PEP GUARDIOLA has rejected an invitation to go to the World Cup in Qatar.
And instead he will watch the drama unfold from the comfort of his sofa – with a glass of wine in his hand.
The Manchester City boss will see many of his players head over to Qatar, with the World Cup kicking off on November 20.
It means he will not have a Premier League match to manage between his side’s clash with Brentford on November 12 until they face Leeds on December 28.
But rather than flying out to Qatar on a scouting mission, Guardiola wants to enjoy the World Cup as a fan at his luxury Manchester flat.