Overview
- Following Manchester City’s 2-1 loss at Newcastle, viral footage showed Pep Guardiola confronting a cameraman and removing the operator’s headphones at St James’ Park.
- In a Monday press conference before the Champions League meeting with Bayer Leverkusen, Guardiola said he felt “ashamed and embarrassed,” called it a “big mistake,” and noted he apologized to the cameraman immediately.
- Guardiola framed the incident as part of his instinct to defend his team and club, while conceding the conduct was unacceptable.
- Addressing Claudio Echeverri’s loan, he criticized how it has been handled and pointedly referenced the player’s agent, Enzo Montepaone, in remarks about responsibility for the situation.
- Reports note Echeverri has logged about 240 minutes for Leverkusen this season, fueling media speculation that City could consider a January recall, which has not been confirmed.