Heartbreaking reports suggest that Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have separated, bringing an end to their 30-year relationship.
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According to a report from Spanish publication Sport, the Manchester City manager’s personal life has faced turmoil amid a challenging season on the pitch. The couple reportedly decided to part ways after years of living apart due to Guardiola’s demanding career.
For the past six years, Guardiola has been based in Manchester, while Serra and their three children have split their time between Barcelona and London. The report claims their relationship reached a breaking point last year, with the couple informing close friends and family of their decision in December. Despite this, they have made public appearances together to keep the news private.
Pep and Cristina
Cristina Serra, 52, is a Spanish fashion designer and businesswoman who met Guardiola in 1994. The couple eventually married in 2014. Known for his sharp sense of style, Guardiola credits Serra for her influence on his fashion choices.
“My wife is the best in the world at many things, but especially in fashion,” Guardiola once said. “She usually tells me, don’t wear this or that, so I follow her advice. I’m smart enough to know that when people are much better than me, I take their advice, and hers is truly good.”
The couple has three children together. Their eldest, Maria, a 23-year-old model, has over 950k followers on Instagram. Their son, Marius, was born in 2003, and their youngest daughter, Valentina, in 2008.
This marks a difficult chapter for Guardiola, both professionally and personally, as he navigates these challenges.
