The pressure of greatness: Guardiola's moment of vulnerability

Graham Daniels  |  Features
Date posted:  10 Dec 2024
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The pressure of greatness: Guardiola's moment of vulnerability

Pep Guardiola's six finger salute, a reminder of when City claimed six Premier League titles under his leadership. Source: X.com

In the high-stakes world of elite sport, winning is often seen as the Holy Grail. Yet, as tennis legend Andre Agassi noted in his autobiography, Open, success can be surprisingly hollow.

Agassi writes, 'Winning changes nothing. A win doesn't feel as good as a loss feels bad'[1] - an insight that resonates powerfully in professional sport.

This paradox of triumph and despair takes centre stage as Pep Guardiola, the esteemed manager of Manchester City, navigates the first crisis in his celebrated career.

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