Pep Guardiola has defended Bernardo Silva against accusations of racism after he posted a controversial tweet to his Manchester City teammate Benjamin Mendy. Silva posted pictures on social media on Sunday comparing Mendy, with whom he also played at Monaco, to the character on packets of Conguitos chocolates. Guardiola said: “I don’t know what is going to happen but they should put the focus on other issues. Bernardo is one of the most lovely people I have ever met in my life.”
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