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Pep Guardiola is one of the most successful managers in history, having won 39 trophies across stints with three of Europe's biggest clubs.

Pep Guardiola signs new two-year contract with Manchester City

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang waves to the crowd during a NWSL playoff semifinal game between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Washington Spirit at Audi Field on November 16, 2024.

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Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang pledges $30 million to US Soccer

Dante Rossi and Jens Stryger Larsen battle for the ball during a EURO 2024 Qualification game.

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‘We are San Marino, we always have to suffer’: What it’s like playing for the lowest-ranked national soccer team in the world

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 18: Tm Weah #21 of United States celebrates with his teammates after scoring the fourth goal of his team during second half of the Quarterfinals - Leg Two - 2024 Concacaf Nations League match between Jamaica and United States at Citypark on November 18, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

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USMNT beats Jamaica to book place in CONCACAF Nations League semifinals

Tottenham Hotspur's Uruguayan midfielder #30 Rodrigo Bentancur (L) and Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker #07 Son Heung-Min warm up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

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Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur banned for seven games over comment about teammate Son Heung-min

Javier Aguirre sustained a head injury after he was hit by a can thrown from the stands.

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Mexico soccer manager Javier Aguirre struck by can thrown onto the pitch from stands, left with bloodied head

FILE - Canada's head coach Bev Priestman gestures during the Women's World Cup Group B soccer match between Australia and Canada in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, July 31, 2023. FIFA deducted six points from Canada in the Paris Olympics women’s soccer tournament and banned three coaches, including Priestman, for one year each on Saturday, July 27, 2204, in a drone spying scandal. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair, File)

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Canada women’s soccer head coach Bev Priestman won’t return to role after drone controversy

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Leicester City, at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, on November 10, 2024.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes aids unwell passenger during flight

QUITO, ECUADOR - MAY 28: Marco Angulo of LDU Quito reacts during a Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores Group D match between LDU Quito and Universitario Deportes at Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium on May 28, 2024 in Quito, Ecuador. (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images)

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Ecuador international soccer player Marco Angulo dies aged 22 following car crash

October 27, 2024, London: London, England, 27th October 2024. Referee David Coote during the Premier League match at the London Stadium, London. (Credit Image: Â© Paul Terry/Sportimage/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

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English Premier League referee David Coote suspended after controversial video goes viral

Saudi Arabia currently has the only bid to win the 2034 World Cup.

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Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after missing a scoring opportunity during the match between Atlanta United and Inter Miami CF on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crash out of MLS playoffs in stunning loss to Atlanta United

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery argues with German referee Tobias Stieler after the penalty decision.

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How a ‘moment of madness’ led to the most ‘bizarre’ Champions League penalty

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Soccer player killed by lightning strike during match in Peru

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TOPSHOT - Real Madrid's French forward #09 Kylian Mbappe (R) is congratulated by Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior after scoring the 2-0 goal during the UEFA Super Cup football match between Real Madrid and Atalanta BC in Warsaw on August 14, 2024. (Photo by Wojtek RADWANSKI / AFP) (Photo by WOJTEK RADWANSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Video Vinícius Jr. tells CNN that Real Madrid is out to win the treble for the first time in club history 4:58

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Video Vinícius Jr. exclusive: Real Madrid squad will walk off the pitch in face of racist abuse 12:28

MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 25: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid looks on prior to the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 25, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

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Video Vinícius Jr. exclusive: Jay-Z and Tom Brady are inspirations 3:03

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JUNE 12: Vinícius Júnior #7 of Brazil reacts after taking a shot against the United States during the Continental Clasico 2024 game at Camping World Stadium on June 12, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.(Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

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Video Vinícius Jr. talks exclusive to CNN about what he wants for his legacy on and off the pitch 4:34

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Manchester United announce Rúben Amorim as team’s new head coach

Real Madrid snubs Ballon d’Or ceremony, says it was ‘not respected’ after star player Vinícius Jr. misses out

‘A disability is not inability’: How this blind soccer league is changing lives in the world’s newest country

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, looks dejected after the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 29, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

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Erik ten Hag fired as manager of Premier League giant Manchester United

Lamine Yamal makes history as Barcelona hammers Real Madrid in El Clásico

Inter Miami beats Atlanta United in Lionel Messi’s MLS playoff debut

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Aramco headquarters is seen in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia May 23, 2018. Picture taken May 23, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

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Women soccer players call on FIFA to cut ties with Saudi oil giant Aramco

Manchester City's Erling Haaland (centre right) scores their side's second goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League group stage match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday October 23, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man City. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

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Erling Haaland leaves people ‘speechless’ with stunning acrobatic goal in Champions League

Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns scores the game tying shot during the game against the LA Clippers on October 23, 2024 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.

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NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win

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Vinicius Junior left winger of Real Madrid and Brazil celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 22, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid C.F. v Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3, Spain - 22 Oct 2024

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Champions League Tuesday review: Vinícius Jr. nets hat-trick as Real Madrid makes stunning comeback over Borussia Dortmund

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates his side's first goal, a own goal scored by Dmytro Riznyk of FC Shakhtar Donetsk (not pictured during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Arsenal FC and FC Shakhtar Donetsk at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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Arsenal bounces back from shock defeat with hard-fought Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk