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Pep Guardiola has issued a statement to clarify his recent comments about 'hurting himself' following Manchester City's draw with Feyenoord, which sparked concern and backlash. Guardiola explained that his remarks were metaphorical, expressing his frustration with the team's performance, and assured fans that he did not mean them literally.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defended fans' right to boo after the team squandered a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League, extending their winless streak to six games. Guardiola acknowledged the team's recent struggles, including a 4-0 loss to Tottenham, and emphasized the need for improvement. Despite the boos, he praised the fans' support and anticipated a challenging season ahead, with City conceding 13 goals in their last four matches. City now faces a tough Premier League match against Liverpool.
The Eredivisie match between Ajax and Feyenoord was abandoned in the second half after Ajax fans threw flares onto the pitch, with the visitors leading 3-0. Despite warnings displayed on the big screen, fans continued to disregard the rules. This is the latest incident of fan misbehavior in Dutch football, leading to the match being permanently suspended. Ajax, currently struggling in the league, had finished third last season and failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 13 seasons.
Roma defeated Feyenoord 4-1 in extra time to advance to the semifinals of the Europa League, where they will face Bayer Leverkusen. The victory showcases Roma's never-say-die mentality, Mourinho's successful second-leg strategy, and the team's ability to score goals. Roma's captain, Pellegrini, and Abraham were involved in the scoring, which is crucial as the team enters a difficult stretch of the Serie A calendar.