Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has turned a soccer news conference into a passionate address on the “hurt” he is feeling at seeing humanitarian tragedies around the world.

The Manchester City manager has long-held political views, dating back to his time as a supporter of Catalan independence

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Wolves at the Etihad (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Watch: Guardiola pre-Newcastle press conference part two The boss was speaking to the media ahead of our Carabao Cup semi-final second leg meeting with the Magpies which takes place on Wednesday 4 February at the Etihad.

Pep Guardiola was absent from his Manchester City press conference on Friday lunchtime after delivering a passionate speech on the Gaza conflict at a pro-Palestinian rally in his native Barcelona. The event took place on Thursday evening with City assistant manager Pep Lijnders stepping in for Friday's conference and confirming that Guardiola was absent due to a "personal matter",

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola vows to keep speaking out on humanitarian issues despite calls for him to stick to football.

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