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Pep Guardiola returns to Manchester City: Legendary former boss attends PSG clash after insisting he will ‘always be behind’ former club following Premier League’s bombshell cheating verdict

Pep Guardiola has returned to Man City for the first time since his farewell in the summer, with his old club marooned in the biggest scandal in English football history.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 7:12 PM
Pep Guardiola returns to Manchester City: Legendary former boss attends PSG clash after insisting he will ‘always be behind’ former club following Premier League’s bombshell cheating verdict
Key Things to Know
  • Pep Guardiola attended Manchester City's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain following the club's Premier League guilty verdict.
  • Guardiola publicly reaffirmed his support for Manchester City, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, and new manager Enzo Maresca.
  • Manchester City have denied any wrongdoing and launched an appeal against the Premier League's findings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pep Guardiola returned to the Etihad Stadium for the first time since departing Manchester City, attending Wednesday's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. Guardiola sat in the directors' box close to chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and chief executive Ferran Soriano. His visit followed a public message of support for the club after the Premier League found City guilty of the vast majority of their 115 charges.

Now managed by Enzo Maresca, City have launched an appeal while denying any wrongdoing. Guardiola voiced his ongoing backing on Instagram, stating he will always stand behind the club, staff, and supporters. Fans rallied behind the team with a pre-match display, following a recent 3-0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield.

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