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Man City boss Guardiola: My message to today's youth...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has offered advice to the world's youth.

Guardiola has told young people to drop social media and FULLY commit to what you want.

At a presentation evening in Italy this week, Guardiola said: "You don't get strong by staying in bed or on Instagram. If you want to be a photographer you have to take a thousand photos.

"Now the problem is that we think about what others say and not about ourselves.

"All of today's players think they played very well. They read some criticism and go home sad. And vice versa. Young people need to think about their opinion, which is what really counts.

"Talent is developed by practicing and making mistakes.

"Do you like to play soccer? Play a lot. If you stay at home or on social media you won't be able to be successful, it's more difficult.

"It takes talent to do something special, but it is clear that it is not enough if there are not hours and hours of sacrifice behind it, which is not sacrifice when you do something you like..."

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