Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has spoken out in support of Bernardo Silva once again, declaring that a “joke” social media post involving Benjamin Mendy has sparked an unfair racism storm.
The Blues’ Portuguese playmaker took to social media on Sunday to share an image of former Monaco colleague and current City team-mate Mendy as a child.
He also likened the young Frenchman to Conguito, the mascot of a Spanish chocolate peanut brand.
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Silva deleted the post within 45 minutes, amid a barrage of abuse, leading him to say: “Can’t even joke with a friend these days.