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Guardiola Fumes as Controversial Refereeing Mars Manchester City’s Night

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Last updated: July 1, 2025 8:50 am
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Pep Guardiola was left fuming at the final whistle after Manchester City endured a night to forget on the pitch, with officiating decisions once again at the heart of the controversy. The City boss, usually composed in his post-match demeanor, couldn’t hide his frustration this time as questionable calls from the referee dominated headlines and arguably swung the outcome of the match. With emotions running high, Guardiola’s expressions on the touchline told the full story.

Manchester City struggled to find their usual rhythm, and a string of debatable calls only deepened their misery. From what looked like a clear penalty that wasn’t given to a harsh yellow card for one of their key players, the decisions kept piling up against the defending champions.

City’s players and fans alike were visibly frustrated, feeling the match was slipping away not just because of performance but due to officiating that left much to be desired.

Despite City’s efforts to wrestle back control of the game, momentum was difficult to regain amid stop-start action and controversial moments. At one point, even VAR failed to bring clarity to a crucial decision, leaving Guardiola shaking his head in disbelief.

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The crowd responded with boos, and the tension inside the stadium was palpable. It felt like every call from the referee added more fuel to the fire.

In his post-match interview, Guardiola didn’t hold back. Without directly naming the official, he made his discontent clear, stating that the team “deserved better” and that certain decisions “changed the dynamic” of the game. While he stopped short of accusing outright bias, the message was loud and clear — he felt his team had been wronged on a night where so much was at stake.

For Manchester City, the defeat is a blow not just in terms of results, but also morale. Guardiola will now have to rally his players to bounce back quickly and regain focus.

However, it’s clear that the shadow of poor refereeing will linger for some time, and Pep’s displeasure will only intensify the ongoing conversations about officiating standards at the top level of the game.

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