Parma, and Tanzi, were a learning experience for Ancelotti — it is not difficult to trace the roots of his definition of management to those early days. His job was simply to find a way of winning, not just in the cause of getting the most out of his players, but to meet the insatiable demands of those above him for as long as possible, too.

Carlo Ancelotti has described Pep Guardiola as ‘the best manager out there’ and a ‘nightmare’ to prepare for ahead of Real Madrid’s trip to face Manchester City on Tuesday night. The two European heavyweights clash in the Champions League knockout play-off,

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Champions League play-off first leg against Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium (20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Guardiola says he "still has doubts about injuries" but did not comment specifically on new signing Nico Gonzalez,

Manchester City have incredibly been told to sack Pep Guardiola if they're knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid. The controversial demand comes as City find themselves 15 points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool and only just qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Carlo Ancelotti insists that it has been a "nightmare" for him to prepare his Real Madrid team for the challenge of Pep Guardiola's Man City side.

Having endured the worst phase as a manager in his entire career, there are assertions that Pep Guardiola's position as the Man City chief is no more undisputed.

Manchester City welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night and Pep Guardiola conceded he is unsure how his team will handle facing the 15-time European champions