Pep Guardiola has pledged to keep using his high‑profile role as Manchester City manager to speak out for people affected by global conflicts and violence.

Guardiola made the remarks at a pre‑match press conference ahead of City’s League Cup semi‑final second leg against Newcastle United, just days after publicly showing support for children in the occupied Palestinian territories at a charity concert in Barcelona.

“Never, ever in the history of humanity have we had the information in front of our eyes so clearly as now,” Guardiola told reporters in Manchester on Tuesday, referring to the visibility of suffering around the world. “The genocide in Palestine, what happened in Ukraine, what happened in Russia, what happened all around the world — in Sudan, everywhere.”

Guardiola said it is important not to look away from the pain and loss caused by war and violence. He urged society to work together to improve conditions for those affected.

He also referenced recent shootings of U.S. citizens by federal immigration agents — the fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis in January sparked widespread protests and a federal civil rights investigation.

“When I see the images, it hurts,” Guardiola said, adding that he feels a responsibility to speak up “for my kids, my family, for you.” He acknowledged that no society is perfect, but insisted that people must work toward being better.

Guardiola’s comments reflect his growing willingness to address humanitarian issues publicly, balancing his role in football with broader social concerns.