Guardiola tells Real Madrid to back off referees after Jude Bellingham red card complaints

The City manager said: “My English is good, but I don’t understand the difference between f*** off and f*** you."

Pep Guardiola’s comments could add extra spice to the rivalry between Manchester City and Real Madrid. Picture: John Walton/PA

Pep Guardiola has told Real Madrid to back off the referees as their complaints over Jude Bellingham’s recent sending off continue to rumble.

England international Bellingham was dismissed for foul language in Real’s weekend LaLiga draw at Osasuna after apparently swearing in the direction of the referee.