"Pep! I am absolutely delighted to welcome you to join the prestigious LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club. Your deep love and passion for the game has always been so evident and you should be very proud of the indelible impact you continue to have across the global game. Reaching 1,000 matches and achieving such longevity in football is a landmark that can never be underestimated and, to continue to deliver league, Champions League and domestic cup titles in three of Europe's most competitive leagues is outstanding."
"I am so proud to be reaching 1,000 games as a manager which has always been a special ambition for me,"
"Pep has dedicated his entire career to achieving excellence, driven by an unmatched will to win and a world-renowned style. His achievements and success in Spain, Germany, and England are unprecedented, and his influence continues to shape the game for future generations."
Pep Guardiola will reach 1,000 matches as a manager when Manchester City host Liverpool. Guardiola has led Manchester City to six Premier League titles and a Champions League and has won 715 of his 999 games so far. Sir Alex Ferguson welcomed Guardiola into the LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club and praised his deep love for the game, longevity, and success across Europe. Guardiola began his managerial career with Barcelona B, progressed to Barcelona's first team, then managed Bayern Munich before joining Manchester City in 2016. Guardiola called reaching 1,000 games a special ambition. LMA chief executive Richard Bevan highlighted Guardiola's influence and unprecedented achievements in Spain, Germany, and England.
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