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Guardiola Apologizes for Cameraman Confrontation, Questions Echeverri’s Use at Leverkusen

Delivered before facing Bayer Leverkusen, his comments tied a public apology to concerns over a loanee’s sparse minutes.

Overview

  • Pep Guardiola said he felt ashamed of confronting a cameraman after Manchester City’s 2-1 loss at Newcastle and called his behavior a big mistake.
  • He told reporters he apologized to the cameraman immediately, acknowledging there was no justification for the outburst.
  • Footage widely shared on social media showed Guardiola removing the cameraman’s headphones to speak directly into his ear.
  • Guardiola linked his reaction to frustration over the decision to allow Newcastle’s 70th-minute winner, which City believed followed a foul on their goalkeeper.
  • In the same press conference he criticized Claudio Echeverri’s limited minutes on loan at Bayer Leverkusen and hinted the player’s agent knows the reasons, with reports of a possible winter recall described as speculative.