MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola turned a soccer news conference on Tuesday into a passionate address on the “hurt” he is feeling at seeing humanitarian tragedies around the world.

Manchester City hosts Newcastle United on Wednesday in the second leg of the EFL Cup Semifinal.

Final: Omar Marmoush hit brace to as Citizens beat Magpies by 3-1 in the 2nd leg of the semi-final to take them into finals of the Carabao Cup 2025-26

Newcastle United have addressed Eddie Howe’s future following their Carabao Cup semi-final exit to Manchester City, with senior club figures responding to growing scrutiny after a difficult run of results.