchester City are closing in on the signing of young attacking midfielder Dexter Oliver from Tottenham. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano revealed that the deal is expected to be finalized within the next two days. Oliver will be a fresh addition to Man City’s Academy setup as the club continues its focus on grooming top young talent.


 

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Osimhen to Join Galatasaray Soon as Napoli Finally Agree on Transfer Deal

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There’s been a breakthrough in the ongoing transfer talks between Napoli and Galatasaray over Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Sports presenter Volkan Kılıç shared on Wednesday night that both clubs have finally reached an agreement, and the official announcement is expected before the weekend.

“A middle ground has been found in the Osimhen transfer. An agreement has been reached,” Kılıç posted on X. “I expect the Osimhen transfer to be announced by the weekend at the latest. Congratulations in advance.”

This marks a huge shift from just a week ago when Kılıç had reported that the deal was still uncertain due to Napoli’s financial demands. Back then, he explained that Galatasaray’s top official, Abdullah Kavukcu, was working hard behind the scenes to seal the deal. Napoli reportedly wanted most of the payment upfront along with extra financial guarantees.

At one point, Kılıç even claimed that Galatasaray were prepared to switch their focus to Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak if talks with Napoli collapsed. But with the latest agreement now in place, the Turkish club has no reason to explore that option anymore.


 

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Lamine Yamal Takes Messi’s No. 10 Shirt and Says It’s Now His Time

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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has shared his thoughts after officially taking over the iconic number 10 jersey, once worn by club legend Lionel Messi. The young Spanish star made the remarks on Wednesday following the signing of a new long-term contract that ties him to the club until 2031.

During a special presentation led by club president Joan Laporta, Yamal expressed his pride in carrying on a legacy worn by greats like Messi, Ronaldinho, and Maradona.

“Messi laid the foundation with this shirt,” he said. “Now it’s my time. Every kid dreams of having something from players like Messi and Ronaldinho. I’ll do my best to keep that legacy going.” He also made it clear that he’s not feeling any pressure. “It’s just a new number,” he said, “but my goal remains the same.”


 

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