less if guardian angels exist. But, if they do exist, I believe you are one of them.” In reference to Estiarte's influence on him as a manager, Guardiola has stated that “he helped me a lot in terms of the significance of understanding sport by seeing it from above.” Guardiola maintains that Estiarte is a crucial element to his managerial endeavors. Honors National Team Olympic Games Gold (1): Atlanta 1996 Silver (1): Barcelona 1992 Fourth Place (3): Moscow 1980, Los Angeles 1984, Sydney 2000 World Championships Gold (1): Perth 1998. Silver (2): Perth 1991, Rome 1994. Water Polo World Cup Bronze (3): Duisburg 1985, Barcelona 1991, Sydney 1999. European Championships Silver (1): Athens 1991 Bronze (1): Sheffield 1993. Clubs 2 European Cups: with C.N. Barcelona and Pescara. 3 European Cup Winners’ Cups: one with C.N. Barcelona and 2 with Pescara. 9 Leagues: 5 in Spain with C.N. Barcelona and 4 in Italy with Pescara. 11 Domestic Cups: 5 in Italy with C.N. Barcelona and 6 in Italy with Pescara. 4 European Supercups: 2 with C.N. Barcelona and 2 with Pescara. Individual Distinctions Gold Insignia by C.N. Manresa in 1982. Title of "The Maradona of Water Polo" by Pescara in 1985. Best Water Polo Player in 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992. Extraordinary Distinction of the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation in 1992. Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit in 1993. Extraordinary Medal of Brilliance of the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation in 1996. Marca Leyenda (Marca Legend) Award in 1998. Prince of Asturias Sports Award in 2001. Decorations Manel Estiarte was awarded with the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit in 1993, and the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sports Merit in 1996, the highest distinction of sporting merit in Spain. Additionally, he was granted the most prestigious domestic/international sports award in Spain, the Prince of Asturias Sports Award in 2001. Bibliography Estiarte, Manel (2009). All My Siblings. Plataforma Editorial. . Filmography TV3 Documentary (18/07/2012), «Sense ficció: "Aigua, infern, cel"» on YouTube TVE Documentary (29/10/2012), «Legendarios - Manuel Estiarte» on RTVE.es Movistar+ Documentary (25/05/2016), «Informe Robinson - Manel Estiarte» on YouTube See also Spain men's Olympic water polo team records and statistics List of athletes with the most appearances at Olympic Games List of players who have appeared in multiple men's Olympic water polo tournaments List of Olympic champions in men's water