MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Josep Guardiola has apologized for clashing with a photographer after the Manchester City weekend. lost to newcastlesaid on Monday that he felt “embarrassed.”
After the final whistle of the 2-1 defeat at St James’ Park, the City manager grabbed a cameraman’s headset and appeared to say something directly into his ear.
Guardiola was engaged in heated discussions with Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães and match officials.
“I’m sorry. I’m embarrassed and embarrassed when I see that. I don’t like it,” Guardiola told a press conference ahead of City’s home game against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Guardiola added that he apologized to the cameraman “a second later”.
“I am who I am. I am not a perfect person (even after 1000 games). I made a big mistake. One thing is for sure: I will protect my team and my club, that’s for sure.”
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