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It would be ‘a mistake’ to punish Bernardo Silva over tweet about Mendy – Pep Guardiola

Edwin Kwakofi by Edwin Kwakofi
September 25, 2019
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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola believes it will be a mistake to punish midfielder, Bernardo Silva, over his controversial tweet about Benjamin Mendy.

The tweet has been criticised by anti-discrimination group, Kick It Out which they say promotes “racist stereotypes.”

Silva tweeted a photo City team-mate Benjamin Mendy as a kid and another photo of the character on the packet of Conguitos – a sweet brand available in Spain and Portugal and added the caption “guess who?”

Despite some mixed reactions on social media, Mendy, however, appeared to take the tweet in good humour

Pep Guardiola believes that punishing the player for what was meant to be a joke between friends would be excessive and unnecessary.

“There are many situations with white people where a cartoon will look similar. The response from Mendy was clear. They are joking all the time. Bernardo is one of the most lovely people I’ve met in my life. He speaks four or five languages – that’s the best way to understand how open-minded he is.

“One of his best friends is Mendy. He’s like a brother. He took a picture of Benjamin when he was young and related it with this cartoon, quite similar for the image.”

Silva eventually deleted the tweet and then tweeted:” “Can’t even joke with a friend these days.”

However, Kick It Out asked the English FA to take up the matter as Silva’s tweet was unacceptable.

“Racist stereotypes are never acceptable as ‘banter’, and we’re shocked that someone who is a role model to millions has failed to understand the discriminatory nature of his post.

“The FA has been notified and we believe that retrospective action should be taken, including mandatory education – which is vital to challenge offensive behaviour such as this.”

The FA has also written to Manchester City for its response to the tweet.

Guardiola says the FA can talk to Silva if they want, however, he believes the player did not mean any offence with the tweet.

“If they (the FA) want to do that (talk to Silva), Bernardo will be open to talk. But first you have to know which person you are talking about. If something happens it will be a mistake because Bernardo is an exceptional person. It’s nothing to do with colour of skin or nationality.”

On social media, the reaction has been mixed with some people saying the matter was being overblown while others feel that the tweet was inappropriate.

People being offended on behalf of other people yet again.

— Jordan Schofield (@J_Schofield4) September 23, 2019

If Mendy doesnt think its racist how can Kick it out say it is?!

— Aaron Taylor (@AzzaLufc) September 23, 2019

🙄oh my God!! You don’t have to pick at every single thing to try and feel important.
It’s obviously an inside joke between the two players. Give me a break!

— Trottingham Hotspur (@trottinham) September 23, 2019

Kick it out are 100% right. Fans pick up on these things and love to use the terms footballers use. Dont be surprised if you heat fans calling black players chocolate boys, especially at man city

— 🤠 (@PapaPahehdhhddb) September 23, 2019

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