{"id":13863,"date":"2026-08-18T18:05:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T18:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=13863"},"modified":"2026-08-18T18:05:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T18:05:35","slug":"who-is-pep-guardiolas-ex-wife-cristina-serra-inside-the-ex-manchester-city-managers-30-year-relationship-divorce-and-family-life-international-sports-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=13863","title":{"rendered":"Who is Pep Guardiola\u2019s ex-wife Cristina Serra? Inside the ex-Manchester City manager\u2019s 30-year relationship, divorce and family life | International Sports News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133324915,imgsize-514691,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/vhjl.jpg\" alt=\"Who is Pep Guardiola\u2019s ex-wife Cristina Serra? Inside the ex-Manchester City manager\u2019s 30-year relationship, divorce and family life\" title=\"Pep Guardiola (Via Getty)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Pep Guardiola (Via Getty)\">Pep Guardiola (Via Getty)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra ended their marriage after more than 30 years together. The couple reportedly called time on their relationship at the end of 2024 after years of living partly separate lives.<!-- --> In February 2025, it was revealed that they had started divorce proceedings.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>The former couple reportedly wanted the process to remain peaceful and private. They even decided to use the same lawyer, in an unusual arrangement designed to avoid a difficult legal battle. Their priority was reportedly to remain on good terms for the sake of their three children.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><b>Who is Cristina Serra? Meet Pep Guardiola\u2019s ex-wife<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Cristina Serra is a Brazilian journalist, writer and fashion businesswoman. <!-- -->Her family owns Serra Claret, a fashion store in Barcelona.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>The shop is where she first met Guardiola. He was only 18 at the time and was doing modelling work for designer Antonio Miro.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>The relationship eventually became a long-term partnership. Cristina has also played an important role in Guardiola\u2019s personal style. The Manchester City boss has previously spoken about how much he trusts her fashion advice.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>In January 2024, Guardiola explained that Cristina often chooses his clothes. Speaking to Men In Blazers, he said, \u201cMy wife is the best in the world at many things, but especially in fashion. So she says normally to me, don\u2019t wear this or wear that, so I follow her.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>The pair later built a long-term relationship and married in 2014. She moved back to Barcelona to run her family business while Guardiola continued his football career in England.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra waited many years before getting married. <!-- -->The couple tied the knot in 2014. They held a private ceremony in Catalonia, Spain. Their relationship had already lasted for many years by that point.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>Guardiola\u2019s football career had also developed significantly. He went on to become one of the most successful managers in modern football.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>The couple later spent periods living in different countries because of Guardiola\u2019s career. Serra eventually returned to Barcelona to focus on her fashion business.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>The couple reportedly separated at the end of 2024. In February 2025, it was reported that they had begun divorce proceedings.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/>Spanish journalist Lorena Vazquez reported that the pair wanted the process to remain friendly. She said, \u201cThey want it above all to be friendly for the sake of their children. As you can imagine money is not going to be an issue and they have already agreed the initial terms to make sure this separation is the most cordial possible.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/>Vazquez also reported that their split came after Guardiola signed a new two-year contract with Manchester City.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h3><b>How many children do Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra have?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra have three children together. They are Maria, Marius and Valentina.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/>Their eldest daughter Maria has built a public profile of her own. She has worked as a model and has been a strong supporter of Manchester City. Despite their divorce, Guardiola and Cristina have reportedly remained focused on keeping their relationship respectful and peaceful for their children.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/international-sports\/who-is-pep-guardiolas-ex-wife-cristina-serra-inside-the-ex-manchester-city-managers-30-year-relationship-divorce-and-family-life\/articleshow\/133324853.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pep Guardiola (Via Getty) Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra ended their marriage after more than 30 years together. The couple reportedly called time on their relationship at the end of 2024 after years of living partly separate lives. 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