From Palestine to Catalonia, Guardiola believed in more than just football
Pep Guardiola is stepping down as Manchester City manager after a decade of success, leaving a legacy that extends beyond football. He has used his platform to advocate for various social and political causes, including the plight of Palestinian children and issues in Catalonia. Despite facing criticism for his outspoken views, Guardiola remains committed to using his influence to promote a better society.
- ▪Guardiola won 20 trophies during his 10 years at Manchester City.
- ▪He has actively supported causes such as Palestinian rights and Catalan independence.
- ▪His comments on sensitive political issues have drawn both praise and criticism from various communities.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 18:51:04 +0000 |
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Sport|FootballFrom Palestine to Catalonia, Guardiola believed in more than just footballPep Guardiola departs Manchester City with a legacy that stretches well beyond the 17 trophies he won in 10 years.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoManchester City manager Pep Guardiola joined the Premier League club after stints in Germany and his native Spain [John Sibley/Reuters]By AFPPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026Pep Guardiola is more than a football manager, using his high-profile platform to highlight causes close to his heart.Legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly may have believed football was “much, much more important” than life or death, but for Guardiola, several things outside…
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