Pep Guardiola has come under firePep Guardiola has been told to ‘focus on football’ by a prominent Jewish group following an impassioned speech on the current state of the world. Guardiola appeared at a charity event in Barcelona last week, where he urged world leaders to do more to end the conflict in Palestine. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHowever, in the wake of his most recent speech, the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region blasted the City boss for his stance. “Pep Guardiola is a football manager. Must watch: an extraordinary speech from Pep Guardiola as he goes far beyond football to speak out against violence and injustice.

Source: Express February 05, 2026 21:41 UTC