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Pep Guardiola expressed his deep admiration for Cruyff’s influence on football, emphasizing that there are no equals to him in players or coaches.

Is Johan Cruyff your ultimate idol, Pep? Your reverence for him seems akin to devotion. While adopting his football philosophy has led to numerous successes, Pep, remember not everyone embraces your style. There are adversaries challenging your approach.

In the Catalan village of Santpedor, amidst the serene backdrop of St. Francis church, emerged a football prodigy named Josep Guardiola Sala.

Born to a laborer father and a homemaker, Guardiola’s upbringing was humble. Despite not hailing from a footballing lineage, he fostered an inseparable bond with the ball from a tender age.

Young Pep would rush out to nearby fields to indulge in his passion for football, finding solace and joy in the sport. Witnessing his son’s delight, his father often sacrificed to gift him new balls at Christmas.

Receiving a new ball filled Pep with immense joy, prompting him to proudly display it to his friends wherever he went.

While Pep cherished playing football since childhood, the notion of becoming a professional player didn’t initially cross his mind. His father, burdened with toil, could seldom accompany or encourage him.

One remarkable day, Pep and his friends seized the opportunity to serve as ball boys at Camp Nou stadium, an exhilarating experience for suburban kids invited to the grandeur of Barcelona’s iconic arena.

With his parents’ blessing, Pep relished his role as a ball boy, cherishing every…