An estimated 8,000 Bayern Munich fans greeted new coach Pep Guardiola with cheers and applause when he took charge of his first training session at the club on Wednesday.
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- Jun 27, 2013
- Updated: 11:11am
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Bayern Munich's head coach Pep Guardiola takes part in the year's first training session at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on June 26, 2013. Photo: EPA
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