'Focus on football': Pep Guardiola criticised over Palestine comments by body representing Jewish people in Greater Manchester

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has faced criticism from Greater Manchester’s Jewish community for his recent comments regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Speaking at a charity event in Barcelona, Guardiola expressed his pain over the suffering of innocent people, notably Palestinian children, and shared his views during a press conference. The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester urged him to be more mindful of his language, particularly in light of local incidents of anti-Semitic violence, including an attack on a synagogue last October. They feel he’s strayed too far from football and failed to show support for Manchester’s Jewish community while commenting on broader humanitarian issues. Guardiola’s remarks have sparked concern that his platform should be used more carefully, with the council recommending he focus on his role as a football manager. Despite the backlash, Guardiola remains vocal about the ongoing suffering he observes worldwide, expressing deep empathy for victims of violence.

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