For twelve years, Pep Guardiola chased the handle pot. In Istanbul, with Manchester City, he wins the trophy he coveted more than anyone else – and which now makes him a unique manager.
Dawn was already breaking over the Sea of Marmara south of Istanbul when the Manchester City players and their coach Pep Guardiola pushed onto the dance floor and the party got going. The dawning of a new day was barely noticeable with all the glaring light reflecting off the disco balls.
