Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest coaches ever to lead a team, but that doesn't mean the Manchester City manager will always outperform everyone.
We think that could be Guardiola's reaction to the news.
We think that could be Guardiola's reaction to the news.
Pep Guardiola was not allowed to stay in the first suite at a Hilton because it was intended for the Hampshire Cricket ace Mohammed Abbas.
The Pakistan international joined Hampshire last January and is still highly regarded by the South Coast team. He is in incredible form after winning nine championship titles for Hampshire in their first game of the County Championship against Nottinghamshire of the campaign.
As usual with star players, Hampshire wanted to make sure their star player was well taken care of. So much so that they even refused Manchester City's request for the former Barcelona coach to be treated with Abbas. "I was relayed this funny anecdote about Mohammed Abbas, who used WhatsApp, so it's 100% true and gospel and should be taken as such," ESPN reporter Cameron Ponsonby laughed as he spoke. with the Wisden Cricket podcast. "In terms of the press, I don't know if that's [true], unbelievable, but that's okay, we'll move on.
“Part of his contract in Hampshire was that he got his first Hilton penthouse, which was basically above ground. So Manchester City played against Southampton and City were at the Hilton.
"Man City have asked Guardiola to take Abbas's apartment for three or two nights or whatever. And Hampshire said 'no, it's a sequel to Mo Abbas'. Pep you go down the hall. "It's the self-esteem he has there. If that's true. No opinion. But I want it to be."
Incredibly, this story was backed up by Keith Barker, a Hants cricketer, who wrote on Instagram: "It's 100% true. The cricket operations manager is an Arsenal fan and say 'no chance'.
Abbas is one of Hampshire's most important players
Abbas is one of Hampshire's most important players
Unfortunately for the Saints, that didn't help them much as City lost 4-1 at St Mary's. An Erling Haaland brace, a well-deserved Jack Grealish goal and a powerful Julian Alvarez penalty ensured regular wins for the Premier League champions.
Considering that City have won their last nine matches in all competitions, it will take more than a denied request to stop City on their track.
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