Pep Guardiola was praised for walking up to Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi after Manchester City’s Champions League win.

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Following his team’s victory in the Champions League final, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola contacted Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi in a show of respect and sportsmanship. The touching interaction was captured in a video that rapidly went viral online, attracting the attention of football fans all over the world.

As the final whistle blew, confirming Manchester City’s victory, Guardiola approached Inzaghi, extending his hand and embracing him in a welcoming gesture. The exchange between the two coaches exemplified the football community’s competitive spirit and mutual admiration.

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Manchester City won the UEFA Champions League final with a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan on Saturday. This momentous victory sealed Pep Guardiola’s team’s historic treble, consolidating their domination in the footballing globe. The final, which took place in Istanbul, was a tight affair, with Rodri’s key goal in the second half ensuring City’s well-deserved victory.

Manchester City’s incredible performance is noteworthy since they become only the second English club to win the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup in the same season. The previous event was Manchester United’s victory in 1999, emphasizing the rarity and significance of this achievement.

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After the victory, Pep Guardiola said, “It was not going to be any different. Inter are really, really good. Antonio Conte is a very similar style. They find the strikers. They link really well. They keep the ball. We were so anxious.”

“John Stones was the free man and we could not find him. But we had to be patient. We were a goal down in Porto but not tonight. We had to be lucky” he added.