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Guardiola Slams Collina Ahead of Juventus Clash as City Lose Lewis and Echeverri

Pep Guardiola claims FIFA overreacted in extending Rico Lewis’s ban after a harsh red card, forcing City into a makeshift side against Juventus with key players unavailable

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Overview

  • FIFA upgraded Rico Lewis’s suspension to three games following his straight red card against Wydad Casablanca.
  • Guardiola publicly accused referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina of overreaching with the extended ban decision.
  • Teenager Claudio Echeverri is ruled out for the remainder of the Club World Cup with an ankle injury suffered versus Al Ain.
  • Manchester City must beat Juventus in Orlando to top Group G and avoid a potential last-16 tie with Real Madrid.
  • The tournament’s expanded format and sweltering U.S. venues, including Orlando’s 33°C forecast, have intensified physical demands on the teams.