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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. Sam Mills Womens Jersey . According to a report from the Winnipeg Free Press, the Bombers will name Acting GM Kyle Walters to the post full time. Drew Brees Womens Jersey . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. http://www.authenticsaintssportsonline.com/saints-morten-andersen-gold-jersey/ . The 29-year-old from Port Colborne, Ont., has nothing but good things to say about former U.S. marine Liz (Girlrilla) Carmouche ahead of their co-main event Wednesday on the UFCs "Fight for the Troops" televised card in Fort Campbell, Ky. Custom New Orleans Saints Jerseys . That left plenty of energy for pitching books and swatting away free agency questions. Anthony had 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Knicks avenged an embarrassing home loss with a rout of their own, beating the Boston Celtics 114-88 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. Cameron Jordan Saints Jersey . Vettel was 0.168 seconds faster than Red Bull teammate Mark Webber around the Suzuka circuit. Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg was two tenths of a second off Vettel. "The car balance is decent, but I think we can still improve," Vettel said. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are down another offensive lineman after Josh Wells broke his right thumb during training camp.Wells injured his thumb in practice Monday and will have surgery Thursday.The Jaguars already are without backup center/guard Luke Bowanko, who is on the physically unable to perform list with a hip injury. Center Brandon Linder (groin) and left tackle Kelvin Beachum (knee) also are sidelined but should return soon.For Wells, its the second consecutive season hes missed time with a hand injury.ddddddddddddHe tore ligaments in his left thumb during the 2015 preseason and ended up on injured reserve.Wells says obviously its disappointing, but Ive got to kind of take it as it comes and do the next thing to get back and get better.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-