Pep Guardiola gave a prickly reply when questioned again about his comments on referee Farai Hallam, as the Manchester City manager faced an unimpressed reporter in a tense exchange.
The City boss had already spoken about Hallam publicly, with his remarks drawing attention after the Premier League official became part of the wider post-match debate around decisions and standards of refereeing.
In the clip, the reporter directly challenged Guardiola on his attack on Hallam, pressing him to clarify his position and the reason for the criticism. Guardiola, visibly unimpressed by the line of questioning, responded sharply and did not move away from his stance.
Guardiola’s reaction only added to the spotlight on his relationship with refereeing decisions, with the discussion around Hallam continuing to follow City into media duties.
The exchange underlined how quickly comments about officials can become a major talking point, even when the manager is trying to keep the focus on football.
