Pep Guardiola’s Remarkable Praise for Jude Bellingham: ‘Maybe He’s a Liar

An old quote from Pep Guardiola is making waves on social media, in which he referred to Jude Bellingham as “a liar.” However, the context behind this statement is crucial.

During a press conference following the Champions League quarterfinal between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund in 2021, Guardiola expressed his astonishment, saying, “I cannot believe it, maybe he’s a liar. He’s too good for a 17-year-old; he’s a fantastic player. There was one moment when he didn’t get the ball from central defenders, how he shouts and demands that ball to him at 17 means a lot. I spoke with his manager, Edin [Terzic], and he told me what you see in these two games is like every training session.”

Notably, Jude Bellingham scored a stunning goal during that match, becoming the second-youngest player ever to score in the Champions League knockout stages.

Fast forward two years, and Jude Bellingham continues to amaze fans, players, and coaches alike. His maturity belies his age, and he has made an impressive start at Real Madrid, tallying five goals and one assist in his first four appearances, with no signs of slowing down.