By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 19:04 GMT, 24 November 2025 | Updated: 19:04 GMT, 24 November 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Pep Guardiola has apologized for his confrontation with a cameraman after Manchester City's weekend [loss to Newcastle](https://apnews.com/article/premier-league-scores-liverpool-chelsea-man-city-21126d401d626016aa113e06cad37592), saying Monday he feels "ashamed."
The City manager had grabbed the cameraman's headset and appeared to say something to directly into his ear after the final whistle of a 2-1 loss at St James´ Park.
Guardiola had been involved in heated discussions with Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes and match officials.
"I apologize. I feel embarrassed, ashamed when I see it. I don´t like it," Guardiola said at a press conference ahead of City's home game Tuesday against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
Guardiola added that he apologized to the cameraman "after one second."
"I am who I am - even (after) 1,000 games, I´m not perfect a person. I made a huge mistake. What is for sure, I defend my team and my club, that´s for sure."
Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola argues with referees after a Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester City in Newcastle, England, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola argues with referees after a Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester City in Newcastle, England, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)