The Catalan coach delivered a lesson to some teenagers who were waiting for him at the airport to ask for autographs.
After a start to the season where Manchester City seemed completely unrecognizable, the English team, led by Pep Guardiola, is experiencing a moment of resurrection (or at least an attempt), both in terms of football and results. However, they are still very far from any title contention. However, the Catalan coach recently found himself involved in an incident off the field. This time, with young fans.
The incident took place at the airport and featured a visibly upset Guardiola confronting five teenagers. His frustration stems from the financial gains these kids make from the autographs he provides. Over time, Guardiola noticed this trend, which ultimately led to his rant.
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Guardiola has learned to discern the intentions of fans when they approach him for a signing. Many take advantage of signed items to sell them at exorbitant prices. This situation ultimately ignited Guardiola’s frustration, who instructed young fans following the incident: “Don’t come back here. I won’t sign anything for you again. I know your faces. Get ready, you are young and you have to go to school. Don’t come here to waste your time. Do you want to spend your life doing this? exclaimed Guardiola.
Either way, it adds to another off-field controversy surrounding the Manchester City manager, after a video surfaced a few weeks ago that showed him confronting a fan who was shouting at him. However, in this case, Pep’s reaction garnered more support on social media than negative criticism, although it did rile up his usual detractors. With all this, what seems obvious is that the coach is accompanied by a state of nervousness which has been a faithful reflection of his team’s performance at the start of the season.
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