In addition to being one of the best trainers of the last years with a very marked philosophy, Pep Guardiola has characterised for being an activist by distinct causes. In this occasion, an allusive sweatshirt to the NGO OpenArms , has done tendency when being used by the one of Santpedor.
From the account of Twitter of the organisation devoted to the maritime rescue of people in conditions of vulnerability appreciated to Pep by the gesture: "Thank you, gràcies, thank you under much". In front of this, the technician of the City answered with a "Gràcies to vosaltres". The publication promotes also the sale of the sweatshirt in his website to support his cause.
In 2018, the ancient technician of the FC Barcelona had supported to this institution with 150.000 euros for the repair of one of his fuselages, that remained retained in the Italian waters. According to Òscar Camps, director of the organisation, the money credited came from of the pocket of the trainer.
Pep no always has seen favoured by his activism
Nevertheless, his fight by distinct social causes also has brought him problems in England, where received a fine in 2018 by part of the Premier League when having used the yellow bow, what was considered like an act proselitista and contrary to the code of clothes.
In his defence, the trainer answered that it did not matter him be fined by what in his moment considered like an act of injustice: "If the UEFA, the FIFA or the Premier League want to sanction me for carrying the bow, forward. But they, especially the Jordis, are in the prison. Only they asked to vote, you do not forget it, boys, do not forget it. I carry it especially by two people that defended something like voting. To be in prison it is necessary to do something grave. And while they are here they will have my support".