• Pep Guardiola was a hugely influential midfielder at Barcelona for over a decade

• After retiring as a player, he quickly developed into one of the world’s greatest managers

• Despite few commercial deals, his huge success in football has ensured a large net worth

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Born on January 18, 1971, in Santpedor, Spain, Josep “Pep” Guardiola joined Barcelona’s academy at the age of 13 and having made his senior debut in 1990, played for over a decade at the club as a defensive midfielder.

While he was a hugely accomplished player, winning 47 caps for Spain and a wealth of domestic honours, he has gained even larger acclaim as one of the greatest managers of his generation, bringing huge success to not only his beloved Barcelona, but also Bayern Munich and Manchester City.

Such considerable achievements have seen him amass considerable wealth, a trend we can expect to continue for many years.

How Much Is Pep Guardiola Worth?

Though well remunerated as a player, Guardiola missed out on the remarkable financial boon that football has enjoyed in recent years, meaning that midfielders these days with half his ability are earning twice as much he would have acquired during his playing days.

It’s also worth remembering that coaches don’t tend to earn as much as players.

Before we get the violins out, let it be said that Pep Guardiola has a net worth in excess of £50 million.

The bulk of this enormous fortune derives from salaries and bonuses, working wonders for three of the wealthiest football clubs on the planet and being extremely well rewarded for it.

But the 53-year-old genius is also not averse to agreeing to sponsorship deals, while other business opportunities have been pursued.

Previously he has worked with Nissan and Gore-Tex, the outdoor clothing company. There is also a long-standing collaboration with Puma, the global sports brand who are manufacturers of Manchester City’s kit.

Additionally, there is an impressive property portfolio to factor in, as well as co-ownership of Tast Catala, a three-storey tapas restaurant in the heart of Manchester. 

When all of these lucrative income streams are combined, and when it is acknowledged that Guardiola is the second highest paid coach in the world – surprisingly lagging behind Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid – then even the most conservative football prediction anticipates the figure above to be dwarfed by the time the great man hangs up his tactics board. 

Pep Guardiola Salary

Most coaches earn less than the players they preside over. But Pep Guardiola is not most coaches. 

The virtual guarantee of success that his unique skill-set provides resulted in Manchester City offering a whopping £15m a year deal to initially lure the trophy-magnet to the North-West, a sum that has subsequently risen to £20m a year as Guardiola continues to stamp his authority, and sumptuous football, on the Premier League.

That equates to £385,000 a week. Only Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland. 

Then there are his numerous performance-related bonuses on top of his basic salary, many of which will have been triggered given the substantial trophy haul he has engineered since arriving at the club.

The current Premier League betting odds suggest that he may be in line for another bonus this coming May.

Pep Guardiola Teams Coached

Guardiola has enjoyed stellar success at three different football clubs around Europe, not only bringing each club silverware in abundance but transforming them from the bottom up. 

He began his coaching career with Barcelona’s B team, gaining them promotion in his single season as manager.

He then moved to the senior team, who under his guidance became one of the greatest ever teams in Europe, winning two Champions League titles during his four-year tenure, as he created a team that reimagined football infinitely for the better. 

Pep then decided to take a sabbatical for a short period before taking on the role of Bayern Munich coach for a further three highly successful seasons. 

His arrival in Manchester in the summer of 2016 was accompanied by enormous interest, as well as a certain amount of scepticism that his possession-based fare could prove successful amidst the frenetic environs of English football.

After winning five Premier League titles and averaging 89.2 points per season it’s fair to say those doubters have been silenced since. 

Online betting odds suggest that Guardiola’s next challenge may lie in international football but, as things stand, Guardiola remains committed to Manchester City. 

A recently signed contract extension keeps him at the club until at least 2027.

Pep Guardiola Wife

Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra were together from their teenage years until 2025. They first met at the clothes store Serra Claret owned by Cristina’s parents, where she was working at the time.

The couple started to date, though it was not until 2014 that they would marry, in a low-key ceremony that mirrors their personal lives. Both Pep and Cristina like to keep their lives private, and rarely court any publicity.

Cristina has excelled as a journalist, writer and in the fashion world, but has dedicated much of her time to her family life and bringing up the couple’s children.

The nature of Pep’s career has made it difficult at times, with Cristina returning to Spain in 2019 with one of their children, to manage her fashion business.

Pep Guardiola Divorce

It was announced in 2025 that, after 30 years as a couple, Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra were separating after a decade of marriage.

Serra has been living in Spain for the past five years and it would seem that the strain of a long-distance relationship has taken its toll, with the couple parting ways but insisting that they remain "cordial, stable and friendly".

It is likely that we'll hear plenty about this breaking news story in the coming weeks and months, with some supporters putting Manchester City's poor run of form down to struggles in their manager's personal life.

Pep Guardiola Children

Pep and Cristina have three children – Maria, Marius and Valentina, born in 2000, 2003 and 2008.

The eldest, Maria, is the most prominent on social media channels. Residing in London, she has over 120,000 followers on Instagram where she chronicles her travels and experiences. Like her mother, she is considered a fashion icon in her native Spain. 

The couple’s youngest two children are protected by their parents, and understandably little is known about them or their passions in life. 

An incidental aside has the youngest, Valentina, born on the same day, in May 2008, that Pep discovered he would be the new coach of Barcelona.

Pep Guardiola Trophies

Pep Guardiola has hoovered up trophies both as a player and manager. 

His success began at Barcelona, as part of the team that won the club’s first European Cup in 1992, the same year he won an Olympic gold medal, in addition to four successive La Liga titles from 1991 to 1994.

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Two more domestic league titles followed, along with the Cup Winners’ Cup and two UEFA Super Cups. 

As a manager, his haul has increased further, reigning supreme in Spain with his boyhood club as they placed La Liga in a stranglehold. 

As well as three La Liga titles, the Copa Del Rey, the FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and the Champions League were secured, the latter twice. On the first occasion, Guardiola was just 38, making him the youngest coach to lift the coveted jug-eared trophy. 

Not surprisingly, at Bayern Munich he continued to sweep up honours, but his stint at the club was tarnished by a failure to win the Champions League. That has since been rectified at Manchester City, the last jewel to elude the Blues attained in Istanbul in 2023.

Domestically meanwhile, City have held sway throughout Guardiola’s time in charge, winning multiple FA Cup and League Cups and triumphing in the league in five of the last six seasons. 

Is it any wonder our Premier League predictions page routinely backs the Blues to succeed each and every August?

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Former Manchester United Champions League winner, Birmingham City, Brighton and Polish Goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak spoke exclusively to 888sport about the current Manchester United set up, new Manager Ruben Amorim, Marcus Rashford and Andre Onana.

Tomasz also shared with us his view on the new ownership at Birmingham City, his proudest moment playing football and how things have changed at Brighton, since he played for them.

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Tomasz Kuszczak On Manchester United

Tomasz: It was an honour to play for Manchester United and I had an incredible time playing for the Club. We had good success, and I will cherish the memories I have of going intro training every day and playing for the best club in the world.

Looking at the time since Sir Alex, you can see a clear difference. Whilst at Manchester United Sir Alex was an incredible Manager. He made all players feel special. It was a special connection we all had, the spirit, the hard work and everyone was fighting for the same cause.

Sir Alex had installed a strong family connection in the squad, and we are all in it together. Sir Alex ensured a culture of we look after each other, we care for one another. It was the Manchester United family.

You knew everyone would be putting 100% effort in training, the mentality was so strong with all of us. You could feel it, day in day out. It was very different at Manchester United than any other football Club. 

Looking since he left, you can tell the connection hasn’t been the same and that could be a reason that the success hasn’t been sustained. The squad unity isn’t there right now, you can see that.

That is the reason the team aren’t being consistent. Ole, I believe tried to install this in the players, but under Erik Ten Hag, it’s clear there was difficulties.

So, moving forward with Amorim, I believe he can get it right, there will be lots of changes to the playing squad and it will take time, but you can see what he is trying to install in the players and in the club, both off and on the pitch and this is paramount for Manchester United. There must be a togetherness back with Manchester United.

I don’t think the current players understand what it means to play for Manchester United and this has to change.

I watch the games, and you can tell the players put the effort in, they run, they chase, they work hard, but there is something missing, understanding the mentality of Manchester United. 

On Marcus Rashford

Tomasz: Marcus Rashford is a top player. There is absolutely no doubting this. He is an England international. He has scored big goals in big games over the years and one of the leaders on the pitch in previous years.

Over the years he has proved he is top class and scored many top goals. Technically he is great, score’s goals, and a respectful personality, looks after people off and on the pitch.

The situation now isn’t good at all. Amorim has his own vision and now it’s a question of what will happen next. Marcus isn’t in the team right now and this isn’t good at all for either Manchester United for Marcus.

I think Marcus will leave Manchester United and be a success elsewhere, because he is a great player, but right now he isn’t in a great moment. For me, it will be difficult to replace Marcus Rashford.

In the history of Manchester United, you have seen top players move during their career, whether it’s Stam, Ronaldo, Beckham etc. this happens, so with Marcus, it’s the same.

On Andre Onana 

Tomasz: I think he is a solid goalkeeper. If I review the games over the past few years at Man Utd he has made a lot of good saves. It has been a difficult time and defensively Manchester United have not been at their best and conceding goals.

There have been many changes in the back four, so this doesn't help a goalkeeper, but he kept many goals out. Also, the more chances the team concedes, the more chances of making a mistake.

There haven't been many bad errors but is adapting well at Manchester United. He is vey good with the ball at his feet. He is international level and was no mean feat to take over from De Gea.

I don’t think Onana is a player that is first on the list when Amorim is looking to make changes, so expect him to stay.

On Cristiano Ronaldo

Tomasz: I played with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United and I see there is no reason why he can’t reach 1,000 goals.

He is so motivated and with this target in reach, he looks after his body so well, he can achieve it. He is turning 40 in February, so as long as he doesn’t get injuries, I hope he does it.

He is one of the best players in the world, when I played with him, you can see his dedication to the game, his DNA is so strong, his personality is great as well.

But, to play at the level he is at his age is an unbelievable achievement and one to be massively proud of. The intensity is different to the Premier League, but still, you have to admire Ronaldo. 

Playing with Ronaldo and training with him, you will not get a better trainer, a hard worker, he was a young player and very professional, he looked after his body so well.

Whilst I was at Manchester United, you could see he was getting better every season and it was amazing to watch him grow. He had excellent vision and his desire and mentality was evident.

You look at other top sportsman and Ronaldo is the same as them. We all knew at Manchester United that he was going all the way to the top and it was an honour to play in the same team as him.

Is winning the Champions League your proudest achievement in your career?

Tomasz: I don’t know whether it was the proudest moment in my career. Is was one of those for sure, one you always remember. Some players never get to lift a trophy and I got to lift trophies and it was amazing.

There were many proud moments where I felt successful, and I felt strong. My proudest moment was to play with the players I played with. I played with Kanu, Kevin Campbell, who sadly passed away and obviously Ronaldo.

You go to training and train with top players and this makes you feel proud when you play with top players. the whole experience during my career it was great to play with high quality and highly professional players.

Obviously highest moment was playing for Manchester United, but I had the pleasure for other top clubs in England and all of them were special. When you help your team mates to win makes you proud too.

⁠There’s lots of excitement around Birmingham City under their new owners. How much would you have loved to play for Blues right now?

Tomasz: Yes, I enjoyed my time at Birmingham City a lot. A passionate crowd, a real good understanding of football and lots of excitement with the new ownership.

The Club really needed some good investment and Ownership who were ambitious, and these new Owners are that. It’s great to see them doing so well, investing in good players and this is showing the rewards.

They have a big chance for promotion and then you look at other teams who have won League One, they have had a good season the following year, so lots of optimism for sure.

During your time at Brighton, the club was still finding its footing in the Championship. Did you ever imagine they would reach the Premier League and achieve such remarkable success in Europe?

Tomasz: When you have the infrastructure that Brighton did and the well thought ownership they do, you always thought it could be possible to get to the Premier League.

The signs were there with the type of manager and football Brighton were playing and the type of player who Brighton were signing.

The proof is evident with the way Brighton go about their business that their recruitment policy is so strong and even losing managers, the next one came in and made a positive impact.

The success today is testament to what goes on behind the scenes, but ultimately the players must perform on the pitch, which they do so well.

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After a spectacular sporting 2024, it’s time to look ahead to 2025. Our sports calendar covers everything from the major football betting events to niche competitions around the world. 

If you’re looking to heavily engage with online sports betting in 2025, this calendar is a must-have. You won’t miss any big events if you get this bookmarked!

January 2025

• 3-17 – Dakar Rally

• 10-12 – European Speed Skating Championships

• 10-26 – World Indoor Bowls Championship

• 12-19 – Snooker Masters

• 12-26 – Tennis Australian Open

• 14-2 February – World Men’s Handball Championship

• 17-19 – European Short Track Speed Skating Championships

• 18 – Makhachev vs Tsarukyan

• 18-19 – FIL European Luge Championships

• 20 – College Football Playoff National Championship

• 23-26 – Monte Carlo Rally

• 23-16 February – Under-20 South American Championship Football

• 24-26 – Oceania Canoe Slalom Championship

• 28-2 February – European Figure Skating Championships

• 31-15 March – Six Nations

February 2025

• 1-2 – Junior Luge World Championships

• 1-12 – South Asian Games

• 2 – NFL Pro Bowl

• 3-9 – FIH Indoor Hockey World Cups

• 4-16 – Alpine World Ski Championships

• 6-8 – World Luge Championships

• 7-14 – Asian Winter Games

• 9 – Super Bowl LIX

• 10-16 – Oceania Badminton Championships

• 11-15 – Oceania Track Cycling Championships

• 12-16 – European Mixed Team Badminton Championships

• 12-16 – European Track Cycling Championships

• 12-23 – Biathlon World Championships

• 15-23 – Indoor Rowing World Championships

• 16 – Daytona 500

• 16 – NBA All-Star Game

• 17-23 – European Indoor Archery Championships

• 19-9 March – ICC Champions Trophy

March 2025

• 1 – NHL Stadium Series

• 1-16 – IBSF World Championships

• 5-15 – Pan American Cup

• 6-9 – European Indoor Athletics Championships

• 6-27 September – AFL Season

• 11-14 – Cheltenham Festival

• 13-16 – World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships

• 14-16 – World Short Track Speed Skating Championships

• 14-25 May – Indian Premier League

• 15-23 – World Women’s Curling Championship

• 18-19 -- FIS Speed Ski World Championships

• 18-30 -- FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2025

• 18-7 April – March Madness

• 21-23 – World Indoor Athletics Championships

• 23-30 – World Masters Indoor Athletics Championships

• 25-30 – World Figure Skating Championships

• 25-30 – Asian Wrestling Championships

• 29-6 April – World Men’s Curling Championships

April 2025

• 2-6 – FEI World Cup Finals

• 4-5 – World Synchronised Skating Championships

• 5 – Grand National

• 7-13 – European Badminton Championships

• 7-13 – Golf Masters

• 7-13 – European Wrestling Championships

• 8-13 – Badminton Asia Championships

• 9-13 – Pan Am Badminton Championships

• 9-20 – Women’s Ice Hockey World Championships

• 12-13 – European Running Championships

• 15-18 – NBA Play-In Tournament

• 19 – NBA Playoffs begin

• 20 – NHL Playoffs begin

• 21 – Boston Marathon

• 23-27 – European Judo Championships

• 24-26 – NFL Draft

• 26 – Copa del Rey Final

• 27 – MLB Opening Day

May 2025

• 1-11 – Beach Soccer World Cup

• 2-4 – South American Athletics Championships

• 3 – Kentucky Derby

• 6-9 – Pan American Wrestling Championships

• 7-11 – European Karate Championships

• 9-25 – Men’s Ice Hockey World Championships

• 12-18 – PGA Championship

• 17-25 – World Table Tennis Championships

• 17 – Preakness Stakes

• 17 – FA Cup Final

• 21 – Europa League Final

• 21-25 – European Canoe Slalom Championships

• 23-31 – European Diving Championships

• 25 – Premier League final day

• 25-7 June – Tennis French Open

• 28 – Conference League Final

• 29-1 June – European Rowing Championships

• 31 – Champions League Final

June 2025

• 4-8 – Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships

• 5 – NBA Finals begin

• 7 – Belmont Stakes

• 11-15 – World Test Championship Final

• 11-28 – UEFA European Under-21 Championship

• 12-15 – Golf US Open

• 13-20 – World Judo Championships

• 14-6 July – CONCACAF Gold Cup

• 14-13 July – FIFA Club World Cup

• 18-29 – Women’s EuroBasket

• 19-22 – European Canoe Sprint Championships

• 25-26 – NHL Entry Draft

• 26 – NBA Draft

• 28-6 July – FIBA Women’s AmeriCup

• 30-13 July – Wimbledon 

July 2025

• 2-27 – Women’s Euro 2025

• 8-13 – European Beach Handball Championship  

• 8-13 – Men’s Softball World Cup

• 10-13 – BMX Racing European Championships

• 11-3 August – World Aquatics Championships

• 12-2 August – Copa America Femenina

• 13-20 – FIBA Women’s Asia Cup

• 15 – MLB All-Star Game

• 16-20 – European Show Jumping Championships

• 17-20 – Golf Open Championship  

• 20-30 – World Fencing Championships 

• 21-27 -- European Modern Pentathlon Championships 

• 23-7 August – European Shooting Championships

• 25-3 August – Women’s AfroBasket

• 28-3 August - UCI BMX World Championships 

August 2025

• 5-17 – FIBA Asia Cup

• 7-17 – World Games

• 8-17 – EuroHockey Championships

• 12-24 – FIBA AfroBasket

• 14-24 – Little League World Series

• 20-24 -- ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships 

• 20-24 -- Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships

• 22-7 September -- FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship

• 22-27 September – Women’s Rugby World Cup

• 23-31 – FIBA AmeriCup

• 25-31 – Badminton World Championships

• 25-7 September – Tennis US Open

• 27-14 September – EuroBasket

• 30-14 September -- UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

• 30-13 December – NCAAF Season

September 2025

• 4-4 January – 2025 NFL Season

• 5-12 – World Archery Championships

• 6-7 – European Triathlon Championships

• 7-13 – Women’s Softball European Championships

• 12-28 – Men’s Volleyball World Championship

• 13-21 – World Athletics Championships

• 13-21 – World Wrestling Championships

• 18-21 – European Eventing Championship 

• 20-27 – European Baseball Championship

• 21-28 – UCI Road Cycling World Championships

• 21-28 – World Rowing Championships

• 27-19 October – FIFA Under-20 World Cup

October 2025

• 1-4 – Espirito Santo Trophy

• 1-6 – Canoe Slalom World Championships

• 5 – Chicago Marathon

• 8 – Modern Pentathlon World Championships

• 12-19 – European Table Tennis Championships

• 15-19 – Track Cycling World Championships

• 19-25 – World Artistic Gymnastics Championships

• 21 – Start of MLB World Series

• 31-1 November – Breeders Cup

November 2025

• 2 – New York Marathon

• 5-27 – Under-17 FIFA World Cup

• 6-9 -- Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships

• 6-16 – World Shooting Championships

• 14-23 – Beach Volleyball World Championships

• 21-7 December – FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup

• 27-30 – World Karate Championships

• 27-14 December – Women’s World Handball Championship

• 30-18 December – FIFA Arab Cup

December 2025

• 1-14 – Asian Equestrian Championships

• 2-27 – European Short Course Swimming Championships

• 9-20 – SEA Games

• 14 – European Cross Country Championships

• 21-18 January – Africa Cup of Nations

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