Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Saturday, January 31, 2026, 2:26 p.m. / Updated Saturday, January 31, 2026, 2:27 p.m.
Pep Guardiola (55 years old), the manager of Manchester City, stood up against those who allowed the tragedy in Gaza. During the speech given at “Act X Palestine”, the Spaniard condemned the treatment of child victims in the war with Israel, because “maybe the one who holds the power is a coward, as he constantly sends innocent young people to kill innocent people”.
Pep Guardiola has always been a strong voice outside of football as well, taking firm stances on world political situations. Fervent supporter of Catalonia in the eternal dispute with Spain, the manager of the “citizens” is now also campaigning in favor of the rights of the Palestinians.
Invited to the “Act X Palestine” charity event, the Spaniard condemns the authorities for their silence and, at the same time, launched a message to humanity not to remain passive in such situations,
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On stage in Barcelona, Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and opened with “Salam Alaykoum” as he spoke for the children of Gaza at the Act x Palestine charity event.
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On stage in Barcelona, Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and opened the speech with “Salam Alaykoum” on behalf of the children of Gaza at the mentioned event.
Guardiola: “Let's stand on the side of the weak in the world, in the current case, Palestine, as for all just causes”
Pep criticized the abandonment of the Palestinians and recalled the children searching for their parents under the rubble. The manager of Manchester City also said that solidarity must go beyond words and move towards concrete actions. All funds raised are dedicated to local and humanitarian projects in Palestine.
“I feel like we've left them alone, neglected them and abandoned them. I always imagine how they would say, 'Where are you? Come and help us!'” And so far we haven't.
Pep Guardiola has declared that he is not neutral, he is Palestinian
Because maybe whoever holds the power is a coward, as only cowards constantly send innocent youths to kill innocent people. That's what cowards do,” Guardiola protested.
Cowards stay in their houses with the heat on when it's cold inside and the air conditioning on when it's hot. We must step forward!
– Pep Guardiolathe manager of Manchester City
On the same occasion, Pep also attacked government institutions for their passivity: “Let's stand on the side of the weak in the world, in the present case, Palestine, as for all just causes. This is a declaration in favor of Palestine and in favor of humanity.”
