Pep Guardiola condemns the events in Gaza and describes them as a "nightmare."

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, addressed the humanitarian situation in Gaza, expressing his deep sorrow for what is happening there during a ceremony held on Monday, June 9, in honor of receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the city since taking over as the team's coach in 2016.

Guardiola said: "Seeing what is happening in Gaza pains me deeply. It's not about ideology or who is right or wrong, but about the love of life and caring for those around us."

He added: "We have seen children at the age of four and five dying under bombardment or in hospitals that no longer exist. Many may think it doesn't concern them, but beware, our children may be next."

The Spanish coach also touched on his personal feelings, saying: "Since the beginning of this nightmare, every time I see images of children in Gaza, I remember my daughters Maria and Valentina and feel extreme horror."

He emphasized his rejection of silence towards these events, stressing the importance of awareness and action: "In a world that tells us we are too small and weak to make a big difference, I am convinced that a person's strength comes from their ability to choose and to reject silence."

Guardiola cited a symbolic story of a small bird trying to put out a forest fire with its beak, despite others mocking it, saying: "The little bird replied that it knows what it's doing won't extinguish the fires, but it's playing its part."

In addition to Gaza, Guardiola expressed his sadness for the situations in Sudan and Ukraine, emphasizing the necessity of human solidarity in facing suffering around the world.