https://cdnph.upi.com/ph/st/th/9571784905955/2026/upi_com/a6cb1a650276b62e2ae0e7bb4679b486/v1.5/Ex-Manchester-City-coach-Pep-Guardiola-declines-offer-to-lead-Italy.jpg" /> Former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola turned down the opportunity to coach Italy and plans to continue a planned year-long hiatus.