Pep defends sorry Silva
Bernardo Silva has sent a letter to England’s FA to apologise for offence caused by a tweet comparing Manchester City teammate Benjamin Mendy with a black cartoon character.
Silva submitted the letter on Thursday after the FA asked the club for their observations regarding the incident, and said he had learned a lesson.
Included with the letter was a statement of support from France international Mendy, who said he had not taken offence at what his Portuguese teammate had posted.
Manager Pep Guardiola defended his player when he faced the media on Tuesday and reiterated that stance ahead of City’s game at Everton on Saturday.
“Regarding Bernardo I am incredibly clear,” said Guardiola. “If people believe Bernardo is this type of person, they are completely wrong.
“They judged one joke. I judge working with him every single day for three years and how he is and his friendship.
“I know the intention of Bernardo. It was a joke. Benjamin is like a brother to Bernardo. It is what I see every day in training.”
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