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Pep Guardiola has been inducted into the League Managers' Association's 1,000 Club head of hitting the milestone in management for Man City against Liverpool this weekend.
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Pep Guardiola's global impact on the game ahead of the Catalan's 1,000th game as a manager this weekend.
Guardiola has been inducted in the League Managers' Association's Hall of Fame 1,000 Club ahead of the Manchester City boss's milestone game against Liverpool this weekend.
The 54-year-old will also take charge of his 550th City match in the Etihad contest and former Manchester United boss Ferguson, himself a member of the 1,000 Club, has delivered a glowing tribute to Guardiola's career.
“Pep! I am absolutely delighted to welcome you to join the prestigious LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club," said Ferguson.
“Your deep love and passion for the game has always been so evident and you should be very proud of the indelible impact you continue to have across the global game.
“Reaching 1,000 matches and achieving such longevity in football is a landmark that can never be underestimated and, to continue to deliver league, Champions League and domestic cup titles in three of Europe’s most competitive leagues is outstanding.
“I look forward to celebrating with you at an LMA gala dinner to formally induct you into the LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club.”
Guardiola is the 39th manager in the modern era of English football to hit the landmark and as a keen purveyor of the history of his profession, he is proud to now sit alongside some of the game's great names.
“Being a member of the League Managers' Association is very important to me so I am really, really honored to join the LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club," he said. "I am humbled to be inducted into such an esteemed club that includes Sir Alex Ferguson and many managerial peers that I have enjoyed competing against over the years.
“I am so proud to be reaching 1,000 games as a manager which has always been a special ambition for me.
“I would like to pay tribute to my family and friends for their support over the years as well as my players, staff and colleagues at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City who have helped me to reach this special landmark.”
LMA Chief Executive Richard Bevan OBE added: “Pep has dedicated his entire career to achieving excellence, driven by an unmatched will to win and a world-renowned style.
“His achievements and success in Spain, Germany, and England are unprecedented, and his influence continues to shape the game for future generations.
“Pep’s achievements rank among the most remarkable in football history, and on behalf of the entire League Managers Association, I offer my sincerest congratulations to him on reaching such a prestigious milestone.”
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