Pep Guardiola has laughed off criticism from Fabio Capello after the former England manager accused the Manchester City boss of ruining Italian football.

Pep Guardiola has offered a warning then a "big hug" to Fabio Capello in response to the Italian's comments that the Manchester City manager is arrogant and "ruined" the game in Italy because of his era-defining style of play.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has responded to former Italy manager Fabio Capello’s comment that he “did a lot of harm to football.” Capello had criticized the Man City boss in an interview with the Spanish newspaper El Mundo.

Ex-England boss Fabio Capello and Pep Guardiola have been drawn into a bitter war of words over recent days and the Manchester City head coach has sent a reply

Former Italy manager Fabio Capello has hit out at Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, saying the Catalan is arrogant and has ruined football. Capello said that Guardiola’s arrogance had cost the former Barcelona boss several Champions League titles.

Pep Guardiola offered a warning then a “big hug” to Fabio Capello in response to the Italian’s comments that the Manchester City manager is arrogant and “ruined” the game in Italy because of his era-defining style of play.

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