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Pep Guardiola hails 'exceptional' Rayan Cherki

Guardiola tells Cherki to learn from Messi after rabona assist

Pep Guardiola has told Rayan Cherki to learn from Lionel Messi after the French forward produced an outrageous assist during Manchester City 's 3-0 win over Sunderland.

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Pep Guardiola makes Lionel Messi comparisons to Rayan Cherki after Sunderland showboat

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'Never saw Lionel Messi do that!' - Pep Guardiola in awe of Rayan Cherki's rabona but has one piece of advice for Man City's maverick midfielder

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Training: Sunderland recovery and Madrid preparation

Pep Guardiola and his players were back at the CFA today to recuperate after our fantastic 3-0 victory over Sunderland as we continue to impress in the Premier League.

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Pep Guardiola hails ‘exceptional’ Rayan Cherki after starring role for Man City

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Guardiola refuses to get carried away with title race talks as Man City thrash Sunderland 3-0 to close the gap on Arsenal

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Pep Guardiola slams Man City hero with Lionel Messi comparison

P erhaps the person least impressed with Rayan Cherki’s rabona assist against Sunderland was Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who urged his midfielder to instead adopt the “simplicity” of Lionel Messi’s playmaking.

Premier League 2025-26: Guardiola Lauds Cherki For His Rabona Assist Against Sunderland; Draws Comparison With Messi

Cherki starred in a routine 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium, producing a sensational rabona assist for Phil Foden to head in City’s third goal against Sunderland

Will Lionel Messi return to Europe?

Will Lionel Messi return to Europe?Lionel Messi, currently playing for Inter Miami, is once again being linked with a move back to Europe. After leaving PSG in 2023, he chose to continue his career

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Will Lionel Messi go to 2026 World Cup? 'At worst, I'll be watching'

In an interview with ESPN, Lionel Messi stopped short of definitively confirming he would play at the 2026 World Cup.