Guardiola says referee's decision to dismiss Lewis was 'unnecessary'

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2025-06-18

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA Media/dpa) - Pep Guardiola leapt to the defence of Rico Lewis after the Manchester City defender's "unnecessary" sending-off in their Club World Cup opener on Wednesday. Lewis was dismissed two minutes from the end of an otherwise satisfactory 2-0 victory over Wydad Casablanca in humid conditions in Philadelphia. The England international won the ball when he slid into a challenge with Samuel Obeng, but caught his o......

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