Manchester City head coach, Pep Guardiola was Friday charged by the English Premier League (EPL) Football Association over his wearing of a yellow ribbon in support of jailed Catalan independence leaders.
The FA said in a statement that the symbol worn by the former Barcelona manager, on his jacket was in breach of its kit and advertising regulations.
Guardiola, whose side face Arsenal in the League Cup final on Sunday, has until 1800 GMT on March 5 to respond to the charge.
“Pep Guardiola has been charged for wearing a political message, specifically a yellow ribbon, in breach of The FA’s kit and advertising regulations.
“He has until 6pm on Monday 5 March 2018 to respond to the charge,” a statement from the FA read.
Meanwhile, Guardiola has explained his reason for making the tribute to those detained in his home region and feels that it is an issue that goes beyond Catalunya.
“I hope that the politicians in prison can leave as soon as possible for their families,” Guardiola said in a press conference.
“If it can happen to them then it can happen to us. For giving an opinion. People shouldn’t be confused and think it couldn’t happen to them, because it can.
“We cannot ignore that these eleven politicians or activists, who haven’t hurt anyone, are in prison for asking to vote.
“Many things have happened but it’s all because we wanted to vote, because we wanted a legal referendum. The solution is that the state and Catalunya should agree and we can have an agreed referendum. It’s as simple as that,” he added.
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