New Guangzhou Evergrande coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari was seen deep in conversation with Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola after the two sides drew 0-0 in a friendly in the Chinese city on Thursday. And the former Brazil coach revealed the contents of the conversation to journalists, adding that he had known the ex-Barcelona boss for many years.
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Scolari said: “He asked me if I am happy here in China, I said yes, I even regret not being here earlier. The Chinese want to learn and do everything to achieve this. I also talked with [Philipp] Lahm. I have more respect for them than for some Brazilians. I know Guardiola for many years. “