This video posted on X allegedly shows Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola refusing to shake hands with an Israeli representative during a medal ceremony. The video was uploaded on May 27, 2024, after Saturday’s FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City.
Background
Manchester United and Manchester City faced off in the FA Cup final on May 25, 2024. Despite being the favorites after winning the Premier League, City lost 2-1 to United. Young talents Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored for United before halftime, with Jeremy Doku scoring City’s only goal.
Verification
To begin with, the podium is branded with the FA Community Shield. The Community Shield final was played on August 6, 2023, where Arsenal faced Manchester City and Arsenal emerged victorious. This was before the war between Israel and Hamas which started on October 7, 2023.
The man in the video, who appears surprised that Guardiola did not shake his hand is former Crystal Palace manager Alan Smith, not an Israeli representative.
Can someone explain this snub to me? Who is this man that Pep avoids and helps two players avoid as well? pic.twitter.com/pjiDCiX3gQ
— Steven Cooper (@lecoopsta) August 6, 2023
Verdict
Claims that the video shows Pep Guardiola refusing to shake an Israeli representative’s hands are FALSE.
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