Jack Grealish couldn't hold back tears in a televised interview after helping Manchester City win the Champions League and complete a historic treble.
Jack Grealish gave an emotional interview in which he struggled to hold back tears after Manchester City won the historic treble, with a special message to Pep Guardiola.
City overcame Inter 1-0 in a peaceful Champions League final, where Rodri's second-half strike was enough to separate the two teams. It was a game of attrition where the Italians' tactics nullified Guardiola's side.
It lifted City to the Champions League trophy for the first time in their history to complete a historic treble, emulating the achievement of city rivals Manchester United in 1999. This makes the city the second city to have two Champions League winners, along with Milan.
Grealish, who has enjoyed a great campaign, played the whole game but struggled to make an impact in a game with few chances. When asked by BT Sport to sum up his feelings after the final whistle, he admitted:
"I don't know. This is exactly what you've been working for all your life. I'm so happy, man.
Grealish, who couldn't hold back her tears and in a hoarse voice, added:
"I'm awful today. I don't care. Winning the treble, with this group of players, is so special. Everyone who knows me knows what kind of family I am and how much I love football, that's my whole life.
Her very moving interview continued, talking about her own family:
"You think about all the people who've helped you along the way and I see my family in the crowd, and it's so emotional."
Grealish spoke to BT Sport after the game
Grealish spoke to BT Sport after the game
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Grealish's attention then turned to boss Guardiola, with whom he spoke at the end of the clash:
"He's a genius, isn't he?" I just go and say 'you made this happen to me'. He put too much trust in me, bribed me with a lot of money.
"Even last year when I was playing shit, he was with me and talked to me. And now he's given me this platform to play and I can only say thank you.
Grealish is City's record signing, signed from Aston Villa for an eye-watering £100m in the summer of 2021. After a somewhat difficult first season, the England star has enjoyed the season. awards in his career and played an important role. in the historic treble of The Town.
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