Pep Guardiola defended speaking out on global conflicts, asking, “Why should I not express what I feel, just because I am a manager?” The Manchester City boss said he wants to use his platform to “speak up to be a better society” and highlighted his concern for children and innocent people affected by conflicts in Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan, and incidents in the US.
Guardiola’s comments have drawn both praise and criticism. Jewish community leaders advised him to “focus on football” and be cautious with his words, but the 55-year-old stood firm, insisting he condemns all conflicts equally and won’t choose one over another. He compared speaking out to a journalist sharing opinions beyond their specialty, saying staying silent isn’t the answer.
