{
  "id": 10960359,
  "title": "Pep Guardiola message to Manchester City and their fans: 'We will get through this together'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/pep-guardiola-message-to-manchester-city-and-their-fans-we-will-get",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T14:03:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/30/pep-guardiola-message-to-manchester-city-and-its-fans-we-will-get-through-this-together/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered his unwavering support to both his club and its passionate fanbase following their recent financial rule breaches and lack of cooperation with the ongoing investigation. The Premier League's independent commission concluded that the club was \"innocent of the accusations made\" and expressed their disappointment and surprise at the verdict. City, under the management of Enzo Maresca, who took over following Guardiola's departure at the end of last season, have won all seven of their matches since then across all competitions. Currently, City sit atop the Premier League, three points ahead of defending champions Arsenal. Guardiola's first public statement since the commission's findings emphasized that he remains steadfastly behind the club and its supporters. He assured every single Manchester City fan that he will always be with them, their owner, chairman Ferran Soriano, the players, staff, and the unique supporters who make up the club's identity. Guardiola concluded with a powerful message: \"Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all.\" The post featured images of Guardiola alongside club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, accompanied by logos celebrating the 2023 Premier League title victory and the Champions League crown.",
  "summary": "Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared a message of support for his old club and their fans. On Tuesday, the Premier League announced that an independent commission had found City guilty of all charges related to breaches of financial rules between 2009 and 2018, as well as the club's alleged lack of co-operation with the long-running investigation. City released a statement…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "City AM",
        "title": "Manchester City hierarchy must also be punished if guilty, says former FA chief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/manchester-city-hierarchy-must-also-be-punished-if-guilty-says-former",
        "published": "2026-09-30T12:57:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}