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Report: Pep Guardiola Fined by FA for Wearing Yellow Ribbon in 'Act of Defiance'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly been fined by the Football Association for continuing to wear a yellow ribbon in support of Catalan independence, despite repeated warnings not to.

According to Sky Sports' Bryan Swanson, the FA did not accept Guardiola's defence:

Bryan Swanson

Guardiola argued FA position ‘confusing and contradictory’ over what could be worn in English football matches. Claimed breach ‘unintentional’ and ribbon ‘inadvertently displayed when unzipped jacket’. Rejected by commission. #MCFC

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