Pellegrini backs fans’ right to protest against anthem

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is happy for fans to continue booing the Champions League anthem.

City have been reported to Uefa after jeering during the competition’s traditional pre-match ceremony in a protest against the European governing body prior to last month’s home clash against Sevilla.

The club could face disciplinary action but Pellegrini would have no issue if there was a repeat of the action prior to tonight’s return Group D match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.