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Pep Guardiola charged by FA after Manchester City boss wore ribbon in support of Catalan independence

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been charged by the Football Association for 'wearing a political message, specifically a yellow ribbon', the governing body has announced.

The FA said in a statement that the yellow ribbon worn by the former Barcelona boss on his jacket in support of imprisoned Catalan politicians was in breach of its kit and advertising regulations.

Guardiola, whose side face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, has until 6pm on Monday, March 5 to respond to the charge.

Pep Guardiola has been charged for wearing a ribbon in support of Catalan independence
Pep Guardiola has been charged for wearing a ribbon in support of Catalan independence
Guardiola wore the ribbon during his press conference at the City football academy on Friday
Guardiola wore the ribbon during his press conference at the City football academy on Friday

Guardiola initially wore the ribbon in support of the imprisoned politicians Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sanchez.