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'I'm convinced he will win it again': Barcelona legend Carles Puyol backs Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to win the Champions League... and hails his former coach as the 'best in the world'

Barcelona legend Carles Puyol has backed his former coach Pep Guardiola to win the Champions League again, after news that Manchester City could face a two-year ban from the competition.

Puyol, 41, explained how he is 'convinced' that Guardiola will add a third Champions League accolade to his already glistening trophy cabinet. However, he may have to wait a little time if City don't go all the way this year, as the Citizens face a possible two-year ban from UEFA to compete in the Champions League for breaking FFP rules.