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  • Coronavirus: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola donates 1m euros to fight virus

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has donated 1m euros (£920,000) to fight the coronavirus outbreak in Spain.

    Guardiola, who is at his home in Barcelona, has been working with his lawyers over the past few days to work out the best way of using the money.

    It will go to a campaign being promoted by the Medical College of Barcelona and the Angel Soler Daniel Foundation.

    Spain is one of the worst affected countries in Europe.

    Official figures on Tuesday showed that 2,696 people had died in the country and close to 40,000 are infected.

    The money will be used to help purchase medical equipment and protective material for the hospital staff involved in treating those admitted to hospital.

    The Catalan region is one of the areas in Spain which has the most concentrated number of cases.

    Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both reportedly donated 1m euros to coronavirus campaigns this week.

    Mundo Deportivo reported that Barcelona forward Messi has donated a total of 1m euros to two hospitals, one in Barcelona and the other in his native Argentina.

    Juventus and Portugal star Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes have donated 1m euros to three intensive care units for patients suffering from coronavirus at hospitals in Lisbon and Porto.

    Last week Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski donated 1m euros to fight the coronavirus pandemic in Germany.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Guardiola donates €1m to help fight coronavirus in Spain

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has made a donation of €1m (£918,000) to help fight coronavirus in Spain.

    Spaniard Guardiola – a former manager of Barcelona, and is currently with his family at his home in the city – has made his donation to the Medical College of Barcelona and the Angel Soler Daniel Foundation.

    Spain is one of the worst-hit countries in Europe with more than 2,696 people dead and nearly 40,000 infected.

    It will go towards buying medical equipment and protective material for hospital staff in Catalonia.

    “Pep Guardiola has made a donation of one million euros to the Fundacio Angel Soler Daniel for the acquisition and supply of health equipment to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic,” the Foundation said in a statement.

    “The fundraising campaign led by the Official College of Doctors of Barcelona and managed through the Foundation, is aimed at obtaining cash donations from doctors who are members of the college and the general population to buy health equipment which is currently lacking in hospitals in Catalonia.

    “It will also help to finance the alternative 3D production of respirator masks and other protective items for health workers.”

    Source: skysports.com

  • Pep yet to think about summer revamp

    Pep Guardiola claims he has not given much thought about revamping Manchester City’s squad this summer.

    City are expected to make some changes for next term after a disappointing Premier League title defence this season.

    Guardiola’s side, who began the campaign with hopes of winning a third successive league crown, trail current leaders Liverpool by 22 points.

    Guardiola said: “I don’t know. I have an idea but not even had contact from anyone in terms of that because, during the season, I am not too much ready to think about that.

    “Of course we have to do something because David (Silva) is leaving and in some positions we are going to do it, but I don’t know how many or how much because the market is always difficult and still there are two or three months, and two or three months can change a lot of things.

    “There are incredible nice things still to fight for. We are in a final in two or three weeks to win one more title and we have the FA Cup, the league to try and finish second in and fight for qualification for the Champions League next season, and two big games against Real Madrid.”

    Guardiola’s own long-term future is unclear. The Spaniard is contracted only to the end of next season and there has been speculation he could leave even sooner.

    The Spaniard, however, insists his situation will have little bearing on players when they consider whether to join City or not.

    He said: “That’s not the only reason they come here – because I am here. We have been in contact with others who didn’t come when I was here.

    “I think the club is big enough and good enough to be attractive for players who want to play in the way we do, or they watch TV and see us and we have played against them.

    Source: skysports.com

  • Mikel Arteta to travel with Man City despite holding Arsenal talks

    Mikel Arteta will travel with Manchester City for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final at Oxford despite holding talks with Arsenal about their managerial vacancy, says Pep Guardiola.

    Assistant manager Arteta, 37, took part in training on Tuesday after two rounds of discussions with the Gunners.

    “He is an incredible person, a good manager, that’s why he has done well with us,” said City boss Guardiola.

    Read:Arsenal chiefs fear top stars will leave if Emery remains in charge

    “He is talking with Arsenal so I don’t know what is going to happen.”

    Gunners chief executive Vinai Venkatesham was pictured outside former Spain U21 international Arteta’s home after both flew north following City’s 3-0 win at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

    It is not yet known whether Arteta has been offered the chance to succeed compatriot Unai Emery, who was sacked in November.

    Read:Everton: David Moyes still under consideration to replace Marco Silva

    City are reportedly fuming with Arsenal about their pursuit of former Gunners midfielder Arteta and have told the London club it will cost them a seven-figure sum to prise him away.

    Guardiola added: “Now it happens with Mikel that teams want him. He knows exactly what we would like but at the end the decision is personal.

    “The organisation of the club is always live, it doesn’t always stay the same – what works today might not work tomorrow. The people today maybe won’t be here tomorrow.

    “Now he is part of our group and staff and he stays here. When we have any new news I will know, you will know and we will see what happens.”

    Source: bbc.com