Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, issued a clarification on Wednesday after his post-match comments about a scratch on his nose were misinterpreted as making light of self-harm.
Following City’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Feyenoord on Tuesday, where they blew a 3-0 lead, Guardiola was seen with a visible scratch on his nose. When asked about it in the press conference, he joked, saying, “I want to harm myself,” referring to how he caused the scratch with a fingernail.
Given the sensitive nature of the comment, Guardiola took to social media to clarify his words the following day. He expressed that his response was unintentional and was not meant to make light of self-harm, a serious issue affecting many people.
Guardiola acknowledged the significance of mental health struggles and encouraged those facing such challenges to seek help, offering resources like the Samaritans hotline (116 123) and email (jo@samaritans.org) for support.
The City manager’s clarification highlights the importance of being mindful when discussing mental health, especially given the increasing awareness of its impact on individuals worldwide.
