<p>Manchester City's boss Pep Guardiola said that he apologised to Gabriel Jesus after refusing the striker's request to take the late penalty at Liverpool that Riyad Mahrez missed for the defending champions in an intense clash on Sunday.</p>

<p>Jesus wanted to take the penalty but Guardiola denied letting the Algeria international to take his team's penalty.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-aaron-ramseys-wonder-goal-for-arsenal-against-fulham-170121">Watch: Aaron Ramsey's wonder goal for Arsenal against Fulham</a></p>

<p>The 27-year-old Mahrez, who has now missed five of his last eight top-flight penalties, lost a chance to earn three points for the team when he took the spot kick and blazed over the bar in a<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/citys-mahrez-misses-late-penalty-in-stalemate-at-liverpool-170067"> 0-0 draw</a>.</p>

<p>Guardiola told to the journalist during the post-match media interaction that he "apologised," on being asked that what he said to Jesus after the final whistle.</p>

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<p>He also said that it was his decision to send Mahrez instead of Jesus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Because in the training sessions I see him everyday training penalties and this gave me a lot of confidence. Will be a good experience for him. Next time it will go in."</p>

<p>While Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/to-respond-is-difficult-when-opponent-is-manchester-city-liverpool-manager-jurgen-klopp-170161">he is "fine" with the result</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am fine. It is a very intense, unbelievable challenge to face Manchester City always - I've said that before - and as the last game of an intense period, it makes the challenge even bigger, so I am really happy with what the boys did today."</p>

<p>He said that the Reds were lucky in the situation as it "is really difficult" to respond when the opponent is a club like Manchester City.</p>


Manchester City's boss Pep Guardiola said that he apologised to Gabriel Jesus after refusing the striker's request to take the late penalty at Liverpool that Riyad Mahrez missed for the defending champions in an intense clash on Sunday.

Manchester City's boss Pep Guardiola said that he apologised to Gabriel Jesus after refusing the striker's request to take the late penalty at Liverpool that Riyad Mahrez missed for the defending champions in an intense clash on Sunday. Jesus wanted to take the penalty but Guardiola denied letting the Algeria international to take his team's penalty. Watch: Aaron Ramsey's wonder goal for Arsenal against Fulham The 27-year-old Mahrez, who has now missed five of his last eight top-flight penalties, lost a chance to earn three points for the team when he took the spot kick and blazed over the bar in a 0-0 draw. Guardiola told to the journalist during the post-match media interaction that he "apologised," on being asked that what he said to Jesus after the final whistle. Pep Guardiola admits he apologised to Gabriel Jesus after letting Riyad Mahrez take @ManCity’s penalty against @LFC #LFCMCI pic.twitter.com/ToeYkyoVZu — sntv (@sntvstory) October 7, 2018 × He also said that it was his decision to send Mahrez instead of Jesus. "Because in the training sessions I see him everyday training penalties and this gave me a lot of confidence. Will be a good experience for him. Next time it will go in." While Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said that he is "fine" with the result. "I am fine. It is a very intense, unbelievable challenge to face Manchester City always - I've said that before - and as the last game of an intense period, it makes the challenge even bigger, so I am really happy with what the boys did today." He said that the Reds were lucky in the situation as it "is really difficult" to respond when the opponent is a club like Manchester City.

Guardiola apologises to Gabriel Jesus for giving penalty to Mahrez

<p>Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho has turned 26 on Tuesday and received an "eggy" birthday bash. The birthday boy was enjoying on the pitch on a bright sunny day when he was pranked by his waiting teammates.</p>

<p>He is currently training in Russia ahead of the World Cup with his teammates.</p>

<p>Brazil striker Neymar Jr pelted eggs on Coutinho's head and wished him "Happy Birthday" in the most hilarious way possible.</p>

<p><em>Watch how the video, how Philippe Coutinho celebrated his 26th birthday with teammates:</em></p>

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<p>He was also targeted by Marcelo, Willian and Gabriel Jesus. They poured water also to blow up the celebration.</p>

<p>Brazil arrived in Russia on Sunday as they make their final preparations ahead of their opening World Cup match against Switzerland on Sunday.</p>


Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho has turned 26 and received an "eggy" birthday bash

Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho has turned 26 on Tuesday and received an "eggy" birthday bash. The birthday boy was enjoying on the pitch on a bright sunny day when he was pranked by his waiting teammates. He is currently training in Russia ahead of the World Cup with his teammates. Brazil striker Neymar Jr pelted eggs on Coutinho's head and wished him "Happy Birthday" in the most hilarious way possible. Watch how the video, how Philippe Coutinho celebrated his 26th birthday with teammates: Happy 26th birthday to @Phil_Coutinho! ???? pic.twitter.com/35L7nSlxHF — Barça World (@oOBarcaWorldOo) June 12, 2018 × ? Brazil ?? celebrates @Phil_Coutinho ‘s birthday by covering him in ?, ? and ? @CBF_Futebol pic.twitter.com/ta85SZybDt — 433 (@official433) June 12, 2018 × He was also targeted by Marcelo, Willian and Gabriel Jesus. They poured water also to blow up the celebration. Brazil arrived in Russia on Sunday as they make their final preparations ahead of their opening World Cup match against Switzerland on Sunday.

Watch: Neymar's prank on Philippe Coutinho as he turns 26

<p>Few national teams have experienced the ups and downs of&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;over the last five years but the good news for fans of the "selecao" is that they are ascendant as Russia approaches.</p>

<p>Brazil&nbsp;won the 2013 Confederations Cup, hammering an all-conquering Spain side 3-0 in the final.</p>

<p>A year later they were humiliated 7-1 at home by Germany in the World Cup semi-finals and early exits at the Copa America in 2015 and 2016 deepened the gloom.</p>

<p>But the improvement since Tite took over as coach in June 2016 has been remarkable and&nbsp;Brazil are joint-favourites&nbsp;to win a record sixth World Cup.</p>

<p>Much of that credit goes to the wily coach, who has instilled a sense of purpose in a team that looked lost under his predecessor Dunga.</p>

<p>The central defence has been shored up with Marquinhos and Miranda, and&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;under Tite have conceded just five goals in 19 games.</p>

<p>The midfield has a balance of solid and creative, with Casemiro providing the backbone, Paulinho capable of going box-to-box, and Renato Augusto offering some spark.</p>

<p>Up front Tite has an embarrassment of riches, with Neymar, Gabriel Jesus and Philippe Coutinho the likely starters with able back-up on the bench from speedy wingers Willian and Douglas Costa.</p>

<p>Those players helped&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;to become the first team to qualify for Russia with a record string of nine successive wins, but they must take care to rein in any euphoria.</p>

<p>Gremio centre-half Pedro Geromel and Corinthians pair Cassio and Fagner were the surprise inclusions in&nbsp;Brazil's 23-man World Cup squad.</p>

<p>Gremio defender Geromel has just two caps but was outstanding in leading the Porto Alegre side to the Copa Libertadores last season.</p>

<p>The former Gremio and Corinthians coach, who was tasked with revamping the country's reputation after their 7-1 mauling by Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi-final, said he had not decided who will fill the void left by Dani Alves. The defender was ruled out last week with a knee injury.</p>

<p>He selected Fagner of Corinthians and Danilo of Manchester City to replace the Paris St Germain right back and said both were up to the task.</p>

<p>Left back Filipe Luis, who recently returned to the Atletico Madrid side after fracturing his tibia, was selected as back up to Marcelo.</p>

<p>PSG striker Neymar, who was out with an injured foot since Feb. 25, was also named in the squad and showed that he is likely to feature after scoring in his comeback match for&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;in a friendly against Croatia last Sunday (June 3).</p>


Brazil won the 2013 Confederations Cup, hammering an all-conquering Spain side 3-0 in the final

Few national teams have experienced the ups and downs of Brazil over the last five years but the good news for fans of the "selecao" is that they are ascendant as Russia approaches. Brazil won the 2013 Confederations Cup, hammering an all-conquering Spain side 3-0 in the final. A year later they were humiliated 7-1 at home by Germany in the World Cup semi-finals and early exits at the Copa America in 2015 and 2016 deepened the gloom. But the improvement since Tite took over as coach in June 2016 has been remarkable and Brazil are joint-favourites to win a record sixth World Cup. Much of that credit goes to the wily coach, who has instilled a sense of purpose in a team that looked lost under his predecessor Dunga. The central defence has been shored up with Marquinhos and Miranda, and Brazil under Tite have conceded just five goals in 19 games. The midfield has a balance of solid and creative, with Casemiro providing the backbone, Paulinho capable of going box-to-box, and Renato Augusto offering some spark. Up front Tite has an embarrassment of riches, with Neymar, Gabriel Jesus and Philippe Coutinho the likely starters with able back-up on the bench from speedy wingers Willian and Douglas Costa. Those players helped Brazil to become the first team to qualify for Russia with a record string of nine successive wins, but they must take care to rein in any euphoria. Gremio centre-half Pedro Geromel and Corinthians pair Cassio and Fagner were the surprise inclusions in Brazil's 23-man World Cup squad. Gremio defender Geromel has just two caps but was outstanding in leading the Porto Alegre side to the Copa Libertadores last season. The former Gremio and Corinthians coach, who was tasked with revamping the country's reputation after their 7-1 mauling by Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi-final, said he had not decided who will fill the void left by Dani Alves. The defender was ruled out last week with a knee injury. He selected Fagner of Corinthians and Danilo of Manchester City to replace the Paris St Germain right back and said both were up to the task. Left back Filipe Luis, who recently returned to the Atletico Madrid side after fracturing his tibia, was selected as back up to Marcelo. PSG striker Neymar, who was out with an injured foot since Feb. 25, was also named in the squad and showed that he is likely to feature after scoring in his comeback match for Brazil in a friendly against Croatia last Sunday (June 3).

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