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Guardiola Says Manchester City Squad Does Not Deserve Club World Cup Bonuses

With an FA Cup quarter-final ahead, Guardiola reflects on a challenging season, emphasizing learning and Champions League qualification as key goals.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 15, 2025 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble
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Despite their poor performances this season, Guardiola’s side are among the favourites to win the first edition of the tournament in the US this summer
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have had a poor season by their high standards

Overview

  • Pep Guardiola stated that Manchester City players and staff do not deserve bonuses from the upcoming Club World Cup, citing their underwhelming season performance.
  • Manchester City sits in fifth place in the Premier League, 22 points behind leaders Liverpool, and has been eliminated from the Champions League and League Cup.
  • The FA Cup remains the club's last domestic trophy opportunity, with a quarter-final match against Bournemouth scheduled for Sunday.
  • The expanded Club World Cup, set for June and July in the United States, offers a $1 billion prize pool, with up to $125 million for the winners.
  • The club continues to face uncertainty due to ongoing investigations into alleged Premier League financial rule breaches, with potential penalties still pending.