"I didn't say anything special. I don't feel that. Why should I not express what I feel? Just because I'm a manager, said Guardiola. I don't agree but I respect all opinions. What I said basically is how many conflicts there are right now all around the world. I condemn all of them. If innocent people are killed, I condemn them all - not this country being more than the other one."
"We have repeatedly asked for prominent individuals to be mindful about the words they use given how Jewish people have had to endure attacks across the globe. Pep Guardiola is a football manager. Whilst his humanitarian reflections may be well-intentioned, he should focus on football. Manchester City is being let down by him repeatedly straying into commentary on international affairs."
Pep Guardiola defended his right to condemn Israel's attacks on Gaza and other global conflicts, insisting he will not be silenced for expressing his feelings. He said he condemns all the killing of innocent people, naming Sudan, Palestine and Ukraine as examples and calling such violence a human problem. He also gave a speech supporting Palestinian children at a charity event in Barcelona. The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester criticized Guardiola, urging prominent individuals to be mindful of their words and saying he should focus on football. The council said Manchester City are being let down by his repeated commentary on international affairs.
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