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Manchester City’s coach, Pep Guardiola, has stood by his choice to voice opinions on worldwide issues, stating he shouldn’t be quiet just because he is a football manager.

The leader of the city came under fire for sharing his heartfelt reaction to violence impacting civilians globally, especially in Palestine and Ukraine.

Certain Jewish community figures encouraged Guardiola to “concentrate on football” and cautioned him to be more mindful with his words.

According to BBC Sport on Friday, Guardiola did not show any sign of yielding.

“Why shouldn’t I share my feelings, simply because I’m a manager?” he stated during a press conference,” he said.

Guardiola mentioned that he believes it is his duty to leverage his role in order to contribute to creating a more improved society. He stated that he denounces all conflicts without distinction and dismissed the notion of giving preference to one catastrophe over another.

What I essentially meant is, how many conflicts are occurring globally at this moment? How many? A significant number — I reject all of them.

“If innocent individuals are losing their lives, I denounce all of them, without prioritizing one over another,” Guardiola stated.

He also informed journalists that if individuals failed to grasp his message, that was acceptable; he was unable to alter it.

When questioned if he would now restrict his discussions to football alone, Guardiola disputed the notion that professionals should only comment within their area of expertise.

Alright, you concentrate on your role as a journalist, and you shouldn’t discuss the economy, as you aren’t specialized in economic journalism.

“Being part of football, don’t mention that or that or that. That’s why the world stays quiet. That’s what the world desires, isn’t it? Stay silent, don’t say a word,” he added.

Guardiola mentioned that he didn’t think staying quiet was the correct way to go, even when others had different opinions.

His remarks come after a recent address at a charity gathering in Barcelona, where he expressed his support for Palestinian youth. Before Manchester City’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle, he also shared the deep emotional distress he experiences when viewing videos of children harmed or killed in war-torn areas, such as Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan, and instances involving U.S. immigration authorities.

Even with the negative reactions, Guardiola maintained his determination to voice his opinions on matters that are important to him.

PUNCH Online had reportedThat Guardiola had faced criticism from Jewish community leaders due to his frequent comments on global issues, with the group stating that the club is being “let down” by his public statements.

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