Picture Special

Pep Guardiola's career in pictures

It's Pep Guardiola's birthday! The Man City boss turns 46 today and in celebration, we look back on his dazzling career to date...

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DREAM TEAM: Pep as a player with Johan Cruyff's all conquering "dream team"

DREAM TEAM: Pep as a player with Johan Cruyff's all conquering "dream team"
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THE GENERAL: Guardiola was a metronomic presence at the base of midfield.

THE GENERAL: Guardiola was a metronomic presence at the base of midfield.
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OLYMPIC CHAMPION: Guardiola won the 1992 Olympic gold medal with Spain

OLYMPIC CHAMPION: Guardiola won the 1992 Olympic gold medal with Spain
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RETURNING HERO: Following a successful spell in charge of Barcelona B, Pep took the first-team job in 2008

RETURNING HERO: Following a successful spell in charge of Barcelona B, Pep took the first-team job in 2008
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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS: Pep won the UEFA Champions League as a coach for the first time in 2009

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS: Pep won the UEFA Champions League as a coach for the first time in 2009
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TWO TIMES: He won the competition twice in his four years at the Camp Nou helm.

TWO TIMES: He won the competition twice in his four years at the Camp Nou helm.
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THE BEST: Pep played an instrumental role in Lionel Messi's evolution into the world's best player.

THE BEST: Pep played an instrumental role in Lionel Messi's evolution into the world's best player.
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FAREWELL: Stepping down in 2012, Guardiola took a year-long sabbatical before heading for the Bundesliga.

FAREWELL: Stepping down in 2012, Guardiola took a year-long sabbatical before heading for the Bundesliga.
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DEUTSCHLAND: Pep is appointed as Bayern Munich manager in 2013.

DEUTSCHLAND: Pep is appointed as Bayern Munich manager in 2013.
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MORE SUCCESS: Guardiola wins the Bundesliga for three years in a row at the Allianz Arena.

MORE SUCCESS: Guardiola wins the Bundesliga for three years in a row at the Allianz Arena.
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HUG IT OUT: Ribery shows Pep just what he means to him.

HUG IT OUT: Ribery shows Pep just what he means to him.
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GOLDEN AGE: Pep's final trophy as Bayern Munich boss - the German Super Cup.

GOLDEN AGE: Pep's final trophy as Bayern Munich boss - the German Super Cup.
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NEW TERRITORY: Guardiola surveys his surroundings, having chosen to manage City and test his mettle in the Premier League

NEW TERRITORY: Guardiola surveys his surroundings, having chosen to manage City and test his mettle in the Premier League
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CITY SLICKERS: Selfies, the Manchester weather and Lionel Messi - Pep and young Blue Braydon Bent had plenty to chat about in Pep's Taxi!

CITY SLICKERS: Selfies, the Manchester weather and Lionel Messi - Pep and young Blue Braydon Bent had plenty to chat about in Pep's Taxi!
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PERFECT START: Guardiola's first competitive English fixture ended in victory, as City left it late to defeat Sunderland 2-1, before embarking on a ten-game winning streak

PERFECT START: Guardiola's first competitive English fixture ended in victory, as City left it late to defeat Sunderland 2-1, before embarking on a ten-game winning streak
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DERBY DELIGHT: Pep celebrates victory at Old Trafford, as City produced a scintillating display to defeat their neighbours

DERBY DELIGHT: Pep celebrates victory at Old Trafford, as City produced a scintillating display to defeat their neighbours
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MAGIC MOMENT: Pep led City to their first Champions League win over Barcelona - at the sixth attempt!

MAGIC MOMENT: Pep led City to their first Champions League win over Barcelona - at the sixth attempt!