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Basketball legend Michael Jordan led the cast of star names to pay tribute to Pep Guardiola at the Manchester City manager's farewell party.
Jordan, one of the NBA's all-time greats, and City's former captain Vincent Kompany were surprise participants in Guardiola's send-off at Co-op Live arena, which was attended by 19,000 supporters.
"I just wanted to congratulate you on an unbelievable career," said Chicago Bulls legend Jordan via a video message played on the big screen inside the venue.
Guardiola is known to be fond of basketball as well as being a keen golfer and Jordan added: "Enjoy your retirement. Good luck on the links and keep them straight. Congratulations."
British golfer Tommy Fleetwood also delivered a video message, saying: "You deserve whatever you are about to do next. It is an honour to call you a friend and congratulations. You have been amazing."
Veteran manager Neil Warnock added: "I can't quite believe you are leaving. I have seen off so many managers but you are top of the pile. The best manager I have ever seen."
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Guardiola's three children, as well as former captain Fernandinho, ex-sporting director Txiki Begiristain and goalkeeper Ederson - who left last summer - helped bring out all 20 trophies won under Guardiola.
Surprise appearances by current Bayern Munich boss Kompany and midfielder Jack Grealish, who spent a season-long loan spell at Everton, were loudly cheered.
Guardiola said goodbye for the final time in an interview with Oasis star Noel Gallagher.
"Thank you so much, I don't have enough gratitude. Always, for the rest of my life, I will have you in my heart," said the Spaniard.
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Jordan, one of the NBA's all-time greats, and City's former captain Vincent Kompany were surprise participants in Guardiola's send-off at Co-op Live arena, which was attended by 19,000 supporters.
"I just wanted to congratulate you on an unbelievable career," said Chicago Bulls legend Jordan via a video message played on the big screen inside the venue.
Guardiola is known to be fond of basketball as well as being a keen golfer and Jordan added: "Enjoy your retirement. Good luck on the links and keep them straight. Congratulations."
British golfer Tommy Fleetwood also delivered a video message, saying: "You deserve whatever you are about to do next. It is an honour to call you a friend and congratulations. You have been amazing."
Veteran manager Neil Warnock added: "I can't quite believe you are leaving. I have seen off so many managers but you are top of the pile. The best manager I have ever seen."
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Guardiola's three children, as well as former captain Fernandinho, ex-sporting director Txiki Begiristain and goalkeeper Ederson - who left last summer - helped bring out all 20 trophies won under Guardiola.
Surprise appearances by current Bayern Munich boss Kompany and midfielder Jack Grealish, who spent a season-long loan spell at Everton, were loudly cheered.
Guardiola said goodbye for the final time in an interview with Oasis star Noel Gallagher.
"Thank you so much, I don't have enough gratitude. Always, for the rest of my life, I will have you in my heart," said the Spaniard.
Read more on Guardiola's emotional farewell
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