Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola apologized to Kalvin Phillips for commenting on his weight after the World Cup.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has publicly apologized to midfielder Kalvin Phillips for commenting that he returned from the World Cup overweight during a press conference in December 2022. Guardiola admitted the misunderstanding and expressed regret, emphasizing that he had spoken to Phillips privately before making the public comment. Phillips, currently on loan at West Ham, told the Observer that the remark affected his confidence.

February 19, 2024
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