Pep Guardiola humorously dismissed speculation about taking the Brazil national team job, reiterating his focus on improving Manchester City's form after their third consecutive loss, including a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Sporting CP.

Guardiola was touted as a potential candidate to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager, but the Three Lions have decided to appoint a different foreign manager in the form of Thomas Tuchel, who will officially take charge from January 1, 2025.

Manchester City's "emergency" meeting with Pep Guardiola underscores the club's priority: securing his contract renewal. Despite a four-game losing streak, the club remains committed to Guardiola's leadership and is prioritizing negotiations for an extension that would mark a decade at the Etihad Stadium.