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Michael Jordan pays tribute to Pep Guardiola at Man City manager’s farewell
TL;DR
Michael Jordan honored Pep Guardiola during his farewell at Manchester City, delivering a video tribute at a parade and after-party. Guardiola is leaving after a decade with 17 major trophies.
Key points
- Michael Jordan paid tribute to Pep Guardiola
- Guardiola is leaving Manchester City after a decade
- He won 17 major trophies during his tenure
- The farewell included a parade and after-party
- 19,000 fans attended the farewell event
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Basketball legend Michael Jordan has paid tribute to Pep Guardiola as the departing Manchester City manager was given a final sendoff during an open-top bus parade and after-party featuring an on-stage contract announcement by one of the club’s top players.
After the parade through the streets of Manchester on Monday, a sellout crowd of 19,000 inside the Co-op Live arena near City’s Etihad Stadium witnessed a video message from Jordan to Guardiola on the big screen.
“Hey, Pep, this is Michael Jordan,” the six-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion said. “I just want to congratulate you on an unbelievable career. Enjoy your retirement.
“Good luck on the links,” Jordan added, in a nod to Guardiola’s hobby of golf, “and keep them straight. Congratulations.”
Guardiola is leaving after a record-breaking decade in charge of City, in which he won 17 major trophies.
Former City captain Vincent Kompany, the current Bayern Munich coach, and Noel Gallagher of the Britpop band Oasis attended the event in person. It was arranged to celebrate the domestic cup double of the men’s team as well as the club’s Women’s Super League and FA Youth Cup triumphs.
In the part of the show dedicated to the women’s team, record scorer Khadija “Bunny” Shaw announced on stage she had signed a new four-year contract with City, ending speculation linking her with Chelsea.
Shaw has already been with City for five years.
Also speaking on the stage was superstar forward Erling Haaland, who said he was determined to make sure City’s success does not end with the departure of Guardiola and longtime stalwarts Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
“It has been an up-and-down season,” Haaland said, “but we are going to try to keep pushing and try to fight to win the biggest trophies we can.
“It has been a pleasure to play with Bernardo and John, and of course for Pep. It has been an amazing journey, but we need to keep pushing and fighting even without them.”
Guardiola was invited to speak after all 20 trophies won during his tenure were carried to the stage by players, coaches and figures connected with the club, including Gallagher.
Q&A
What did Michael Jordan say in his tribute to Pep Guardiola?
Michael Jordan congratulated Pep Guardiola on his career and wished him good luck in retirement, specifically mentioning his hobby of golf.
How many major trophies did Pep Guardiola win at Manchester City?
Pep Guardiola won 17 major trophies during his record-breaking decade as Manchester City manager.
What event marked Pep Guardiola's farewell from Manchester City?
Pep Guardiola's farewell was marked by an open-top bus parade and a sellout after-party at the Co-op Live arena.
How many people attended the farewell event for Pep Guardiola?
The farewell event for Pep Guardiola was attended by a sellout crowd of 19,000 people.
