Did Pep Guardiola really say, “Stop Messi today, you’ll get a reward”, to a Burnley Defender?
A little pre-match quip can carry more meaning than a hundred tactical boards. According to Kyle Walker, when facing Paris Saint‑Germain(PSG), Pep Guardiola told him: “If Lionel Messi doesn’t score today, you’ll get a reward.” Walker confidently replied, “No problem, he won’t score.” Of course, Messi scored. And the reward? Allegedly, a signed 2012 Messi… Read More »Did Pep Guardiola really say, “Stop Messi today, you’ll get a reward”, to a Burnley Defender?










