Pep Guardiola has spoken out on global conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan and criticised Donald Trump for recent killings in the United States. He also addressed Manchester City’s form and refereeing issues.
Pep Guardiola has strongly spoken out about global conflicts and violence, saying he feels deep pain when he sees innocent people killed across the world. The Manchester City manager made these comments during a press conference ahead of City’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle.
Guardiola said the images he sees daily from war zones hurt him deeply and that he wants to use his position in football to speak up. He spoke about conflicts in Palestine, Ukraine, and Sudan, and also criticised recent killings in the United States linked to immigration enforcement under
President Donald Trump.
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Speaking to reporters, Guardiola said modern technology makes it impossible to ignore what is happening in the world. “Today we can see it, before we could not see it. It hurts me. If it was the opposite side, it would hurt me. Killing thousands of innocent people hurts me. It’s no more complicated than that,” he said.
Guardiola questioned how people can watch images of fathers, mothers and children suffering every day and not feel affected. He said the issue is not about choosing sides but about basic humanity. “It’s not a question about right or wrong. People are dying. You have to help them,” he added.
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The Spaniard also criticised the Trump administration while referring to the killing of two US citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis during an immigration crackdown. “Tell me how you can defend that?” Guardiola asked.
He further spoke about refugees who are forced to flee their countries by sea, saying they should be rescued without judgment. “Don’t ask if he is right or wrong, rescue him. It is about a human being. We can reach the moon, but still right now, we kill each other. For what?” Man City boss said.
Despite the political stuff at the press conference, Guardiola also addressed football matters. He refused to blame referees for recent results, saying performances depend on his team alone. He defended midfielder Rodri after claims of bias from officials and dismissed any idea of a conspiracy against Manchester City.
“I’m not suspicious. Of course there aren’t meetings between the referees about how they can punish Man City. I’ve never said that. I’m saying that despite all the circumstances that happened… if the people are saying that the laws say the right decision was given, as Sky said. The images are there. For me it is a foul and for you it is not. It’s fine. That’s why football is what it is,” he said.
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Manchester City are six points behind of league leaders Arsenal, having managed just one win in their last six matches. The club’s next Premier League match is scheduled again st Liverpool on February 8.
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