Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reportedly rejected an invitation to go to the World Cup.

The winter tournament is taking place in Qatar in November and December, with fans adjusting to the moving of the event from its traditional summer spot for the first time.

However, Guardiola will not be in Qatar, as he wants to enjoy the matches at home and work with his remaining first-team players during the club season break.

Guardiola said, "The best way to enjoy the World Cup matches is at home with red wine.

"We will have one or two weeks off and then we will work here, maybe go to Abu Dhabi, maybe organise a friendly game.

“It's not definite, but we will train, come back on December 28th and be ready as much as possible for the return.

"We will spend three weeks here in the winter time in Manchester.

“Then take a break with good training sessions and good weather where our owners are there.

"It's not 100 per cent confirmed, but we're going to try."