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Pep Guardiola began life as Manchester City manager on Sunday by dismissing any chance of signing Lionel Messi and outlining his determination to silence critics who doubt he will be able to replicate his success at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.Guardiola, possibly the most coveted coach in world soccer, was welcomed by an estimated 6,000 City supporters at a fan event at the clubs Etihad Stadium campus.Presented alongside six players from across Citys various teams, in front of a screen bearing the motto It Begins, Guardiola was relaxed -- even to the point of answering a question from a heckling fan about whether Messi would be following him to City.Hes not a bad player, this guy, Guardiola responded, but I am sorry, Messi has to stay in Barcelona for the rest of his career.Guardiola has won 22 trophies -- including the Champions League twice -- since 2008, firstly with a Messi-inspired Barcelona until 2012 and then at Bayern Munich from 2013-16.City will be the biggest challenge of his career, though, given the strength in depth of the Premier League. City finished fourth in the league last season in Manuel Pellegrinis last year in charge.I proved myself where I was born in Barcelona and after I proved myself in Germany, Guardiola said, and I want to prove myself here.In an interview conducted by musician Noel Gallagher and published on Citys in-house TV channel, Guardiola also talked about answering the doubters.I know how hard the Premier League is, and some people have said that I will find it hard to play the football I like to play in England, Guardiola said. So I said to myself, `Why not? Thats why Im here -- because I want to try.I came here to learn, Guardiola told the supporters, to learn how the people live here, for my family, for my kids. Thats why Im always curious to move in Europe and learn what its like to live in England.Guardiola said he will need time to get to know his players.City said Guardiola will have an eight-strong backroom team including four assistant coaches, one of whom will be Mikel Arteta after the midfielder chose to retire following five seasons at Arsenal.Arteta began his career at Barcelona with its junior sides, when Guardiola was playing for the Spanish clubs first team.Rodolfo Borrell, Messis first coach at Barca with a reputation for nurturing young talent, will also be an assistant coach.Guardiola had a trial at City in 2005, when Stuart Pearce was the manager, but wasnt offered a contract.One of my dreams would have been to play here like a football player, he said. It was not possible and now my dream has come true.Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and Spain forward Nolito have already joined City this offseason as Guardiola begins reshaping the squad. Ashley Young Jersey .7 million, one-year contract, a raise of $2.2 million. Wieters had asked for $8.75 million and the Orioles had offered $6. Cameron Borthwick-Jackson Jersey . They had already blown a double-digit lead, fans were hitting the exits, and a long seven-game road trip waited at the end. http://www.jerseymanchesterunitedsoccer.com/womens-scott-mctominay-manchester-united-jersey/ . - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. Lee Grant Manchester United Jersey . -- An ugly goal by Nick Bonino helped the Anaheim Ducks overcome the defensive-minded Phoenix Coyotes on a night when their ragged power play continued to struggle. David de Gea Jersey .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. TOKYO -- Staging games in Fukushima for the 2020 Olympics will not present any health risk to players, the president of the World Baseball Softball Confederation said Friday.Tokyo Olympic organizers are planning to hold part of the baseball and softball competition in the region devastated by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.The WBSC held an under-15 baseball tournament in Fukushima this year. Cuba beat Japan to defend its title.From the data I have received, the situation is not dangerous in Fukushima, WBSC president Riccardo Fraccari said. The situation is fine now so I dont think we will have any problems three years on.Holdingg Olympic events in the disaster-affected areas could send a powerful message of reconstruction.ddddddddddddFraccari is scheduled to visit Fukushima on Saturday for an inspection tour of several proposed stadiums.We just staged the under-15 tournament in Fukushima and I know how passionate the people there are about baseball, Fraccari said. The main issues for me are the facilities and the schedule.The IOC is expected make a final decision on the location in Fukushima Prefecture at its Dec. 6-8 executive board meeting. ' ' '