Pep Guardiola has reignited his feud with Jose Mourinho, dismissing the Portuguese manager’s claims about Manchester City’s Premier League titles and their ongoing financial fair play investigation.
Details: The war of words between Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho continues as tensions flare ahead of Manchester City’s trip to Crystal Palace. This latest clash stems from Mourinho’s assertion that City’s Premier League titles weren’t “won fairly” amid their 115 alleged breaches of financial fair play (FFP).
Guardiola had previously referenced the famous “sacked in the morning” chants to mock Mourinho, highlighting that his six Premier League titles significantly outnumber Mourinho’s three.
Mourinho shot back by stating, “I didn’t want to win by dealing with 150 lawsuits.”
Now, Guardiola has returned fire, apologising for any offence but doubling down on his point. Addressing his counterpart’s claims, he remarked:
“I was joking but he’s another one on the huge list who want the team in League One or the Conference. I would say to Jose the same: we are innocent until proven guilty. We will see what happens.”
Guardiola added that while he respects Mourinho’s record, there is a significant segment of people hoping for Manchester City’s downfall amid the legal scrutiny.
“If I have offended him I’m so sorry, but it was a joke. The fact is he has three and I have six. This is a fact. Another one in this country and more around the world that want us at the bottom.”
Citations: The legal battle remains unresolved, with no verdict expected until at least the 2024/25 season, though reports indicate that expulsion from the Premier League remains unlikely.
Keep in Mind: While Guardiola maintains confidence in City’s legal stance, the investigation continues to hang over the club, with many eyes on its outcome. The war of words with Mourinho shows this isn’t just about football — it’s about legacy, power, and reputations.
