Article by Andra Mocanu – Published on Saturday, 04 April 2026, 23:26 / Updated on Saturday, 04 April 2026 23:26
Pep Guardiola's daughter Maria once again stole the show in the stands at the Etihad, standing by her father's side during the match with Liverpooll, score 4-0.
Although her father is considered one of the greatest coaches of all time, Maria did not want to play any sport at a professional level. However, there were not a few moments when it appeared at the matches of Pep Guardiola's teams.
His presence Pep Guardiola in the stands, instead of the technical bench, was one of the most notable moments of the clash between Manchester City and Liverpool. The Catalan coach, who was serving a two-match suspension due to the accumulation of cards, watched the match from the VIP area.
PHOTO GALLERY. Pep Guardiola's daughter Maria was present at Manchester City – Liverpool
During the match, Guardiola reacted strongly to a controversial phase in which his side could have been awarded a penalty, visibly expressing his displeasure, especially after watching the replay. The cameras, however, were not only focused on him, but also on his daughter, Maria Guardiola.
The 25-year-old, hugely popular on social media, kept her cool throughout the match, providing an impressive contrast to her father's intense reactions. Besides Maria, Pep has two more children, Valentina and Marius.
In May 2021, several tabloids in England wrote about an alleged relationship that Maria Guardiola would have had with Dele Alli, the star of Tottenham. The two would have been caught kissing in a well-known place in London.
The club is above all of us. If he's not happy, he simply knocks on the sporting director's door, we accept an offer commensurate with his incredible quality and then the decision is no longer up to the club, it's up to him
– Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City
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