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Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra’s love story is reportedly over after 30 years and three children.
Pep Guardiola is currently in the headlines following the shocking news of his divorce.
The legendary Manchester City coach, and Cristina Serra, the stylish businesswoman who captured his heart, have reportedly called time on their 30-year relationship.
According to Spanish outlet El Periódico via Dario AS, the couple’s relationship, spanning two decades of courtship and a decade of marriage, allegedly ended in December 2024 — amid Man City’s dismal run of form in recent months.
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While the pair have always kept their private lives firmly out of the public eye, this shocking separation has ignited speculation about what might have led to the split.
Their breakup was only reported to their closest environment and any kind of explanation to the press was avoided.
Both are said to have maintained a "cordial and friendly" relationship, but the rumour mill is rife with alleged reasons behind their break-up.
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra: Were there trust issues?
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Rumours of infidelity have plagued the couple in recent years, though nothing has been confirmed.
Whether or not these alleged incidents contributed to the split remains speculative, but sources close to the couple suggest trust may have been a lingering issue.
Unconfirmed reports have surfaced of Guardiola allegedly beginning an affair with an unidentified woman in late 2021.
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The rumoured liaison is said to have persisted for over three years, with some suggesting the mystery woman was linked to Manchester City’s staff.
However, insiders have dismissed those claims, saying the rumoured mystery woman is unaffiliated with the club.
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra lived apart for 5 years
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Cristina Serra reportedly returned to Barcelona years ago to focus on managing her thriving fashion empire, leaving Guardiola in England to focus on his coaching career.
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Despite frequent visits to England, the long-distance nature of their relationship may have strained their marriage.
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Amid Man City’s dreadful run of form late last year, the 53-year-old gaffer was said to have been relying on soup and was nearly depressed after his team temporarily forgot how to win matches.
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra’s divorce was a "very thoughtful" decision
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According to journalist Lorena Vázquez, via the aforementioned outlet, the separation was not impulsive but allegedly a decision the couple had been contemplating for months.
While the exact reasons remain unclear, the split appears to have been planned carefully, with no signs of a public fallout.
It is unclear if Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra are legally divorced
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It is reportedly uncertain whether the couple has filed for divorce or if this is merely a separation.
However, reports in Spain claim that both Guardiola and Serra are prioritising their children and avoiding media chaos.
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra’s legacy
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Guardiola and Serra were considered one of football’s most stable power couples.
They married in a low-key civil ceremony in 2014, years after first meeting in 1994.
Their relationship has withstood decades of football’s high-stakes world, making this alleged separation all the more surprising.
What next for Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra
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For now, both Guardiola and Serra seem intent on keeping their private lives under wraps.
Neither has publicly commented on the recent reports or even the rumours of alleged infidelity, and while their separation has shocked fans worldwide, both appear focused on moving forward amicably.
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