Manchester City's Pep Guardiola charged for wearing 'political' ribbon

February 23, 2018 22:20

The English Football Association has charged Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for promoting a political message by wearing a ribbon in support of imprisoned and ousted pro-independence Catalan politicians.

Guardiola was born in Catalonia and is revered in the region because of his links with Barcelona's soccer team, as both a player and coach.

Guardiola has been wearing the yellow ribbon at matches and news conferences since Catalonia's failed secession bid in October when a banned independence referendum was held.

The English FA says the ribbon is a "political message" which requires him to be charged with being in breach of kit and advertising regulations. Guardiola has until March 5 to respond to the charge.

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