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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andy Hampson

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Pep guardiola says referee s decision to dismiss rico lewis was unnecessary - Caught on Camera

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Rico Lewis’ red card was ‘unnecessary’ by the referee (Derik Hamilton/AP) - (AP)

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.

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