Pep Guardiola found himself on the wrong side of a parking ticket yet again, this time in Manchester’s city centre on a lazy Sunday afternoon, marking a déjà vu moment just three months after a previous parking fine episode. In August, the Manchester City maestro engaged in a lighthearted banter with a traffic warden when slapped with a ticket for leaving his car on a double yellow line.

This recent incident, however, lacked the humor of the previous encounter. Guardiola, fresh from a holiday shopping spree in the city centre, returned to find a £60 parking ticket affixed to his electric Nissan, parked daringly on a double yellow line for three hours. The renowned manager, also the owner of the tapas bar Tast Catala, casually stepped out of his eco-friendly Nissan Ariya, valued at £46,000, before indulging in some retail therapy.

The Nissan Ariya, boasting zero tailpipe emissions, an impressive range, and advanced safety features, is a testament to Guardiola’s commitment to environmentally friendly choices. With rapid charging capabilities that offer up to 217 miles in around 30 minutes, Guardiola’s electric ride is both stylish and sustainable.

The parking incident unfolded just a day after Guardiola’s City side faced a tough 1-1 draw against league rivals Liverpool, featuring goals from Erling Haaland and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Post-match tensions flared as Liverpool star Darwin Nunez engaged in a heated exchange with Guardiola at the Etihad. While Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp exchanged post-game pleasantries, Nunez seemed visibly agitated, sparking an animated verbal confrontation with the Spanish manager.

The irony of Guardiola’s parking troubles, juxtaposed with on-field challenges, adds an intriguing layer to the narrative, reminding fans that even football maestros are not immune to the mundane struggles of city life. This latest parking ticket escapade serves as a real-life sequel to Guardiola’s comedic interaction with a traffic warden in August, proving that, much like his tactical prowess on the pitch, his parking skills continue to keep us entertained.