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Josep Guardiola i Sala, pron. IPA: [ʑu'zɛp gwəɾ'ð̞joɫə], (born January 18, 1971), also known as Pep Guardiola is a former Spanish football player and current coach. He spent the majority of his playing career at FC Barcelona, but also played for, among others, Brescia Calcio, AS Roma, Al-Ahli (Doha) and Dorados de Sinaloa. As an international Guardiola played for both Spain and Catalonia. After retiring as a player Guardiola became a coach . On May 8, 2008, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta announced that Guardiola would succeed Frank Rijkaard as the first team manager. He signed his contract on June 5th, 2008. He was a defensive midfielder well known for powerful engine, battling qualities, perceptive passing and temperament.