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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andy Hampson

Pep Guardiola says referee’s decision to dismiss Rico Lewis was ‘unnecessary’

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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