Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola used a pre-match news conference to address a range of humanitarian issues, condemning the recent killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by United States federal agents and reiterating his support for Palestinians. Guardiola reflected on the global visibility of suffering and conflict, mentioning ongoing crises in Palestine, Ukraine, Russia, and Sudan, and expressed his deep emotional response to the images of violence and loss. He emphasized the importance of speaking out against injustice and the need to protect innocent lives, regardless of nationality or circumstance. Guardiola also discussed his long-standing commitment to humanitarian causes, urging others to act with compassion and to use their voices to advocate for a better society.