Happy birthday! Pep Guardiola turns 55 today

Pep Guardiola is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed coaches of his generation.

Popular coach-footballer Pep Guardiola has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Guardiola, a cultural icon

Born Josep Guardiola i Sala in Santpedor on January 18, 1971, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Guardiola's not just a great coach, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Pep hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Pep Guardiola as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Pep, you're the best!

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