Pep Guardiola delivered a passionate humanitarian plea ahead of Manchester City’s Carabao Cup semi-final, vowing to use his platform to voice “hurt” over global conflicts and civilian deaths.
Guardiola, who recently missed media duties to support a Palestinian children’s charity in Barcelona, explicitly cited “genocide in Palestine,” the wars in Ukraine and Sudan, and recent fatal shootings by ICE agents in the United States.
“It hurts me. If it was the opposite side, it would hurt me,” Guardiola said. “To completely kill thousands of innocent people? It’s no more complicated than that.”
Guardiola urged for the rescue of migrants in the English Channel, stating, “Don’t ask if he is right or wrong, rescue him.”
He noted it was the first time in 10 years a journalist had asked about his social views, suggesting the media often avoids “uncomfortable” global topics.
He condemned the recent deaths of two U.S. citizens during federal immigration raids, questioning how such actions can be defended.
The City manager concluded by stating that while no society is perfect, he feels a moral obligation to speak out for the sake of future generations. “I will be there. All the time.”
