"Red face hurt → self-inflicted remarks" Guardiola finally apologized for the worst days, and did he renew his contract "poison"
Nov 28, 2024
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In the end, he apologized for his 'self-inflicted remarks'. Manchester City led 3-0 in the fifth round of the European Champions League (UCL) league phase of the 2024-2025 season against Feyenoord (the Netherlands) at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on the 27th (Korean time) and allowed three goals down to draw 3-3.
Manchester City escaped from five consecutive losses, but it is a shocking draw. Guardiola's face and head have red scars. Asked about the scratch marks at a post-match press conference, he said "I wanted to hurt myself" and then made a scratching motion, "With my fingers, with my fingernails," sparking controversy.
On the 28th, Guardiola said on his SNS account, `I was asked about a wound on my face near the end of last night's press conference, and I was careless, explaining that it was a mistake caused by sharp fingernails. My response explained that I had no intention of taking the very serious issue of self-harm lightly.
And 'I know a lot of people struggle with mental health issues every day. I want to use this moment to highlight one of the ways people can seek help', leaving a phone number and email from the charity foundation.
Manchester City took the lead with Elling Holan's first goal in the 44th minute of the first half. In the fifth minute of the second half, Ilkay Gündogan scored his second goal. Holan scored a multi-goal three minutes later.
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Manchester City has been struggling in a winless swamp (one draw and five losses) for six consecutive games. Pep Guardiola, who renewed his two-year contract with Manchester City, suffered even more.
Guardiola suffered his first five consecutive losses in his manager's career, losing 0-4 to Tottenham, the previous game. Manchester City have had their worst losing streak since 2016. Except for the UCL and the Carabao Cup (League Cup), three consecutive EPL losses were the first report cards Guardiola received. In addition, there has never been a four-goal defeat at home in the EPL.
Feyenoord was also a nightmare. The result was a draw but a loss. For the first time since May 1963, City have been humiliated by scoring more than two goals in six consecutive games in all tournaments.
Manchester City finished 15th with two wins, two draws and one loss (8 points) in five UCL matches. UCL has been changed to a league phase method since this season. After each team plays eight games (4 home games and 4 away games), the first to eighth places will go straight to the round of 16, and the ninth to 24th places will play the playoffs to determine the winners of the remaining tournament qualification. At this rate, Manchester City will have no choice but to fall into the play-off abyss.
Guardiola recently signed a two-year contract with Manchester City. He wants to stay "2 more years, but if the results are not good, it may not be 2 years. We have legendary players on our team but if we don't get results, fans and the chairman ask what's going on and you have to change. Everyone is under pressure. I have a contract but I might not be here in a month" he said.
Guardiola's position was somewhat subtle. His facial injury is the current state of Manchester City.
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