Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has once again strongly defended the Palestinian cause, stating that the world has abandoned Gaza in its time of crisis in an unbelievable way.
Since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, Guardiola has stood up for Palestine and its rights in numerous press conferences, and his current stance is consistent with his previous positions supporting freedoms and condemning oppression and colonialism.
“It’s more than just a symbolic match,” the Spanish coach said before the friendly between Palestine and the Catalan national team. “These days, everyone knows everything, and with this match, the Palestinians will realize that there is a part of the world that thinks about them.”
He added, “The world has abandoned Palestine. We have done absolutely nothing. They are not to blame for being born there. We have all allowed an entire people to be destroyed. The damage is real and irreparable.”
He continued, “I can’t imagine anyone in this world who can defend the massacres in Gaza. Our children could be there, being killed simply for being born. I have little faith in the leaders; they will do anything to stay in power.”
He concluded regarding the friendly match, “The symbolic nature of it helps to raise awareness, but something needs to happen behind the scenes.”
