Pep Guardiola was involved in a hilarious exchange with a traffic warden after being given a parking ticket – with a picture request being snubbed.
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- Catalan coach facing a fine
- Has laughed off incident
- Focused on pursuit of points
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Manchester City manager found himself on the wrong side of the law after leaving his vehicle on double yellow lines. He must now pay a fine, although that should not be too much trouble for a man working on a reported £379,000-a-week contract at the Etihad Stadium.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Guardiola was able to laugh off his indiscretion after being confronted by a traffic warden when returning to his illegally-parked car. After being asked for a selfie, the Catalan coach said: “You want a picture? You have to pay for the picture!”
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AND WHAT'S MORE
Guardiola, who has spent seven years at City and is tied to a deal through to 2025, guided the Blues to a historic Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup Treble triumph last season – with the UEFA Super Cup added to his collection of honours in the current campaign.
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
City have taken maximum points from their opening two games in 2023-24 – seeing off Burnley and Newcastle – and will be back in action on Sunday when taking in a trip to newly-promoted Sheffield United.