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City Names Guardiola Stand, Appoints Maresca After Cup Double

5/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Manchester City will rename the Etihad’s North Stand the Pep Guardiola Stand and install a statue.
Guardiola will depart at season’s end to serve as a global ambassador for City Football Group.
Enzo Maresca, his former assistant, signed a three-year deal to become manager.
City finished second after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth let Arsenal win the Premier League, yet captured the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

History

Historical Context

After Johan Cruyff’s death in 2016, FC Barcelona cemented his legacy by unveiling a bronze statue at Camp Nou on 26 August 2019, the day before the new Johan Cruyff Stadium opened. The stadium, part of the club’s redevelopment, seats 6,000 and hosts Barça Femení and the B team, reflecting the club’s long-standing shift toward Cruyff’s football philosophy under presidents Laporta and later Gaspart.

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Story summary

Manchester City will rename the Etihad’s North Stand the Pep Guardiola Stand and install a statue.
Guardiola will depart at season’s end to serve as a global ambassador for City Football Group.
Enzo Maresca, his former assistant, signed a three-year deal to become manager.
City finished second after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth let Arsenal win the Premier League, yet captured the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

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