A viral video featuring Pep Guardiola where he threatened to beat a fan after the FA Cup final last season has gone viral
Footage of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola engaging in an altercation with a football fan has resurfaced online, sparking fresh discussions about the incident. The video, believed to date back to the aftermath of City’s FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United in the 2023/24 season, was shared on social media, with some falsely suggesting it was recent. Unsurprisingly, the timing of the clip’s reappearance coincides with City’s struggles in the 2024/25 campaign.
Pep Guardiola threatens to hit fan after Manchester City’s defeat to Man United in the 2023/24 FA Cup final, video goes viral
A video capturing Pep Guardiola’s heated reaction to a man taunting him following Manchester City’s defeat in the FA Cup final against Manchester United has taken social media by storm. In the 24-second clip, Guardiola is seen strolling dressed in a sharp dark grey suit paired with a black tie, the same suit he wore for the final. While the location of the video isn’t known, the video isn’t after City’s latest defeat against Liverpool in the Premier League as has been claimed. However, the fan whose identity isn’t known yet could be a Liverpool supporter owing to his scouse accent. Accompanied by his son Marius and another individual, the footage showcases a tense moment that quickly went viral, drawing widespread attention.
Liverpool recently dealt a significant blow to the reigning champions with a 2-0 victory at Anfield, extending their lead in the Premier League to 11 points. Although City narrowed the gap to nine points with a 3-3 draw against Newcastle at St. James’ Park, they showed resilience by thrashing Nottingham Forest 3-0 in Manchester. Meanwhile, Liverpool is preparing for their next fixture against Everton, set to take place amidst warnings of adverse weather conditions.
🚨 Leaked Footage of Pep Guardiola after losing the FA Cup final to Manchester United
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) December 6, 2024
The altercation in question occurred when a fan, whose club allegiance remains unknown, approached Guardiola after the FA Cup final, taunting him with the remark, “Ah mate, just because you lost” after the City manager ignored him. Visibly agitated, the City boss retorted, “You know what is lost?” before being restrained by a team member. The exchange, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), has fueled conversations about Guardiola’s temperament during a challenging season.
City’s recent struggles have laid bare cracks within the team, exacerbated by key injuries like Rodri’s ACL rupture earlier in the season. Guardiola himself has admitted difficulty in countering “transitional teams” such as Liverpool, whose recent triumph further highlighted the challenges faced by the eight-time Premier League winners. Despite these setbacks, City’s emphatic victory over Forest suggests a potential turning point for Guardiola and his squad.