Pep: Club World Cup triumph ‘once in a lifetime’ chance

The Sky Blues’ head coach, Pep Guardiola, has admitted he told his footballers they will get a “once in a lifetime” chance to take home the Club World Cup trophy on Friday.

🗣 “It’s a trophy [that] maybe you play once in a lifetime.”

Pep Guardiola comments on fixture congestion and pitch condition after Manchester City reach the Club World Cup final 🌎🏆 pic.twitter.com/g8IQv3duwA

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The Premier League team advanced to the match for the trophy after a 3-0 victory against Urawa Red Diamonds in their ½ final today.

They will play against South American champions Fluminense in Friday’s final in Saudi Arabia.

The Sky Blues are the big favorite to win their 5^th title in 2023, but Pep has warned his players against taking it for granted.

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“Our team will dine together, create an environment where everyone knows how important the match is for the entire team,” said Guardiola.

“As I said, to play in the match for the trophy at the Club World Cup, you have to do phenomenal things and triumph with the UCL. Once we’re here, it’s a title you play for once in a lifetime.

Pep Guardiola has won the Club World Cup every time he’s participated in the competition:

◉ 2009 – Barcelona
◉ 2011 – Barcelona
◉ 2013 – Bayern
◎ 2023 – Man City ⏳

A perfect start. pic.twitter.com/53fdLlrkfF

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