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Nobody has influenced the football world more than Guardiola – Valdano

Pep Guardiola has had the biggest influence in world football, according to former Real Madrid and Argentina striker Jorge Valdano.

The 64-year-old, who has turned to journalism and more recently commentary upon his retirement from football, believes that no-one has had a bigger impact on the game than the Spanish coach.

Valdano has been impressed with Jurgen Klopp’s transformation of Liverpool in recent seasons, but says that his opposite number at Manchester City is still the more gifted tactician.

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Liverpool does not speculate: it is a team that attacks you even when you defend, very physical, that leaves the impression that you never get tired,” Valdano told Tiempo.