A Quote by Pep Guardiola

People usually think that it is the coach who has to raise the spirits of his players; that it is the coach who has to convince his footballers; that it is his job to take the lead all the time. But that's not always the case.

Pep Guardiola

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Pep Guardiola
Spanish - Coach
Born: January 18, 1971

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